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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball avoids the head kick by Serra.
Ball misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ball misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ball.
A punch lands to the side of Serra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Serra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Serra clinches up against the cage.
Ball wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Serra manages to pull guard.
Serra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ball is one step ahead there.
Serra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Serra has his foot on Ball's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ball works his way back into a safe position though.
Serra is pulling down on Ball's head to control his posture.
Ball throws a strike but Serra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Serra not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Serra slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Serra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Serra moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ball wants to get back to his feet but Serra is dominant here and he's now got Ball's back!
Serra has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ball's body.
Ball is trying to get back to his feet but Serra has full control of the position and if anything, Ball has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Serra biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ball is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Serra has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ball has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T3#
Serra controlling from the back.
Serra has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ball is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BIll Serra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ball throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Serra counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ball wants to get back to his feet but Serra passes into half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Serra escapes and gets back to his feet.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Serra takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Serra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ball can do to turn this around?#CL#
Serra moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ball just misses with a elbow thrown towards Serra's brow.
Ball looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ball tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Serra avoids it.#BC#
Serra manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Ball tries to keep at a distance but Serra has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Serra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ball throws a push kick but Serra slaps the foot to one side.
Serra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ball but Ball pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Serra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serra has time to react.
Ball misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Serra fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ball sprawls well initially but Serra persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU#
Serra stands up from half guard.
Ball throws a push kick but Serra slaps the foot to one side.
Ball scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Serra moves into the clinch.
Ball wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Serra has him pressed against the cage.
Ball misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Serra.
#BC#
Serra breaks the clinch.
Ball keeps Serra at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BIll Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Ball.
Ball scores with a push kick.
Serra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ball swivels and escapes.
Some bone on bone action there as Ball checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ball takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Serra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ball.
Ball connects with an inside leg kick.
Ball slaps away a takedown attempt from Serra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alphonzo Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ball thows a body kick. Serra tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ball scores with a nice body kick.
Serra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Serra darts in looking for a takedown but Ball gets double underhooks and turns Serra into the cage.
Serra takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
A jab from Ball does it's job there.
Serra fails with the takedown.
Ball throws a body kick that misses.
Serra drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ball sprawls and moves away.
Ball throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Serra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Serra stops Ball from standing up.
Ball is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Serra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ball being controlled here, momentarily. #SU#
Serra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ball thuds a left hand into Serra's body.#CL#
Serra closes the distance and clinches.
Ball is trying to force a seperation but Serra has the dominant position.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ball tries to break the clinch but Serra is controlling the position.
Serra will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC2#
Ball breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonzo Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Serra is defended easily by Ball.
Ball jabs Serra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ball explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ball explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Serra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Serra throws a head kick that misses.
Ball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serra.
Serra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serra dives in for a single leg takedown but Ball sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball scores with a spinning back kick!
Ball throws a series of strikes that have Serra backpedaling.
Ball misses with a series of wild punches.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt - Ball sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BIll Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Ball. No joy for Serra on that attempt.
Serra takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ball pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ball throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Serra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ball explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ball scores with a three punch combo!
Serra shoots in but Ball avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ball looks to land a combination but Serra avoids it well.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ball moves in looking to clinch but Serra pushes him off.
Serra throws a big counter combination but Ball scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ball digs a good hook to Serra's body.
A right-left combo lands from Ball.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball thuds his right hand into Serra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ball throws a series of punches but Serra avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Serra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ball takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Serra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ball circles away quickly and effectively.
Ball digs a good body shot into Serra's ribs.
Ball throws a one two combo.
Ball throws a push kick but Serra slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Ball catches Serra right on the button with a cross.
Ball rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Serra 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.
Ball wants to get back to his feet but Serra passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Serra prevents Ball from standing back up.
Serra is taking a breather. Ball says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SU#
Serra stands up from half guard. #T3#
Serra tries a head kick but it misses.
Serra moves out of range as Ball throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ball.
Ball moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serra.
Ball is looking to land body kicks.
Serra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ball catches Serra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut lands for Ball. That snapped Serra's head back.
Serra throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Ball.
Ball thuds his shin into the meat of Serra's side.
Ball is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ball looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Ball.
Serra looks for a takedown but Ball sprawls well.
Ball lands a body shot.
Ball throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ball fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Ball misses.
Ball is looking to clinch but Serra is avoiding it.
A shot to the liver by Ball. Beautiful body shot.
Ball works over Serra's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Serra has managed to clinch.
Ball trying to stall but Serra improves his position.
Serra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Serra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonzo Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ball has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alphonzo Ball!
Alphonzo Ball was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra shoots in and drives through. Zeraq sprawls well.
Zeraq tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeraq swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serra checks a low kick from Zeraq .
A solid leg kick lands there for Serra.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zeraq .
Zeraq tries to clinch but Serra is having none of it.
Serra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BIll Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zeraq .
Serra looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeraq shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Serra as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Serra closes the distance and clinches.
Zeraq pushes off an throws an elbow but Serra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Serra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1##BC#
Serra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeraq throws a head kick but Serra moves out of range.
Serra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zeraq tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Serra defends well and Zeraq ends up having to push Serra into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zeraq wants to clinch.#CL#
Serra instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Serra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Serra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Zeraq is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Serra to keep the fight standing.
Serra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zeraq lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Serra keeps control of Zeraq as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Serra scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Serra breaks the clinch.
Zeraq tries to clinch there but Serra circles away.
Serra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zeraq .
Serra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zeraq wants to counter with a clinch but Serra pushes him away.
