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Event:
SMASH: Gustafsson vs Drago
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Serra misses the target.
Laszlo tries to bum rush Serra with a series of wild strikes but Serra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laszlo fails to land with a series of punches.
Serra connects with a crisp jab.
Laszlo misses with a few strikes there.
Laszlo misses with a straight right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laszlo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Laszlo moves away from the strike by Serra.
Laszlo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Serra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Laszlo. Those never looked like landing.
Laszlo misses with a head kick.
Serra misses with a straight left.
Laszlo throws a head kick but Serra moves out of range.
Serra throws a shot from downtown. Laszlo moves away and avoids it.
Serra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Laszlo misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laszlo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Serra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laszlo scrambles back to his feet.
Laszlo moves out of range as Serra strikes.
Some wild striking there from Laszlo.
#T1#
Serra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serra with a jab.
Laszlo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Serra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laszlo swinging wildly here.
Laszlo misses with a few strikes there.
Serra seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Serra lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laszlo backs up against the cage.
A big left from Serra misses.
Serra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laszlo moves out of range of the strikes.
And Laszlo responds with a good body kick, but Serra manages to step out the way in time.
Laszlo misses the body punch
and Serra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laszlo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serra looks to land a right hand but Laszlo moved out of range.#CL#
Serra moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Laszlo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Serra lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laszlo.
Serra has Laszlo pressed against the cage, preventing Laszlo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Laszlo blocks an uppercut.
Serra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Serra works on Laszlo's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Laszlo on the inside.
Laszlo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Serra lands a nice shot to the body.
Serra working aggressively here.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Laszlo avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
Serra lands a hook that snaps the head of Laszlo backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Laszlo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Serra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Laszlo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Laszlo avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
Serra lands a hook that snaps the head of Laszlo backwards.
Laszlo tries to break the clinch but Serra is controlling the position. #T3#
Serra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Laszlo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Serra misses.
Serra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Laszlo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laszlo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laszlo throws a counter combo.
Laszlo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serra.
A head kick misses from Laszlo.
No joy there for Laszlo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Serra seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Laszlo looks to score with a jab to the body but Serra is just out of range.
Serra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serra lands a head shot.
Serra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Serra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Laszlo circles away quickly and effectively.
Jason Laszlo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laszlo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laszlo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laszlo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serra.
Laszlo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serra.#T4#
Serra throws a shot from downtown. Laszlo moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Laszlo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Serra slips a jab and a cross from Laszlo.
Laszlo misses with a wild combination.
Laszlo slips a straight right by Serra.
Laszlo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Serra throws a hook to the side of Laszlo's head but Laszlo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laszlo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laszlo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Laszlo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serra tries to clinch but Laszlo moves out of range.
Laszlo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laszlo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laszlo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Serra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laszlo blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Laszlo.
Serra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laszlo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Serra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laszlo.
A lazy left from Serra finds it's target.
Serra blocks a head kick by Laszlo.
Serra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Serra takes a kick to the side of the head.
Serra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laszlo on the side of the head.
Laszlo works the jab nicely.
Serra looks to land a left hand but Laszlo moved out of range nicely.
Serra slips a jab and a cross from Laszlo.
Jason Laszlo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laszlo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laszlo throws an overhand right that lands on Serra's shoulder, as Serra tries to avoid the shot.
Laszlo moves away from the strike by Serra.
Laszlo throws a head kick but Serra moves out of range.
Laszlo drops his hands momentarily and Serra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Laszlo. Those never looked like landing.
Serra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laszlo.
Laszlo misses with the combination.
#T1#
Serra moves out of range of the strikes.
Serra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Serra throws the left hand but Laszlo avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Serra.
Laszlo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Serra finds it's way through Laszlo's defenses.
A slow jab from Serra misses its intended target.
Serra digs a good hook to Laszlo's body.
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laszlo.
Serra with a nice cross.
Serra takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Serra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serra scores with a shot to the body.
Serra throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Laszlo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Serra lands a jab to Laszlo's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laszlo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Laszlo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Serra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Serra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laszlo scores with a hook to the body. Serra takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Serra misses with a hook. Laszlo ducked under it nicely.
Serra avoids a kick to the body.
Serra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Serra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laszlo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jack Serra is winning the standup battle so far.
Serra lands with a good body shot.
Serra misses with a hook. Laszlo ducked under it nicely.
Laszlo throws a right and a left that Serra avoids nicely.
Laszlo slips a straight right by Serra.
Laszlo throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Serra counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Laszlo fails to land.
Laszlo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Laszlo blocks a body shot from Serra.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serra.
A short uppercut from Serra.
Laszlo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Laszlo fails to land.
Serra presses Laszlo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Serra working aggressively here.
Serra works on Laszlo's body with a couple of short punches.
Laszlo is breathing heavily.
Laszlo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Serra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laszlo's elbow.
Laszlo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Serra.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laszlo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Laszlo misses with a body punch.
Serra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serra working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Laszlo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Serra.
Laszlo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 tries to throw a body punch but Laszlo avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
Laszlo throws a punch but it's blocked by Serra.
Laszlo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Laszlo swings wildly with an uppercut but Serra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serra cracks Laszlo with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Laszlo breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Serra does no damage.
Laszlo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Serra.
Sloppy strikes from Laszlo. Those never looked like landing.
Laszlo moves out of range as Serra strikes.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laszlo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laszlo tries a head kick but it misses.
Serra misses with a straight left.
As Serra backs off Laszlo throws a huge counter combo but Serra manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Serra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Serra.
Serra checks a low kick from Laszlo.
Serra moves out of range of the body kick.
Serra connects with a single shot there.
Laszlo misses the jab.
Laszlo slips a jab from Serra.
Serra lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Laszlo throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Serra.
Serra misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Laszlo. Those never looked like landing.
Serra is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laszlo throws a hook but Serra avoids it easily.
Laszlo throws a lazy right hand but Serra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Serra. That snapped Laszlo's head back.
Serra looks to land a right hand but Laszlo moved out of range.
Serra's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laszlo under the eye.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Serra misses the target.
Serra throws a shot from downtown. Laszlo moves away and avoids it.
Laszlo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laszlo throws a combination. Serra tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Laszlo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Serra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Serra blocks a head kick by Laszlo.
Serra throwing a counter right hand but Laszlo manages to avoid it.
Serra with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Laszlo misses its intended target.
Serra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Laszlo.
Serra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laszlo throws a head kick that misses.
Laszlo throws a lazy uppercut
and Serra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Serra darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#Laszlo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laszlo throws a hook to the side of Serra's head but Serra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laszlo is still on wobbly legs! Can Serra finish him?
Serra lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Serra drops Laszlo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Laszlo! Serra dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Serra!
