PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Serafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Serafin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Moura
vs
Serafin

182 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
24
162 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lukas Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Serafin!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moura shoots in and gets a takedown into Serafin's guard.
Serafin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Moura seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lukas Moura just wasn't active enough.

Moura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Moura decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Serafin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Moura.

Moura stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Moura dives in and scores a takedown into Serafin's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serafin has control of Moura's left arm, preventing Moura from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Lukas Moura has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Moura circles away from the clinch attempt.

Moura gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serafin struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serafin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Moura is staying active.
Moura taking a break here but Serafin is having none of it and regains half guard.
Moura controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Lukas Moura wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Moura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moura laying and praying for a moment but Serafin takes advantage and regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serafin is looking to control Moura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serafin avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Serafin swats away the attempt to clinch by Moura.

Moura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Serafin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Moura has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Serafin seems a little lost for a moment, as Moura dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moura tries to score with some ground and pound. Serafin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serafin dodges the ground and pound from Moura.
Lukas Moura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moura decides to stand back up.
Moura throws a sloppy head kick and Serafin moves out of range easily.

Moura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Moura escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moura gets the takedown into side control.
Moura wants to control but Serafin is keeping him busy.
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!
Serafin regains half guard.
Serafin is controlling Moura's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Serafin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura being controlled here momentarily.

Lukas Moura has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Moura feints and as Serafin raises his hands in defense, Moura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moura throws a strike but Serafin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Serafin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moura, up you get!

Moura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Serafin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moura goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Serafin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moura's guard! Nice work there by Serafin!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lukas Moura dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Serafin thows a body shot but no joy.

Moura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moura throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Serafin to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serafin is keeping the position for now.
Moura looking to sit in guard and control but Serafin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Moura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Serafin escapes and throws Moura's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moura tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Moura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Serafin stands up and beckons Moura to his feet.
Bruno Serafin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Moura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Serafin on his heels. He'll look to pass Serafin's guard now, I'm sure.
Serafin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moura is one step ahead there.
Moura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lukas Moura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lukas Moura wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Serafin is looking to clinch but Moura is avoiding it.

Moura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Serafin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moura being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serafin is on top in guard.

Serafin stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Moura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Serafin was covering up waiting for the punch and Moura finishes the takedown easily into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Moura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moura 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukas Moura!