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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Florencio Serrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yam Seng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yam Seng has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Florencio Serrano's chin.
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150 lbs
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174 cm
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yam Seng!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seng misses with a takedown
and Serrano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Serrano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Seng tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Serrano manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serrano landing strikes, looking to finish!
Serrano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Seng hang on?
Seng tries to hold on but Serrano pushes him away.
Serrano with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serrano scoring with strikes but Seng is staying in there.
Seng tries to buck Serrano off but he can't manage it.
Serrano lands a heavy elbow.
Seng tries to reverse the position but Serrano maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seng prevents Serrano from taking his back.
Serrano controlling the position easily from mount.
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 prevents Seng from getting the reversal.
Serrano lands a big elbow.
Seng in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Serrano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Serrano has control of Seng's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Seng regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Serrano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seng is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng tries to hold on but Serrano postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Serrano with shots to the head and body - Seng looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serrano working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Serrano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Seng?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serrano blocks Seng's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seng's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Serrano looking to finish Seng with some ground and pound. This is bad for Seng!
Serrano working the ground and pound effectively.
Seng is desperately trying to improve his position but Serrano has a good base and remains in mount.
Serrano landing shots from mount.
Seng is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Serrano fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Serrano with a couple of short strikes.
Serrano prevents Seng from getting the reversal.
Seng 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.
Seng looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Seng on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Serrano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Serrano stops Seng from getting back to his feet.
Serrano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Seng taking some punishment here, with Serrano in his half guard.
Seng wants to control but Serrano is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serrano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Seng is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Serrano scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Florencio Serrano dominated that round.
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.
Seng shoots and misses
and Serrano counters by moving into the clinch.
Serrano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seng breaks the clinch.
Seng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seng closes the distance and pushes Serrano back into the cage.
Serrano wants to take the fight to the mat but Seng manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Seng has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Serrano uses from the top position.
Florencio Serrano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seng wants to hit a switch here but Serrano passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Seng there!
Serrano is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Seng has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Seng!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seng preventing the sweep.
Seng keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Serrano's head.
Seng postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Serrano lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Seng!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Serrano raining down shots from the mount!
Seng 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Serrano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Serrano's back!
Seng is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Serrano has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seng is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Seng is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Serrano is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano is working hard here to advance position.
Serrano looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Seng working for a choke but Serrano is defending well.
Seng has the hooks in. Serrano is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Seng looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seng scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seng tightening his grip on Serrano, looking for the choke.
Serrano trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Seng has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Seng tightening his grip on Serrano, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seng has got his arm under Serrano's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Serrano has spun round into Seng's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yam Seng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Serrano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Serrano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seng closes the distance and clinches up with Serrano, looking for a takedown. Seng pushes Serrano against the cage but Serrano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Serrano moves away from the strike by Seng.
Seng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serrano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Serrano moves into range and clinches up with Seng.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Seng as Serrano tries to tie him up.
Serrano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Serrano dives in and grabs Seng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seng pushes down on Serrano's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seng has a takedown stuffed.
Seng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seng wants to clinch.
Seng shoots in but Serrano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Florencio Serrano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yam Seng.
Seng moves in looking to clinch but Serrano pushes him off.
Seng looks for a takedown but Serrano sprawls well.
Serrano has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano has had enough of the clinch but Seng keeps him there for the moment.
Serrano manages to break the clinch.
Seng doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Seng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Seng gets tackled into the cage by Serrano. Serrano maintains the clinch.
Serrano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Serrano.
Serrano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Serrano grinds an elbow into Seng's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seng is working to avoid the ground and pound but Serrano connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano landing a few strikes.
Serrano working the ground and pound.
Seng is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Serrano lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Seng is working to avoid the ground and pound but Serrano connects with a decent elbow.
Seng is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Seng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Serrano is putting a hurting on Seng here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano lands a nice forearm strike.
Serrano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Serrano working away.
Seng is looking to reverse the position.
Seng taking punishment in the form of punches.
Serrano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Seng manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serrano working over Seng with some ground and pound. Seng looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Serrano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Seng tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Serrano has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Florencio Serrano showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Serrano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Florencio Serrano!
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energy
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hype
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