Jason Laszlo spoke after the fight, saying 'I am an all-american, treat me like it.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Romero vs Canizares
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Revocatus moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Serra misses.
Revocatus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serra.
Serra swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Revocatus to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Serra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Serra lunges at Revocatus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Revocatus's hand.
Serra misses with a right hand
letting Revocatus counter with a right hand.
Serra scores with the left hand. Revocatus knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Serra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Revocatus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Revocatus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serra.
A right-left combo lands from Serra.
Serra misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Serra throws a lazy right hand but Revocatus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serra tries to clinch there but Revocatus circles away.
#CL#
Serra rushes Revocatus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Revocatus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Revocatus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Revocatus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Revocatus controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Revocatus. #BC2#
Revocatus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Serra misses the target.
Serra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Revocatus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Revocatus blocks a jab.#T2#
Serra throws a combination that misses
and Revocatus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Serra throws a big shot that misses.
Revocatus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Revocatus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Revocatus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Revocatus.
Serra throws a hook but Revocatus blocks it.
Revocatus walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Revocatus counters with a nice body shot.
Serra is breathing heavily.
Serra scores with a nice strike.
Revocatus slips under a jab.
Revocatus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Serra blocks it well.
Serra throws out a loose jab but Revocatus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Revocatus throws out a counter right but Serra avoids it with no problem.
Serra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Revocatus.
Revocatus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Revocatus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Nice defenses there by Revocatus.
A little jabbing left from Revocatus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serra misses with a straight left.
Revocatus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab from Serra.
Serra moves in looking to clinch but Revocatus pushes him off.
Revocatus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Serra throws a right hand that misses
and Serra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Revocatus.
It seemed like Revocatus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Revocatus blocks a jab.
Revocatus throws a fast counter high kick but Serra manages to duck under it in time.
Nice defenses there by Revocatus.
Revocatus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Serra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Revocatus's hands.
Revocatus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Serra.
Revocatus slips a straight right by Serra.
Serra throws a hook but Revocatus blocks it.
Revocatus is looking for the big counter here.
Revocatus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Revocatus misses.
Serra misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Revocatus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Revocatus keeps the fight on the outside.
Serra misses the jab.
Revocatus moves out of range of the strikes.
Serra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Serra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Revocatus slips a jab from Serra.
Serra throws a jab when Revocatus was well out of range.
Serra swings widly with a right hand
and Revocatus counters with a crisp right that sends Serra to the canvas! Revocatus follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jumanne Revocatus!
After winning the bout, Jumanne Revocatus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Barrels
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Serra swings widly with a right hand
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Serra scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Serra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Serra throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Serra.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Serra throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Gonzalez was looking to counter with a kick there.#KD#
Gonzalez lands a big head kick that sends Serra tumbling to the mat! Gonzalez takes a step backwards and waves Serra back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Serra scores with a four punch combination!
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Serra instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serra was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Serra blocks a jab.
Serra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serra lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Serra misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Serra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Serra thuds his right hand into Gonzalez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Serra rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the cage.
Serra can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Serra misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Gonzalez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Serra moves out of range of the leg kick from Gonzalez.#T2#
A jab from Serra finds it's way through Gonzalez's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Serra defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Serra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez looks for the body kick but Serra saw that one coming.
Serra tries to counter by closing the distance.
Serra misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Serra blocks it.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Serra.
Serra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Serra ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Serra has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzalez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzalez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
A short right from Serra.
Serra tries a body shot but Gonzalez blocks it.
#BC#
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Serra cracks Gonzalez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gonzalez lands a really nice looking cross but Serra seems unphased.
Jack Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serra throws out a powerful jab.
Serra takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Serra is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gonzalez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gonzalez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Serra counters with a straight right hand.
Serra missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Serra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Gonzalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonzalez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Serra.#T4#
Gonzalez cracks a nice hook into Serra's ribs.
Gonzalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Serra with a hook.
Gonzalez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonzalez works the jab nicely.#CUT#That has opened up Jack Serra's cut even more.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Serra tries to counter with a clinch but Gonzalez shakes him off and moves away.
Serra on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gonzalez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Serra's shoulder, as Serra tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serra looks to clinch
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez lunges at Serra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serra's hand. #ROC#Serra is rocked!
Serra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serra thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gonzalez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Gonzalez is rocked!
Serra shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Gonzalez takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Serra sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Gonzalez bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Frewin
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Serra scores with a jab.
Serra misses with a left hand
and DeCoteau counters with a left to the body.
Serra throws a poor cross that misses
and DeCoteau counters with a nice uppercut.
DeCoteau walks into a left hand.
DeCoteau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serra.
DeCoteau was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Serra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
DeCoteau shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. DeCoteau showed some decent athleticism there.
Serra trying to hold on to DeCoteau's head to control him but DeCoteau postures up.
DeCoteau works his way into side control.
Serra is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked DeCoteau off and has taken his back!#T1#
DeCoteau is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Serra is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but DeCoteau has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on DeCoteau's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
DeCoteau trying to control the position but Serra manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Serra is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but DeCoteau has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
DeCoteau is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
DeCoteau trying to control the position but Serra manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
DeCoteau tries to escape the position.
DeCoteau looking to control the position.
You can see the frustration on DeCoteau's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
Serra keeps control of the position as DeCoteau tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Serra has managed to slip his arm under DeCoteau's chin. This could be all over... yep, DeCoteau is tapping out! Submission win for Serra.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
RISE196:Inhamoto v Lancaster 3
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Serra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Serra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Serra misses with a wild combination.
Serra throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Serra avoids it.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serra avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Serra blocking some punches.
Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serras head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Anderson. #T1#
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serra's elbow.
Serra takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
Serra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Serra misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Serra avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Serra up, before dumping him to the ground. Serra manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Anderson throws a sloppy strike and Serra has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Anderson is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Serra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
RISE 190: Wilder vs Lancaster
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Serra missing with a left hand there. Kross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Kross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Kross lands a left and a right that send Serra crashing to the mat, dazed. Kross thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Serra is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Serra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serra is still on wobbly legs! Can Kross finish him?
Kross looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Serra! But no joy.
Serra misses with a hook
and Kross counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Serra out cold! What a finish! Kross is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kullo Kross!
After winning the bout, Kullo Kross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RISE 183
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Serra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Serra.
Torres ducks right into an uppercut from Serra.
Serra takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Serra misses the shot to the body.
Serra misses with a looping right.
Torres defending well as Serra loads up on a big left hand.
Torres lands a leg kick that knocks Serra off balance momentarily.
Serra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torres feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Jack Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Serra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Serra there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Torres. #T1#
Serra connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Serra misses.
Torres looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torres moves out of range as Serra strikes.
Torres tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Serra is able to avoid easily.
A head kick by Torres misses
and Serra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Serra does it's job there.
