Post by The Sandmen on Aug 15, 2016 13:31:50 GMT -5
Donald Cerrone doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Matt Serra raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Solid low kick from Matt Serra.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Donald Cerrone fakes a move and moves laterally.
Pulverizing punch to Serra's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Cerrone decides to launch some tentative punches
Donald Cerrone takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A wicked punch by Donald Cerrone
goes awry.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone and Serra engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Donald Cerrone is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Solid low kick from Matt Serra.
Cerrone deflects it.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Donald Cerrone to fight back!
Donald Cerrone has found an opening in the defense of Serra, launching a big hook
Matt Serra steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Serra wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cerrone wants nothing of that and pushes Serra.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Matt Serra swings...
...no good.
Serra misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Donald Cerrone tries to bring the fight to the ground
Serra goes down.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He succeeds!
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Serra breaths deeply while on the ground
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Cerrone's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Serra
Cerrone is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Donald Cerrone uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Serra is taking this opportunity to rest.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Cerrone is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Serra fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Donald Cerrone's arm and tries an armbar!
Cerrone hold his own hand and breaks Serra's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Matt Serra.
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.
Matt Serra attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra catches Donald Cerrone's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Serra.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cerrone misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Matt Serra manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Serra gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Donald Cerrone! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Donald Cerrone doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Serra cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cerrone can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Donald Cerrone tries to close the guard.
Cerrone put Matt Serra in closed guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Cerrone's face with those brutal elbows! Cerrone needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Donald Cerrone's Chin
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Matt Serra looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Serra goes for an armbar!
Serra is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Matt Serra appears to be unbreakable
Cerrone's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Cerrone's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Donald Cerrone breaks the lock and pushes away Matt Serra, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Matt Serra. 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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
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.
Donald Cerrone's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Serra is throwing a flurry of punches!
Donald Cerrone just can't get away!
Donald Cerrone tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Serra is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Cerrone pushes off of Matt Serra and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Serra holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Serra pushes off of Donald Cerrone and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cerrone stumbles backwards but Matt Serra chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra pushes off of Donald Cerrone and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cerrone holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Matt Serra launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Cerrone's knee!
Donald Cerrone throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Serra's chin! That stops Serra in his tracks!
Donald Cerrone tries a hook to the body
and hits Serra ribs hard
Serra is swinging for the fences!
Cerrone backpedals and creates space. Matt Serra is asking him if he is going to fight!
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Donald Cerrone to fight back!
Serra follows Donald Cerrone
only to get counter punched in a big way! Serra needs to stop playing Donald Cerrone's game or he'll get knocked out!
Donald Cerrone has found an opening in the defense of Serra, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Serra is wobbling!
Inside leg kick from Cerrone
that goes awry.
Cerrone tries to grapple
He puts Serra in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone is launching some bone breaking punches to Serra's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Matt Serra's eyes.
That punishment by Donald Cerrone has left Serra staggered! Donald Cerrone should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Donald Cerrone!
That one almost breaks Serra's chin! He is knocked down!
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
Matt Serra seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Donald Cerrone!
Cerrone is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Donald Cerrone Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Matt Serra!
Matt Serra is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Donald Cerrone has left Serra staggered! Donald Cerrone should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Cerrone is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Cerrone cartwheels towards Serra!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Matt Serra.
That punishment by Donald Cerrone has left Serra staggered! Donald Cerrone should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Cerrone is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He is not able to do it
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
Cerrone's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He is not able to do it
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Cerrone moves on the ground
Donald Cerrone moves to side mount
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra is cooling the fight on the ground
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Serra
Cerrone sits over his knees and pushes away Serra's leg!
Donald Cerrone is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Cerrone tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Donald Cerrone pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Donald Cerrone to fight back!
Cerrone suddenly holds Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Donald Cerrone!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra struggles on the ground and tries to break Donald Cerrone's guard...
Cerrone doesn't want to free his opponent and Serra continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Cerrone switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Serra struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Herb Dean 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.
The two exchange wildly
Cerrone is connecting with a few punches
Serra has a small cut in his Nose
Low kick by Matt Serra to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Donald Cerrone
Serra is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Donald Cerrone takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Donald Cerrone throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Serra's chin! That stops Serra in his tracks!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Serra.
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Round 3
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Donald Cerrone launches a rapid series of punches
taking Serra from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Serra has a small cut in his Right eye
Serra shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Matt Serra shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Donald Cerrone is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Serra into his guard.
Cerrone ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Cerrone's face!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Cerrone is moving on the ground...
Serra tries to counter Cerrone's moves on the ground.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Serra 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Serra gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Donald Cerrone! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Donald Cerrone doesn't defend himself!
