PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Klinkhammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Klinkhammer
vs
Ferreira Da Serra

200 cm
31
210 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

191 cm
24
224 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klinkhammer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Serra.
Klinkhammer throws the left hand but Da Serra avoids the punch easily.
Klinkhammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Da Serra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra has been cut.
Da Serra dives in and grabs Klinkhammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Klinkhammer pushes down on Da Serra's head and hops out.
A low kick from Klinkhammer is predictable there

and Da Serra counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Da Serra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Serra won't allow Klinkhammer to sweep him here.
Da Serra pushing down on Klinkhammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Da Serra is working for a kimura but Klinkhammer is defending it quite comfortably.
Klinkhammer wants to improve his position but Da Serra is controlling well.

Da Serra is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klinkhammer is looking for a sweep. Da Serra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Serra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klinkhammer has managed to free his arm - good work.

Da Serra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klinkhammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Serra.
Klinkhammer is looking for a sweep. Da Serra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Da Serra is looking for a kimura but Klinkhammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Serra to get the leverage.

Klinkhammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Serra.
Klinkhammer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Serra is working away from the top position though.

Klinkhammer kicks Da Serra off and gets back to his feet.
We've been told by Klinkhammer's head coaches at Nights Watch MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberto Klinkhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Serra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klinkhammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Da Serra has time to react.
Da Serra's coach down at HARRY'S was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Da Serra's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Klinkhammer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Da Serra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roberto Klinkhammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Serra shoots in and drives through. Klinkhammer sprawls well.
Roberto Klinkhammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra.
Klinkhammer swinging wildly here.
Klinkhammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klinkhammer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Serra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Da Serra misses with a hook. Klinkhammer ducked under it nicely.
Da Serra avoids the body shot from Klinkhammer.
Klinkhammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Serra. Da Serra gets slowly back to his feet.
Klinkhammer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Klinkhammer misses with a hook

and Da Serra counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Klinkhammer is trying to control the position but Da Serra postures up.
Da Serra won't allow Klinkhammer to sweep him here.
Da Serra passes Klinkhammer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Da Serra is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klinkhammer is just riding it out for now. Da Serra eventually gives up the hold.
Klinkhammer tries to get to full guard but Da Serra has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Da Serra is looking for a kimura but Klinkhammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Serra to get the leverage.

Da Serra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Klinkhammer tries to roll over but Da Serra keeps him under control.
Klinkhammer manages to get to full guard.
Da Serra preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Da Serra advances position into side control!
Klinkhammer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Da Serra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Klinkhammer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Klinkhammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Da Serra is out of range.
Klinkhammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Klinkhammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Serra on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Da Serra blocks the leg kick.
Klinkhammer missing with a left hand there. Da Serra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klinkhammer lands with a cross.
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klinkhammer misses with a looping left.
Klinkhammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Klinkhammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klinkhammer scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Klinkhammer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinkhammer misses with a leg kick.
Klinkhammer loads up on a big right hand but Da Serra slips the punch.

Da Serra drives through with a takedown into guard.
Klinkhammer controlling Da Serra's posture.

Klinkhammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Da Serra advances position into side control!
Klinkhammer tries to bench press Da Serra off him but Da Serra keeps the position.

Da Serra swings around for an armbar but Klinkhammer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Da Serra's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Klinkhammer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Da Serra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Klinkhammer has Da Serra in his guard.
Klinkhammer wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Da Serra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Klinkhammer dives on top into guard.

Da Serra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klinkhammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klinkhammer postures up in Da Serra's guard and throws a big left but Da Serra blocks it.
Klinkhammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer throws an elbow that misses. Da Serra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klinkhammer's guard. Nice move by Da Serra!
Da Serra won't allow Klinkhammer to sweep him here.
Da Serra forces his way into half guard.

Da Serra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Klinkhammer is positioning himself well to prevent Da Serra advancing to mount.

Da Serra seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Klinkhammer holds on and takes a little breather.

Klinkhammer is looking for a triangle but Da Serra pushes his legs off easily.
Klinkhammer trying to control the position here.

Da Serra is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Klinkhammer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Klinkhammer has escaped and now he's on top!

Da Serra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Klinkhammer defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Klinkhammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Klinkhammer lands a jab to the nose.
Klinkhammer misses with a left hand

so Da Serra counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Klinkhammer wants to sweep here but Da Serra controlling him for the moment.
Klinkhammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Klinkhammer is looking for a triangle but Da Serra pushes his legs off easily.

Da Serra is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Klinkhammer wants to stand and escape but Da Serra is having none of it.

Da Serra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Klinkhammer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Klinkhammer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Klinkhammer!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Serra is looking to reverse the position.
Klinkhammer tries to move to full mount but Da Serra actually manages to regain half guard.
Klinkhammer is pressing down on Da Serra's thigh, looking to free his foot. Da Serra is holding on for now.
Klinkhammer trying to control from Da Serra's half guard. Da Serra has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Klinkhammer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer wants to control from the top but Da Serra keeps moving.
Klinkhammer passes Da Serra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Klinkhammer seems to be working for a kimura but Da Serra defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klinkhammer trying to advance position but Da Serra counters by regaining guard.

Da Serra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klinkhammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Da Serra working for a triangle but Klinkhammer defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer lands a couple of digs.
Klinkhammer is looking to stand up but Da Serra won't let him.
Klinkhammer trying to control but Da Serra is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Da Serra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klinkhammer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Klinkhammer trying to control but Da Serra is working from the bottom.
Klinkhammer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klinkhammer wants to control from the top but Da Serra keeps moving.

Roberto Klinkhammer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Klinkhammer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Klinkhammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klinkhammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Klinkhammer!
Roberto Klinkhammer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fury Nutrition Inc., into his post fight interview.