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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Pato (ranked 1660 p4p, 798 weight class) and Serafim Lupei (ranked 228 p4p, 103 weight class). Guillermo Pato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guillermo Pato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Serafim Lupei!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pato misses with a few strikes there.
Pato has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Pato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lupei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pato's efforts to push away.
Lupei works on Pato's body with a couple of short punches.
Lupei stalling the fight.
Pato digs a right hand into Lupei's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lupei's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
Lupei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pato has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Pato throws a punch but it's blocked by Lupei.
Lupei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lupei misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
Lupei blocks a body shot from Pato.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
Lupei blocks an uppercut.
Pato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lupei.
Pato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
Lupei dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Pato on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pato blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Pato on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei lands a nice shot to the body.
Pato tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
Pato working aggressively here.
Lupei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lupei working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Pato.
Lupei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lupei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pato wants to get back to striking at distance but Lupei won't allow it.
Pato can't break the clinch.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Pato.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pato's elbow.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Pato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pato is trying to stall.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Pato lands an uppercut.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei lands with a right to the head.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
Lupei lands a shoulder strike.
Pato controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Pato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei stalling the fight.
Pato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short uppercut from Pato.
Pato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pato as Lupei tries to tie him up.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
Pato blocks a body shot from Lupei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
Lupei swings wildly with an uppercut but Pato uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A right hook to the body lands for Lupei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serafim Lupei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lupei scores with the left hand. Pato knows he should have avoided that one.
Lupei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Lupei.
Lupei throws the left hand but Pato avoids the punch easily.
Lupei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pato is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lupei misses with an uppercut.
Lupei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lupei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pato moves in looking to clinch but Lupei pushes him off.
Pato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pato stuns Lupei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pato lands a nice shot to the body.
Pato throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lupeis head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lupei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Pato.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Pato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lupei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pato.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pato throws a head punch that misses.
Pato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pato blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Pato blocking some punches.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Pato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei lands a right hand.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Pato blocking some punches.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lupei prevents a body shot from Pato.
Lupei digs a right hand into Pato's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pato's gas tank.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Lupei.
Lupei throws a punch but it's blocked by Pato.
Lupei taking a breather.
Lupei gets through Pato's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lupei is pushing Pato up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice body punch from Pato.
Lupei lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lupei - that landed with a thud.
Lupei presses Pato against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lupei has Pato pressed against the cage.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lupei blocking some punches.
Pato tries a body shot but Lupei blocks it.
A short right from Pato on the inside.
Lupei lands a shot to the body.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lupei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lupei.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei lands an uppercut.
Serafim Lupei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei avoiding damage as Pato throws knees to the body.
Lupei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lupei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lupei lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lupei misses with some punches.
Pato blocks a body shot from Lupei.
Pato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lupei pushes Pato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lupei.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lupei scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Lupei.
Lupei blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serafim Lupei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pato forces Lupei back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Pato.
Lupei tries a body shot but Pato blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Lupei throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Lupei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Pato.
Pato tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pato is keeping busy.
Lupei misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pato blocks an uppercut.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lupei.
Lupei misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupei lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lupei.
Lupei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lupei.
Pato takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pato fails to land.
Pato throws a head punch that misses.
Pato being controlled against the cage.
Pato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pato trying to control the position but instead, Lupei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pato into the cage.
Pato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guillermo Pato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupei misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
Lupei stalling.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Pato.
Lupei is stalling here.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lupei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lupei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lupei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lupei.
Lupei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pato dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pato misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pato.
Lupei struggles to land a body shot inside as Pato controls his hands.
Lupei working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pato.
Lupei has a couple of punches blocked by Pato.
Lupei working aggressively here.
Lupei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pato is keeping busy.
Lupei just leaning against Pato, taking a breather.
Lupei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pato can't find room to land a body shot as Lupei controls the action.
Pato swings wildly with an uppercut but Lupei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lupei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Patos head.
Pato lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lupei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pato backwards.
Pato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pato has a couple of punches blocked by Lupei.
Pato tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lupei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pato blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lupei.
Lupei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serafim Lupei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lupei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lupei takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lupei backwards.
Pato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lupei's elbow.
Pato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pato tries to work over Lupei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serafim Lupei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lupei 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serafim Lupei!
A victorious Serafim Lupei thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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