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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sudo Magodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MATT SERRA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SERRA has chosen ENTER SANDMAN as his entrance music. MATT SERRA is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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175 cm
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165 lbs
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170 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sudo Magodo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, MATT SERRA! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Magodo circles away from the clinch attempt.
SERRA stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and SERRA wants it to stay on the feet.
SERRA throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magodo was covering up waiting for the punch and SERRA finishes the takedown easily into guard. SERRA trying to stand up but can't free himself from Magodo's guard. SERRA must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Magodo wants to sweep here but SERRA controlling him for the moment. SERRA slips nicely into half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. SERRA tries to pass to full mount but Magodo defends it. SERRA is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Magodo moves into full guard.
SERRA trying to control the position from guard on top but Magodo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Magodo controls SERRA momentarily but SERRA frees himself.
 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. Magodo wants to get back to his feet but SERRA is in a dominant position and won't allow it. SERRA wants to stand but Magodo is controlling his posture from full guard.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. SERRA is looking to clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magodo closes the distance and clinches. SERRA is working Magodo over against the cage. Magodo can't get the takedown.
Magodo is breathing heavily. Magodo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. SERRA gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sudo Magodo. That's going to take a lot out of him. SERRA tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
SERRA tries for a takedown. No joy.
SERRA tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
SERRA tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magodo just stands there and leans against the cage.
SERRA's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
SERRA drives through with a takedown into guard. Magodo 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.
SERRA has gone for a leg lock! Magodo slips out almost immediately though and dives into SERRA's guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. SERRA is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magodo wants to control from the top but SERRA keeps moving. SERRA controls Magodo momentarily but Magodo frees himself. SERRA keeping full guard, as Magodo tries to pass. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. SERRA keeping moving, preventing Magodo from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MATT SERRA dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
SERRA fails with the takedown
and Magodo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Magodo trying to control the action but SERRA is working from the bottom. SERRA wants to control but Magodo is keeping busy.
Magodo wants to work for an arm triangle but SERRA is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magodo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, SERRA has managed to free his arm - good work.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Magodo wants to lay and pray for a moment but SERRA keeps working.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Magodo dives in and grabs SERRA's left leg, looking for a takedown. SERRA pushes down on Magodo's head and hops out. Magodo shoots in looking for a takedown. SERRA tries to sprawl out of it but Magodo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. SERRA manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. SERRA fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Magodo with a poor takedown
and SERRA counters with a nice double leg into guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sudo Magodo. That's going to take a lot out of him. SERRA wants to control from the top but Magodo keeps moving.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
SERRA got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magodo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, SERRA has managed to get both his arms back between Magodo's legs - danger averted. SERRA is fighting to break Magodo's control of his arms but Magodo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. SERRA has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Magodo is proving hard to escape from.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. SERRA showing good wrestling skills to control the position. SERRA trying to control but Magodo is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SERRA drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magodo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magodo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magodo!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magodo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. SERRA knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. SERRA is looking for a sweep.
Magodo has an Americana. SERRA didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Magodo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Magodo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sudo Magodo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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