PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hyman Serrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Franklin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Serrano
vs
Franklin

206 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyman Serrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Franklin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Serrano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Serrano is trying to control Franklin's posture but Franklin avoids it.
Serrano controls the position for a moment.
Serrano tries to buck Franklin off but Franklin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano can't do much from the bottom here.
Serrano is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Serrano's face as Franklin controls the position.
Serrano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franklin tries to move to mount but Serrano blocks the move with his legs.
Serrano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Franklin's best efforts.
Franklin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Franklin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Serrano controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franklin prevents Serrano from improving his position.
Franklin slows the pace down in half guard.
Serrano looks like he's trying to stand up.
Serrano moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Franklin being controlled here momentarily.
Serrano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serrano is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serrano is on top in guard.

Franklin is looking for a triangle here but Serrano uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Franklin tries to control but Serrano manages to take his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Franklin.
Franklin wants to escape the position.
Franklin trying to control the hands but Serrano won't let him.
Franklin looks winded!
Franklin tries to escape but Serrano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

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.
Serrano scores with punches and elbows.
Franklin is covering up but some of the strikes from Serrano are getting through and doing damage.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Serrano. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Franklin covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Franklin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Franklin is trying to get back to his feet but Serrano has full control of the position and if anything, Franklin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Franklin trying to control the position but Serrano manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyman Serrano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Serrano gets caught napping as Franklin dives in and scores a takedown. Serrano manages to retain guard.
Serrano managing to control the position.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano trying to control the position here.
Serrano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hyman Serrano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Serrano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Franklin closes the distance and pushes Serrano back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Serrano as Franklin tries to tie him up.

Franklin pulls guard effortlessly.
Franklin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Serrano is now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Serrano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Serrano working over Franklin with some ground and pound. Franklin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Franklin is looking for a sweep. Serrano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Serrano is nestled in close to Franklin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Franklin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Serrano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franklin tries to get to full guard but Serrano has control of the leg.
Serrano working Franklin over with strikes.
Serrano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano slips a nice elbow through Franklin's hands, connecting with Franklin's forehead.
Franklin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Serrano there.
Serrano working Franklin over with strikes.
Serrano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Franklin's head.
Franklin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Serrano has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Franklin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serrano is landing with some decent strikes but Franklin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hyman Serrano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Franklin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Serrano sprawls well initially but Franklin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Serrano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Franklin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Serrano has managed to free his arm - good work.

Serrano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Serrano keeping hold of Franklin's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano continues to stall.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are battling for position here. Serrano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Franklin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Serrano, not yet.
Serrano trying to control the position here.
Serrano wants to sweep but no luck.
Serrano pulls Franklin in close to prevent any damage.
Franklin is looking to stand up but Serrano won't let him.
Serrano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Franklin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serrano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Franklin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Serrano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Serrano holds on and takes a little breather.
Serrano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serrano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Serrano is looking to sweep but instead, Franklin has passed into half guard.
Franklin trying to control from half guard but Serrano is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franklin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franklin's back!
Franklin is trying to break free.
Franklin is trapped and Serrano is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Serrano connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Franklin to escape the position.
Franklin wants to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Serrano.
Serrano is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Franklin up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Franklin just trying to survive but Serrano is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Franklin wants to escape the position.
Serrano lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Franklin.
Serrano looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
David Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyman Serrano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin tries to escape but Serrano has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hyman Serrano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Serrano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyman Serrano!