Post by The Sandmen on Feb 2, 2015 19:27:49 GMT -5
Matt Serra glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ronaldo Souza looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Matt Serra and Ronaldo Souza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brilliant combination from Matt Serra
Jacare is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Serra launches a kick
Jacare checks it and keeps distance.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Serra!
Jacare is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Ronaldo Souza's Right cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ronaldo Souza who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Jacare is throwing a flurry of punches!
Matt Serra just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Jacare.
Serra struggles and launches a few punches to Jacare's head
Those punches are hitting! Jacare covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra and Ronaldo Souza are cliched up against the cage. Serra steps for a throw
Ronaldo Souza is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Jacare ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra struggles and launches a few punches to Jacare's head
Nothing from this... Matt Serra seems frustrated.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jacare pushes off of Matt Serra and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Serra holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Serra to fight back!
Big mistake from Ronaldo Souza! Serra tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Serra is unable to lock that and Jacare breaks the lock
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jacare struggles and launches a few punches to Serra's head
Those punches are hitting! Serra covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jacare launches a few hard punches to Matt Serra's ribs!
Matt Serra's ribs shows the damage! Ronaldo Souza is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Jacare hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra slightly pushes Jacare into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jacare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Jacare tries to cover his face,
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Serra
Jacare moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Serra
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Ronaldo Souza passes momentarily but Matt Serra regains full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Serra
Ronaldo Souza tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra holds Ronaldo Souza's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Jacare blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Serra's guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Serra
Jacare tries to escape from the closed guard
Jacare succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Jacare tries to cover his face,
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Serra
Ronaldo Souza tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra holds Ronaldo Souza's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Serra
Jacare tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Ronaldo Souza
that forces Serra to try and defend better.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Serra goes to the body...
He punishes Jacare's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Jacare ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Serra pushes Ronaldo Souza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Serra, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Brilliant combination from Matt Serra
that forces Jacare to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza leans forwards and tries to grapple with Serra
Jacare shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra pushes off of Ronaldo Souza and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Jacare stumbles backwards but Matt Serra chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ronaldo Souza slightly pushes Serra into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Matt Serra tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ronaldo Souza jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Ronaldo Souza fakes a punch and launches himself over Serra!
Nice move by Jacare who clinches and pushes Serra against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Serra is launching some bone breaking punches to Jacare's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Ronaldo Souza's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Jacare is throwing a flurry of punches!
Serra ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Matt Serra circles around Jacare
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Serra studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Serra pushes Ronaldo Souza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Serra and Jacare engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ronaldo Souza is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Matt Serra launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Serra misses a step and Ronaldo Souza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ronaldo Souza throws an uppercut
Serra slips it.
Serra has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Serra showing excellent timing, blasts Ronaldo Souza with a right hand.
Great hook by Matt Serra! Ronaldo Souza is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Serra is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Serra moves backwards and gestures for Ronaldo Souza to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Ronaldo Souza is standing now.
Serra goes to the body...
He punishes Jacare's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Matt Serra
tags Jacare.
Nice punches from Matt Serra.
Jacare staggers backwards. Serra wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Serra throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Serra!
Jacare is going to have a big headache after that blow!
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.
Matt Serra grapple with Ronaldo Souza and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Matt Serra is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Crushing shot to Jacare's body! He's holding his side
Matt Serra is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Serra slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ronaldo Souza.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Not a desiderable position that Jacare is in now. Matt Serra is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Serra fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare struggles to free himself
Serra is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Jacare's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
John McCarthy breaks Matt Serra's lock! This is over! Jacare didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Matt Serra by Submission (Armbar) at 4:14 Round 2
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 17/25 (68%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/20 (60%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 131 s
Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/23 (35%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 142 s
Big submission win from Serra over another elite submission fighter in Souza. SUBMISSIONS!!!
Ronaldo Souza looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Matt Serra and Ronaldo Souza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brilliant combination from Matt Serra
Jacare is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Serra launches a kick
Jacare checks it and keeps distance.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Serra!
Jacare is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Ronaldo Souza's Right cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ronaldo Souza who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Jacare is throwing a flurry of punches!
Matt Serra just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra is an expert in the clinch. This is a bad position for Jacare.
Serra struggles and launches a few punches to Jacare's head
Those punches are hitting! Jacare covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra and Ronaldo Souza are cliched up against the cage. Serra steps for a throw
Ronaldo Souza is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Jacare ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra struggles and launches a few punches to Jacare's head
Nothing from this... Matt Serra seems frustrated.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jacare pushes off of Matt Serra and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Serra holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Serra to fight back!
Big mistake from Ronaldo Souza! Serra tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Serra is unable to lock that and Jacare breaks the lock
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jacare struggles and launches a few punches to Serra's head
Those punches are hitting! Serra covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jacare launches a few hard punches to Matt Serra's ribs!
Matt Serra's ribs shows the damage! Ronaldo Souza is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Jacare hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra slightly pushes Jacare into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jacare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Jacare tries to cover his face,
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Serra
Jacare moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Serra
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Ronaldo Souza passes momentarily but Matt Serra regains full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Serra
Ronaldo Souza tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra holds Ronaldo Souza's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Jacare blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Serra's guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Serra
Jacare tries to escape from the closed guard
Jacare succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Jacare's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Jacare tries to cover his face,
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Serra
Ronaldo Souza tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra holds Ronaldo Souza's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Serra
Jacare tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Brilliant combination from Ronaldo Souza
that forces Serra to try and defend better.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Serra goes to the body...
He punishes Jacare's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Jacare ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Serra pushes Ronaldo Souza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Serra, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
=========================================
Brilliant combination from Matt Serra
that forces Jacare to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza leans forwards and tries to grapple with Serra
Jacare shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra pushes off of Ronaldo Souza and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Jacare stumbles backwards but Matt Serra chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ronaldo Souza slightly pushes Serra into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Matt Serra tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Ronaldo Souza jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to fight back!
Ronaldo Souza fakes a punch and launches himself over Serra!
Nice move by Jacare who clinches and pushes Serra against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Serra is launching some bone breaking punches to Jacare's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Ronaldo Souza's eyes.
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Jacare is throwing a flurry of punches!
Serra ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Matt Serra circles around Jacare
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Serra studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Serra pushes Ronaldo Souza and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Serra and Jacare engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ronaldo Souza is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Matt Serra launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Serra misses a step and Ronaldo Souza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ronaldo Souza throws an uppercut
Serra slips it.
Serra has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Serra showing excellent timing, blasts Ronaldo Souza with a right hand.
Great hook by Matt Serra! Ronaldo Souza is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Serra is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Serra moves backwards and gestures for Ronaldo Souza to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Ronaldo Souza is standing now.
Serra goes to the body...
He punishes Jacare's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Matt Serra
tags Jacare.
Nice punches from Matt Serra.
Jacare staggers backwards. Serra wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Serra throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Serra!
Jacare is going to have a big headache after that blow!
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.
Matt Serra grapple with Ronaldo Souza and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Matt Serra is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Crushing shot to Jacare's body! He's holding his side
Matt Serra is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Serra slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ronaldo Souza.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Not a desiderable position that Jacare is in now. Matt Serra is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Serra fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Ronaldo Souza's arm and tries an armbar!
Jacare struggles to free himself
Serra is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Jacare's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
John McCarthy breaks Matt Serra's lock! This is over! Jacare didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Matt Serra by Submission (Armbar) at 4:14 Round 2
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 17/25 (68%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 12/20 (60%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 131 s
Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/23 (35%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 142 s
Big submission win from Serra over another elite submission fighter in Souza. SUBMISSIONS!!!