Serra throws a lazy right hand but Torres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Torres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serra.
A jab from Serra misses.
Serra misses with an uppercut.
Serra throws a hook but Torres avoids it easily.
Serra jabs Torres right on the nose. Torres blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Serra misses with a right hand
and Serra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torres missing with a left hand there. Serra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serra moves out of range of the strikes.
Serra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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 an off balance right hand
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Torres waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Serra. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Serra to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC2#Serra is rocked!
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oh Serra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Torres sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Serra doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Torres paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Serra - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
RISE 173
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Serra lands a two punch combo.
Serra lunges at Kross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kross's hand.
Serra thuds his right hand into Kross's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Serra throws a looping overhand right but Kross ducks down to avoid it.
Serra swings widly with a right hand
and Kross counters with a nice uppercut.
Kross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Serra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serra misses with a lunging right hand
and Kross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
A head kick misses from Kross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kross slips under a jab from Serra.
Kross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Serra throws an off balance right hand
letting Kross counter with a right hand.
Kross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Serra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kross fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Serra to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Serra looks to clinch but Kross throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Serra taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kullo Kross!
Kullo Kross thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 37
Date: Mar 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Serra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor tries to bum rush Serra with a series of wild strikes but Serra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Serra saw that one coming.
Okafor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Serra is looking to counter the offense by Okafor and move into the clinch.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Serra throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Okafor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okafor.
Serra throws a jab when Okafor was well out of range.
Okafor swings for the body but Serra moves out of range.
Serra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Okafor looks to score with a jab to the body but Serra is just out of range.
Okafor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Okafor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serra.
Serra throwing a counter right hand but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Serra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Okafor walks into a left hand.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Serra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Okafor with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor misses with a low kick.
Desmond Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Okafor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Serra looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor misses with a right hand
and Serra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serra misses the jab.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor tries to score with a low kick but Serra moves his leg out of the way.
Okafor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Serra moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Serra tries to counter by clinching up but Okafor breaks away and moves out of range.
Serra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Okafor lunges at Serra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serra's hand.
Okafor moves out of range as Serra strikes.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serra was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Okafor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Serra saw that one coming.#T2##CL#
Serra instigates a clinch.
Serra lands an uppercut.
Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serra tries to pull guard but Okafor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Serra blocks a body shot from Okafor.
Okafor blocks an uppercut.
Okafor tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okafor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Serra blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Serra.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Serra tries to work over Okafor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okafor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serra lands a nice looking hook to the body, 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Serra is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Okafor has his hands clasped together but Serra extends and breaks Okafor's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Serra.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
Nfld live 23
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Zaidi gets the takedown into side control.
Zaidi working the body and head with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Zaidi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Serra is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Zaidi.
Serra prevents Zaidi from moving into mount.
Zaidi working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaidi in side control, throwing shots but Serra defends.
The ground and pound from Zaidi seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Serra wants to control but Zaidi postures up.
Serra taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zaidi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Serra slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaidi trying to mount his opponent but Serra defends it.
Zaidi working over Serra with some ground and pound. Serra looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serra wants to control but Zaidi is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Zaidi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zaidi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zaidi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Serra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Serra with the active half guard here but Zaidi passes nicely into side control.
Zaidi tries to score with some ground and pound. Serra controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Serra wants to control but Zaidi postures up.
Zaidi is working Serra over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zaidi landing strikes. #T2#
Serra takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC#Serra is rocked!
Zaidi looks up at the clock and then as Serra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zaidi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Serra is still in real trouble! Can Zaidi finish him?
Zaidi cracks Serra with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zaidi immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Serra is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zaidi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsin Zaidi!
A relieved looking Mohsin Zaidi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 33
Date: Jan 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Brunson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Serra sets himself, and Brunson steps forward looking for the clinch! Serra avoids it this time.
Brunson misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Serra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab, jab by Serra - just one landing.
Brunson thows a leg kick but Serra checks it #CL#
and Serra counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Brunson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brunson ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
As Serra backs off Brunson throws a huge counter combo but Serra manages to avoid it all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Serra.
Brunson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serra lunges at Brunson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brunson's hand.
Serra slips a jab and a cross from Brunson.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Serra avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Serra works over Brunson's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brunson lands a nice looking body shot.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
A left and a right from Brunson both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Brunson takes a swing at Serra's ribcage but misses.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Serra swings for the body but Brunson moves out of range.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jack Serra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Serra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brunson throws a body shot but no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brunson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Serra misses the target.
Brunson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brunson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Serra rather than just go for the knockout.
Serra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Brunson misses with a double jab
and Serra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Brunson staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Brunson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Serra throws a jab when Brunson was well out of range.
Serra thuds his right hand into Brunson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Serra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Brunson misses with a two punch combination.
Brunson throws a right and a left that Serra avoids nicely.
Serra throwing a counter right hand but Brunson manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Serra misses.
Serra misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Brunson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brunson throws a right and a left that Serra avoids nicely.
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
As Brunson tries to get set, Serra tries to push him back and clinch up but Brunson manages to avoid the attempt.
Brunson wants to slow Serra down by chopping away at his legs.
Serra avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Brunson misses with a two punch combination.
Brunson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Serra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brunson lands a right hook to the body.
Brunson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Serra checks it well.
Serra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brunson momentarily.
Serra misses with an uppercut. Brunson saw that one coming.#T3#
Serra swings widly with a right hand
and Brunson counters with a right hand to the body.
Serra throws a poor cross that misses
and Brunson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Serra loads up on a big right hand but Brunson slips the punch.
Brunson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serra.
Serra missing with a left hand there. Brunson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brunson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Brunson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serra.
Serra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serra tests Brunson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brunson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Serra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunson.
Serra scores with a jab.
Brunson misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serra lands a really nice looking cross but Brunson seems unphased.
#T4#
Brunson misses with a wild body shot.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunson swings for the body but Serra moves out of range.
Serra throws an overhand right that lands on Brunson's shoulder, as Brunson tries to avoid the shot.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Brunson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brunson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serra looks to land a right hand but Brunson moved out of range.
Brunson connects with a body shot.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Serra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serra misses with a looping left.
Brunson stuns Serra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Serra clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doyle Brunson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Serra checks a leg kick.
Brunson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brunson throws a body punch but Serra moves out of range.
Brunson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Serra throws a shot from downtown. Brunson moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Serra finds it's way through Brunson's defenses.
Serra misses with a looping left.
Serra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serra misses with a left hand
and Brunson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brunson connects with a body shot that sends Serra's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Doyle Brunson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brunson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brunson.
Brunson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Brunson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serra.
Serra misses with a straight left. #T1#
Serra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Serra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brunson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Brunson swats away the attempt to clinch by Serra.
Serra lands an overhand right.
