PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Conner Magavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matts Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conner Magavin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Magavin
vs
Serra

182 cm
31
180 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

168 cm
32
181 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conner Magavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matts Serra!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra looks to score with a jab to the body but Magavin is just out of range.
Magavin thows a body shot but no joy.
Magavin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Serra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magavin.
Magavin throws a head kick that misses.
Serra thows a body shot but no joy.
Serra swings for the body but Magavin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magavin. Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serra jabs at Magavin's body.

Serra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Serra tries to break free but Magavin pushes him back against the cage.
Serra avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Serra jumps into guard, dragging Magavin to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magavin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magavin trying to control but Serra is working from the bottom.
Magavin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Serra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magavin.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serra is on top in guard.
Serra passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magavin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magavin is looking to improve his position.
Serra content to control rather than advance.
Serra wants to control but Magavin is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra wants to pass to mount but Magavin is defending the position.
Serra works his foot free and advances to mount.
Magavin wants to hold on but Serra pushes him away.
Serra trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Serra goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Magavin is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magavin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magavin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Serra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Serra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serra trying to keep a closed guard but Magavin is proving a slippery customer.
Magavin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Serra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magavin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Matts Serra will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Serra throws a body punch but Magavin moves out of range.
Serra throws a predictable looking body shot

and Magavin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Serra's guard.
Magavin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Serra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magavin defends well.

Serra working for a triangle but Magavin defends it easily.
Serra is looking to sweep but instead, Magavin has passed into half guard.
Serra is not content to let Magavin control the position.
Serra trying to control but Magavin postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magavin wants to pass the guard but Serra is defending well.
Serra has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magavin is working away from the top position though.
Serra is not content to let Magavin control the position.
Serra is looking to improve his position.
Magavin thows a huge punch but Serra dodges it nicely.
Serra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magavin.
Magavin is looking to take a break and control but Serra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serra wants to improve his position but Magavin is controlling well.
Serra has hold of Magavin's hands but Magavin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magavin not doing much here.
Magavin lands strikes from half guard.
Serra is looking for a sweep. Magavin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magavin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Serra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magavin.
Serra avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magavin.
Serra wants to improve his position but Magavin is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magavin is looking to take a break and control but Serra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serra wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magavin works his foot free and advances to mount.
Magavin tries to control but Serra wriggling away.
Magavin raining down shots from the mount!
Conner Magavin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Serra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Serra manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra is looking for a sweep. Magavin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Magavin seems to be working for a kimura but Serra defends the submission attempt.
Serra is trying to control but can't.

Serra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Serra tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magavin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serra is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conner Magavin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Serra leaves Magavin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Magavin. Serra shrugs it off though.
Serra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magavin manages to avoid it.
Magavin stalks Serra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Serra's face. Serra staggers backwards, shaken.
Magavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serra jabs at Magavin's body.
Magavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magavin throws a shot to the body.
Serra misses with a body punch

so Magavin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magavin throws a big elbow that misses.
Magavin throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra is looking to sweep but instead, Magavin has passed into half guard.
Serra trying to hold on to Magavin's head to control him but Magavin postures up.
Serra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magavin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Serra wants to get back to full guard.
Magavin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Serra trying to control from the bottom.
Magavin content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magavin wants to take a breather but Serra is having none of it.
Serra is controlling Magavin's position as best he can from this difficult position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Conner Magavin.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Magavin!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Magavin scores with a four punch combination!
Serra jabs at Magavin's body.

Magavin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Serra looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Magavin working away.
Serra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Serra sneaks back into half guard.
Serra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magavin prevents Serra from improving his position.
Magavin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Magavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Serra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serra working a defensive guard here.
Magavin wants to control from the top but Serra keeps moving.
Magavin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magavin 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magavin is keen to just control but Serra is a slippery customer.
Magavin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magavin wants to control but Serra is keeping him busy.
Magavin is nestled in close to Serra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magavin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Serra is looking to control Magavin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serra avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Magavin connects with a nice short shot to Serra's temple.

Magavin seems to be working for a kimura but Serra defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serra won't allow Magavin to pass to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Serra is staying active underneath Magavin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conner Magavin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magavin 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conner Magavin!
Conner Magavin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.