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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Serrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ling Yuan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 cm
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209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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192 cm
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206 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Serrano! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ling Yuan! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Serrano clobbers Yuan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Serrano wants to land a leg kick but Yuan is out of range. Serrano connects with a crisp jab. Yuan darts in and clinches Serrano up against the ropes. Serrano is looking to break free of the clinch but Yuan has double underhooks. Serrano misses with a punch to the body.
Serrano wants to break free but Yuan has control.
A head punch on the inside from Serrano fails to land. Yuan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Serrano regains guard immediately. Yuan prevents Serrano from getting back to his feet. Serrano throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Yuan trying to control the position from guard on top but Serrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Serrano wants to stand up but Yuan is controlling him. Serrano 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yuan trying to control the position from guard on top but Serrano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Serrano lands with an overhand left. The crowd cheers as Serrano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yuan doesn't seem phased though. Serrano throws a sloppy head kick and Yuan moves out of range easily. Serrano misses with a series of wild punches.
Yuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Serrano's corner calls for a 1-2. Serrano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Yuan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yuan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Serrano's head. Yuan dodges the punch combination from Serrano.
Serrano getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Serrano cracks Yuan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Serrano slaps away a takedown attempt from Yuan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yuan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. No luck for Yuan with that takedown attempt. Serrano misses with a body kick. An inside leg kick from Serrano misses. Yuan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Serrano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Serrano throws a series of punches but Yuan moves out of range. Yuan blocks a head kick by Serrano.
Brian Serrano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Serrano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Serrano scores with a nice strike. Yuan walks into a jab. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yuan. Brian Serrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ling Yuan. Serrano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yuan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Serrano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yuan. Serrano looks to land a combination. Yuan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ling Yuan has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Serrano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Serrano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yuan is defended easily by Serrano. Yuan looks gassed! Serrano lands with a straight right. Yuan didn't see that one coming. Serrano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Yuan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Serrano swivels and escapes. Yuan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A jab from Serrano does it's job there. Serrano looks for the body kick but Yuan saw that one coming. Serrano throws a right and a left that Yuan avoids nicely. Serrano throws a sloppy head kick so Yuan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Yuan stops Serrano from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Serrano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Serrano tries to get out of the position. Serrano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yuan on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Serrano tried to score with a low kick but Yuan checks it. Nice jab there from Serrano. Serrano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yuan. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Serrano closes the distance and lands a one-two. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Serrano throws a series of punches but Yuan moves out of range. Serrano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Serrano dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ling Yuan's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Serrano misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Serrano. That snapped Yuan's head back.
Yuan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Yuan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Danga de danga de dang - Serrano scores with a four punch combination! Serrano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Serrano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Serrano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A left lands for Serrano. Yuan darts in and clinches Serrano up against the ropes. Yuan tries to pull guard but Serrano holds him up against the ropes and eventually Yuan drops back down to his feet.
Serrano dodges an elbow strike from Yuan.
Serrano lands a nice shot to the body. Serrano is pressed up against the ropes. Yuan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Serrano down to the mat. Serrano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Brian Serrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ling Yuan. Nice straight punches there by Serrano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Serrano. Jab by Serrano. Yuan is breathing heavily. Yuan moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yuan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Serrano. Serrano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Serrano lands a jab to the nose. Serrano throws a combination. Yuan tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A left and a right from Serrano both land. Nice combination. Yuan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Yuan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Yuan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Serrano connects with a body shot. Nice jab there from Serrano. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Yuan blocks a low kick nicely. Serrano lands a slapping body shot.
A nice combination there by Serrano.
Yuan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Serrano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Serrano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Serrano lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Serrano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yuan is out of range. Serrano digs a good body shot into Yuan's ribs. Serrano misses with a low kick. Serrano lands a jab-cross combination. A left lands for Serrano. Serrano cracks Yuan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Yuan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Serrano getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Serrano throws a head kick but Yuan moves out of range.
