PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Sekera (ranked 3470 p4p, 4515 weight class) and Jason Killings (ranked 377 p4p, 468 weight class). Sekera comes to the cage accompanied by Bleed it out. Pavel Sekera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sekera
vs
Killings

180 cm
22
162
3 - 2 - 0

171 cm
26
155
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pavel Sekera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Killings !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killings shoots for a double leg takedown but Sekera sprawls well. He's pushed Killings 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Sekera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sekera showed some decent athleticism there.
Killings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sekera stalling.
Killings wants to control but Sekera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killings taking some punishment here, with Sekera in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sekera in particular looking to stall.

Sekera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Killings defends it well.
Killings manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sekera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sekera throwing strikes but missing.
Killings looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Sekera gets to his feet. Killings looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sekera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killings .
Sekera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sekera duly obliges.

Killings gets tackled into the cage by Sekera. Sekera maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sekera lands with a right to the head.

Sekera has hold of one of Killings 's legs. Killings is fighting the takedown attempt but Sekera gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sekera trying to control the position from guard on top but Killings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sekera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sekera controlling from the top position.

Sekera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sekera stands up over Killings , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killings 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sekera.
Killings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sekera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Sekera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Killings , up you get!

Killings gets caught flat footed, as Sekera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Killings looks winded!
Sekera prevents Killings from getting back to his feet.
Sekera throwing strikes but missing.
Sekera trying to control the position from guard on top but Killings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sekera with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sekera stands up from Killings 's guard - Sekera perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sekera throws a lazy head kick
enabling Killings to counter with a crisp jab.
Killings moves forwards but Sekera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pavel Sekera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sekera clinches up with Killings and pushes him back against the cage.
Sekera prevents Killings from breaking the clinch.
Killings fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pavel Sekera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Killings .
Sekera is working for takedown but Killings is calmly controlling the position for now.
Killings pressing his opponent against the cage.

Sekera successfully pulls guard.
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 trying to keep a closed guard but Killings is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sekera shoots for a double leg takedown but Killings sprawls well. He's pushed Sekera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sekera shoots in but no luck this time.

Sekera gets tackled into the cage by Killings . Killings maintains the clinch.

Sekera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sekera tries to avoid it but Killings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sekera to the ground. Sekera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Sekera darts in and clinches Killings up against the cage.
Sekera can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sekera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killings has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killings jumps guard but Sekera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sekera drags the fight down to the ground.
Killings with a flurry of punches that miss.
Killings wants to control from the top but Sekera keeps moving.
Sekera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Killings manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sekera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pavel Sekera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Killings looking to control.
Killings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sekera.
Killings is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sekera is controlling him.
Killings is breathing heavily.
Sekera is pushing down on Killings 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Killings is fighting to maintain full guard but Sekera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sekera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killings can do to turn this around?
Killings blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sekera.

Sekera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Killings has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sekera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two 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.
Killings is trying is best to control the position here.

Sekera is working for a submission of some sort.
Killings wants to get back to full guard.
Sekera thows a huge punch but Killings dodges it nicely.
Sekera is trying to control the action in half guard but Killings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Sekera seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sekera.
Sekera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killings keeps working.
Sekera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sekera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Killings !
Killings tries to lock up and control but Sekera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sekera controlling from the full mount.
Sekera 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.
Sekera throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Killings because Sekera loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sekera unloading with bombs!
Killings is bucking up trying to escape but Sekera cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Killings is squirming around, avoiding Sekera's attempts to control the action.
Sekera controlling the pace for now.
Killings really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sekera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sekera avoids the attempt from Killings to control.
Sekera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killings is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sekera unloads with some shots from mount but Killings bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Sekera dominated that second round.
That's time! Sekera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sekera shoots in and drives through. Killings sprawls well.

Sekera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Killings quickly recovers to half guard.
Killings is not content to let Sekera control the position.
Sekera works his way into full mount!
Sekera punching from mount but Killings doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sekera working the ground and pound effectively.
Sekera landing shots from mount.
Sekera lands a nice shot to the head.
Killings takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sekera misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sekera trying to control but Killings is having none of it.
Sekera throwing strikes here but Killings is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Sekera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Killings is now in Sekera's guard. A big mistake from Sekera there, giving up the dominant position!
Sekera is looking to stand up but Killings isn't so interested in that idea.
Sekera controls Killings momentarily but Killings frees himself.
Sekera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sekera controlling the pace.
Sekera trying to control from half guard but Killings is working away.
Sekera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sekera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sekera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sekera lands a big shot there that rocks Killings but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killings working to try and regain half guard.
Killings wants to hold on but Sekera pushes him away.
Sekera lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Killings tries to hold on but Sekera pushes him away.
Sekera connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Killings holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sekera tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Sekera has hold of Killings 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Killings manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Killings is squirming around, avoiding Sekera's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killings is looking to improve his position but Sekera isn't that keen on the idea.
Sekera looking to control but Killings is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Sekera there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sekera throwing strikes here but Killings is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jason Killings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavel Sekera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Sekera is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Killings is surviving well by controlling Sekera's body position as best he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Sekera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sekera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Sekera!
A less than humble Pavel Sekera misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.