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Cerrone's face!
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. 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.
Donald Cerrone and Serra engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Donald Cerrone's Forehead
Matt Serra tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Cerrone's face
Matt Serra swings...
...no good.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Matt Serra
that stun Cerrone.
Donald Cerrone takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Donald Cerrone has found an opening in the defense of Serra, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Serra's ribs.
Matt Serra and Cerrone engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Serra moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Cerrone's left thigh
Donald Cerrone takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Matt Serra is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Cerrone throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Serra's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Cerrone followed by a hard jab
Matt Serra stumbles back.
Donald Cerrone fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Serra's chin
Serra's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Serra tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Here comes Donald Cerrone with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Serra's ribs!
Cerrone 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 Cerrone.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Serra moves to shoot
but Donald Cerrone delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Serra's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Serra is swinging for the fences!
Cerrone backpedals and creates space. Matt Serra is asking him if he is going to fight!
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Serra launches a kick
but Donald Cerrone avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Donald Cerrone has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Donald Cerrone attempts a sweep single...
Donald Cerrone catches Matt Serra's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cerrone.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Cerrone positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Serra's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Cerrone is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll on the ground...
Serra knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Serra to fight back!
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Donald Cerrone gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Matt Serra pushes Donald Cerrone down and prevents his attempts to escape
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Matt Serra sits high on Donald Cerrone's chest and pulls his leg underneath Cerrone's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Cerrone tries to roll out. He's too quick for Matt Serra and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Serra and it cost him top position.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Donald Cerrone to fight back!
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Serra's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Cerrone doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Cerrone 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.
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Serra to fight back!
Matt Serra isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cerrone blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Serra's guard.
Herb Dean 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra is holding Donald Cerrone's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Matt Serra realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Serra decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Cerrone's guard.
Cerrone did not see that coming! Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Cerrone's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Serra
Serra tries to move to full mount
Serra succeeds
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Matt Serra rolls Donald Cerrone to his stomach and takes his back!
Serra is in rear mount over Cerrone
Good looking punches from Matt Serra on the ground
deflected by Cerrone.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Serra is in rear mount over Cerrone
Serra tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cerrone! Serra has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Serra is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Cerrone works on the ground with his fingers over Serra's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Serra is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Cerrone is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Cerrone holds Matt Serra's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Cerrone uses his strength to keep Cerrone at a disadvantage
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Donald Cerrone tries to take advantage...
Donald Cerrone looks to pass to mount...
Cerrone slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Cerrone steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Donald Cerrone tries to better his position on the ground...
Cerrone is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Donald Cerrone work his BJJ game.
Cerrone fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Serra's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Donald Cerrone.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Matt Serra looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Serra's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Serra
Donald Cerrone tries to free his leg
Donald Cerrone uses some of his skill by jumping out of Serra's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Cerrone shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Serra pushes Donald Cerrone forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Serra's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone throws up a triangle attempt!
Matt Serra postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Matt Serra aggressively and repeatedly punches Cerrone.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Donald Cerrone has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Cerrone and Serra circle around the center of the cage.
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Serra is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cerrone into his guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Cerrone is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Donald Cerrone gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Serra fires a barrage of punches at Cerrone's head!
This is bad! Serra is just pounding on Donald Cerrone's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Cerrone's Forehead is beginning to swell
Cerrone has a small cut in his Forehead
Cerrone seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. 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.
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Some nice shots from Donald Cerrone
that stun Serra.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
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.
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Serra grapple with Donald Cerrone and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Donald Cerrone falls hard on the mat with Matt Serra on top of him
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Matt Serra wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Serra drills Donald Cerrone's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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 Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to show some ground skills
Serra uses his strength to keep Serra at a disadvantage
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Donald Cerrone takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Serra tries to move to full mount
Serra succeeds
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Serra to fight back!
Serra tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cerrone struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Serra is in rear mount over Cerrone
Matt Serra isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Cerrone locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Matt Serra unil he can pull his arm free! Serra lost his dominant position.
Herb Dean 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.
Serra tries to grapple
He puts Cerrone in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone pushes off of Matt Serra and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Serra stumbles backwards but Donald Cerrone chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra and Donald Cerrone are cliched up against the cage. Serra steps for a throw
Donald Cerrone is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Matt Serra looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
You can see Cerrone's blood making stains in the mat.
Cerrone works on the ground with his fingers over Serra's face
Serra shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Matt Serra throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cerrone breaks the lock showing some skills...
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Donald Cerrone tries to take advantage...