Serrano looks to land a combination. Yuan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Serrano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Serrano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Serrano lands a jab-cross combination. Serrano jabs at Yuan's body. Serrano darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Serrano throws a shot to the body.
Serrano scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Serrano lands a nice looking body shot.
Serrano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Danga de danga de dang - Serrano scores with a four punch combination! Serrano tests Yuan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Serrano throws a one two combo.
Serrano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuan can do to turn this around? Yuan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Serrano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Yuan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Serrano. Serrano tests Yuan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Serrano's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Serrano duly obliges. Yuan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yuan there as he acknowledges the shot. Serrano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Serrano lands a jab. Serrano scores with a hook to the body. Yuan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Serrano motions for Yuan to come forward. Serrano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Serrano is working the combinations to good effect here. A cross from Serrano lands. Serrano throws a shot to the body.
Serrano lands with a straight right. Yuan didn't see that one coming. Serrano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Yuan avoids the head kick by Serrano.
Serrano dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Serrano throws a good cross that connects.
Serrano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Serrano. Brian Serrano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Serrano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Serrano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Serrano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab from Serrano does it's job there. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Serrano lands a jab to the head.
Serrano misses with a body kick. Serrano scores with a jab. Yuan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Serrano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Serrano dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ling Yuan's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Yuan blocks a head kick by Serrano.
Serrano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nice body punch from Serrano. Yuan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Brian Serrano is winning the standup battle so far. Yuan takes a shot right to the bread basket. Serrano throws a head kick that misses. Serrano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yuan has time to react. Yuan needs to keep his hands up - Serrano had a free shot at his head there. Yuan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Serrano throws a leg kick but Yuan moved away. Serrano lands with a nice combination. Yuan backs away looking to recover. Serrano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yuan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Serrano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Left hook, right uppercut from Serrano. Serrano scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Serrano tries a low kick but Yuan avoids it. Serrano throws a combination. Yuan tries to block but a couple of punches get through. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A jab from Serrano does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Serrano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nice uppercut lands for Serrano. That snapped Yuan's head back.
Yuan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Nice jab there from Serrano. Yuan checks a low kick from Serrano. Serrano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Serrano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yuan backs up against the ropes.
Yuan avoids the head kick by Serrano.
Serrano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Serrano scores with the left hand. Yuan knows he should have avoided that one. Serrano dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Yuan walks into a jab. Serrano lands a jab. Serrano looks to land a body kick but Yuan moved away. Serrano dips to his left and cracks Yuan with an uppercut! Serrano throws and low kick but Yuan moves out of range easily. Serrano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Brian Serrano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Serrano with a jab. Serrano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Yuan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Serrano. A cross from Serrano lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Serrano throws a good cross that connects.
A left lands for Serrano. Some bone on bone action there as Yuan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Serrano lands a lovely overhand right. Serrano tries a head kick but it misses.
Serrano scores with a three punch combo!
Yuan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Yuan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Serrano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Serrano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Serrano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Yuan walks into a straight right hand from Serrano. Serrano catches Yuan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Serrano scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Serrano. Serrano lands a jab-cross combination. A nice combination there by Serrano.
Serrano connects with a right hand. Yuan shakes it off. Serrano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Serrano. Nice straight punches there by Serrano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Serrano. Yuan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Serrano scores with a jab to the jaw. Good shot there by Serrano. Yuan avoids the head kick by Serrano.
Serrano scores with a sloppy right hand. Yuan should have avoided that one. Serrano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jab, jab by Serrano - just one landing. Yuan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Serrano cracks Yuan with a good jab. A left and a right from Serrano both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Serrano is predictable there and Yuan counters with a shoot takedown. Serrano fights it but they end up in guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Yuan drops back looking for a leg! Serrano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Serrano manages to kick Yuan off! Yuan jumps back into Serrano's guard. Yuan prevents Serrano from getting back to his feet. Serrano pulls Yuan in close to prevent any damage. Yuan throws a big right hand that misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Serrano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Serrano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Brian 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Serrano!
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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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