PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mosley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dgorg Serfero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mosley
vs
Serfero

189 cm
18
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

218 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Mosley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dgorg Serfero!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mosley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Serfero's guard.
Serfero trying to keep a closed guard but Mosley is proving a slippery customer.
Serfero is trying to hold Mosley in close to prevent damage but Mosley has managed to pass into half guard.
Serfero wants to sweep but Mosley has passed to side control!
Mosley blocks the strikes from Serfero.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serfero sneaks back into half guard.
Serfero works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosley stopping the sweep attempt from Serfero.
Serfero is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Serfero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Serfero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Serfero is just content to waste time from the top position. Mosley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mosley is looking to stand back up but Serfero counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mosley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosley wants to improve his position but Serfero is controlling well.
Serfero controlling the action here.
Serfero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mosley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Serfero throwing shots but Mosley is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serfero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mosley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mosley enables Serfero to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mosley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Serfero trying to control the position from guard on top but Mosley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mosley trying to control the position.
Mosley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mosley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mosley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serfero trying to control the position.
Serfero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mosley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosley cracks Serfero with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dgorg Serfero will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mosley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Serfero.
Serfero misses with a head kick.
Mosley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Serfero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mosley defends it nicely.
Serfero shoots in but no luck this time.
Paul Mosley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dgorg Serfero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serfero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mosley swivels and escapes.

Serfero takes the fight into the clinch.
Mosley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Serfero pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosley is pressed up against the cage. Serfero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mosley down to the mat. Mosley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Serfero is breathing heavily.
Serfero throws a combination. Mosley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Serfero forces Mosley back against the cage and clinches.

Mosley pulls Serfero into guard.
Serfero preventing the sweep.
Mosley has a closed guard, preventing Serfero from standing up.
Serfero trying to control but Mosley is working from the bottom.
Mosley wants to stand up but Serfero is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosley throws a couple of heel strikes.
Serfero prevents Mosley from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Serfero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mosley stuffs the takedown.
Serfero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mosley fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serfero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mosley was well out of range. Poor timing from Serfero.

Serfero has closed the distance and engaged Mosley in a clinch.
Mosley is trying to pull guard but Serfero has him pressed against the cage.
Mosley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mosley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Serfero walks away with a smile on his face. Mosley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Serfero swings for the body but Mosley moves out of range.
Mosley feinted with a counter takedown.
Serfero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mosley defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Serfero. Those never looked like landing.
Mosley attempts a counter takedown but Serfero avoids it well and moves away.
Serfero fails with a takedown attempt.
Mosley throws a quick counter head kick but Serfero was just out of range.
Mosley throws a head kick that misses.
Mosley misses with a head kick.
Mosley is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serfero shoots in but no luck this time.

Mosley clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dgorg Serfero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mosley clinches.
Mosley trying to land knees to the body.
Mosley is trying to pull guard but Serfero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Serfero breaks the clinch.
Serfero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mosley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mosley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Serfero sprawls and moves away.

Serfero closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Serfero goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mosley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Serfero but great work by Mosley.

Mosley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Serfero, who protects the arm well.
Serfero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mosley swings around for an armbar but Serfero sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mosley's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosley striking from the bottom.
Serfero wants to stand and escape but instead Mosley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Mosley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mosley won't allow Serfero to sweep him here.
Mosley scoring with some ground and pound.
Mosley wanted to stand there but Serfero had control of the position.

Serfero is looking for a triangle here but Mosley uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mosley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Serfero has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mosley but great work by Serfero.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mosley throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Mosley is trying to control Serfero's posture but Serfero avoids it.
Mosley is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Serfero's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mosley is trying is best to control the position here.

Mosley actively working from the bottom here.
Serfero is keen to just control but Mosley is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from Serfero.
Serfero is just content to waste time from the top position. Mosley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Serfero wants to control from the top but Mosley keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Serfero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mosley pinned against the cage. Mosley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mosley tries to counter with a takedown but Serfero is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mosley wants to clinch up but Serfero keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dgorg Serfero.
Well Serfero has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Mosley!