PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between GSP Fanboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MATT SERRA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MATT SERRA is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fanboy
vs
SERRA

180 cm
20
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 New York, GSP Fanboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, MATT SERRA!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

SERRA fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fanboy sprawls well initially but SERRA persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
SERRA is controlling the pace.
Fanboy is looking to escape.

SERRA stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fanboy to get to his feet.
Fanboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Fanboy instigates a clinch.
Fanboy can't break the clinch.
Fanboy avoids a wild elbow strike from SERRA.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
SERRA is trying to drag Fanboy to the mat but Fanboy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SERRA creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
SERRA fails to pull the fight into his guard.
SERRA leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fanboy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

SERRA pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fanboy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but SERRA paws at him with a jab and circles away.

SERRA shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fanboy pushes SERRA off looking to stand but SERRA dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SERRA working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
SERRA is looking to advance position but Fanboy won't allow it.
Fanboy looks like he's trying to stand up.
SERRA lands strikes from half guard.
SERRA trying to pass the guard but Fanboy defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fanboy is looking to clinch.
SERRA avoids a punch combination nicely.
SERRA tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fanboy was well out of range. Poor timing from SERRA.
SERRA keeps the fight on the outside.
SERRA misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
SERRA looks gassed!

SERRA instigates a clinch.
Fanboy has had enough of the clinch but SERRA keeps him there for the moment.
SERRA has Fanboy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fanboy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
GSP Fanboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MATT SERRA.
Fanboy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from SERRA.
SERRA keeps control of Fanboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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.
SERRA gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fanboy tries to circle away but SERRA has him pinned against the cage.
SERRA tries for a takedown. No joy.
SERRA keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fanboy's efforts to push away.
Fanboy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
SERRA keeps control of Fanboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
SERRA has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fanboy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fanboy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fanboy wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MATT SERRA dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fanboy tries to clinch but SERRA moves away
and SERRA counters with a left and a right that stings Fanboy.
Fanboy works over SERRA's head and body with a nice combination.
Fanboy wants to clinch up but SERRA keeps it at a distance.
SERRA shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fanboy defends it nicely.
Fanboy tries to close the distance and clinch up but SERRA swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fanboy is looking to clinch.
SERRA swats away the attempt to clinch by Fanboy.
Fanboy closes the distance looking to clinch

and SERRA holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fanboy wants to get back to striking at distance but SERRA won't allow it.
Fanboy tries to break free but SERRA pushes him back against the cage.
SERRA is breathing heavily.
SERRA tries to stall but Fanboy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fanboy working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanboy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fanboy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Fanboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fanboy looks to land a combination but SERRA avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Fanboy.
GSP Fanboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Fanboy misses.
Fanboy throws a one two combo.
GSP Fanboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fanboy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fanboy closes the distance but SERRA moves to the side
and SERRA counters with a body kick.
Fanboy throws a right hand that SERRA ducks under and follows up with a left that SERRA also avoids with ease.
Fanboy wants to clinch but SERRA slips to the side

and SERRA counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fanboy won't be happy with that.
Fanboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for SERRA on the ground.
Fanboy is trying to get back to his feet.

SERRA decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fanboy to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

SERRA instigates a clinch.
SERRA misses with an elbow strike.
Fanboy is trying to break free.
SERRA can't break the clinch.
SERRA wants a takedown but no success here.
Fanboy is trying to force a seperation but SERRA has the dominant position.
Fanboy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fanboy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
SERRA prevents Fanboy from breaking the clinch.
SERRA stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SERRA fails to pull guard.
GSP Fanboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MATT SERRA.
SERRA wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
SERRA keeps control of Fanboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Fanboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Fanboy does no damage.
Fanboy throws a series of punches but SERRA moves out of range.
Fanboy wants to clinch

and SERRA holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
SERRA prevents Fanboy from breaking the clinch.
Fanboy is trying to break the clinch but SERRA is controlling him.
SERRA can't break the clinch.
Fanboy is trying to force a seperation but SERRA has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fanboy is looking to break free of the clinch but SERRA has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fanboy as SERRA tries to tie him up.
SERRA keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fanboy's efforts to push away.
SERRA has had enough of the clinch but Fanboy keeps him there for the moment.
Fanboy wants to get back to striking at distance but SERRA won't allow it.
SERRA working hard to break the clinch.
Fanboy working hard to break the clinch.
SERRA is looking to break free of the clinch but Fanboy has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but MATT SERRA will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fanboy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fanboy wants to clinch but SERRA slips to the side

and SERRA counters by moving into the clinch.

SERRA breaks from the clinch.
SERRA tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fanboy swivels and escapes.
Fanboy closes the distance but SERRA moves to the side

and SERRA holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
SERRA has had enough of the clinch but Fanboy keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fanboy as SERRA tries to tie him up.
SERRA misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanboy wants to break the clinch but can't.
SERRA fails to pull the fight into his guard.
SERRA keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fanboy's efforts to push away.
SERRA takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fanboy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SERRA misses with a body punch.
SERRA misses with an elbow strike.
SERRA fails to pull the fight into his guard.
GSP Fanboy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MATT SERRA.
SERRA drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fanboy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fanboy lands a really nice looking cross but SERRA seems unphased.
Fanboy tries to clinch but SERRA is having none of it.
Fanboy clinches but SERRA breaks the clinch

and SERRA counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
SERRA keeps control of Fanboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fanboy wants to get back to striking at distance but SERRA won't allow it.
SERRA goes for a takedown attempt but Fanboy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fanboy drops SERRA with a beautiful combination! SERRA stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fanboy is looking for the KO!

SERRA is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fanboy doesn't manage to clinch there - SERRA circles away.
Fanboy misses with a two punch combination.
Fanboy wants to clinch up but SERRA keeps it at a distance.
Fanboy tries to clinch up but SERRA circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fanboy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fanboy tries to clinch but SERRA moves out of range.
SERRA slips a jab and a cross from Fanboy.
SERRA takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fanboy is looking to clinch but SERRA is avoiding it.
SERRA circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fanboy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but SERRA paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fanboy fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanboy throws a series of punches but SERRA avoids them all with ease.
Fanboy tries to clinch up but SERRA circles away and keeps his distance.
SERRA fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fanboy avoids it really well and circles away.
Fanboy misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Fanboy coming out on top.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fanboy.
SERRA avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fanboy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by SERRA.
SERRA shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fanboy but Fanboy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Fanboy misses.
Fanboy fails with an attempt to clinch.

Fanboy tries to keep at a distance but SERRA has taken the fight into the clinch.
SERRA is trying to break the clinch but Fanboy has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fanboy breaks the clinch.
SERRA keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - SERRA throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
SERRA is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fanboy.
Fanboy looks to land a combination but SERRA avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from SERRA.
SERRA fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fanboy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fanboy wants to clinch but SERRA slips to the side

and SERRA counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by SERRA.
GSP Fanboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fanboy working aggressively here.
SERRA is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fanboy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fanboy is looking to break free of the clinch but SERRA has double underhooks.
MATT SERRA is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Fanboy's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
GSP Fanboy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think SERRA has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MATT SERRA!