PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Florencio Serrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kantemir Gaunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Serrano
vs
Gaunov

219 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Florencio Serrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kantemir Gaunov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Serrano scores with a takedown into Gaunov's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Serrano stands up over Gaunov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Serrano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Serrano is in close to Gaunov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Serrano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Serrano throwing strikes from guard but Gaunov blocks nicely.
Gaunov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Serrano distracts Gaunov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Serrano throws a big elbow that misses.
Serrano postures up in Gaunov's guard and throws a big left but Gaunov blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaunov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Serrano postures up in Gaunov's guard and throws a big left but Gaunov blocks it.
Serrano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gaunov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gaunov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Serrano connects with a couple of short punches.
Gaunov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gaunov looks winded!
Gaunov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gaunov is looking to stand up but Serrano isn't so interested in that idea.
Serrano throwing strikes but missing.
Serrano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Serrano throws an elbow that misses. Gaunov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Serrano's guard. Nice move by Gaunov!
Serrano trying to keep a closed guard but Gaunov is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gaunov!
Serrano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gaunov hang on?
Serrano throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gaunov because Serrano loaded up on that one.
Gaunov blocking the ground and pound.

Serrano goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gaunov is on top in guard.
Serrano wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaunov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Serrano trying to control the position.
Gaunov tries to stand but Serrano is controlling from the bottom.

Gaunov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Serrano shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gaunov is trying to defend but Serrano finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Florencio Serrano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gaunov looks for a takedown but Serrano sprawls well.
Serrano tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serrano fails in his attempt to clinch.

Gaunov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Serrano to the ground. Gaunov is now in Serrano's guard.
Gaunov is breathing heavily.
Serrano wants to sweep here but Gaunov controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano is working hard here to advance position.
Serrano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Serrano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serrano 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.
Gaunov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kantemir Gaunov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gaunov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Serrano circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaunov misses with a takedown
and Serrano counters with a one-two to the body.
Florencio Serrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kantemir Gaunov.

Gaunov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Serrano postures up and lands a big shot to Gaunov's brow.
Serrano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gaunov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Serrano throwing strikes from guard but Gaunov blocks nicely.
Serrano stops Gaunov from standing up.
Serrano is in close to Gaunov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serrano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gaunov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gaunov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Serrano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Serrano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gaunov wants to stand but Serrano is controlling the position.
Gaunov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Serrano throws a big right hand that misses.
Serrano landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaunov wants to stand but Serrano is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Florencio Serrano dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Serrano looking to score a takedown here. Gaunov is defending well but Serrano drives through and ends up in Gaunov's guard.
Serrano throws an elbow that misses. Gaunov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Serrano's guard. Nice move by Gaunov!
Gaunov stops Serrano from standing up.
Serrano working a defensive guard here.
Gaunov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaunov preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano wants to get back to his feet but Gaunov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Serrano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Serrano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Serrano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Serrano lands in his opponent's guard.
Serrano prevents Gaunov from getting back to his feet.
Gaunov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano working some strikes from top position.
Gaunov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Serrano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serrano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gaunov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gaunov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Serrano is controlling him.
Gaunov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Serrano throws an elbow that misses. Gaunov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Serrano's guard. Nice move by Gaunov!
Serrano is trying to keep Gaunov in close.

Serrano is working an open guard so Gaunov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Serrano jabs at Gaunov's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaunov.

Serrano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Serrano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Serrano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gaunov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serrano throws a strike but Gaunov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kantemir Gaunov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Florencio Serrano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serrano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Florencio Serrano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Serrano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Florencio Serrano!