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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alien Invasion (ranked 752 p4p, 740 weight class) and Lawson Serrano (ranked 102 p4p, 99 weight class). Alien Invasion has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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12 - 8 - 0 |
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17 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alien Invasion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lawson Serrano!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serrano slaps away a takedown attempt from Invasion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Invasion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Serrano sprawls well. Serrano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Invasion gets slowly back to his feet.
Invasion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Invasion trying to control but Serrano is working from the bottom.
Serrano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Invasion manages to get himself to full guard.
Invasion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invasion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Serrano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Serrano connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Invasion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Serrano looking to pass the guard.
Invasion strikes from his own guard.
Invasion working for a triangle but Serrano defends it easily.
Invasion has momentary wrist control but Serrano slips an elbow through the middle.
Invasion wants to sweep here but Serrano controlling him for the moment.
Invasion trying to control the position.
Serrano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invasion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Serrano puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Serrano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Serrano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Invasion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Serrano pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Invasion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Serrano postures up in Invasion's guard and throws a big left but Invasion blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Invasion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Invasion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serrano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Serrano distracts Invasion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Serrano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Invasion's head.
Invasion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Serrano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Serrano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Invasion looking for a guillotine here but Serrano defends easily.
Serrano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Invasion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Invasion working for a triangle but Serrano defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano connects with a couple of short punches.
Serrano postures up.
Serrano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Invasion's head.
Serrano stands up over Invasion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Invasion has momentary wrist control but Serrano slips an elbow through the middle.
Invasion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Invasion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serrano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lawson Serrano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Serrano shoots in and drives through. Invasion sprawls well.
Invasion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Serrano closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Invasion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Serrano pulls his head out easily.
Serrano lands with a punch from half guard.
Invasion tries to get to full guard but Serrano has control of the leg.
Invasion is pressing down on Serrano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Serrano working some strikes from top position.
Serrano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Invasion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Serrano is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Serrano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Serrano postures up and lands a big shot to Invasion's brow.
Invasion is rocked!
Serrano advances position into side control!
Oh Invasion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Invasion taking a bit of punishment here - Serrano scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Invasion wants to control but Serrano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Invasion seems to have got his legs back now.
Serrano wants to free his trapped foot but Invasion is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Serrano passes into side control, despite Invasion's attempt to control the position.
Serrano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Serrano cracks Invasion with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Invasion takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Serrano lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Serrano lands a huge shot from side control! Invasion is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lawson Serrano!
In his post fight interview, Lawson Serrano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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