PBP Commentary

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!

Sherkov
vs
Jorgensen

198 cm
23
265
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
24
255
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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!