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ACA 9: Sekera vs Poulter PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Gunn (ranked 6161 p4p, 3807 weight class) and Rufus Thompson (ranked 528 p4p, 396 weight class). Rufus Thompson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ace Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rufus Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Gunn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Gunn shows good takedown defense.
Thompson looks winded!
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
Gunn tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Gunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gunn feinted with a counter takedown.
Gunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunn off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunn tries to counter by clinching up but Thompson breaks away and moves out of range.
Gunn has managed to clinch.
Thompson manages to pull guard.
Gunn gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunn. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunn dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Gunn's head and hops out.
Thompson gets a clinch.
Thompson keeps control of Gunn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gunn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson shoots in but Gunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thompson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn shoots in and gets a takedown into Thompson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is letting Gunn control him for a moment.
Thompson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gunn.
Gunn lands an elbow.
Gunn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thompson to his feet.
Gunn looking to score a takedown here. Thompson is defending well but Gunn drives through and ends up in Thompson's guard.
Thompson is working an open guard so Gunn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gunn goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gunn wants to clinch.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Gunn moved away.
Gunn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Gunn counters with a left to the body.
Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ace Gunn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gunn tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson moves out of range as Gunn throws a body kick.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Rufus Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Gunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gunn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thompson rushes Gunn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Gunn won't allow it.
We've been informed that Thompson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.
Gunn jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gunn prevents the takedown attempt.
Gunn wants to stall.
Gunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Gunn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.
Come on Thompson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gunn prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Gunn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gunn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thompson is trying to escape back to his feet but Gunn uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gunn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thompson to his feet.
Thompson swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thompson defends well and Gunn ends up having to push Thompson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Gunn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Thompson pulls guard.
Gunn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunn moves away.
Gunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
A low kick lands for Thompson.
Gunn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gunn sprawls well. Gunn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gunn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunn darts in looking for a takedown but Thompson gets double underhooks and turns Gunn into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn pulls Thompson into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gunn holds on and takes a little breather.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Gunn is keeping the position.
Gunn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thompson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gunn looking for a takedown.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunn is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Gunn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with some punches.
Gunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gunn tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Gunn wants to take the fight to the mat but Thompson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thompson as Gunn tries to tie him up.
Thompson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gunn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Gunn 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gunn is refusing to be controlled, as Thompson sits in half guard.
Gunn regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gunn is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson won't allow Gunn to get back to his feet.
Thompson trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Gunn cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Gunn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ace Gunn.
I think Gunn 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ace Gunn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kain Mack (ranked 6536 p4p, 3462 weight class) and Rodriguo Silva (ranked 630 p4p, 421 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kain Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodriguo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mack thumps Silva with a low kick.
Mack with a nice cross.
Mack scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mack moves into the clinch.
Mack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mack working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mack to keep the fight standing.
Mack digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mack as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Mack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mack is working Silva over against the cage.
Silva looks winded!
Silva looking for a takedown.
Kain Mack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodriguo Silva.
A short right from Mack on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mack lands a body punch.
Mack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mack.
Mack just leaning against Silva, taking a breather.
Mack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mack stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mack.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mack.
Mack lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mack lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Mack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
 Silva is rocked!
Mack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Mack finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mack lands a body punch.
Mack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Mack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack cracks Silva with a nice body shot.
Mack lands with a short shot to the head.
Mack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mack lands a big right hand that drops Silva! The killer instinct kicks in and Mack finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kain Mack!
Kain Mack bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Rodriguo Silva spoke after the fight, saying 'Fake news'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asaki Hanaki (ranked 4836 p4p, 6453 weight class) and Xylon Kofel (ranked 484 p4p, 579 weight class). Hanaki comes into the arena with The HU - Wolf Totem blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asaki Hanaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xylon Kofel!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Kofel.
Kofel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kofel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kofel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kofel.
Kofel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanaki or not.
Kofel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kofel lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kofel presses Hanaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kofel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hanaki is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanaki can't get the takedown.
Kofel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanaki backwards.
 Hanaki is rocked!
Kofel pushes Hanaki against the cage. Kofel is working some dirty boxing. Kofel pushes off with a quick right hook! Hanaki goes down! Hanaki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kofel moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xylon Kofel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landry Stephenson (ranked 4458 p4p, 3803 weight class) and Arseniy Tikhachev (ranked 457 p4p, 405 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Arseniy Tikhachev enters the cage!
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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 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Landry Stephenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arseniy Tikhachev!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson defending well as Tikhachev loads up on a big left hand.
Stephenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stephenson slips under a jab.
Stephenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tikhachev on his heels. He'll look to pass Tikhachev's guard now, I'm sure.
Tikhachev keeping moving, preventing Stephenson from controlling successfully.
Stephenson stops Tikhachev from standing up.
Tikhachev has momentary wrist control but Stephenson slips an elbow through the middle.
Stephenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tikhachev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephenson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tikhachev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tikhachev is not content to let Stephenson control the position.
Stephenson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stephenson is thwarting Tikhachev's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson controlling the action here.
Stephenson wants to control but Tikhachev is keeping him busy.
Stephenson is trying to work for a kimura but Tikhachev is defending well.
