Post by The Sandmen on Mar 23, 2015 20:33:47 GMT -5
Rickson Gracie raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Matt Serra is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Serra fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Rickson 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
Hard blow to Serra's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Rickson is in open guard over Serra... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Serra rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Matt Serra is standing now.
Serra is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Rickson tries to hit Matt Serra with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Serra steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Rickson Gracie is standing now.
Solid kick to the leg from Matt Serra
Rickson checks it.
Serra misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid low kick from Rickson Gracie.
Serra deflects it.
Rickson Gracie dives for Matt Serra's left leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Serra hyper-extended his left leg
Crippling lock!
Matt Serra steps his leg out of danger while Rickson Gracie remains on the ground.
Serra is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Rickson tries to hit Matt Serra with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Serra steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Serra is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Rickson tries to hit Matt Serra with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Serra steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Serra is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Serra moves backwards and gestures for Rickson Gracie to stand up.
Rickson Gracie is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Matt Serra's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) is cheering him!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie isolates Matt Serra's right arm looking for an armbar...
Matt Serra manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Rickson
Serra moves on the ground
Serra cannot take advantage in the ground
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Serra tries to escape from the closed guard
Serra succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Matt Serra is in open guard over Rickson
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Serra looks to work from half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Matt Serra realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rickson 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Serra moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Serra is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Matt Serra
Serra misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson moves forward looking for some action
Rickson Gracie shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson and Matt Serra are cliched up against the cage. Rickson steps for a throw
Matt Serra is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson Gracie fakes a punch to Matt Serra ribs and the tries to trip him
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground
Serra's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Rickson is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Serra goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rickson
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson Gracie shoots and grab both of Matt Serra's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Rickson lifted Serra's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Rickson Gracie.
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Round 2
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Matt Serra tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Matt Serra is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Rickson
Serra moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Rickson moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Serra looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rickson Gracie's punches
Serra is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rickson.
Matt Serra tries a hook to the body
and hits Rickson ribs hard
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Serra.
The kick just misses.
Rickson is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra is moving on the ground...
Rickson tries to counter Serra's moves on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Matt Serra attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Deep breaths from Matt Serra who tries a hammer punch to Rickson's ribs.
That hit Rickson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra breaths deeply while on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie isolates Matt Serra's left arm looking for an armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
Serra struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Matt Serra manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Rickson
Serra is moving on the ground...
Rickson tries to counter Serra's moves on the ground.
Serra misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Serra tries to escape from the closed guard
Matt Serra any adventage in the ground.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Matt Serra looks to posture up and open Rickson Gracie's guard...
Rickson Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Serra is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Rickson suddenly holds Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rickson Gracie!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matt Serra tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Matt Serra who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra grab one of Rickson Gracie's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rickson done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Serra launches a flurry of punches
Rickson slips out of danger.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rickson moves forward and holds Serra
Rickson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Serra embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Serra pushes Rickson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rickson circles out and slips free of Matt Serra's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Serra throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Matt Serra and Rickson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rickson is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Matt Serra...
Rickson Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rickson Gracie pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rickson Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie isolates Matt Serra's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Serra's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crippling lock!
Matt Serra is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Matt Serra gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Rickson is in open guard over Serra... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
Serra rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rickson 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson Gracie paws at Serra.
Serra swings ineffectively.
Serra misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson moves forward looking for some action
Rickson Gracie shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Rickson Gracie 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rickson gets hold of a leg and trips Serra to the mat!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rickson Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Serra is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Rickson Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Matt Serra! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Matt Serra doesn't defend himself!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie isolates Matt Serra's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Matt Serra is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Matt Serra...
Rickson Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Rickson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra hold his own hand and breaks Rickson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rickson Gracie.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Matt Serra throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Rickson is doing a great job covering himself up.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson tries to show some ground skills
Rickson Gracie put Serra in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rickson is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Rickson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie sits high on Matt Serra's chest and pulls his leg underneath Serra's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Serra tries to roll out. He's too quick for Rickson Gracie and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Rickson and it cost him top position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Serra spins out, but Rickson Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Serra is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rickson 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.
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Serra
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Rickson
Serra moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Rickson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Rickson fires low kicks
punishing Serra's legs repeatedly.
Matt Serra closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Serra!
Rickson ducks under...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rickson Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Serra goes down.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Rickson is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Serra is swinging for the fences!
Rickson backpedals and creates space. Matt Serra is asking him if he is going to fight!
Quick hook by Matt Serra
glances off Rickson's arms.
Some counter punches against Rickson Gracie
almost hit him as he moves away.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Matt Serra attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rickson Gracie pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Serra tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rickson Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Serra didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Rickson tries to jump to side mount.
Matt Serra closed his guard around Rickson Gracie.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie tries a kimura
That kimura from Rickson Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That kimura from Rickson Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Serra breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Serra pushes Rickson Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Serra is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Deep breaths from Matt Serra who tries a hammer punch to Rickson's ribs.
Rickson blocks those punches
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Serra tries to escape from the full mount...
Rickson Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Rickson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Matt Serra is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson pushes Matt Serra and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Serra tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Rickson moves backwards and circles around Matt Serra.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Matt Serra has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Rickson Gracie!
