Post by The Sandmen on Feb 23, 2015 17:50:54 GMT -5
Royce Gracie is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Matt Serra is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Royce and Serra move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Royce Gracie!
Serra is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Royce is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Royce Gracie looks to mount Matt Serra...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Royce fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Serra holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Serra's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Royce Gracie.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Royce
Matt Serra pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Royce Gracie struggles not allowing Matt Serra improve his position.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to close his guard around Serra
He is not able to do it
Matt Serra is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Matt Serra cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Royce
Royce has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Royce throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Matt Serra realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matt Serra launches a body shot
Royce dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Royce looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Serra is on the receiving end of a great combo by Royce.
Some counter punches against Royce Gracie
almost hit him as he moves away.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Royce Gracie looks to mount Matt Serra...
Matt Serra takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Royce Gracie isolates Matt Serra's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Matt Serra is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Royce sits over his knees and pushes away Serra's leg!
Royce Gracie is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Deep breaths from Matt Serra who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie looks to mount Matt Serra...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Royce Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce suddenly holds Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Royce is locking that Armbar...
Serra can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Royce
Matt Serra is looking to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Royce
Serra tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Royce
Matt Serra doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Matt Serra jumps back and jabs
Serra seems staggered and Royce Gracie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Serra tries to grapple
Royce moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Royce Gracie has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Royce Gracie moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Serra didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Royce moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Royce Gracie tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Royce Gracie looks to mount Matt Serra...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Matt Serra gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Royce Gracie was tooling Matt Serra for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Serra lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Serra tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra is taking this opportunity to rest.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Serra put Royce Gracie in closed guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Royce is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Royce is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Serra doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Royce is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Dan Miragliotta 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Serra goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Royce Gracie pushes Matt Serra against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Matt Serra struggles not allowing Royce Gracie improve his position.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Serra is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Royce is in open guard over Serra... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Serra hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Royce is locking that Kneebar...
Serra rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
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 fakes a few punches and advance towards Royce trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Royce pushes Matt Serra and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Royce is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Royce is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Royce launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matt Serra is not able to stop Serra ground skills and Royce Gracie moves to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Royce Gracie looks to mount Matt Serra...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie rolls him over and takes his back!
Royce is in rear mount over Serra
Serra launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Serra! Royce has one hook in and keeps working!
Royce is in rear mount over Serra with one hook in
Serra has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Serra is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Royce is in rear mount over Serra with one hook in
Serra has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Serra is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to end this with a RNC!
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Serra manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Matt Serra is in half guard over Royce
Serra throws a few hammer fists to the face of Royce Gracie
Blocked by Royce.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Royce
Royce reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Serra struggles to free himself
Royce is locking that Kneebar...
Royce is locking that Kneebar...
Serra blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Royce, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Serra studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A right hand from Matt Serra
misses its target.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Royce Gracie
that stun Serra.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Serra is swinging for the fences!
Royce backpedals and creates space. Matt Serra is asking him if he is going to fight!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Serra!
Royce blocks with confidence
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Royce Gracie!
Serra ducks under...
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Serra is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Royce tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Royce Gracie tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Royce breaths deeply while on the ground
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Royce tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Royce Gracie controls the situation despite Matt Serra efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Serra can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
Serra misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Serra shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Serra Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
Serra struggles to free himself
Serra's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Royce secures the lock while Matt Serra refuses to tap... Dan Miragliotta jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Americana) at 2:21 Round 3
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 570 s
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/21 (10%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 570 s
Royce went all retro style on Serra and retro submitted him. I wonder if Serra would have fought differently, had he knows that in retrospect.
Matt Serra is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Royce and Serra move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Royce Gracie!
Serra is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Royce is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Royce Gracie looks to mount Matt Serra...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Royce fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Serra holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Serra's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Royce Gracie.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Royce
Matt Serra pushes Royce Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Royce Gracie struggles not allowing Matt Serra improve his position.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to close his guard around Serra
He is not able to do it
Matt Serra is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Royce
Royce Gracie slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Matt Serra cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Royce
Royce has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Royce throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Matt Serra realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matt Serra launches a body shot
Royce dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Royce looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Serra is on the receiving end of a great combo by Royce.
Some counter punches against Royce Gracie
almost hit him as he moves away.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Royce Gracie looks to mount Matt Serra...
Matt Serra takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Royce tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Royce Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Royce Gracie isolates Matt Serra's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Matt Serra is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Royce sits over his knees and pushes away Serra's leg!
Royce Gracie is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Deep breaths from Matt Serra who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie looks to mount Matt Serra...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Royce Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce suddenly holds Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Royce is locking that Armbar...
Serra can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Royce
Matt Serra is looking to pass Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Royce
Serra tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Royce
Matt Serra doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Matt Serra jumps back and jabs
Serra seems staggered and Royce Gracie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Serra tries to grapple
Royce moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Royce Gracie has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Royce Gracie moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Serra didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Royce moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Royce Gracie tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Royce Gracie looks to mount Matt Serra...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Matt Serra gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Royce Gracie was tooling Matt Serra for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Serra lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Serra tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra is taking this opportunity to rest.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Serra put Royce Gracie in closed guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Royce is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Royce is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Serra doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Royce is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Dan Miragliotta 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Serra goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Royce Gracie pushes Matt Serra against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Matt Serra struggles not allowing Royce Gracie improve his position.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Serra is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Royce is in open guard over Serra... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Serra hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Royce is locking that Kneebar...
Serra rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. 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 Jyske Bank Boxen (Herning, Denmark) are cheering for the fighters.
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 fakes a few punches and advance towards Royce trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Royce pushes Matt Serra and circle away keeping himself within striking range
Royce is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Royce is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Royce Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Royce launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Matt Serra is not able to stop Serra ground skills and Royce Gracie moves to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Royce Gracie looks to mount Matt Serra...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie rolls him over and takes his back!
Royce is in rear mount over Serra
Serra launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Serra! Royce has one hook in and keeps working!
Royce is in rear mount over Serra with one hook in
Serra has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Serra is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Royce is in rear mount over Serra with one hook in
Serra has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Serra is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to end this with a RNC!
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Serra manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Matt Serra is in half guard over Royce
Serra throws a few hammer fists to the face of Royce Gracie
Blocked by Royce.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Royce
Royce reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Serra struggles to free himself
Royce is locking that Kneebar...
Royce is locking that Kneebar...
Serra blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Royce, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Serra studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A right hand from Matt Serra
misses its target.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Royce Gracie
that stun Serra.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Serra is swinging for the fences!
Royce backpedals and creates space. Matt Serra is asking him if he is going to fight!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Serra!
Royce blocks with confidence
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Royce Gracie!
Serra ducks under...
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Serra is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Royce tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Royce Gracie tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Royce breaths deeply while on the ground
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Royce tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Royce Gracie controls the situation despite Matt Serra efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Serra can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
Serra misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Matt Serra shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Serra Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
Serra struggles to free himself
Serra's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana looks tight...
Royce secures the lock while Matt Serra refuses to tap... Dan Miragliotta jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Americana) at 2:21 Round 3
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 570 s
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 0/9 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/21 (10%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 570 s
Royce went all retro style on Serra and retro submitted him. I wonder if Serra would have fought differently, had he knows that in retrospect.