PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Serafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Einat Thoresen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Serafin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Serafin
vs
Thoresen

193 cm
23
162 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Serafin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Einat Thoresen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thoresen clinches up against the cage.
Thoresen tries to land a knee to the head but Serafin blocks with his arms.

Thoresen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Serafin trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Serafin is working an open guard so Thoresen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Thoresen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Serafin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thoresen.
Serafin gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thoresen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serafin keeping full guard, as Thoresen tries to pass.
Serafin looking to control.
Thoresen trying to control but Serafin is working from the bottom.
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. Einat Thoresen was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Thoresen has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thoresen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Serafin regains guard.
Thoresen content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Serafin wants to hit a switch here but Thoresen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Serafin there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen tries to control but Serafin wriggling away.
Serafin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thoresen.
Serafin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thoresen controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Thoresen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Thoresen misses with a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thoresen looking to ground and pound but Serafin is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Einat Thoresen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Thoresen tries a head kick but it misses.

Thoresen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Serafin makes his way to full guard, as Thoresen worked for a kimura.
Serafin wants to sweep but no luck.
Serafin has his hands on Thoresen's head, controlling the position.
Serafin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoresen wants to control from the top but Serafin keeps moving.
Serafin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Einat Thoresen wasn't active enough on the ground.

Thoresen pushes Serafin up against the cage in a clinch.
Serafin is trying to break the clinch but Thoresen has him pressed against the cage.

Serafin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen fails in his attempt to clinch.

Thoresen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Serafin to the ground. Thoresen is now in Serafin's guard.
Serafin keeping moving, preventing Thoresen from controlling successfully.
Thoresen 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Serafin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thoresen!
Serafin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thoresen tries to reverse the position but Serafin maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen is still trying to improve position.
Thoresen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Serafin controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Einat Thoresen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Thoresen misses with the combination.
Serafin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thoresen throws a push kick but Serafin slaps the foot to one side.
Bruno Serafin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thoresen throws a head kick that misses
and Serafin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thoresen thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thoresen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thoresen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serafin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thoresen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thoresen trying to control but Serafin is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Serafin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Einat Thoresen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Thoresen 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.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Serafin looking to control.
Thoresen throws a strike but Serafin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thoresen looking for a sweep. Not yet Thoresen, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruno Serafin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thoresen misses with a jab, cross combination.

Thoresen pushes Serafin up against the cage in a clinch.

Thoresen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Serafin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Serafin is really stuck here.
Thoresen missing with strikes.
Thoresen is hanging on to Serafin's back as he tries to escape.
Thoresen gets his hands free as Serafin looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thoresen controlling the position well here. Serafin rolled but Thoresen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Thoresen looking for the RNC.
Thoresen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thoresen keeps control of the position easily here as Serafin tries to buck him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Einat Thoresen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thoresen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Einat Thoresen!