Serra is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Matt Serra tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Matt Serra is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Matt Serra realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Serra climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Serra is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Serra moves backwards and gestures for Rickson Gracie to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rickson Gracie is standing now.
Serra is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Serra is swinging for the fences!
Rickson backpedals and creates space. Matt Serra is asking him if he is going to fight!
Serra jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Matt Serra pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra slightly pushes Rickson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rickson Gracie launches a body shot
Serra evades.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Serra launches a kick
but Rickson Gracie avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Serra has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Serra goes down.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Serra can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rickson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Serra is covering himself! Rickson tries to force the situation and Serra clumsily gives his back!
Rickson is in rear mount over Serra
Rickson Gracie tries to get his arm under Matt Serra's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Matt Serra's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Rickson Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Rickson is locking that Neck Crank...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Matt Serra easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Rickson is in rear mount over Serra
Rickson Gracie slides his arm under Matt Serra's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
Matt Serra pushes up and slides Rickson Gracie's arm over his chin.
Rickson is in rear mount over Serra
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 Rickson's moves.
Rickson is in rear mount over Serra
Rickson Gracie isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Serra locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Rickson Gracie unil he can pull his arm free! Rickson lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Serra tries to stand up!
Rickson doesn't allow him!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Serra is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to stand up!
Rickson doesn't allow him!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
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 Rickson's moves.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to stand up!
Rickson doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra launches a furious low kick!
Rickson Gracie blocks
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Serra looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rickson Gracie's punches
Serra measures the resilience of Rickson's chin with an uppercut while Rickson lands some great crosses.
Matt Serra has seen better days.
Matt Serra moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rickson pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Matt Serra tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Serra steps backwards away from Rickson Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Serra steps backwards away from Rickson Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rickson 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 fakes a punch and launches himself over Rickson!
Rickson Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Serra and pushes him away!
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Matt Serra's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Rickson is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Rickson is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) is cheering him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Rickson Gracie has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Rickson Gracie by Split decision
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 13/15 (87%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1546,43
Clinch Damage 87
Ground Damage 700,27
Time on the ground 920 s
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 8/29 (28%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 1/14 (7%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Damage caused 129,1
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 34,85
Time on the ground 872 s
No really sure how a split decision came of this, as Serra accomplished nothing, but what can ya do?
Matt Serra is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Serra fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Rickson 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
Hard blow to Serra's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Rickson is in open guard over Serra... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Serra rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Matt Serra is standing now.
Serra is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Rickson tries to hit Matt Serra with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Serra steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Rickson Gracie is standing now.
Solid kick to the leg from Matt Serra
Rickson checks it.
Serra misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid low kick from Rickson Gracie.
Serra deflects it.
Rickson Gracie dives for Matt Serra's left leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Serra hyper-extended his left leg
Crippling lock!
Matt Serra steps his leg out of danger while Rickson Gracie remains on the ground.
Serra is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Rickson tries to hit Matt Serra with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Serra steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Serra is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Rickson tries to hit Matt Serra with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Serra steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Serra is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Serra moves backwards and gestures for Rickson Gracie to stand up.
Rickson Gracie is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Matt Serra's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) is cheering him!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie isolates Matt Serra's right arm looking for an armbar...
Matt Serra manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Rickson
Serra moves on the ground
Serra cannot take advantage in the ground
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Serra tries to escape from the closed guard
Serra succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Matt Serra is in open guard over Rickson
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Serra looks to work from half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Matt Serra realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rickson 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Serra moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Serra is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Matt Serra
Serra misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson moves forward looking for some action
Rickson Gracie shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson and Matt Serra are cliched up against the cage. Rickson steps for a throw
Matt Serra is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson Gracie fakes a punch to Matt Serra ribs and the tries to trip him
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground
Serra's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Rickson is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Serra goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Rickson
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson Gracie shoots and grab both of Matt Serra's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Rickson lifted Serra's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Rickson Gracie.
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Round 2
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Matt Serra tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Matt Serra is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Rickson
Serra moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Rickson moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Serra looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rickson Gracie's punches
Serra is on the receiving end of a great combo by Rickson.
Matt Serra tries a hook to the body
and hits Rickson ribs hard
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Serra.
The kick just misses.
Rickson is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra is moving on the ground...
Rickson tries to counter Serra's moves on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Matt Serra attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Deep breaths from Matt Serra who tries a hammer punch to Rickson's ribs.
That hit Rickson who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra breaths deeply while on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie isolates Matt Serra's left arm looking for an armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
Serra struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Matt Serra manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Rickson
Serra is moving on the ground...
Rickson tries to counter Serra's moves on the ground.
Serra misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Serra tries to escape from the closed guard
Matt Serra any adventage in the ground.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Matt Serra looks to posture up and open Rickson Gracie's guard...
