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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between cs Elliott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Serafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Serafin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 cm
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178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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186 cm
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178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, cs Elliott! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Serafin! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Serafin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Elliott. Elliott feints and as Serafin raises his hands in defense, Elliott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serafin is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Elliott looking for a guillotine here but Serafin defends easily.
Serafin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Serafin pushing down on Elliott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Serafin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Serafin wants to take a breather but Elliott is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Serafin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elliott defends it well. Elliott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Serafin on the ground. Elliott tries to roll over but Serafin keeps him under control. Elliott is working hard here to advance position. Serafin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elliott defends it well. Serafin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Elliott is refusing to be controlled, as Serafin sits in half guard. Serafin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Elliott wants to get back to full guard. Serafin is working for a submission of some sort.
Elliott is not content to let Serafin control the position. Serafin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Elliott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Serafin.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Elliott makes his way to full guard, as Serafin worked for a kimura.
Elliott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serafin is one step ahead there. Elliott keeping moving, preventing Serafin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Elliott has a closed guard, preventing Serafin from standing up. Serafin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Serafin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Serafin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Elliott has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Serafin but great work by Elliott. Elliott prevents Serafin from escaping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Serafin dominated that round. That's time! Elliott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Serafin gets the takedown into side control. Serafin advances nicely into full mount. Serafin wants to control the pace but Elliott is squirming around nicely. Elliott is trying desperately to improve position. Elliott has left one of his arms exposed and Serafin doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Elliott screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Serafin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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