Brunson misses with a wild combination.
Serra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brunson.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Serra enables Brunson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Serra manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brunson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Serra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Serra controls Brunson momentarily but Brunson frees himself.
Brunson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Serra working for a triangle but Brunson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Serra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brunson passes into side control.
Serra struggling a bit here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Check out the look on Brunson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Serra is trying to control Brunson's posture but Brunson avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doyle Brunson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Serra takes a swing at Brunson's ribcage but misses.
Serra throws a lazy right hand but Brunson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brunson lands with a good body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Serra. No joy for Brunson on that attempt. #CL#
Serra has closed the distance and engaged Brunson in a clinch.
Serra can't find room to land a body shot as Brunson controls the action.
#BC2#
Brunson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serra tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brunson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson lands a two punch combo.
Serra throws the left hand but Brunson avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Serra.
Brunson punishes Serra's body with a nice straight punch.
Serra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunson.
Serra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brunson.#T1#
Brunson takes a swing at Serra's ribcage but misses.
Serra is looking to counter the offense by Brunson and move into the clinch.
Brunson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunson looks to score with a jab to the body but Serra is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serra. Brunson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunson misses the shot to the body.
Serra jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Doyle Brunson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Serra backs off Brunson throws a huge counter combo but Serra manages to avoid it all.
Brunson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brunson. Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunson misses with a body shot.
Serra throws a hook but Brunson blocks it.
Brunson misses the body punch
enabling Serra to counter with a crisp jab.
Serra avoids the body shot from Brunson.
#TD2#
Brunson gets the takedown into side control.
Jack Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brunson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Serra struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Serra's legs. #T3#
Serra can't do much from the bottom here.
Brunson taking a breather here.
Serra strikes from the bottom but Brunson takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Serra wants to control but Brunson is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brunson controlling his opponent.
Serra tries to reverse the position but Brunson maintains control.
Brunson controlling from mount.
Serra tries to hold on but Brunson pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson controlling from mount.
Doyle Brunson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doyle Brunson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brunson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doyle Brunson! |
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Event:
Nfld new years end
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Serra throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Serra pushes him away.
Minnagh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Minnagh fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Serra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Minnagh tries to counter with a clinch but Serra shakes him off and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Serra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnagh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
Serra throws a hook but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh wants to counter with a clinch but Serra pushes him away.
Minnagh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Minnagh ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
Serra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Serra throws a body shot but no joy.
Minnagh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Serra throws a right hand that misses
and Minnagh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Minnagh slips under a jab.
Serra throws a jab but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh wants to counter the offense by Serra and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheers as Minnagh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Serra doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.#CL2#
Minnagh moves into the clinch.
Serra blocking some punches.
Minnagh stalling against the cage.
Serra has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Serra lands with a right to the head.
Serra struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Minnagh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serra blocks an uppercut.
Serra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
A short uppercut from Serra. #T2#
Minnagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh has Serra pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minnagh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Serra lands with a short shot to the head.
Serra gets through Minnagh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Serra misses with the head strike.
Serra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Serra lands with a light punch inside.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Serra blocking some punches.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Serra lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Serra working aggressively here.
Minnagh leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serras head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serra.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh blocking some punches.
Serra tries a body shot but Minnagh blocks it.
Serra struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Serra tries a body shot but Minnagh blocks it.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Serra.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minnagh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Serra avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Serra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Serra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Minnagh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Serras head.
Minnagh lands a body shot.
Serra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Minnagh or not.
A head punch on the inside from Serra fails to land.
Serra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnagh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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!
Minnagh lands a body punch. #T4#
Serra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Minnagh lands with a left to the head.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minnagh lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Minnagh.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Minnagh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serra's elbow.
A short left from Minnagh.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Serra.
Serra lands a left hand.
Serra throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Serra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Minnagh will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Minnagh.
Nice defenses there by Minnagh.
The fighters circling - Minnagh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Serra misses.
Minnagh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serra's hands.
Serra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Minnagh cracks Serra with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Serra looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Minnagh finish him?
#ROC2#Serra is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Serra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Serra misses with a looping left.
Minnagh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Serra seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Serra misses the target.
Serra sets himself, and Minnagh steps forward looking for the clinch! Serra avoids it this time.
Minnagh closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Serra counter with a right hand. #T1#
Serra misses the jab.
Minnagh wants to counter the offense by Serra and move into the clinch position.
Minnagh ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
Serra misses with a hook.
Serra lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#KD2#
Minnagh sends Serra crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Minnagh is motioning to the referee to let Serra up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CL2#
Minnagh closes the distance and pushes Serra back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Minnagh gets through Serra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bobby Minnagh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serra.
Minnagh gets through Serra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Minnagh avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Serra.
Minnagh misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Serra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Serra.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Serra blocks an uppercut.
Serra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minnagh.
Minnagh throws a head punch that misses.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
A short body shot lands from Serra as the two fighters clinch.
Minnagh misses with the head strike.
Serra blocks a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Serra tries to pull guard but Minnagh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Serra is working Minnagh over against the cage.
Serra prevents a body shot from Minnagh. #T3#
Serra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minnagh's elbow.
Serra can't find room to land a body shot as Minnagh controls the action.
A short right from Serra on the inside.
Minnagh lands a nice shot to the body.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Serra lands a body shot.
Minnagh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Minnagh has a couple of punches blocked by Serra.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minnagh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Minnagh presses Serra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serra struggles to land a body shot inside as Minnagh controls his hands.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minnagh pushes Serra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Serra working aggressively here.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serra throws a head punch that misses.
Serra misses with a body punch.
Minnagh is trying to stall.
Serra lands with a left to the head.
Minnagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serra working aggressively here.
Minnagh tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Serra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minnagh misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnagh slows down the pace here.
Serra is trying to break the clinch but Minnagh is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Minnagh.
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
Serra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Minnagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Serra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Serra throws an off balance right hand
#KD2#
and Minnagh counters with a nice right hand that sends Serra toppling to the canvas! Serra scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Minnagh finish him?!
Serra misses with a looping right.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minnagh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serra looks to land a left hand but Minnagh moved out of range nicely.
Serra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Minnagh.
Minnagh is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL2#
Minnagh moves into the clinch.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Serra cracks Minnagh with a nice body shot.
Serra being controlled against the cage.
Serra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Minnagh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
Minnagh tries a body shot but Serra blocks it.
#T1#
Serra takes a shot to the head.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serra throws a punch but it's blocked by Minnagh.
Serra swings wildly with an uppercut but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
A short uppercut from Minnagh.
Serra is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Minnagh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Serra misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh tries to throw a body punch but Serra avoids it by throwing Minnagh back against the cage.
Minnagh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Minnagh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Minnagh stalling the fight.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Minnagh.
