PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Kyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Mercer
vs
Kyles

185 cm
27
256 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

220 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Kyles!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kyles throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
Kyles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Kyles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from Kyles.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyles.
Kyles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kyles.
Mercer scores with a jab.
Kyles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kyles throws a front kick aimed at Mercer's knee but Mercer avoids it well.
Kyles looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Kyles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jimmy Kyles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercer counters with a one-two to the body.
Kyles misses with a combination
and Mercer counters with a straight right hand.
Kyles misses with a head kick.
Kyles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Kyles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kyles throws a combination. Mercer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Ray Mercer has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kyles misses with a combination
and Mercer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Kyles misses.
Kyles throws a hook but Mercer avoids it easily.
Kyles misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a series of strikes. Kyles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kyles misses with a series of wild punches.
Kyles misses with a few strikes there.
Kyles throws a body kick that misses.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyles.
Kyles tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer looks to throw the jab but Kyles is out of range.
No joy there for Kyles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mercer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Kyles. Those never looked like landing.
Kyles loads up on a big right hand but Mercer slips the punch.
Mercer looks to land a combination but Kyles avoids it well.
Kyles looks to land a combination but Mercer avoids it well.
Kyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyles throws a head kick but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyles moves away.
Kyles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kyles lands the left hand.
Kyles looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kyles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kyles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kyles just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kyles fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyles looks gassed!
The fighters circling - Kyles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Kyles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Mercer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kyles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyles.
Kyles throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range.
Kyles connects with a right hand. Mercer shakes it off.
Kyles tries a low kick but Mercer avoids it.
Mercer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyles.
A punch combination from Kyles misses.
Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyles.
Kyles throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyles works over Mercer's head and body with a nice combination.
Kyles throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer takes a swing at Kyles's ribcage but misses.
Mercer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kyles under the eye.
Kyles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyles tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Kyles misses.
Kyles is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Kyles.
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from Kyles.
Nice defenses there by Kyles.
Kyles throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.
Kyles throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a left and a right that stings Kyles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyles throws a hook but Mercer blocks it.
Kyles throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Jimmy Kyles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
Kyles is looking to chop away at Mercer's legs.
Mercer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kyles back to the cage. Mercer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kyles misses with a double jab
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mercer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyles misses with a double jab.
Kyles misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyles fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyles ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kyles throws a head kick that misses.
Kyles throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Mercer. That snapped Kyles's head back.
A leg kick checked by Mercer.
Kyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercer thuds his right hand into Kyles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kyles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercer.
Kyles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Mercer scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Kyles misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyles throws a hook but Mercer avoids it easily.
A combination from Kyles does no damage.
Kyles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mercer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercer.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Kyles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Mercer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kyles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mercer eats them both and turns towards Kyles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kyles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mercer eats them both and turns towards Kyles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mercer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kyles misses with a leg kick.
Kyles throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kyles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kyles misses with a few strikes there.
Kyles fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercer counters with a left and a right that stings Kyles.
Kyles throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.
Kyles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Kyles does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kyles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kyles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercer misses with a straight right.
Kyles throws a head kick that misses.
Kyles misses with a two punch combination.
Kyles looks to throw the jab but Mercer is out of range.
Kyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercer misses with a two punch combination.
Kyles looks to land a combination but Mercer avoids it well.
Kyles throws a combination that misses
and Mercer counters with a two punch combo.
Kyles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kyles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mercer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kyles throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range.
A punch combination from Kyles misses.
Jab from Mercer.
Mercer ducks right into an uppercut from Kyles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyles was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercer.
Kyles uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mercer has time to react.
Mercer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kyles throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyles misses with a wild combination.
Kyles jabs Mercer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kyles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyles cracks Mercer with a good jab.
Kyles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mercer circles away quickly and effectively.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kyles.
Kyles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mercer is able to avoid easily.
Kyles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercer jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyles tries to land a front kick but Mercer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kyles misses with a few strikes there.
Jimmy Kyles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kyles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mercer.
Kyles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kyles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Kyles does no damage.
Mercer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kyles eats them both and turns towards Mercer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyles throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyles lands with an overhand left.
Kyles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ray Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by Kyles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Kyles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kyles has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Kyles!