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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kakihara Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matts Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes to the cage accompanied by Afroman - Because I Got High. Kakihara Wallace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kakihara Wallace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matts Serra!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Wallace throws a hook to the side of Serra's head but Serra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serra swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Serra tries for a takedown but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wallace misses with a right hand
and Serra counters with a left to the body.
Wallace takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Serra looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wallace!
Serra seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Wallace is holding on tight.
Wallace is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra wants to control the pace but Wallace is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wallace is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wallace and Serra has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Serra trying to control the position but Wallace is working away.
Wallace is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra swings around for an armbar but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Serra's guard.
Wallace is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Serra isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wallace stacks Serra on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wallace!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Serra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serra is trying to control Wallace's posture but Wallace avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Serra looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Serra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Serra is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace pushes Serra off looking to stand but Serra dives back in and keeps control.
Serra works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Wallace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace is not content to let Serra control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matts Serra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Wallace misses.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Serra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wallace's waist but Wallace gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Serra off to one side.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serra.
Serra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Serra trying to pass the guard but Wallace defending well.
Wallace is trying to stand up here but Serra is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra controlling the pace.
Wallace is looking to escape.
Serra passes to side control.
Serra controls the position from side control.
Wallace is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Serra tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
Serra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wallace kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matts Serra has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra tries to advance position but instead Wallace slips a leg back in to half guard.
Serra is looking for a kimura here.
Serra is taking a breather. Wallace says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Serra frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Serra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wallace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matts Serra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Serra checks the leg kick nicely there.
Serra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Serra has a takedown stuffed.
Serra checks a leg kick nicely.
Serra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Serra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakihara Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Serra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
Serra shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Serra content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wallace!
Wallace really wants to buck Serra off and get back to his feet.
Serra wants to control the pace but Wallace is squirming around nicely.
Serra fails to take his opponent's back.
Serra jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wallace is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wallace and Serra has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra has control of an arm but Wallace manages to advance to Serra's back!
Wallace is hanging on to Serra's back as he tries to escape.
Serra trying to control the hands but Wallace won't let him.
Wallace wants to control but Serra is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra tries to escape but Wallace has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Serra trying to control the hands but Wallace breaks the grip.
Wallace keeps control of the position as Serra tries to break free.
Wallace is riding his opponent, not letting Serra buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Serra tries to roll but Wallace sticks to his back.
Serra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace gets his hands free as Serra looks to control.
Wallace is hanging on to Serra's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matts Serra really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wallace lands a two punch combo.
Serra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
Serra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wallace is keeping busy.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
Wallace is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Serra controls the action.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serra is looking to control Wallace's arms but Wallace gets an underhook and turns him. Now Serra has his back to the cage.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serra is trying to stall.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace presses Serra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Serra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serra looking to stall.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serras head.
Wallace lands with a left to the head.
Serra tries to score a body lock takedown but Wallace shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wallace gets underhooks to prevent Serra's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wallace tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace controlling the action here for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serra holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Serra continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Serra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Serra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Serra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Serra has a closed guard, preventing Wallace from standing up.
Serra wants to sweep but no luck.
Serra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Serra keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kakihara Wallace just wasn't active enough.
Wallace darts in and clinches Serra up against the cage.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Serra.
Kakihara Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matts Serra.
Wallace taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Serra's head.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kakihara Wallace had his way with Matts Serra in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Serra moves away from the strike by Wallace.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serra looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Serra moves away and avoids it.
Serra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Serra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wallace's hands.
Serra connects with a body shot.
Jab from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Serra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt - Wallace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wallace misses with an uppercut
and Serra counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serra.
Serra scores with a shot to the body.
Wallace is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Serra throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace moves to clinch but Serra breaks away
letting Serra counter with a right hand.
Serra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace thows a leg kick but Serra checks it
enabling Serra to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace lands with a good body shot.
Serra misses with a wild body shot.
Serra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Serra closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wallace quickly recovers to half guard.
Serra prevents Wallace from standing back up.
Matts Serra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra tries to pass to full mount but Wallace defends it.
Serra controlling the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wallace pushes Serra off looking to stand but Serra dives back in and keeps control.
Serra is pressing down on Wallace's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wallace is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Matts Serra hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Serra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wallace wants to slow Serra down by chopping away at his legs.
Kakihara Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serra manages to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Serra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kakihara Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Serra slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Serra swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace tries to sprawl but Serra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Serra is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Serra controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matts Serra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Serra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matts Serra!
Matts Serra is the new welterweight champion!
Matts Serra took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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RATING
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