PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Kid Laroi (ranked 3252 p4p, 6635 weight class) and Shterkin McJerkins (ranked 355 p4p, 0 weight class). The Kid Laroi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Laroi
vs
McJerkins

183 cm
25
163
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
157
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Kid Laroi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shterkin McJerkins!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McJerkins misses the jab.
Nice cross by McJerkins.
A slow jab from McJerkins misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McJerkins. Laroi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shterkin McJerkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from McJerkins misses.
McJerkins throws a hook but Laroi avoids it easily.
Laroi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McJerkins but McJerkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McJerkins connects with a body shot that sends Laroi's belly button to the back.
McJerkins misses with a looping left.
McJerkins throws out a loose jab but Laroi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laroi ducks under a wild hook from McJerkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laroi moves away from the strike by McJerkins.
Laroi drops down looking for a counter takedown but McJerkins sprawls and moves away.
Laroi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McJerkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Laroi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McJerkins swings widly with a right hand
and Laroi counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McJerkins throws a jab when Laroi was well out of range.
McJerkins lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroi ducks under a wild hook from McJerkins.
A big left from McJerkins misses.
Laroi shoots in for a double leg but McJerkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McJerkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laroi.
Laroi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McJerkins throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - McJerkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laroi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McJerkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McJerkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laroi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laroi is looking to clinch.
McJerkins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McJerkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laroi on the side of the head.
Laroi shoots in for a takedown but McJerkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Kid Laroi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McJerkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laroi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McJerkins throws a hook to the side of Laroi's head but Laroi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as McJerkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laroi doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJerkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laroi.
Laroi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laroi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McJerkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laroi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McJerkins swivels and escapes.
McJerkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Laroi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laroi doesn't manage to clinch there - McJerkins circles away.
Laroi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McJerkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McJerkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laroi momentarily.
Laroi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McJerkins defends it nicely.
McJerkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laroi.
McJerkins throws a hook but Laroi avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laroi avoids the body shot from McJerkins.
Laroi wants to clinch.
McJerkins throws a shot from downtown. Laroi moves away and avoids it.
McJerkins scores with a jab.
Laroi avoids the body shot from McJerkins.
As McJerkins tries to get set, Laroi tries to push him back and clinch up but McJerkins manages to avoid the attempt.
McJerkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laroi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laroi attempts a counter takedown but McJerkins avoids it well and moves away.
Laroi moves out of range of the strikes.
Laroi slips a jab from McJerkins.
Laroi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McJerkins throws a jab when Laroi was well out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Laroi or perhaps it was just good defense by McJerkins, which made it look bad.
Laroi misses with a takedown attempt - McJerkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laroi shoots in but McJerkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab lands there for McJerkins.
A big left from McJerkins misses.
McJerkins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Laroi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laroi is trying hard to land a takedown here. McJerkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Laroi slips a jab from McJerkins.
McJerkins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Laroi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McJerkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laroi tries to counter by clinching up but McJerkins breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laroi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McJerkins.
Laroi attempts a counter takedown but McJerkins avoids it well and moves away.
McJerkins misses with an uppercut. Laroi saw that one coming.
Laroi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from McJerkins misses.
McJerkins cracks a nice hook into Laroi's ribs.
McJerkins throws a lazy right hand but Laroi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laroi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McJerkins pinned against the cage. McJerkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shterkin McJerkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Horrible takedown attempt by Laroi or perhaps it was just good defense by McJerkins, which made it look bad.
McJerkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laroi.

McJerkins cracks Laroi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McJerkins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Laroi to stand back up!

It looks like The Kid Laroi has been cut.
McJerkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Laroi is just out of range.
McJerkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laroi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McJerkins.
Laroi throws a big counter combination but McJerkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McJerkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laroi momentarily.

Laroi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Laroi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oh Laroi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laroi wants to control from the top but McJerkins keeps moving.
Laroi seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McJerkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroi advances to half guard.
Laroi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McJerkins keeps working.
Laroi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Laroi moves nicely into side control.

Laroi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McJerkins has escaped the position, nice work there.

Laroi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Laroi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McJerkins has escaped the position, nice work there.
McJerkins is not content to let Laroi control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McJerkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
McJerkins tries to buck Laroi off but Laroi is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laroi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Laroi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laroi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Laroi tries for a kimura but McJerkins is defending well.
McJerkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laroi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laroi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McJerkins down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laroi is looking to take a break and control but McJerkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Laroi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Laroi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that The Kid Laroi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Kid Laroi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McJerkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laroi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McJerkins throws out the jab.
No luck for Laroi with that takedown attempt.
Laroi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Kid Laroi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laroi avoids the body shot from McJerkins.
Laroi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McJerkins misses with a right hand

and Laroi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Laroi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laroi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Laroi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laroi tries to move to mount but McJerkins blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroi wants to control but McJerkins is keeping him busy.

Laroi tries for a kimura but McJerkins is defending well.
Laroi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McJerkins keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Laroi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Laroi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McJerkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laroi trying to control the position but McJerkins is working away.

Laroi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laroi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McJerkins keeps working.

Laroi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laroi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McJerkins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Laroi tries for a kimura but McJerkins is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Laroi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Laroi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McJerkins dodges the ground and pound from Laroi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Laroi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McJerkins has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Kid Laroi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laroi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!