PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekupuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerr has chosen Smash Your enemies - Hatebreed as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kealekupuna
vs
Kerr

173 cm
22
240 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
230 lbs
5 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moses Kealekupuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr misses the jab.
Kealekupuna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Matt Kerr has been cut.
Kerr shoots for a takedown but Kealekupuna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kealekupuna tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kealekupuna fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kerr sprawls well initially but Kealekupuna persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kealekupuna in particular looking to stall.
Kealekupuna wants to take a breather but Kerr is having none of it.
Kealekupuna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kerr on the ground.
Kerr is trying to stand.
Kerr looks gassed!
Kealekupuna misses with a head shot. Kerr uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kealekupuna slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kealekupuna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kealekupuna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerr is keeping the position for now.
Kealekupuna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekupuna throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kerr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kealekupuna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kerr keeping moving, preventing Kealekupuna from controlling successfully.
Kealekupuna content to stall in guard here.
Kealekupuna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kerr keeping moving, preventing Kealekupuna from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Moses Kealekupuna just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kealekupuna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kealekupuna closes the distance and clinches.
Kealekupuna is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kerr avoiding damage as Kealekupuna throws knees to the body.
Kealekupuna lands a good knee to the midsection. Kerr won't want to take too many of those.
Kealekupuna lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kerr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kealekupuna comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerr avoids the damage to the body.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerr avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kealekupuna obliges.
Kealekupuna working Kerr over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna crunches a lovely knee into Kerr's ribcage.
Kealekupuna lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerr avoids it.
Kealekupuna with a knee to the head.
Kealekupuna lands a knee to the body.
Kealekupuna lands a good knee to the midsection. Kerr won't want to take too many of those.
Kealekupuna with a knee to the head.
Kerr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealekupuna working Kerr over with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kerr's defenses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kealekupuna obliges.
Kerr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kealekupuna utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kerr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kealekupuna fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kerr has his takedown stuffed

and Kealekupuna holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moses Kealekupuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kerr.
Kealekupuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kerr has a couple of punches blocked by Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kealekupuna crunches a lovely knee into Kerr's ribcage.
Kealekupuna working Kerr over with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna crunches a lovely knee into Kerr's ribcage.
Kealekupuna working Kerr over with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kerr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kealekupuna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kealekupuna utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna lands a nice knee to the body.
Kerr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealekupuna lands a knee to the body.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerr avoids it.
Kealekupuna tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kerr is trying to maintain a safe position but Kealekupuna gets an underhook and turns Kerr into the cage.
Kealekupuna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kerr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kealekupuna.
Kerr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kealekupuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna scores with a knee to the head.
Kealekupuna crunches a lovely knee into Kerr's ribcage.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerr avoids the damage to the body.
Kerr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kealekupuna walks away with a smile on his face. Kerr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kerr with a poor takedown

and Kealekupuna counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kerr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kealekupuna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kerr has his takedown stuffed

and Kealekupuna counters with a shoot takedown. Kerr fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Kealekupuna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Kerr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kealekupuna takes the fight into the clinch.
Kerr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moses Kealekupuna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kealekupuna trying to land knees to the body.
Kerr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna lands an elbow inside that Kerr shrugs off.
Kealekupuna lands a good knee to the midsection. Kerr won't want to take too many of those.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerr avoids it.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna lands a nice elbow.
Kerr avoiding damage as Kealekupuna throws knees to the body.
Kealekupuna lands a nice knee to the body.
Kerr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kealekupuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerr can do to turn this around?
Kerr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kealekupuna walks away with a smile on his face. Kerr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kealekupuna tries to clinch but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kealekupuna closes the distance and clinches.
Kealekupuna unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kerr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kealekupuna working Kerr over with knees to the body.
Kerr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerr missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kerr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kealekupuna.
Kerr has Kealekupuna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kealekupuna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kerr lands an elbow inside that Kealekupuna shrugs off.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerr avoids the damage to the body.
Kealekupuna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kerr.
Moses Kealekupuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kerr.
Kealekupuna prevents a takedown attempt there.

Kerr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kerr manages to end up in side control.
Kealekupuna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kerr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kealekupuna avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kerr.
Kerr thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kealekupuna to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealekupuna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kealekupuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Kerr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kealekupuna dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kealekupuna passes Kerr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kealekupuna thows a huge punch but Kerr dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealekupuna controlling the action here.
Kealekupuna is nestled in close to Kerr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kealekupuna controlling the action here.
Kealekupuna wants to pass the guard but Kerr is defending well.
Kealekupuna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kerr wants to get back to his feet.
Kealekupuna with the ground and pound but Kerr uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kealekupuna wants to pass the guard but Kerr is keeping the position.
Kealekupuna showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kealekupuna trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kealekupuna trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Kealekupuna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kerr takes an elbow to the temple.
Kealekupuna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kerr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kealekupuna lands a good knee to the midsection. Kerr won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kealekupuna obliges.
Kealekupuna is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kerr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Kealekupuna dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Kerr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kealekupuna moves into the clinch.
Kealekupuna lands an elbow just above Kerr 's eye.
Kealekupuna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kerr.
Kealekupuna landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kealekupuna landing knees to the body.
Kealekupuna working Kerr over with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerr avoiding damage as Kealekupuna throws knees to the body.
Kealekupuna scores a nice knee to the body.
Kealekupuna is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kealekupuna with a knee to the head.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kealekupuna stops a takedown attempt from Kerr.
A knee to the head by Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kealekupuna lands a good knee to the midsection. Kerr won't want to take too many of those.
Kerr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kerr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kerr is trying to drag Kealekupuna to the mat but Kealekupuna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moses Kealekupuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Kerr.
Kealekupuna landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr tries to pull guard but Kealekupuna holds him up against the cage and eventually Kerr drops back down to his feet.
Kealekupuna is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerr is defending well for now.
Kealekupuna tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerr avoids the damage to the body.
Kerr managing to block the knees to the body from Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kerr.
Kerr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kealekupuna fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kealekupuna rushes Kerr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kealekupuna crunches a lovely knee into Kerr's ribcage.
Kealekupuna lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kealekupuna landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kerr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kealekupuna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kealekupuna tries to clinch there but Kerr circles away.
Matt Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerr swats away the attempt to clinch by Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna moves in looking to clinch but Kerr pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kealekupuna moves into the clinch.
Kealekupuna connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kerr's face.
Kealekupuna lands an elbow inside that Kerr shrugs off.
Kealekupuna landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kealekupuna.
Kealekupuna putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kerr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kerr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kealekupuna lands a knee to the body.
Kerr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kerr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kealekupuna prevents the takedown attempt.
Kerr tries to pull guard but Kealekupuna won't allow it.
Kerr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kealekupuna avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kealekupuna tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerr avoids it.
Kealekupuna missing with knees to the body.
Kerr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kealekupuna pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kerr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kealekupuna counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kerr won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kealekupuna tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kealekupuna wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr tries to bench press Kealekupuna off him but Kealekupuna keeps the position.
Kealekupuna taking a breather here.
Kerr parries the strikes from Kealekupuna easily there. Kealekupuna is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kerr to escape.
Kerr is not content to let Kealekupuna control the position.
Moses Kealekupuna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kerr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kealekupuna wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
Kerr seems a little lost for a moment, as Kealekupuna dominates the positioning.
Kerr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kealekupuna.
Moses Kealekupuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An elbow from Kealekupuna crashes against the mat.
Matt Kerr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kealekupuna lands a decent elbow from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Kealekupuna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kealekupuna has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Kealekupuna!