Serra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serra thuds his shin into the meat of Zeraq 's side.#T3#
Serra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zeraq leaves Serra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Serra darts in and clinches Zeraq up against the cage.
Serra avoiding damage as Zeraq throws knees to the body.
Serra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zeraq tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zeraq is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Serra breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Serra with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Serra clinches up against the cage.
Zeraq looking for a takedown.
Serra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Serra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zeraq looks winded!#TD#
Serra pulls guard successfully.
Serra has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Serra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BIll Serra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Serra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zeraq tries to avoid it but Serra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zeraq to the ground. Zeraq escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but Zeraq shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeraq looks for a takedown but Serra sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serra.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BIll Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeraq misses with a takedown attempt - Serra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Serra throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Serra closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra has Zeraq pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zeraq manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zeraq tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serra's elbow.
Serra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zeraq gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Serra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zeraq pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zeraq throws a chopping leg kick but Serra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Serra forces Zeraq back against the cage and clinches.
Serra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zeraq fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zeraq changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Serra tries to avoid it but Zeraq manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Serra to the ground. Serra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
BIll Serra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Serra moves into the clinch successfully.
Zeraq swings wildly with an uppercut but Serra uses good head movement to avoid it.
BIll Serra has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Serra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Serra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Serra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Serra is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Serra stands up from Zeraq 's guard - Serra perhaps looking for a knockout.
Serra dives in for a single leg takedown but Zeraq sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Serra scores with a head kick.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zeraq looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zeraq looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Serra swats away the attempt to clinch by Zeraq .
Serra dives in and grabs Zeraq 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zeraq pushes down on Serra's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeraq shoots in and drives through. Serra sprawls well.#T3#
Zeraq tries to score a power double leg takedown but Serra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zeraq somewhat.
Serra shoots for a double leg takedown but Zeraq sprawls well. He's pushed Serra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zeraq works over Serra's head and body with a nice combination.
Serra looks to land a combination. Zeraq sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt.
Zeraq tries to close the distance and clinch but Serra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serra goes for a double leg but Zeraq avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zeraq continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Zeraq closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Serra has one foot on Zeraq 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Serra clinches up with Zeraq and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Serra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Serra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Serra seems keen to control Zeraq 's posture.
Zeraq must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Serra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serra has Zeraq pulled in close to control his posture.
BIll Serra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zeraq throws a strike but Serra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BIll Serra dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Serra instigates a clinch.
Zeraq looking to stall.
Zeraq drops down looking for an ankle pick but Serra pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Serra clinches.
Zeraq tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Serra just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Serra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Serra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zeraq wants to control from the top but Serra keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zeraq trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zeraq 's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Serra drops back looking for a leg! Zeraq is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zeraq manages to kick Serra off! Serra jumps back into Zeraq 's guard. #SUB#
Serra thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Serra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Serra pushing down on Zeraq 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Serra in particular looking to stall.#SU#
Serra gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown but Zeraq manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Serra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeraq can do to turn this around?
Zeraq closes the distance and clinches up with Serra, looking for a takedown. Zeraq pushes Serra against the cage but Serra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
BIll Serra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Zeraq .
Serra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zeraq as he avoids it easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Zeraq wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zeraq drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zeraq is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Serra lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zeraq looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Serra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Serra clinches with his opponent.
Zeraq is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Serra to keep the fight standing.
Zeraq stops a takedown attempt from Serra.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serra tries for a takedown but Zeraq manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Serra manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
BIll Serra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Serra 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BIll Serra! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Serra's waist but Serra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Serra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.#CL#
Serra has managed to clinch.
Serra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Serra keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Serra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has Serra pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Serra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Serra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Serra is defending well for now.#T1##BC#
Serra manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Serra is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson shoots in but Serra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
BIll Serra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jackson.
Serra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Serra shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Serra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Serra is defended easily by Jackson.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Serra defends it nicely.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Serra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Serra.#CL#
Serra moves into the clinch.
Serra gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson looks winded!#BC#
Serra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Serra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.#CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Serra has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Serra on that attempt. #T4#
Good leg kick by Serra.
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!
Serra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Serra. That's going to slow Jackson down. #CL#
Serra moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Serra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
Serra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Serra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BIll Serra dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Serra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Serra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Serra somewhat.
Serra doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Serra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BIll Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Serra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Serra.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Serra is looking to clinch. #T1##CL#
Serra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Serra jumps guard.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Serra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Serra looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Serra looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Serra! #REVR#
Serra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working. #T2#
Serra controls the position. #SU#
Serra stands up and beckons Jackson to his feet.
Serra throws a quick inside leg kick.
BIll Serra is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Serra fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Serra dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Serra or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Serra tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range. #CL#
Serra has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Serra being controlled against the cage.
Jackson stalling the fight.
#T4##TD2#
Jackson lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Serra manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Serra just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Serra breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Serra clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Serra won't allow it.
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!
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BIll Serra dominated that second round.
That's time! Serra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Serra, which made it look bad.
Serra tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Serra backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Serra manages to avoid it all.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Serra throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Serra shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Serra has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Serra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Serra moves into the clinch.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Serra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
A short right from Serra on the inside.
Serra leaning his opponent against the cage.
Serra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD#
Serra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jackson uses from the top position.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Serra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Serra blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serra wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jackson is working Serra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Serra is keeping the position.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Serra blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Serra pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Jackson stands up over Serra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Serra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
BIll Serra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jackson.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Serra saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Serra tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Serra ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Serra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Serra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackson circles away.
Serra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Serra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Serra wants it to stay on the feet.
Serra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Serra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serra gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Serra somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
BIll Serra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Serra 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BIll Serra! |
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