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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirty Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braz Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braz Serra told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirty Randy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braz Serra!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra tries for a takedown but Randy circles away easily
and Randy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Serra's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Serra throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Serra looking to control.
Serra throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Serra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Randy tries to stand but Serra is controlling from the bottom.
Serra being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randy stopping the sweep attempt from Serra.
Randy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serra is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra has his foot on Randy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Randy works his way back into a safe position though.
Serra looking for a guillotine here but Randy defends easily.
Randy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Randy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Serra on his heels. He'll look to pass Serra's guard now, I'm sure.
Serra thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Serra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Serra lands a decent shot there.
Randy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Serra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randy is aware though and is defending well.
Serra doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Randy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Serra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randy defends it easily.
Serra will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Serra will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Serra thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Serra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randy stopping the sweep attempt from Serra.
Serra throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Serra, up you get!
Nice uppercut lands for Serra. That snapped Randy's head back.
It looks like Dirty Randy has been cut.
Serra tries to clinch up but Randy circles away and keeps his distance.
Randy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Serra tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Randy is in Serra's guard.
Serra manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Randy taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Randy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Serra 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.
Randy wants to control but Serra is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra is looking to take a break and control but Randy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Serra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Serra working over Randy with some ground and pound. Randy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Randy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Serra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Randy is breathing heavily.
Randy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Serra.
Serra thows a huge punch but Randy dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randy has hold of Serra's hands but Serra slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Randy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Serra.
Randy manages to get to full guard.
Serra scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Braz Serra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dirty Randy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Serra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Serra landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Serra in side control, throwing shots but Randy defends.
Randy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Serra misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Randy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Serra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Serra throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Randy escapes and throws Serra's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serra gets back to half guard.
Randy is looking to take a break and control but Serra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serra tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra missing with punches from the bottom.
Serra taking some punishment here, with Randy in his half guard.
Randy blocks the strikes from Serra.
Randy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serra keeps working.
Randy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Serra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Randy.
Randy tries to pass to full mount but Serra defends it.
Braz Serra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Serra missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Randy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Randy's back!
Randy breaks Serra's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Serra throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Randy postures up.
Randy looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Serra striking off his back but it's not causing Randy any problems.
Randy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serra uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Randy doesn't manage to clinch there - Serra circles away.
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown but Randy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirty Randy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but Randy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dirty Randy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braz Serra.
Randy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Serra throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Randy trying to control the position from guard on top but Serra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randy gets to his feet. Serra looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Serra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Randy gets tackled into the cage by Serra. Serra maintains the clinch.
Serra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serra is trying to keep Randy in close.
Serra is looking for a triangle but Randy pushes his legs off easily.
Randy forces his way into half guard.
Randy is trying to control. Serra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randy blocks the strikes from Serra.
Randy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Braz Serra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dirty Randy'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!
Randy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Serra quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Randy thows a huge punch but Serra dodges it nicely.
Randy wants to stand up but Serra is controlling the position.
Randy is thwarting Serra's attempts to control the position.
Serra throws a strike from the bottom but Randy passes into side control!
Serra gets back to half guard.
Serra throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Serra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Serra.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serra trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy advances to half guard.
Serra flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Randy moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Serra.
Serra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randy trying to control the position but Serra is working away.
Randy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Serra's legs.
Serra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Serra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randy wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra throwing shots but Randy is blocking nicely.
Serra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Serra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Randy manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serra wants to clinch.
Randy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Serra has a takedown stuffed.
Serra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra lands strikes from half guard.
Randy trying to control from the bottom.
Serra is looking to take a break and control but Randy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serra looks to land a strike but Randy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Serra with a nice head shot there.
Randy is trying to control the position but Serra postures up.
Randy controlling Serra's posture.
Serra trying to control the position from guard on top but Randy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Serra stops Randy from standing up.
Randy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Randy has momentary wrist control but Serra slips an elbow through the middle.
Serra postures up in Randy's guard and throws a big left but Randy blocks it.
Serra postures up in Randy's guard and throws a big left but Randy blocks it.
Serra working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randy wants to sweep here but Serra controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dirty Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braz Serra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Serra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braz Serra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Serra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braz Serra!
Braz Serra is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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RATING
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