PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Lok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Water Sedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kevin Lok has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kevin Lok seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lok
vs
Sedes

181 cm
29
190 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

185 cm
32
192 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Lok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Water Sedes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sedes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lok did well to prevent Sedes getting side control.
Sedes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lok reverses the position - he's now on top in Sedes's guard.
Sedes pulls Lok in to control the position.
Sedes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sedes is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lok slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Lok drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sedes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lok has Sedes in his guard.
Sedes looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedes won't allow Lok to sweep him here.
Sedes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lok is keeping the position for now.
Lok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sedes passes Lok's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Sedes seems to be working for a kimura but Lok defends the submission attempt.
Lok trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sedes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lok is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lok manages to get to full guard.
Lok trying to keep a closed guard but Sedes is proving a slippery customer.
Lok tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Lok looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sedes has picked Lok up and slammed him! Lok can't keep hold of the triangle and Sedes manages to pass to side control!

Sedes tries for a kimura but Lok is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sedes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lok knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lok manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lok is trying to control but can't.

Sedes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lok defends it well.
Lok gets full guard.
Sedes connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sedes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sedes passes into half guard.
Sedes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Sedes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lok sees it coming and defends easily.
Sedes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lok regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sedes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lok doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sedes.
Lok won't allow Sedes to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Water Sedes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lok throws a wild body kick that Sedes sees coming a mile off.
Lok fails with the takedown

and Sedes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Water Sedes has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sedes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lok is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sedes, into his guard.
Lok looking to pass the guard.
Sedes trying to keep a closed guard but Lok is proving a slippery customer.

Sedes working for a triangle but Lok defends it easily.
Lok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sedes's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lok trying to control from Sedes's half guard. Sedes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Sedes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sedes keeping moving, preventing Lok from controlling successfully.
Sedes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lok wants to control from the top but Sedes keeps moving.
Lok forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sedes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lok trying to mount his opponent but Sedes defends it.

Lok is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lok works his way into full mount!
Sedes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lok is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sedes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sedes!

Lok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sedes tries to free his leg and advance position but Lok is retaining full guard.
Lok is trying to keep Sedes in close.
Lok trying to control the position here.
Sedes looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lok is trying to control the position but Sedes postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sedes wants to pass the guard but Lok is keeping the position.
Sedes preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kevin Lok just wasn't active enough.
A head kick misses from Lok.
Lok fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lok misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lok doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sedes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Water Sedes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sedes as he avoids it easily.
Lok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Lok gets a double leg takedown into Sedes's guard.

Sedes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sedes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lok preventing the sweep.
Lok trying to control but Sedes is working from the bottom.

Lok drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sedes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sedes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sedes!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lok is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sedes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lok is trying to improve his position.

Sedes is trying to get an arm triangle but Lok is defending well.
Lok manages to get back to half guard.

Lok is defending against the submission attempts here by Sedes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedes tries to pass to full mount but Lok defends it.
Sedes moves into full mount! Lok won't be happy about that!
Sedes forces the positional change into back control.

Sedes looking for the choke from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sedes looking to break Lok's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lok remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sedes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Lok preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sedes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lok tries to escape the position.

Sedes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lok has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Sedes is looking for the choke from the back position but Lok is controlling his hands well.
Sedes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sedes has the hooks in. Lok is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Sedes looking for the RNC.

Sedes tightening his grip on Lok, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lok is in bad spot here.
Lok is working hard here to advance position.

Lok preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sedes.

Sedes working for a choke but Lok is defending well.
Kevin Lok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Water Sedes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sedes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lok has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

And that's the end of the fight!
Water Sedes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sedes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Water Sedes!
Water Sedes opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.