Minnagh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minnagh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Minnagh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#Jack Serra's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Serra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Minnagh backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minnagh can't find room to land a body shot as Serra controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minnagh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Minnagh avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
Minnagh digs a right hand underneath Serra's ribcage. Serra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Minnagh.
Serra prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
Minnagh is stalling here.
Minnagh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minnagh tries to work over Serra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnagh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minnagh.
Minnagh struggles to land a body shot inside as Serra controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Minnagh.
Serra taking a breather. #T3#
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
Serra prevents a body shot from Minnagh.
A bit of stalling here from Minnagh.
Serra misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minnagh.
Minnagh unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Serra! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Minnagh is unloading with more strikes now! Serra drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Minnagh!
An out of breath Bobby Minnagh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Tarlac closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Serra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tarlac's head backwards.
Serra stalks Tarlac and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tarlac's face. Tarlac staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Serra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Serra digs a right hand into Tarlac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tarlac's gas tank.
Tarlac looks winded!
Serra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from 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 lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Serra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Serra. #KD#
Serra lands an uppercut that drops Tarlac! Serra follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #ROC#Tarlac is rocked!#SUB#
Serra goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tarlac rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Serra's guard! Nice work there by Tarlac!
Tarlac is still in real trouble! Can Serra finish him?
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tarlac has eaten all the pies!
Serra has Tarlac pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Serra is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tarlac has his hands clasped together but Serra extends and breaks Tarlac's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Serra.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
KOP MARS
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Serra throws an overhand right that lands on Robertson's shoulder, as Robertson tries to avoid the shot.
We've been informed that Serra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Robertson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Serra's head backwards.
Serra scores with a hook.
Robertson sizes up Serra with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robertson throws a jab when Serra was well out of range.
Robertson throws an overhand right that lands on Serra's shoulder, as Serra tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Serra finds it's target.
Robertson takes a swing at Serra's ribcage but misses.
Serra throws out a loose jab but Robertson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serra loads up on a big right hand but Robertson slips the punch.#KD#
Robertson lands a left and a right that send Serra crashing to the mat, dazed. Robertson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Serra is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson jabs at Serra's body.
Serra is still on wobbly legs! Can Robertson finish him?
Robertson throws a hook to the side of Serra's head but Serra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serra seems to have recovered his senses.
Robertson misses with an uppercut
and Serra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robertson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Robertson misses its intended target.
Robertson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serra was well out of range. Poor timing from Robertson.#KD#
Robertson lands a left and a right that send Serra crashing to the mat, dazed. Robertson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Serra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Serra drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Robertson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Serra's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ameen Robertson! |
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Event:
KOP DOPE
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Highwind misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Serra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Serra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Highwind's elbow.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Highwind avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
A short right from Serra on the inside.
Serra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Highwind backwards.
Serra being controlled against the cage.
Serra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Highwind's elbow.
Serra digs a right hand into Highwind's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Highwind's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highwind working aggressively here.
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Serra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Highwind moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Serra misses the jab.
Serra throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Highwind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serra.
We've been informed that Serra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Highwind swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Highwind moves forwards but Serra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Serra staying out of range there.
Serra works the jab nicely.
Serra cracks Highwind with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Serra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Highwind is looking to counter punch.
Highwind misses with the combination.
Serra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Highwind swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Serra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Highwind misses with a wild body shot.
Highwind ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Serra wants to clinch up but Highwind keeps it at a distance.
Serra scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highwind uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Serra throws the left hand but Highwind avoids the punch easily.
Highwind's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Serra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Highwind scrambles back to his feet.
Highwind rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Serra wants to clinch up but Highwind keeps it at a distance.
Highwind seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Serra lands with a cross.
Highwind misses with a double jab.
Highwind avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Highwind is looking for a counter combo.
Highwind throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Serra lands a jab.#T3#
Highwind scores with a jab to the jaw.
Serra wants to clinch.
Highwind slips under a jab.
Highwind throwing a counter right hand but Serra manages to avoid it.
Serra throws a right hand that misses
and Highwind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serra throws a body shot but no joy.
Highwind moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Highwind with a jab.
Highwind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Highwind misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Serra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Serra.
Highwind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serra manages to avoid it.
Serra wants to counter the offense by Highwind and move into the clinch position.
Serra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra throws a right and a left that Highwind avoids nicely.
Serra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serra throws an off balance right hand
and Highwind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Highwind scores with a shot to the body.
Highwind moves forwards but Serra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Highwind there.
Serra misses with a hook.
Highwind throws a nice looking combination but Serra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Serra is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Serra misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Serra will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Highwind goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Highwind lands a two punch combo.
Serra misses with an uppercut. Highwind saw that one coming.
Highwind lands a nice looking body shot.
Serra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Highwind counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Highwind misses with a few strikes there.
Highwind connects with a good right hand that stumbles Serra. Serra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Highwind takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Highwind lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Serra circles away quickly and effectively.
Serra might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Highwind takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Highwind swings for the body but Serra moves out of range.
Jack Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serra misses with a looping right.
It looked like Highwind was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Highwind throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Serra to counter with a crisp jab.
Serra misses with a lunging right hand
and Highwind counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Serra throws a lazy uppercut
and Highwind counters with a one-two to the body.
Serra misses with a straight right.
Serra avoids the body shot from Highwind.
Serra throws a poor cross that misses
and Highwind connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Highwind.
Serra throws a series of punches but Highwind avoids them all with ease.
Serra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Serra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Highwind drops his hands momentarily and Serra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Serra lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra misses with a left hand
and Highwind counters with a nice body shot.
Highwind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serra. #T2#
Highwind steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Serra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vadius Highwind is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Serra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Highwind stalks Serra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Serra's face. Serra staggers backwards, shaken.
Serra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Serra lands a nice shot that snaps Highwind's head back.
Highwind throws a right hand that Serra ducks under and follows up with a left that Serra also avoids with ease.
Serra scores with a nice right hand.
Highwind tries to bum rush Serra with a series of wild strikes but Serra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Highwind 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Highwind misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Highwind misses.
It seemed like Serra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Highwind misses with a jab to the body
and Serra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Highwind thinking.
Highwind looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Serra, as that shot connected.
Highwind ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Serra looks to land a right hand but Highwind moved out of range.
Highwind moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Highwind throws a nice looking combination but Serra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Highwind looks to score with a jab to the body but Serra is just out of range.
Serra unleashes a big counter combination but Highwind bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Highwind lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Highwind lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Serra throws a shot from downtown. Highwind moves away and avoids it.
Serra loads up on a big right hand but Highwind slips the punch.
Serra looks to land a left hand but Highwind moved out of range nicely.
Highwind takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serra looks to land a combination but Highwind avoids it well. #T4#
A big left from Serra misses.
