PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amicu Ker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry Acton told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Ker
vs
Acton

205 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amicu Ker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Acton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Acton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Acton trying to control the action but Ker is working from the bottom.

Acton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ker gets back to half guard.
Ker wants to improve his position but Acton is controlling well.

Acton is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ker has managed to free his arm - good work.

Acton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ker tries to get out of the position.
Acton stops Ker from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ker.
Acton won't allow Ker to get back to his feet.
Acton wants to control from the top but Ker keeps moving.

Ker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Acton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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.
Ker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acton's guard.
Acton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acton wants to control from the top but Ker keeps moving.
Ker striking off his back but it's not causing Acton any problems.
Ker wants to sweep but no luck.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ker wants to sweep but no luck.
Ker looking to control.
Acton preventing the sweep.
Ker is breathing heavily.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Acton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Acton wants to control from the top but Ker keeps moving.
Ker keeping full guard, as Acton tries to pass.

Ker is looking for a triangle but Acton pushes his legs off easily.
Ker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Acton tries to get to full guard but Ker has control of the leg.
Ker thows a huge punch but Acton dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Acton gets full guard.
Ker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ker wants to pass the guard but Acton is keeping the position.
Ker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Acton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ker wants to pass the guard but Acton is keeping the position.
Ker is looking to work some ground and pound but Acton has wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Acton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Acton trying to control but Ker is working from the bottom.
Ker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ker keeping moving, preventing Acton from controlling successfully.
Ker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Acton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ker misses with a takedown

and Acton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ker!
Acton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Acton with good strikes from the mount here!
Ker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ker is working hard here to advance position.
Acton trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Acton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Acton is working for a guillotine from mount but Ker frees his head quite easily.
Acton is breathing heavily.

Ker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Acton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ker gets back to half guard.
Acton prevents Ker from improving his position.
Ker is pressing down on Acton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Acton trying to control but Ker is working from the bottom.
Acton postures up.

Acton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Acton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ker looking for a sweep. Not yet Ker, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Ker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Acton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ker wants to sweep here but Acton controlling him for the moment.
Acton stands up over Ker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ker with a poor takedown
and Acton counters with a head kick. That will keep Ker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Acton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ker trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Acton manages to pass to mount!
Ker regains half guard.
Acton moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Ker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton working the head with strikes.
Acton trying to control the action but Ker is working from the bottom.
Ker gets back to half guard.
Ker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ker wants to improve his position but Acton is controlling well.

Ker looking for submissions off his back.
Acton is looking to take a break and control but Ker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Acton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Acton's back!
Ker is trying to stick to Acton's back but Acton is turning into Ker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Acton.
Ker trying to control the position.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ker is keeping the position for now.
Ker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Acton takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Ker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ker moves nicely into side control.

Ker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Acton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Terry Acton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ker misses with a takedown attempt

and Acton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ker won't be happy with that.
Acton working away.
Ker tries to bench press Acton off him but Acton keeps the position.

Acton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Terry Acton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Acton wants to control but Ker is keeping him busy.

Acton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ker can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ker gets full guard.
Ker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acton's guard.
Ker wants to control from the top but Acton keeps moving.
Acton trying to control the position.
Acton keeping moving, preventing Ker from controlling successfully.
Acton looking for a sweep. Not yet Acton, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Acton is looking to reverse the position.
Acton wants to control but Ker postures up.
Acton is looking for a sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Acton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ker!
Ker tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Acton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ker is trying to get back to full guard.
Ker wants to sweep but Acton has passed to side control!
Ker is looking for a sweep.

Acton tries for a kimura but Ker is defending well.

Ker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ker shoots in for a double leg but Acton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amicu Ker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ker fails with the takedown

and Acton counters with a shoot takedown. Ker fights it but they end up in guard.
Amicu Ker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acton stays in close to Ker's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ker wants to sweep but no luck.

Ker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Acton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Acton drops back looking for a leg! Ker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ker manages to kick Acton off! Acton jumps back into Ker's guard.

Ker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Acton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ker is looking for a triangle but Acton pushes his legs off easily.
Terry Acton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ker can't keep his opponent in guard - Acton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Acton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Acton 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Acton!