Post by The Sandmen on Feb 13, 2018 0:25:52 GMT -5
Illegit Serra vs. Better, but lighter Torres...
Matt Serra doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Miguel Torres glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Matt Serra today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Serra throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Serra moves forward looking for some action
Matt Serra shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Miguel Torres tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Serra is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Miguel Torres
Serra fails to take Torres down and both man are still clinching
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Serra is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Serra
Torres is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Good looking punches from Matt Serra on the ground
They could take their toll on Torres.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Serra fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Torres's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Matt Serra.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Matt Serra put Torres in half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Serra
Miguel Torres tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Serra put Miguel Torres in closed guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Serra
Miguel Torres doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Matt Serra doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Serra pushes Miguel Torres and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Serra goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
Serra only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Serra
Matt Serra is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Serra blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Torres
Serra tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Torres
Matt Serra tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Matt Serra manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Matt Serra looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Serra goes for an armbar!
Miguel Torres breaks the lock and pushes away Matt Serra, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Matt Serra. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Torres
Matt Serra tries to free his leg
Matt Serra uses some of his skill by jumping out of Torres's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Matt Serra looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Torres
Torres reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Serra blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Serra tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Matt Serra.
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Round 2
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Serra throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Serra
Torres is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Matt Serra throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Serra is locking that Armbar...
Torres breaks the lock showing some skills...
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Serra fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Torres's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Matt Serra.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Matt Serra put Torres in half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Serra
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Serra is able to break the lock.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra sits up and gets an arm around Torres's neck!
Torres pushes Matt Serra back to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Serra
Torres moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Serra tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Serra
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Serra's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Serra
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Serra put Miguel Torres in closed guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Serra
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Torres is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Miguel Torres work his BJJ game.
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Torres sprawls and remains on his feet.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres tries a middle kick
Matt Serra blocks and steps away.
A left hook from Serra
grazes the chin of Torres.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Torres!
Nice move by Serra who clinches and pushes Torres against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Torres's face.
Torres has a small cut in his Right eye
Miguel Torres pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Miguel Torres
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra is launching some bone breaking punches to Torres's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Miguel Torres's eyes.
Torres ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Miguel Torres
well done Torres falls hard on the mat
Serra is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres kicks his legs trying to keep Matt Serra away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Serra is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Serra opts to jump inside Torres's guard.
Torres didn't see that coming. Matt Serra is in open guard over Torres now.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Torres
Matt Serra was tooling Miguel Torres for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miguel Torres lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Serra is looking to end this fight with strikes
Torres anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Torres
Serra launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Torres is covering himself! Serra tries to force the situation and Torres clumsily gives his back!
Serra is in rear mount over Torres
Serra is getting frustrated here.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra slides his arm under Miguel Torres's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Miguel Torres pushes up and slides Matt Serra's arm over his chin.
Serra is in rear mount over Torres
Torres has Serra controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Serra.
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Round 3
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Serra shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Serra throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Matt Serra moves forward looking for some grappling action
Serra has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra launches a few hard punches to Miguel Torres's ribs!
Miguel Torres's ribs shows the damage! Matt Serra is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres tries to dirty boxing while holds Serra against cage
Serra is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Matt Serra
Good shot! Torres has reasons to be worried.
Torres seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Serra is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Matt Serra has left Torres staggered! Matt Serra should try push forward now and finish this!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Serra is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Torres's Forehead is beginning to swell
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Miguel Torres seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Matt Serra!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Matt Serra looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Torres seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Matt Serra Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Miguel Torres!
Miguel Torres is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Matt Serra has left Torres laying flat on the mat!
Miguel Torres can't continue fighting. Steve Mazzagatti doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Chin
Winner is Matt Serra by KO (GnP) at 1:31 Round 3
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/9 (89%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 9/19 (47%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 438 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 454 s
Size wins.
Matt Serra doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Miguel Torres glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Matt Serra today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Serra throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Serra moves forward looking for some action
Matt Serra shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Miguel Torres tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Serra is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Miguel Torres
Serra fails to take Torres down and both man are still clinching
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Serra is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Serra
Torres is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Good looking punches from Matt Serra on the ground
They could take their toll on Torres.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Serra fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Torres's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Matt Serra.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Matt Serra put Torres in half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Serra
Miguel Torres tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Serra put Miguel Torres in closed guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Serra
Miguel Torres doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Matt Serra doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Serra pushes Miguel Torres and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Serra goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
Serra only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Serra
Matt Serra is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Serra blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Torres
Serra tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Torres
Matt Serra tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Matt Serra manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Matt Serra looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Serra goes for an armbar!
Miguel Torres breaks the lock and pushes away Matt Serra, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Matt Serra. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Torres
Matt Serra tries to free his leg
Matt Serra uses some of his skill by jumping out of Torres's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Matt Serra looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Torres
Torres reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Serra blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Serra tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Matt Serra.
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Round 2
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Serra throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Serra
Torres is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Matt Serra throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Serra is locking that Armbar...
Torres breaks the lock showing some skills...
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Serra fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Torres's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Matt Serra.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Matt Serra put Torres in half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Serra
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Serra is able to break the lock.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra sits up and gets an arm around Torres's neck!
Torres pushes Matt Serra back to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Serra
Torres moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Serra tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Serra
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Serra's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Serra
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Miguel Torres gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Serra put Miguel Torres in closed guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Serra
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Torres is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Miguel Torres work his BJJ game.
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Moscow Olympic Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Torres sprawls and remains on his feet.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres tries a middle kick
Matt Serra blocks and steps away.
A left hook from Serra
grazes the chin of Torres.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Torres!
Nice move by Serra who clinches and pushes Torres against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Torres's face.
Torres has a small cut in his Right eye
Miguel Torres pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Miguel Torres
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra is launching some bone breaking punches to Torres's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Miguel Torres's eyes.
Torres ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Miguel Torres
well done Torres falls hard on the mat
Serra is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres kicks his legs trying to keep Matt Serra away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Serra is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Serra opts to jump inside Torres's guard.
Torres didn't see that coming. Matt Serra is in open guard over Torres now.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Torres
Matt Serra was tooling Miguel Torres for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Miguel Torres lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Serra is looking to end this fight with strikes
Torres anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Torres
Serra launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Torres is covering himself! Serra tries to force the situation and Torres clumsily gives his back!
Serra is in rear mount over Torres
Serra is getting frustrated here.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra slides his arm under Miguel Torres's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Miguel Torres pushes up and slides Matt Serra's arm over his chin.
Serra is in rear mount over Torres
Torres has Serra controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Serra.
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Round 3
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Serra shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Serra throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Matt Serra moves forward looking for some grappling action
Serra has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra launches a few hard punches to Miguel Torres's ribs!
Miguel Torres's ribs shows the damage! Matt Serra is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Torres tries to dirty boxing while holds Serra against cage
Serra is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Quick hook by Matt Serra
Good shot! Torres has reasons to be worried.
Torres seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Serra is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
That punishment by Matt Serra has left Torres staggered! Matt Serra should try push forward now and finish this!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Serra is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Torres's Forehead is beginning to swell
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Miguel Torres seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Matt Serra!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Matt Serra looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Torres seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Matt Serra Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Miguel Torres!
Miguel Torres is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
This is over! That impact from Matt Serra has left Torres laying flat on the mat!
Miguel Torres can't continue fighting. Steve Mazzagatti doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Chin
Winner is Matt Serra by KO (GnP) at 1:31 Round 3
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 9/12 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/9 (89%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 9/19 (47%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 438 s
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 454 s
Size wins.