A big right from Serra misses.
Serra missing with a left hand there. Highwind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Highwind is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Highwind throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Serra on the side of the head.
Highwind misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Serra finds it's target.
Serra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Serra throws a hook to the side of Highwind's head but Highwind sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Highwind is looking to counter punch.
Highwind tries to bum rush Serra with a series of wild strikes but Serra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Highwind throws a body shot but no joy.
Highwind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serra throws out the jab.
Highwind walks into a stiff left hand from Serra.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vadius Highwind 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Highwind on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Highwind misses.
Highwind defending well as Serra loads up on a big left hand.
Serra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Highwind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Highwind.
Highwind throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serra.
A swing and a miss from Serra.
Highwind appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Highwind misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Highwind scores with a four punch combination!
Highwind loads up on a big right hand but Serra slips the punch.
Serra lands a glancing blow to the side of Highwind's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highwind stalks Serra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Serra's face. Serra staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Serra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Highwind.
Serra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Highwind takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Highwind ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
It looked like Highwind was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Serra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vadius Highwind is winning the standup battle so far.
Highwind throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Highwind.
Highwind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serra throws out the jab.
Highwind fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Serra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Serra missing with a left hand there. Highwind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Serra looks to move away, Highwind throws a big counter combo but Serra just gets out of the way.
Serra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Highwind.
Highwind lands a jab to Serra's midsection.#T2#
Highwind throws a body shot but no joy.
Highwind is looking to wear down Serra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Serra throws a hook but Highwind avoids it easily.
Serra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serra avoids the body shot from Highwind.
A slow jab from Serra misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Highwind. Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serra throws a jab but it's blocked by Highwind.
Highwind misses with a double jab.
Serra throws a hook but Highwind avoids it easily.
Highwind swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Serra connects with a body shot that sends Highwind's belly button to the back.
A jab from Serra misses.
Serra throws a shot from downtown. Highwind moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Serra throws a right hand that misses
and Highwind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Serra misses
and Highwind counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice cross by Serra.
Serra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serra throws a hook but Highwind blocks it.
Highwind is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Highwind works over Serra's head and body with a nice combination.
Highwind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serra manages to avoid it.
Serra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Highwind. Highwind circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Serra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Highwind's head.
Serra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Highwind swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serra throws a jab but it's blocked by Highwind.
Highwind is looking to counter punch.
Highwind drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Serra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Highwind appears to be looking for a big counter.
Serra wants to clinch but Highwind slips to the side
and Highwind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Highwind misses with a series of wild punches.
Serra throws a poor cross that misses
and Serra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Highwind has time to react.
Serra takes a jab right on the kisser.
Highwind connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Highwind uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serra has time to react.
Highwind fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Serra on the side of the head.
Highwind takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Highwind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serra.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadius Highwind showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Highwind has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vadius Highwind! |
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Event:
KOP JUNGLE
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Serra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pemberton.
Serra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pemberton throwing a counter right hand but Serra manages to avoid it.
Pemberton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pemberton slips a jab from Serra.
Pemberton walks into a left hand.
Pemberton throws a jab but it's blocked by Serra.
Pemberton throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Serra counters by clinching up.
Serra misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Serra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serra moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pemberton misses with a hook.
Pemberton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Forged In Fire in the buildup to the fight.
Pemberton looks to land a left hand but Serra moved out of range nicely.
Serra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Serra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serra slips a jab from Pemberton.
Serra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Serra connects with a right hand. Pemberton shakes it off.
A big left from Pemberton misses. #T1#
Serra scores with a jab to the head.
Pemberton misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Serra counters by clinching up.
Serra lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pemberton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Serra lands a right hand.
Serra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Serra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Serra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pemberton.
Serra pushes Pemberton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Serra lands a body punch. #TD#
Pemberton gets control of Serra's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pemberton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serra content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Pemberton keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
Serra is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pemberton keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
Serra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pemberton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Serra content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Pemberton throws out a loose jab but Serra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pemberton loads up on a big right hand but Serra slips the punch.
Serra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Serra ducks under a wild hook from Pemberton.
Pemberton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pemberton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Serra.
Serra scores with a jab. Pemberton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Serra dips to his left and cracks Pemberton with an uppercut!
Serra scores with a jab to the head.
Pemberton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serra.
Pemberton misses with an uppercut.
Pemberton scores with a hook.
Serra lands with a straight right. Pemberton didn't see that one coming.
Pemberton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pemberton throws a big shot that misses.
Pemberton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pemberton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Pemberton misses. #T4#
Pemberton throws the left hand but Serra avoids the punch easily.
Pemberton throws the left hand but Serra avoids the punch easily.
Anthony Pemberton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serra moves out of range as Pemberton strikes.
Serra scores with a hook.
Pemberton throws a body punch but Serra moves out of range.
Serra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pemberton misses with a wild body shot.
Serra has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pemberton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Serra has managed to clinch.
Serra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pemberton smiles and moves away.
Pemberton drops his hands momentarily and Serra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pemberton throws a jab but it's blocked by Serra.
Pemberton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Serra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pemberton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pemberton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Serra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Serra throws a good cross that connects.
Pemberton misses with a looping left.
Serra jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#Pemberton is rocked!
Pemberton digs a good hook to Serra's body.
Oh Pemberton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pemberton throws a hook to the side of Serra's head but Serra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pemberton seems to have got his legs back now.
Serra connects with a looping right hand.
Serra moves out of range of the strikes.
Serra scores with a jab to the body.
Pemberton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pemberton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pemberton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pemberton scores with a body shot.
Pemberton slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pemberton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Serra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Serra staying out of range there.
Serra slips a jab from Pemberton.#T1#
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pemberton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Serra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pemberton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serra.
Pemberton ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
Serra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pemberton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serra.
Nice uppercut there from Pemberton.
Pemberton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serra wants to counter the offense by Pemberton and move into the clinch position.
Pemberton misses with a hook. Serra ducked under it nicely.
Pemberton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serra throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pemberton on the side of the head.
Serra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Serra throws a good cross that connects.
Pemberton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Serra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Serra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pemberton backwards.
Serra is working Pemberton over against the cage.
Serra gets through Pemberton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pemberton backwards.
A short uppercut from Serra.
Serra throws a big uppercut that drops Pemberton! More strikes from Serra and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pemberton lies dazed against the cage as Serra celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
RISE X23
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Serra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sub is looking to counter the offense by Serra and move into the clinch.
Sub closes the distance and clinches up with Serra, looking for a takedown. Sub pushes Serra against the cage but Serra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Sub with that takedown attempt.
Serra with the counter takedown but Sub avoids it easily.
Jack Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sub as he jumps to the side.
Sub looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Serra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dave Sub has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Serra.
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.#CL2#
Serra clinches.
