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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Serptentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Lehnsherr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lehnsherr's choice of entrance music: Faint. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge Serptentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erik Lehnsherr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serptentino tries to close the distance and clinch but Lehnsherr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lehnsherr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lehnsherr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serptentino.
Serptentino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Serptentino avoiding damage.
Serptentino breaks the clinch.
Lehnsherr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Serptentino's head.
Serptentino slips a straight right by Lehnsherr.
Serptentino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Serptentino throws a head kick that Lehnsherr semi-blocks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Serptentino.
Serptentino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Serptentino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Lehnsherr coming out on top.
Lehnsherr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Serptentino's guard.
Serptentino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Serptentino is trying to keep Lehnsherr in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serptentino has his foot on Lehnsherr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lehnsherr works his way back into a safe position though.
Serptentino keeping full guard, as Lehnsherr tries to pass.
Lehnsherr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lehnsherr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Serptentino is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lehnsherr is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lehnsherr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lehnsherr controls Serptentino momentarily but Serptentino frees himself.
Serptentino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lehnsherr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serptentino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Serptentino works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Serptentino lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serptentino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lehnsherr wants to get back to full guard.
Lehnsherr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lehnsherr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Serptentino.
Lehnsherr trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Serptentino wants to pass the guard but Lehnsherr is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lehnsherr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Lehnsherr misses.
Lehnsherr misses with a hook. Serptentino ducked under it nicely.
Serptentino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lehnsherr's half guard.
Lehnsherr wants to control but Serptentino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lehnsherr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Serptentino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Serptentino's back!
Serptentino is trying to break free.
Serptentino looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr working for a choke but Serptentino is defending well.
Lehnsherr looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehnsherr is trying to stick to Serptentino's back but Serptentino is turning into Lehnsherr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lehnsherr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Serptentino.
Serptentino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Serptentino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lehnsherr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Serptentino has managed to get both his arms back between Lehnsherr's legs - danger averted.
Serptentino advances position into side control!
Lehnsherr is trying to control Serptentino's posture but Serptentino avoids it.
Serptentino trying to control the action but Lehnsherr is working from the bottom.
Serptentino wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lehnsherr, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Serptentino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Serptentino is looking to clinch but Lehnsherr is avoiding it.
Serptentino moves out of range as Lehnsherr strikes.
Lehnsherr throws a jab but it's blocked by Serptentino.
Lehnsherr throws a jab but it's blocked by Serptentino.
Lehnsherr misses with a hook. Serptentino ducked under it nicely.
Serptentino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lehnsherr.
Serptentino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lehnsherr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Serptentino has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on Lehnsherr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Serptentino creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lehnsherr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Serptentino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lehnsherr being controlled for a moment.
Serptentino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serptentino in side control lands a decent elbow.
Serptentino tries for a kimura but Lehnsherr is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Lehnsherr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Serptentino goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lehnsherr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Serptentino's guard! Nice work there by Lehnsherr!
Serptentino looking for a guillotine here but Lehnsherr defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lehnsherr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lehnsherr trying to control but Serptentino is working from the bottom.
Serptentino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serptentino lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lehnsherr!
Serptentino looking to control but Lehnsherr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serptentino fails to take his opponent's back.
Lehnsherr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lehnsherr prevents Serptentino from taking his back.
Lehnsherr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lehnsherr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lehnsherr wants to control but Serptentino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Serptentino is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lehnsherr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Serptentino thows a huge punch but Lehnsherr dodges it nicely.
Lehnsherr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Serptentino.
Serptentino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Serptentino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lehnsherr defends it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lehnsherr throws out a loose jab but Serptentino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serptentino tries to clinch there but Lehnsherr circles away.
Lehnsherr loads up on a big right hand but Serptentino slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehnsherr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Serptentino manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Serptentino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lehnsherr defends well.
Serptentino has his foot on Lehnsherr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lehnsherr works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Serptentino dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lehnsherr lunges at Serptentino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serptentino's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Lehnsherr. No joy for Serptentino on that attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lehnsherr.
Lehnsherr tries for a kimura but Serptentino is defending well.
Serptentino gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lehnsherr lands strikes from half guard.
Lehnsherr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lehnsherr prevents Serptentino from improving his position.
Lehnsherr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Serptentino manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehnsherr postures up.
Serptentino has momentary wrist control but Lehnsherr slips an elbow through the middle.
Serptentino wants to sweep here but Lehnsherr controlling him for the moment.
Lehnsherr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Serptentino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lehnsherr has managed to get both his arms back between Serptentino's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lehnsherr trying to control the position from guard on top but Serptentino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serptentino wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two 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.
Serptentino has his foot on Lehnsherr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lehnsherr works his way back into a safe position though.
Serptentino working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lehnsherr has passed into half guard!
Lehnsherr drops an elbow to the side of Serptentino's head.
Lehnsherr is working for a kimura but Serptentino is defending it quite comfortably.
Lehnsherr tries to pass to full mount but Serptentino defends it.
Serptentino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lehnsherr wants to free his trapped foot but Serptentino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serptentino makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Serptentino.
Serptentino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serptentino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Serptentino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lehnsherr with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lehnsherr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lehnsherr misses with an uppercut. Serptentino saw that one coming.
Jorge Serptentino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lehnsherr looks to throw the jab but Serptentino is out of range.
Serptentino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lehnsherr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lehnsherr throws the left hand but Serptentino avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Lehnsherr misses.
Lehnsherr loads up on a big right hand but Serptentino slips the punch.
Lehnsherr lands a jab.
Lehnsherr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Serptentino moves out of range as Lehnsherr strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Serptentino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lehnsherr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lehnsherr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Serptentino moves in looking to clinch but Lehnsherr pushes him off.
Lehnsherr keeps the fight on the outside.
Erik Lehnsherr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Lehnsherr misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serptentino walks into a left hand.
Lehnsherr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lehnsherr throws a shot from downtown. Serptentino moves away and avoids it.
Erik Lehnsherr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehnsherr misses with an uppercut.
Serptentino slips a straight right by Lehnsherr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Lehnsherr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Serptentino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Serptentino!
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RATING
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