Tikhachev is looking to control Stephenson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tikhachev avoid being mounted?
Stephenson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tikhachev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two 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.
Stephenson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stephenson trying to control the pace.
Stephenson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tikhachev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stephenson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stephenson wants to control but Tikhachev is keeping him busy.
Tikhachev wants to control but Stephenson is keeping busy.
Tikhachev keeping control of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stephenson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tikhachev's head.
Stephenson trying to control the action but Tikhachev is working from the bottom.
Stephenson wants to free his trapped foot but Tikhachev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tikhachev tries to roll over but Stephenson keeps him under control.
Stephenson trying to pass the guard but Tikhachev defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tikhachev is refusing to be controlled, as Stephenson sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tikhachev gets tackled into the cage by Stephenson. Stephenson maintains the clinch.
Tikhachev manages to break the clinch.
Stephenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tikhachev scores with a jab to the head.
Stephenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stephenson fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephenson slips a jab from Tikhachev.
Stephenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stephenson shoots in but no luck this time.
Tikhachev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landry Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tikhachev enables Stephenson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tikhachev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stephenson trying to control but Tikhachev is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landry Stephenson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tikhachev tries a head kick but it misses.
Tikhachev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tikhachev lands a head shot.
Tikhachev lands a really nice looking cross but Stephenson seems unphased.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Tikhachev shows good takedown defense.
Stephenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tikhachev throws out the jab.
Stephenson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tikhachev lands a head shot.
Tikhachev drops Stephenson with a big left hand! Stephenson is injured, injured bad! Tikhachev jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arseniy Tikhachev!
Arseniy Tikhachev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sherkov (ranked 6773 p4p, 6631 weight class) and Kevin Jorgensen (ranked 553 p4p, 549 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Sherkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Jorgensen !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sherkov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jorgensen regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgensen wants to sweep here but Sherkov controlling him for the moment.
Jorgensen is looking to stand up but Sherkov isn't so interested in that idea.
Jorgensen keeping moving, preventing Sherkov from controlling successfully.
Sherkov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen pulls Sherkov in close to prevent any damage.
Sherkov trying to control but Jorgensen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jorgensen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jorgensen gets a clinch.
Jorgensen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jorgensen darts in and clinches Sherkov up against the cage.
Sherkov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jorgensen regains guard.
Sherkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherkov forces his way into half guard.
Sherkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jorgensen defends it well.
Sherkov is trying to control. Jorgensen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sherkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jorgensen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sherkov.
Jorgensen pushes Sherkov off looking to stand but Sherkov dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherkov wants to free his trapped foot but Jorgensen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jorgensen is pressing down on Sherkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sherkov lands a couple of digs.
Sherkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Jorgensen keeping full guard, as Sherkov tries to pass.
Sherkov working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jorgensen holds on and takes a little breather.
Sherkov prevents Jorgensen from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sherkov is in close to Jorgensen 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jorgensen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jorgensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jorgensen postures up and lands a big shot to Sherkov's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Victor Sherkov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jorgensen thows a leg kick but Sherkov checks it
and Sherkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jorgensen !
Jorgensen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sherkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sherkov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jorgensen !
Jorgensen tries to lock up and control but Sherkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sherkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
Jorgensen is desperately trying to improve his position but Sherkov has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherkov looking to control but Jorgensen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jorgensen can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jorgensen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jorgensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherkov is retaining full guard.
Jorgensen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sherkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jorgensen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sherkov's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jorgensen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sherkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sherkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Jorgensen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sherkov has momentary wrist control but Jorgensen slips an elbow through the middle.
Jorgensen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jorgensen is in close to Sherkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sherkov has momentary wrist control but Jorgensen slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jorgensen trying to control but Sherkov is working from the bottom.
Jorgensen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jorgensen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jorgensen 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jorgensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sherkov is keeping the position for now.
Jorgensen works over Sherkov with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sherkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jorgensen throws a head kick that misses.
Sherkov shoots in and gets a takedown into Jorgensen 's guard.
Jorgensen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sherkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgensen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ground and pound from Jorgensen .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jorgensen passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jorgensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sherkov avoids the head kick by Jorgensen .
Sherkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jorgensen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sherkov scrambles back to his feet.
Jorgensen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sherkov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jorgensen 's guard.
Jorgensen wants to stand up but Sherkov is controlling him.
Sherkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherkov works over Jorgensen with some ground and pound from guard.
Sherkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Jorgensen has wrist control.
Sherkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen pulls Sherkov in close to prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sherkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jorgensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jorgensen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sherkov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jorgensen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sherkov, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jorgensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sherkov dives on top into guard.
Sherkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jorgensen is trying to work for a sweep but Sherkov has mounted him!
Sherkov prevents Jorgensen from getting the reversal.
Sherkov working the ground and pound effectively.
Sherkov working for a guillotine from mount but Jorgensen is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherkov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jorgensen is on top in guard.
Jorgensen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sherkov working for a triangle but Jorgensen defends it easily.
Jorgensen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jorgensen distracts Sherkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jorgensen scoring with some ground and pound.
