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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Serenyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockson Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adrian Serenyo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rockson Joaquin's chin.
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169 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian Serenyo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rockson Joaquin! The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Joaquin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Serenyo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joaquin as he jumps to the side. Joaquin fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Joaquin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Joaquin works to advance to full mount. Serenyo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Serenyo is trying to stand but he's just given Joaquin his back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Serenyo tries to roll but Joaquin sticks to his back.
Joaquin is looking to control Serenyo but Serenyo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Joaquin is looking for the choke from the back position but Serenyo is controlling his hands well. Serenyo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Joaquin's arms. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Joaquin looking for the choke from the back. Joaquin is hanging on to Serenyo's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Serenyo trying to control the action but Joaquin just sinks the hooks in. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Joaquin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Joaquin gets his hands free as Serenyo looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Joaquin landing with strikes. Serenyo is in bad spot here.
Joaquin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Serenyo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Serenyo trying to get back to his feet but Joaquin is in full control for now. Serenyo covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Joaquin keeps control of the position as Serenyo tries to break free.
Serenyo is working hard here to advance position. Serenyo trying to control the position but Joaquin manages to sink in the hooks. Joaquin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Serenyo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Serenyo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Joaquin. Serenyo trying to control the action but Joaquin just sinks the hooks in. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rockson Joaquin dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joaquin fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Serenyo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joaquin sprawls and moves away. Joaquin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Serenyo as he jumps to the side. Joaquin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Joaquin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. As Joaquin backs away, Serenyo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Adrian Serenyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rockson Joaquin. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serenyo. Joaquin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rockson Joaquin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Serenyo tries to work over Joaquin's front leg with a kick but Joaquin checks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Joaquin goes for a double leg but Serenyo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Serenyo continues to drive forward. Serenyo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joaquin as he jumps to the side. Joaquin with the counter takedown but Serenyo avoids it easily. Joaquin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Serenyo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Joaquin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Joaquin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Serenyo defends well and Joaquin ends up having to push Serenyo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Serenyo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joaquin sprawls well. Joaquin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serenyo gets slowly back to his feet. Joaquin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Serenyo as he avoids it easily. Serenyo throws a head kick that misses. Joaquin tries to counter by closing the distance. Serenyo drives through with a takedown into Joaquin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Joaquin has a closed guard, preventing Serenyo from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Joaquin keeping full guard, as Serenyo tries to pass. Joaquin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Rio. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Serenyo wants to stand but Joaquin has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Joaquin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Serenyo defends well. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Serenyo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Joaquin looks for a takedown but Serenyo sprawls well. Joaquin darts in looking for a takedown but Serenyo gets double underhooks and turns Joaquin into the cage. Serenyo tries to bum rush Joaquin with a series of wild strikes but Joaquin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nice takedown defense from Serenyo. No joy for Joaquin on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Joaquin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joaquin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Joaquin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Serenyo sprawls well. Serenyo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joaquin gets slowly back to his feet. Joaquin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Serenyo.
Serenyo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Joaquin napping and manages to drive through into side control! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Serenyo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Serenyo decides to take the fight back to the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Serenyo dominated that second round. That's time! Serenyo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Joaquin. Serenyo tries to bench press Joaquin off him but Joaquin keeps the position. Joaquin gets to mount! Serenyo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Serenyo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Serenyo is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Serenyo is looking to control Joaquin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serenyo avoid being mounted? Serenyo works his way to full guard. Good work. Joaquin tries to free his leg and advance position but Serenyo is retaining full guard. Serenyo looking for a triangle here. Joaquin is fighting it but it looks tight! Serenyo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Joaquin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adrian Serenyo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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