PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean O Malley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

O Malley
vs
Serra

185 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Serra.

It looks like Sean O Malley has been cut.
O Malley dives in and grabs Serra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Serra pushes down on O Malley's head and hops out.
Serra looks to score with a jab to the body but O Malley is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Serra. No joy for O Malley on that attempt.
Serra throws out a loose jab but O Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.

O Malley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Serra has his feet on O Malley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Serra.
Serra looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Serra.
O Malley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Serra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Malley somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean O Malley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Malley shoots in looking for a takedown. Serra tries to sprawl out of it but O Malley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Serra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Malley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Serra tries to avoid it but O Malley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Serra to the ground. Serra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
O Malley fails in his attempt to clinch.
O Malley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
O Malley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Serra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Serra as he avoids it easily.
Serra takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
O Malley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serra.

O Malley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Serra was covering up waiting for the punch and O Malley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Serra keeping moving, preventing O Malley from controlling successfully.
O Malley stopping the sweep attempt from Serra.
Serra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Malley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley working some strikes from top position.
O Malley passes Serra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

O Malley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Serra stuffs the takedown.
O Malley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Serra swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Serra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean O Malley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Serra throws the left hand but O Malley avoids the punch easily.
Serra looks to land a combination but O Malley avoids it well.
O Malley tries for a takedown but Serra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
O Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Malley misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra stuffs the takedown.
O Malley misses with a takedown attempt - Serra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean O Malley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Malley closes the distance and clinches up with Serra, looking for a takedown. O Malley pushes Serra against the cage but Serra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Serra.
O Malley fails with a takedown attempt.
O Malley shoots in looking for a takedown. Serra tries to sprawl out of it but O Malley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Serra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
O Malley slips under a jab from Serra.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Serra wants it to stay on the feet.
O Malley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Serra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Malley moves away.
Serra lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Serra misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley misses with a hook. Serra ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Serra misses.
O Malley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Serra counters with a two punch combo.
Serra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O Malley misses with a takedown attempt
and Serra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley misses with a takedown attempt
and Serra counters with a stiff right hand.
O Malley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serra.
O Malley wants to clinch up but Serra keeps it at a distance.
O Malley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Serra counters with a nice uppercut.
Serra throws a head kick but O Malley moves out of range.

O Malley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Serra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sean O Malley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

O Malley works over Serra's head and body with a nice combination.
Serra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Malley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Malley has his takedown stuffed
and O Malley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Malley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Malley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serra.
Sean O Malley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from O Malley is defended easily by Serra.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean O Malley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

O Malley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than O Malley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Serra throwing hammer fists to the chest of O Malley. What's that going to do exactly?
O Malley won't let Serra get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

O Malley looking to isolate an arm here. Serra doesn't see it coming and as O Malley extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by O Malley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean O Malley!