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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanuu Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Serafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kanuu Ricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Serafin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serafin dives in and scores a takedown into Ricard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard is looking for a triangle but Serafin pushes his legs off easily.
Ricard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serafin is one step ahead there.
Serafin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ricard wants to sweep but no luck.
Serafin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Serafin wants to control from the top but Ricard keeps moving.
Serafin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ricard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Daniel Serafin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A left lands for Serafin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serafin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ricard gets a takedown into half guard.
Serafin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ricard stops Serafin from getting back to his feet.
Serafin actively working from the bottom here.
Ricard wants to control but Serafin is keeping him busy.
Serafin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Serafin.
Serafin working a defensive guard here.
Serafin keeping full guard, as Ricard tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard is looking to advance position but Serafin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ricard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Serafin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard tries for a takedown but Serafin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Serafin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ricard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Serafin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serafin 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.
Ricard passes Serafin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serafin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Serafin wants to control the position but Ricard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ricard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Serafin is just riding it out for now. Ricard eventually gives up the hold.
Ricard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ricard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard seems to be working for a kimura but Serafin defends the submission attempt.
Ricard has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Serafin defend it? Ricard steps over the head and cranks it - Serafin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ricard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kanuu Ricard!
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energy
A | B |
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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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