PBP Commentary

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

Serrano
vs
Tottingham

206 cm
22
193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ingram Tottingham!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tottingham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tottingham showed some decent athleticism there.

Tottingham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Serrano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tottingham.
Serrano is controlling Tottingham's position as best he can from this difficult 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.

Tottingham wants to work for an arm triangle but Serrano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Tottingham is looking for a kimura but Serrano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tottingham to get the leverage.
Serrano preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano wants to improve his position but Tottingham is controlling well.

Tottingham seems to be working for a kimura but Serrano defends the submission attempt.

Tottingham is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tottingham seems to be working for a kimura but Serrano defends the submission attempt.
Serrano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Serrano managing to control the position.

Tottingham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tottingham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tottingham looks winded!

Tottingham drops back looking for a leg! Serrano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Serrano manages to kick Tottingham off! Tottingham jumps back into Serrano's guard.
Tottingham won't allow Serrano to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Serrano holds on and takes a little breather.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tottingham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Tottingham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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.
Serrano has his hands on Tottingham's head, controlling the position.

Tottingham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Serrano controlling the position.
Serrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Serrano, not yet.

Tottingham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tottingham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Serrano wants to sweep here but Tottingham controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano controlling Tottingham's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Tottingham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Tottingham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tottingham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tottingham is fighting to break Serrano's control of his arms but Serrano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Serrano closes the distance and pushes Tottingham back into the cage.
Serrano taking a breather.

Serrano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ingram Tottingham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tottingham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Serrano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tottingham on the ground.

Serrano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tottingham defends well.
Serrano managing to control the position.
Serrano wants to sweep here but Tottingham controlling him for the moment.
Tottingham tries to free his leg and advance position but Serrano is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Tottingham drops back looking for a leg! Serrano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Serrano manages to kick Tottingham off! Tottingham jumps back into Serrano's guard.
Serrano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Serrano pulls Tottingham in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ingram Tottingham dominated that round.
That's time! Serrano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tottingham decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tottingham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serrano is holding on to half guard well.
Serrano wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tottingham seems to be looking for submissions.

Tottingham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Serrano is concentrating on defense, preventing Tottingham from advancing position.
Serrano manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano is pulling down on Tottingham's head. It's preventing any offense from Tottingham, at least for the moment.
Tottingham preventing the sweep.

Tottingham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tottingham is breathing heavily.
Tottingham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serrano swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Tottingham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Tottingham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Serrano has control of Tottingham's left arm, preventing Tottingham from doing any damage.

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.

Tottingham drops back looking for a leg! Serrano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Serrano manages to kick Tottingham off! Tottingham jumps back into Serrano's guard.
Serrano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tottingham prevents Serrano from getting back to his feet.

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

Tottingham bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tottingham working away.
Serrano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Serrano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tottingham wants to work for an arm triangle but Serrano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Tottingham seems to be looking for submissions.

Tottingham seems to be working for a kimura but Serrano defends the submission attempt.
Serrano tries to get to full guard but Tottingham has control of the leg.

Tottingham seems to be looking for submissions.
Serrano gets back to full guard.
Serrano has Tottingham pulled in close to control his posture.

Tottingham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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.
Tottingham won't allow Serrano to sweep him here.
Tottingham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Tottingham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Tottingham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tottingham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Tottingham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tottingham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Serrano has his hands on Tottingham's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serrano wants to stand up but Tottingham is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Serrano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ingram Tottingham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Serrano scores with a takedown into Tottingham's guard.

Tottingham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Tottingham isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Serrano stacks Tottingham on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Serrano!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Serrano decides to stand back up. Serrano steps back and let's Tottingham get back to his feet.
Tottingham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Serrano rushes Tottingham and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano is stalling here.

Serrano manages to break the clinch.

Serrano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Tottingham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Tottingham looking for subs off his back but Serrano has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tottingham throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tottingham throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nice strikes from Serrano there.
Hyman Serrano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tottingham lands with a few short shots to the body.

Tottingham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Serrano pulls his head out easily.
Tottingham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Serrano scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Serrano connects with a nice short shot to Tottingham's temple.
Tottingham is looking to improve his position.
Tottingham throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Serrano manages to pass to side control.
Tottingham is looking to regain half guard here but Serrano keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tottingham down.
Serrano looks up at the clock and then as Tottingham takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Serrano smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tottingham tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Tottingham tries to buck Serrano off but Serrano is having none of it.
Tottingham throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Tottingham is trying to strike from the bottom but Serrano has passed into full mount.
Tottingham working to try and regain half guard.
Tottingham flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tottingham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Serrano is landing with some decent strikes but Tottingham is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tottingham throwing hammer fists to the chest of Serrano. What's that going to do exactly?
Tottingham is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Serrano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tottingham flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tottingham keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serrano blocks Tottingham's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Hyman Serrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ingram Tottingham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tottingham is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hyman Serrano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tottingham 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingram Tottingham!