Sub gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Serra.
A head punch on the inside from Sub fails to land. #T1#
Sub tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Serra just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sub tries to pull guard but Serra won't allow it.
#BC2#
Serra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Serra stuffs the takedown attempt from Sub. Sub gets slowly back to his feet.
Serra throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Sub as Serra shoots in.
Serra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Serra shoots in for a double leg but Sub sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Sub stuffs the takedown attempt from Serra. Serra gets slowly back to his feet.
Sub wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Serra dives in and grabs Sub's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sub pushes down on Serra's head and hops out.
Serra shoots for a double leg takedown but Sub sprawls well. He's pushed Serra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Serra closes the distance and clinches up with Sub, looking for a takedown. Serra pushes Sub against the cage but Sub circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Serra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sub tries to pull guard but Serra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Serra jumps guard.
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.#SUB#
Sub drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sub jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sub wants to pass the guard but Serra is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sub 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. #T3##SUB#
Sub drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sub jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Sub drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Serra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sub has Serra in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Serra is posturing up here but Sub has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Serra tries to roll out but it's too tight and Serra has to tap! Slick submission there by Sub!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Sub! |
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Event:
RISE 62:
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Zlobin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Serra.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zlobin. Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Zlobin tenderised Serra's leg. Serra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zlobin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serra was well out of range. Poor timing from Zlobin.
Zlobin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Serra doesn't manage to clinch there - Zlobin circles away.
Zlobin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Serra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zlobin's waist but Zlobin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Serra off to one side.
Zlobin unleashes a big counter combination but Serra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Serra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Serra slips under a jab from Zlobin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zlobin.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but Zlobin shows good takedown defense.
Zlobin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zlobin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zlobin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serra was well out of range. Poor timing from Zlobin.
Zlobin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Serra wants to clinch.#T1#
Zlobin clobbers Serra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Serra tries to land a front kick but Zlobin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zlobin with a hook.
Serra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zlobin sprawls well. Zlobin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serra gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serra throws a series of punches but Zlobin avoids them all with ease.
Andrey Zlobin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Serra moves into the clinch successfully.
Serra throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zlobin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Serra's brow.
Serra blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Serra is looking for a takedown.
Zlobin swings wildly with an uppercut but Serra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zlobin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Zlobin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zlobin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Serra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zlobin counters with a stiff right hand.
Zlobin takes a swing at Serra's ribcage but misses.
Zlobin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serra. That did some damage!
Zlobin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Serra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zlobin but Zlobin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Serra tries to clinch but Zlobin moves out of range.
Serra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Zlobin throws a series of strikes that have Serra backpedaling.
A left lands for Zlobin.
Serra walks into a jab.
Zlobin misses with a looping right.
Zlobin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown. Zlobin tries to sprawl out of it but Serra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zlobin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Zlobin tenderised Serra's leg. Serra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zlobin scores with a jab. Serra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zlobin misses with a series of wild punches.
Serra tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zlobin manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Serra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zlobin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Zlobin finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zlobin throws a series of punches but Serra moves out of range.
Zlobin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Zlobin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Serra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zlobin feints a jab promting Serra to slip. Zlobin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Serra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Serra with a poor takedown
and Zlobin counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Zlobin.
Zlobin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Serra moves into range and clinches up with Zlobin.#BC#
Serra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick lands for Zlobin.
Serra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zlobin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Zlobin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Serra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Zlobin finds it's target.
Zlobin lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
A combination from Serra does no damage.
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown. Zlobin tries to sprawl out of it but Serra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zlobin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zlobin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zlobin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zlobin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zlobin!
Jack Serra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zlobin throws a shot to the body.
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!
Zlobin takes a swing at Serra's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Zlobin scores with a punch to the head.
Zlobin cracks Serra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Zlobin. Those never looked like landing.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt.
Serra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zlobin pinned against the cage. Zlobin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zlobin with the inside leg kick.
Zlobin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Serra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zlobin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serra. #T2#
Zlobin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Zlobin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zlobin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zlobin scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zlobin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Serra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zlobin misses with a body shot.
Serra closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zlobin counters with a straight right hand.
Serra tries to clinch but Zlobin moves away
and Zlobin counters with a nice uppercut.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt
and Serra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zlobin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Zlobin throws a good cross that connects.
Andrey Zlobin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Serra is looking to clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Serra. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zlobin misses with a double jab.
Zlobin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Serra momentarily.
Serra goes for a double leg but Zlobin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zlobin continues to drive forward.
Zlobin lands a body shot.
Zlobin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Zlobin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zlobin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serra manages to avoid it.
Zlobin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zlobin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Serra slips under a jab.
Zlobin is looking to slow Serra down with leg kicks.
Serra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zlobin. Zlobin obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Serra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zlobin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Serra misses with a double jab
and Zlobin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zlobin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Serra.
A low kick lands for Zlobin.
Zlobin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zlobin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serra ducks under a wild hook from Zlobin.
Zlobin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serra. That did some damage!
Zlobin lands with a straight right. Serra didn't see that one coming.
Zlobin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Zlobin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Zlobin tests Serra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zlobin stuffs the takedown.
Zlobin throws out a counter right but Serra avoids it with no problem.
Serra avoids the head kick by Zlobin.
Zlobin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zlobin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Serra.
Andrey Zlobin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zlobin cracks Serra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zlobin stalks Serra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Serra's face. Serra staggers backwards, shaken.
Serra tries to clinch
and Zlobin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zlobin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zlobin swings for the body but Serra moves out of range.
Zlobin cracks Serra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zlobin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serra shoots in and drives through. Zlobin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Serra walks into a jab.
Serra goes for a double leg but Zlobin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zlobin continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Zlobin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zlobin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Zlobin breaks from the clinch.
Zlobin misses with a looping right.
Serra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Serra throws a lazy head kick
and Zlobin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Serra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zlobin throws a head kick that Serra semi-blocks.
Serra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zlobin thuds his right hand into Serra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zlobin throws a hook but Serra blocks it.
Serra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Serra avoids the body shot from Zlobin.
Zlobin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Zlobin swats away the attempt to clinch by Serra.
Zlobin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serra has time to react.
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!
Zlobin tries to bum rush Serra with a series of wild strikes but Serra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Serra shoots in but Zlobin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Serra moves to clinch but Zlobin breaks away
and Zlobin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serra thinking.
Zlobin lands a jab to the head.
Zlobin throws out a powerful jab.
Zlobin lunges at Serra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serra's hand.
Serra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zlobin paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Zlobin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Serra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andrey Zlobin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right from Zlobin on the inside. #BC#
Serra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zlobin throws a big shot that misses.
Zlobin throws a right and a left that Serra avoids nicely.
Zlobin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serra looks for a takedown but Zlobin sprawls well.
