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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beco Seco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beco Seco will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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191 cm
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263 lbs
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195 cm
21
270 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Kerr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beco Seco! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Seco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kerr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kerr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Seco was covering up waiting for the punch and Kerr finishes the takedown easily into guard. Seco controlling the position. Kerr trying to move into half guard but instead Seco has managed to sweep! Seco trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom. Seco passes Kerr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Kerr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Seco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kerr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Seco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kerr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Seco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kerr has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Seco doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Seco won't be happy with that. Seco is looking for a sweep. Seco is not content to let Kerr control the position. Seco struggling a bit here. Kerr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seco has escaped the position, nice work there. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Seco is trying to work for a sweep but Kerr has mounted him! Seco gets back to half guard. Kerr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kerr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Seco is trying to get back to full guard. Kerr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Seco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Seco wants to control but Kerr passes easily into half guard.
Seco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Seco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kerr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Seco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Seco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Seco! Kerr is breathing heavily. Seco tries for a kimura but Kerr is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Seco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Seco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The referee asks Seco politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Seco prefers to stall for the moment though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kerr dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Seco misses with a takedown attempt and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into guard. Kerr trying to control but Seco is working from the bottom. Seco wants to sweep but no luck. Kerr wants to control from the top but Seco keeps moving. Seco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerr is one step ahead there. Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Seco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Seco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kerr looking to pass the guard. Kerr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Seco with a poor takedown and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Seco won't be happy with that. Kerr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seco keeps working. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Seco gets back to half guard. Seco is staying active underneath Kerr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Seco tries to roll over but Kerr keeps him under control. Kerr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Seco regains full guard. Nicely done. Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Seco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kerr controlling from the top position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Mark Kerr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Seco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kerr! Seco wants to control the pace but Kerr is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Seco moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kerr has worked his arm free - good work by Kerr!
Kerr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Kerr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Seco is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kerr is surviving well by controlling Seco's body position as best he can. Seco looking to control but Kerr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kerr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Seco looking to control but Kerr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kerr wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Seco looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Seco tries to control but Kerr wriggling away. Kerr wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kerr dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Seco with a lazy takedown attempt and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Seco won't be happy with that. Kerr swings around for an armbar but Seco sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kerr's guard. Seco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Seco trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Seco passes easily into side control. Nice work. Kerr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Seco looking to control but Kerr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Seco wants to finish this one by submission but Kerr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Seco.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seco trying to control but he's not successful this time. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Seco is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kerr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kerr shrugs it off. Seco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kerr is looking to escape. Seco jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kerr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kerr and Seco has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Beco Seco. Seco with a poor takedown and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kerr not doing much here.
Kerr is working for a submission of some sort.
Seco controlling the position well. Kerr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Beco Seco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Seco is looking to control Kerr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Seco avoid being mounted? Seco manages to get to full guard.
Kerr pushing down on Seco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Seco is looking for a sweep. Kerr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Seco trying to control here.
Seco is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kerr drops an elbow to the side of Seco's head. Seco wants to improve his position but Kerr is controlling well.
Mark Kerr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Seco regains full guard. Nicely done. Kerr wants to pass the guard but Seco is keeping the position. Seco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kerr trying to control but Seco is working from the bottom. Seco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Kerr showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kerr 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kerr!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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