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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lawson Serrano (ranked 289 p4p, 71 weight class) and Chick Hamland (ranked 36 p4p, 10 weight class). Lawson Serrano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chick Hamland's chin.
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lawson Serrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chick Hamland!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamland throws the left hand but Serrano avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Serrano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Serrano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hamland has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hamland is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hamland tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamland is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Serrano wants to take a breather but Hamland is having none of it.
Serrano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hamland defending well though.
Hamland is positioning himself well to prevent Serrano advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamland wants to get back to full guard.
Serrano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Serrano wants to pass the guard but Hamland is defending well.
Serrano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hamland keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamland is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Serrano.
Serrano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Serrano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamland's head.
Serrano working Hamland over with strikes.
Hamland wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hamland wants to sweep here but Serrano controlling him for the moment.
Serrano lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamland controls Serrano momentarily but Serrano frees himself.
Hamland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Serrano defends well.
Hamland is pulling down on Serrano's head. It's preventing any offense from Serrano, at least for the moment.
Hamland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serrano's guard.
Serrano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Serrano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Serrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamland chips away with some ground and pound.
Hamland wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving.
Hamland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hamland chips away with some ground and pound.
Hamland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hamland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamland won't allow Serrano to sweep him here.
Hamland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hamland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hamland stands up over Serrano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hamland with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamland chips away with some ground and pound.
Hamland postures up and lands a big shot to Serrano's brow.
Hamland is looking to work some ground and pound but Serrano has wrist control.
Serrano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hamland throws an elbow that misses. Serrano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hamland's guard. Nice move by Serrano!
Serrano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hamland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Serrano has managed to get both his arms back between Hamland's legs - danger averted.
Serrano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hamland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hamland is controlling Serrano's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamland 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lawson Serrano will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Serrano gets a takedown into half guard.
Serrano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hamland wants to control but Serrano is keeping busy.
Hamland regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hamland has his hands on Serrano's head, controlling the position.
Hamland looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamland looking to control but Serrano passes into half guard.
Serrano lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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 Hamland's temple.
Hamland is trying to get back to full guard.
Serrano trying to control the action but Hamland is working from the bottom.
Hamland is trying is best to control the position here.
Hamland is trying to get back to full guard.
Hamland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hamland is pressing down on Serrano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Serrano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawson Serrano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamland has Serrano pulled in close to control his posture.
Serrano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamland controlling Serrano's posture.
Let's hope that Hamland has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hamland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hamland throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Serrano looking for a sweep. Not yet Serrano, not yet.
Serrano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamland's guard.
Serrano won't allow Hamland to sweep him here.
Hamland is trying to control the position but Serrano postures up.
Serrano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Serrano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamland can do to turn this around?
Serrano throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamland looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamland is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamland lands a couple of elbows.
Serrano controls Hamland momentarily but Hamland frees himself.
Serrano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamland landing with the ground and pound.
Serrano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Serrano's head.
Hamland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamland wants to control from the top but Serrano keeps moving.
Hamland with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lawson Serrano dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Serrano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hamland is positioning himself well to prevent Serrano advancing to mount.
Hamland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Serrano.
Hamland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamland is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamland working some strikes from top position.
Hamland looking to sit in guard and control but Serrano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hamland is trying to control the position but Serrano postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano is looking to pass into half guard but Hamland pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hamland is in guard.
Hamland throws a big elbow that misses.
Serrano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamland won't allow Serrano to sweep him here.
Hamland trying to control but Serrano is working from the bottom.
Hamland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hamland advances to half guard.
Hamland working over Serrano with some ground and pound. Serrano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hamland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Serrano's head.
Serrano has hold of Hamland's hands but Hamland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hamland looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Serrano with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Serrano has hold of Hamland's hands but Hamland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamland slows the pace down in half guard.
Hamland works his way into side control.
Hamland cracks Serrano with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hamland swings around for an armbar but Serrano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hamland's guard.
Hamland 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.
Hamland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamland is controlling Serrano's posture.
Chick Hamland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Serrano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Serrano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hamland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hamland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamland wants to sweep but no luck.
Hamland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four 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.
Hamland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Serrano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Serrano is looking to improve his position.
Serrano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hamland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hamland's back!
Hamland rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Serrano is thwarting Hamland's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Serrano.
Lawson Serrano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serrano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lawson Serrano.
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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawson Serrano!
After the fight, Lawson Serrano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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