PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Blundell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Blundell
vs
Ferreira Da Serra

187 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

191 cm
24
224 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Blundell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blundell throws a looping overhand right but Da Serra ducks down to avoid it.
Blundell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Serra in his tracks.

It looks like Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra has been cut.
Da Serra tries to clinch up.
Blundell throws an off balance right hand

and Da Serra counters with a single leg into guard. Blundell didn't expect that.
Blundell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Da Serra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blundell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Da Serra, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Da Serra working for a triangle but Blundell defends it easily.
Da Serra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blundell controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blundell wants to get up but he can't break Da Serra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've been hearing good reports from Blundell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Blundell stands and steps away. Da Serra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blundell just misses with a punch to the body.
Blundell misses with a hook. Da Serra ducked under it nicely.
Da Serra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blundell but Blundell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blundell lands a jab to Da Serra's midsection.
Blundell misses with a hook

and Da Serra counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blundell!
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Da Serra is trying to get an arm triangle but Blundell is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blundell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blundell tries to get to full guard but Da Serra has control of the leg.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Serra is working for a kimura but Blundell is defending it quite comfortably.

Da Serra is looking for a kimura but Blundell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Serra to get the leverage.

Da Serra is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Blundell still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Blundell has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Da Serra is not content to let Blundell control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blundell tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Serra is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Blundell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Blundell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blundell misses with a body shot.
Blundell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blundell swings widly with a right hand

and Da Serra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Da Serra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blundell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blundell sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Serra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blundell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at HARRY'S inform us that Da Serra has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Blundell stands and steps away. Da Serra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blundell throws a lazy right hand but Da Serra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blundell. Da Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Serra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blundell misses with a body shot.
Ryan Blundell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blundell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Serra.
Blundell lands with a right hand.
Da Serra wants to clinch up but Blundell keeps it at a distance.
Blundell with a jab.
Ryan Blundell is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blundell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Serra moves forwards but Blundell connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That has opened up Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blundell stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Serra. Da Serra gets slowly back to his feet.
Blundell stuffs the takedown.
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blundell looks to land a left hand but Da Serra moved out of range nicely.
Blundell scores with a jab to the jaw.

Da Serra is rocked!
Da Serra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryan Blundell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra.
Blundell digs a good body shot into Da Serra's ribs.
Da Serra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blundell lands with a right hand.
Da Serra is still on wobbly legs! Can Blundell finish him?
Blundell looks to land a left hand but Da Serra moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blundell throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Da Serra counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blundell!
Da Serra seems to have recovered his senses.

Da Serra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blundell is trying to get back to his feet.

Da Serra swings around for an armbar but Blundell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Da Serra's guard.
Blundell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Da Serra's guard.

Da Serra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blundell stands and throws Da Serra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Blundell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's cut.
That's time! Blundell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Blundell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Da Serra counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blundell!

Da Serra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Serra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Da Serra has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Blundell is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Da Serra yanks on the arm and Blundell is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Da Serra.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra!
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.