Zlobin looks to land a left hand but Serra moved out of range nicely.
Serra throws a low kick but Zlobin moves out of range easily.
Serra shoots in for a double leg but Zlobin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Decent striking displayed by Zlobin there.
Serra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zlobin.#T4#
Serra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Serra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zlobin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zlobin connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zlobin scores with a kick to the body.
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown but Zlobin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Serra darts in looking for a takedown but Zlobin gets double underhooks and turns Serra into the cage.
Serra is trying to pull guard but Zlobin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zlobin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Serra up against the cage.
Zlobin cracks Serra with a nice body shot.
Jack Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zlobin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Zlobin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zlobin 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Zlobin!
A victorious Andrey Zlobin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 47: Mogg v Assed
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Leader.#CUT#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Serra tries to move into range but Leader moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Serra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leader counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Leader!
Master Leader is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Master Leader made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 38: Hunter v Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Serra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Serra jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Serra is working for takedown but Brown is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Serra drags the fight down to the ground.
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Serra looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Serra looking for a triangle here. Brown is fighting it but it looks tight! Serra pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brown is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
RISE 28: Brand v St Stone
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Serra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Serra closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boyd 's guard.
Serra pushes down on Boyd 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boyd trying to control from the bottom.
Serra is trying to control the action in half guard but Boyd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Serra tries to stand but can't do so whilst Boyd controls his leg.
Serra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra thows a huge punch but Boyd dodges it nicely.
Serra is looking to take a break and control but Boyd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Serra looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boyd is staying active underneath Serra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Serra throwing shots but Boyd is blocking nicely.
Serra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boyd is looking to improve his position.
Boyd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boyd tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Serra seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Boyd is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
RISE 17: Halo v Ihantala
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
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.
Aphelios looking for a sweep. Not yet Aphelios, not yet.
Aphelios definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aphelios keeping moving, preventing Serra from controlling successfully.
Aphelios wants to sweep here but Serra controlling him for the moment.
Aphelios is working hard here to advance position.
Aphelios keeping full guard, as Serra tries to pass.
Aphelios throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aphelios is trying to control the position but Serra postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aphelios 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.
Serra trying to control but Aphelios is working from the bottom. #T1#
Serra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aphelios 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#
Aphelios scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aphelios will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aphelios missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aphelios landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Serra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aphelios.
Aphelios prevents Serra from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Serra actively working from the bottom here.
Aphelios working Serra over with strikes.
Serra is trying to get back to full guard.
Aphelios looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Serra with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
Serra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aphelios.
Serra moves into full guard.
Aphelios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aphelios content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aphelios content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aphelios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Serra on the ground.
Aphelios controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aphelios slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Serra takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aphelios working away.
Serra felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Aphelios scores with punches from side control.
Aphelios working away.
Aphelios scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Serra to see if he's OK.
Serra is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aphelios has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Serra takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Serra is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Serra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Aphelios's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Aphelios there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aphelios connects with a nice short shot to Serra's temple.
Serra is looking for a sweep. Aphelios is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Serra trying to hold on to Aphelios's head to control him but Aphelios postures up.
Aphelios working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Aphelios is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aphelios working the head and body with strikes.
Aphelios is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aphelios scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aphelios lands a nice short elbow.
Serra trying to control but Aphelios postures up.
Aphelios landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aphelios lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Aphelios.
Aphelios seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serra does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Icarus Aphelios dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Aphelios looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Serra!
Aphelios looks up at the clock and then as Serra takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aphelios smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Serra is trying to get back to half guard.
Aphelios scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Serra to see if he's OK.
Serra taking a bit of punishment here - Aphelios scoring with strikes.
Aphelios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serra can do to turn this around?
Aphelios working the head and body with strikes.
Serra is not content to let Aphelios control the position.
Serra prevents Aphelios from improving position.
Aphelios working the ground and pound.
Aphelios taking a breather here. #T1#
Aphelios cracks Serra with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Serra is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aphelios working the body and head with strikes.
Serra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aphelios lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#Serra is rocked!
Serra is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Serra is still in real trouble! Can Aphelios finish him?
Aphelios stalling.
Serra seems to have recovered his senses.
Serra on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Aphelios working Serra over with strikes.
Aphelios lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aphelios lands strikes from half guard.
Serra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aphelios postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aphelios lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serra looking to control.
Aphelios cracks Serra with a solid left hand.
Aphelios lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Aphelios wants to control from the top but Serra keeps moving.
Serra looking for a sweep. Not yet Serra, not yet.
Aphelios working some strikes from top position.
Aphelios is in close to Serra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aphelios works over Serra with some ground and pound from guard.
Aphelios content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Serra has his foot on Aphelios's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aphelios works his way back into a safe position though.
Aphelios is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aphelios stays in close to Serra's body and controls the position.
Aphelios has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Aphelios working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Serra's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serra is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Aphelios throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Aphelios lands an upkick as Serra stands over him.
Aphelios on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aphelios tries to get out of the position.
Serra is fighting to break Aphelios's control of his arms but Aphelios is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Serra pushes down on Aphelios's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aphelios wants to get back to full guard.
Serra thows a huge punch but Aphelios dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Icarus Aphelios dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Serra shoots in and bounces Aphelios off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aphelios scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Aphelios bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serra's guard. #REVR#
Aphelios connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Serra has his foot on Aphelios's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aphelios works his way back into a safe position though.
Serra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aphelios distracts Serra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serra is trying to keep Aphelios in close.
#SUB2#
Serra is looking for a triangle but Aphelios pushes his legs off easily.
Aphelios is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Aphelios distracts Serra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aphelios trying to control but Serra is working from the bottom.
Aphelios stands up over Serra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aphelios landing some decent shots from guard.
Aphelios content to stall in guard here.
Aphelios makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Serra thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aphelios is in close to Serra's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aphelios cracks Serra with a solid left hand.#T2#
Aphelios stands up over Serra, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aphelios postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Serra trying to control the position.
Aphelios scoring with some ground and pound.
Aphelios cracks Serra with a solid left hand.
Serra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aphelios controls the pace.
Aphelios wants to control from the top but Serra keeps moving.
Serra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aphelios is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aphelios trying to control the position from guard on top but Serra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Aphelios lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Icarus Aphelios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aphelios is working Serra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Aphelios is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Serra has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Aphelios is looking to defend but Serra has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Aphelios! Serra pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Aphelios taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
RISE 13: Assed v Gustavsson
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Serra fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Boom Boom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Boom Boom 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.
Serra wants to control but Boom Boom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom Boom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Serra's head.
Serra gets back to full guard.
Serra 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.#T1##SUB2#
Serra is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Boom Boom has his hands clasped together but Serra extends and breaks Boom Boom's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Serra.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Serra! |
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