Jorgensen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jorgensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sherkov is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherkov has momentary wrist control but Jorgensen slips an elbow through the middle.
Jorgensen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Victor Sherkov.
I think Sherkov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Stephenson (ranked 3158 p4p, 2817 weight class) and Petar Jurisic (ranked 390 p4p, 360 weight class). Petar Jurisic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stephen Stephenson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Stephenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Petar Jurisic!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurisic lands a head shot.
Jurisic connects with a crisp jab.
Jurisic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stephenson is rocked!
Stephenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jurisic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Stephenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jurisic Throws a clean left jab. Jurisic Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Stephenson's chin! Stephenson crumbles to the ground and Jurisic follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Jurisic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Petar Jurisic!
A very excited looking Petar Jurisic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Skowronek (ranked 2368 p4p, 2599 weight class) and Jock Strap (ranked 315 p4p, 341 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piotr Skowronek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jock Strap!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skowronek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strap drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Skowronek right on the button. Skowronek goes down! Strap follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Strap gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jock Strap!
A relieved looking Jock Strap thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jondo Jones (ranked 6043 p4p, 3273 weight class) and Rueben Roth (ranked 519 p4p, 343 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rueben Roth was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jondo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rueben Roth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roth darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Roth into the cage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roth trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones looking to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Roth.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Rueben Roth has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roth has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Roth shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow just above Roth 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Roth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones is pushing Roth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Roth has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Roth pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Roth dives into Jones's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth 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.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Roth throws a big elbow that misses.
Roth looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roth is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Roth's closed guard. He's half up but Roth has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Roth pivots and extends the arm, Jones falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Roth! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rueben Roth!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Magrath (ranked 5555 p4p, 6708 weight class) and Xin Chan (ranked 565 p4p, 636 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Xin Chan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xin Chan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magrath leaves Chan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magrath counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaxon Magrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xin Chan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chan or perhaps it was just good defense by Magrath, which made it look bad.
Magrath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magrath, as that shot connected.
Magrath throws a pinpoint strike between Chan's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Chan crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Magrath scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaxon Magrath!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Sekera (ranked 2866 p4p, 2472 weight class) and Simon Poulter (ranked 319 p4p, 286 weight class). Sekera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bleed it out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavel Sekera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Poulter!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Poulter.
A lazy left from Sekera finds it's target.
A head kick misses from Poulter.
Poulter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sekera avoids it really well and circles away.
Poulter misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sekera.
Sekera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Poulter tries to counter with a clinch but Sekera shakes him off and moves away.
Poulter just misses with a punch to the body.
Poulter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sekera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poulter pushes Sekera up against the cage in a clinch.
Poulter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sekera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sekera shoots for a takedown but Poulter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sekera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poulter misses with a body shot.
Poulter tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Sekera digs a good body shot into Poulter's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sekera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poulter swivels and escapes.
Poulter connects with a body shot that sends Sekera's belly button to the back.
Poulter cracks Sekera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Poulter misses with a straight left.
Sekera has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sekera ducks right into an uppercut from Poulter.
Poulter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sekera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poulter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sekera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Poulter did well to prevent Sekera getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poulter has one foot on Sekera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sekera keeps the fight on the outside.
Poulter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sekera.
Sekera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poulter breaks the clinch.
Sekera walks into a jab.
Sekera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Poulter bucks up and tries to throw Sekera off but instead Sekera has got his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sekera lands with a hammerfist to the side of Poulter's head.
Poulter is trying to shake Sekera off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Sekera won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Sekera tries to clinch up.
Sekera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poulter swivels and escapes.
A big right from Poulter misses.
Sekera shoots in for a takedown but Poulter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poulter scores with a shot to the body.
Sekera is breathing heavily.
Poulter scores with a hook.
Poulter looks to score with a jab to the body but Sekera is just out of range.
Sekera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poulter.
Poulter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sekera.
Poulter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poulter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sekera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Poulter manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sekera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poulter wants to clinch up but Sekera keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Poulter.
Sekera gets tackled into the cage by Poulter. Poulter maintains the clinch.
Poulter breaks from the clinch.
Sekera avoids the body shot from Poulter.
A shot to the body from Poulter misses
and Sekera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poulter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sekera was well out of range. Poor timing from Poulter.
Sekera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poulter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sekera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sekera misses with a takedown attempt - Poulter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Poulter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sekera defends it well.
Poulter has his takedown stuffed
and Sekera counters by clinching up.
Poulter breaks from the clinch.
Poulter doesn't manage to clinch there - Sekera circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulter misses with a looping right.
Poulter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poulter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sekera lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sekera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sekera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Poulter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Poulter managing to block the knees to the body from Sekera.
Poulter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sekera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sekera takes the fight into the clinch.
Sekera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poulter backwards.
Poulter tries to break free but Sekera pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poulter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sekera lands an elbow that stopped Poulter in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Poulter fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Poulter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sekera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poulter moves into the clinch.
Sekera jumps guard and drags Poulter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Poulter wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Sekera's closed guard. He's half up but Sekera has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Sekera pivots and extends the arm, Poulter falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Sekera! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pavel Sekera!
Pavel Sekera tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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