PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Eldar Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Smith
vs
Kerr

215 cm
19
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
285 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Highland Clothing

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eldar Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tito Kerr!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kerr dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Kerr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kerr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Kerr with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Kerr needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Tito Kerr has been cut.
Smith misses the body punch

and Kerr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kerr is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Kerr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kerr being controlled here momentarily.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Kerr throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kerr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Kerr postures up.
Kerr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith has control of Kerr's left arm, preventing Kerr from doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Kerr feints the counter takedown.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kerr scrambles back to his feet.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kerr looks winded!
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Kerr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerr manages to avoid it.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kerr's head.
Smith is looking to wear down Kerr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Kerr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith jabs Kerr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerr moves away.

Smith lands a big uppercut and Kerr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kerr looks OK. Smith waves Kerr back to his feet!
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Kerr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Smith jabs at Kerr's body.
Eldar Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Kerr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kerr has time to react.

That has opened up Tito Kerr's cut even more.
Smith throws a series of punches but Kerr avoids them all with ease.

Smith feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kerr sprawling to the canvas! Kerr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smith finish him?!

Kerr is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kerr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kerr is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kerr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kerr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith misses with a double jab

and Kerr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kerr.
Kerr seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kerr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Kerr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kerr preventing the sweep.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith 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.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kerr on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith working a defensive guard but Kerr passes into half guard.
Kerr winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eldar Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tito Kerr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Kerr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kerr's hands.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kerr can do to turn this around?
Smith misses with a body shot.

Smith drops Kerr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kerr looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerr leaves his chin hanging out and Smith seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kerr crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eldar Smith!
An out of breath Eldar Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.