Rickson Gracie has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Serra is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Rickson Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Rickson suddenly holds Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rickson Gracie!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Matt Serra tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Matt Serra who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra grab one of Rickson Gracie's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Rickson done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Serra launches a flurry of punches
Rickson slips out of danger.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rickson moves forward and holds Serra
Rickson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Serra embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Serra pushes Rickson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson Gracie tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Rickson circles out and slips free of Matt Serra's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Serra throws a hook
He fails to land it.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Matt Serra and Rickson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Rickson is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Matt Serra...
Rickson Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rickson Gracie pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rickson Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie isolates Matt Serra's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Serra's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Crippling lock!
Matt Serra is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Matt Serra gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Rickson is in open guard over Serra... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
Serra rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rickson 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson Gracie paws at Serra.
Serra swings ineffectively.
Serra misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson moves forward looking for some action
Rickson Gracie shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Rickson Gracie 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rickson gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rickson gets hold of a leg and trips Serra to the mat!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Rickson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rickson Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Serra is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Rickson Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Matt Serra! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Matt Serra doesn't defend himself!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie isolates Matt Serra's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Serra's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Matt Serra is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Matt Serra...
Rickson Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Rickson Gracie in his guard...
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Rickson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra hold his own hand and breaks Rickson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rickson Gracie.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Matt Serra throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Rickson is doing a great job covering himself up.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson tries to show some ground skills
Rickson Gracie put Serra in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rickson is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Rickson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie sits high on Matt Serra's chest and pulls his leg underneath Serra's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Serra tries to roll out. He's too quick for Rickson Gracie and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Rickson and it cost him top position.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Serra spins out, but Rickson Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Serra is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Rickson 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.
Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Matt Serra
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Rickson
Serra moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Rickson, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Rickson fires low kicks
punishing Serra's legs repeatedly.
Matt Serra closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Serra!
Rickson ducks under...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Rickson Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Serra goes down.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Rickson is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Serra is swinging for the fences!
Rickson backpedals and creates space. Matt Serra is asking him if he is going to fight!
Quick hook by Matt Serra
glances off Rickson's arms.
Some counter punches against Rickson Gracie
almost hit him as he moves away.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Matt Serra attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rickson Gracie pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Serra tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rickson Gracie doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Matt Serra didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Rickson tries to jump to side mount.
Matt Serra closed his guard around Rickson Gracie.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson Gracie tries a kimura
That kimura from Rickson Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
That kimura from Rickson Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Serra breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Rickson shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Serra pushes Rickson Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Serra is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Deep breaths from Matt Serra who tries a hammer punch to Rickson's ribs.
Rickson blocks those punches
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Serra tries to escape from the full mount...
Rickson Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Rickson slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Matt Serra is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson pushes Matt Serra and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Serra tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Rickson moves backwards and circles around Matt Serra.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Matt Serra has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Bone shattering straight right hand from Rickson Gracie!
Serra is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Matt Serra tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Matt Serra is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Matt Serra realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Serra climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Serra is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Serra moves backwards and gestures for Rickson Gracie to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Rickson Gracie is standing now.
Serra is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Serra is swinging for the fences!
Rickson backpedals and creates space. Matt Serra is asking him if he is going to fight!
Serra jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Matt Serra pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra slightly pushes Rickson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rickson Gracie launches a body shot
Serra evades.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Serra launches a kick
but Rickson Gracie avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Serra has a small cut in his Left eye
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Serra goes down.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Serra
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Matt Serra can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rickson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Rickson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Serra is covering himself! Rickson tries to force the situation and Serra clumsily gives his back!
Rickson is in rear mount over Serra
Rickson Gracie tries to get his arm under Matt Serra's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Matt Serra's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Rickson Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank looks tight...
Rickson is locking that Neck Crank...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Matt Serra easily defends the attempt.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Rickson is in rear mount over Serra
Rickson Gracie slides his arm under Matt Serra's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
Matt Serra pushes up and slides Rickson Gracie's arm over his chin.
Rickson is in rear mount over Serra
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 Rickson's moves.
Rickson is in rear mount over Serra
Rickson Gracie isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Serra locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Rickson Gracie unil he can pull his arm free! Rickson lost his dominant position.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Serra tries to stand up!
Rickson doesn't allow him!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Rickson
Serra is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to stand up!
Rickson doesn't allow him!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
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 Rickson's moves.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to stand up!
Rickson doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra launches a furious low kick!
Rickson Gracie blocks
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Serra looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rickson Gracie's punches
Serra measures the resilience of Rickson's chin with an uppercut while Rickson lands some great crosses.
Matt Serra has seen better days.
Matt Serra moves forward looking for some grappling action
Rickson pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Matt Serra tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Serra steps backwards away from Rickson Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Serra steps backwards away from Rickson Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rickson 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 fakes a punch and launches himself over Rickson!
Rickson Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Serra and pushes him away!
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Matt Serra's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Rickson is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Serra
Rickson is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) is cheering him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Rickson Gracie has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Rickson Gracie by Split decision
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 13/15 (87%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/5 (100%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1546,43
Clinch Damage 87
Ground Damage 700,27
Time on the ground 920 s
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 8/29 (28%)
Kicks 0/6 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 1/14 (7%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/3 (33%)
Damage caused 129,1
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 34,85
Time on the ground 872 s
No really sure how a split decision came of this, as Serra accomplished nothing, but what can ya do?