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Donald Cerrone gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Donald Cerrone's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Cerrone breaths deeply while on the ground
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Donald Cerrone slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Matt Serra cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Matt Serra by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 44/56 (79%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 9/19 (47%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/17 (35%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 822 s
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 8/27 (30%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/37 (81%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 842 s
Good fight. Back and forth, and both guys did good things here.
Matt Serra raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Solid low kick from Matt Serra.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Donald Cerrone fakes a move and moves laterally.
Pulverizing punch to Serra's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Cerrone decides to launch some tentative punches
Donald Cerrone takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A wicked punch by Donald Cerrone
goes awry.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone and Serra engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Donald Cerrone is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Solid low kick from Matt Serra.
Cerrone deflects it.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Donald Cerrone to fight back!
Donald Cerrone has found an opening in the defense of Serra, launching a big hook
Matt Serra steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Serra wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Cerrone wants nothing of that and pushes Serra.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Matt Serra swings...
...no good.
Serra misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Donald Cerrone tries to bring the fight to the ground
Serra goes down.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He succeeds!
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Serra breaths deeply while on the ground
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Cerrone's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Serra
Cerrone is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Donald Cerrone uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Serra is taking this opportunity to rest.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Cerrone is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Serra fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Donald Cerrone's arm and tries an armbar!
Cerrone hold his own hand and breaks Serra's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Matt Serra.
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.
Matt Serra attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra catches Donald Cerrone's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Serra.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cerrone misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Matt Serra manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Serra gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Donald Cerrone! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Donald Cerrone doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Serra cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cerrone can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Donald Cerrone tries to close the guard.
Cerrone put Matt Serra in closed guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Cerrone's face with those brutal elbows! Cerrone needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
There is a small laceration on Donald Cerrone's Chin
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Matt Serra looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Serra goes for an armbar!
Serra is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Matt Serra appears to be unbreakable
Cerrone's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Cerrone's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Donald Cerrone breaks the lock and pushes away Matt Serra, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Matt Serra. 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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
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.
Donald Cerrone's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Serra is throwing a flurry of punches!
Donald Cerrone just can't get away!
Donald Cerrone tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Serra is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Cerrone pushes off of Matt Serra and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Serra holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Serra pushes off of Donald Cerrone and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cerrone stumbles backwards but Matt Serra chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra pushes off of Donald Cerrone and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cerrone holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Matt Serra launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Cerrone's knee!
Donald Cerrone throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Serra's chin! That stops Serra in his tracks!
Donald Cerrone tries a hook to the body
and hits Serra ribs hard
Serra is swinging for the fences!
Cerrone backpedals and creates space. Matt Serra is asking him if he is going to fight!
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Donald Cerrone to fight back!
Serra follows Donald Cerrone
only to get counter punched in a big way! Serra needs to stop playing Donald Cerrone's game or he'll get knocked out!
Donald Cerrone has found an opening in the defense of Serra, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Serra is wobbling!
Inside leg kick from Cerrone
that goes awry.
Cerrone tries to grapple
He puts Serra in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone is launching some bone breaking punches to Serra's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Matt Serra's eyes.
That punishment by Donald Cerrone has left Serra staggered! Donald Cerrone should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Donald Cerrone!
That one almost breaks Serra's chin! He is knocked down!
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
Matt Serra seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Donald Cerrone!
Cerrone is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Donald Cerrone Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Matt Serra!
Matt Serra is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Donald Cerrone has left Serra staggered! Donald Cerrone should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Cerrone is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Cerrone cartwheels towards Serra!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Matt Serra.
That punishment by Donald Cerrone has left Serra staggered! Donald Cerrone should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Cerrone is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He is not able to do it
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
Cerrone's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He is not able to do it
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Cerrone moves on the ground
Donald Cerrone moves to side mount
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra is cooling the fight on the ground
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Serra
Cerrone sits over his knees and pushes away Serra's leg!
Donald Cerrone is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Cerrone tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Donald Cerrone pushes Matt Serra down and prevents his attempts to escape
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Donald Cerrone to fight back!
Cerrone suddenly holds Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Donald Cerrone!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra struggles on the ground and tries to break Donald Cerrone's guard...
Cerrone doesn't want to free his opponent and Serra continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Cerrone switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Serra struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Herb Dean 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.
The two exchange wildly
Cerrone is connecting with a few punches
Serra has a small cut in his Nose
Low kick by Matt Serra to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Donald Cerrone
Serra is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Donald Cerrone takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Donald Cerrone throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Serra's chin! That stops Serra in his tracks!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Serra.
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Round 3
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Donald Cerrone launches a rapid series of punches
taking Serra from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Serra has a small cut in his Right eye
Serra shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Matt Serra shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Donald Cerrone is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Serra into his guard.
Cerrone ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Cerrone's face!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Cerrone is moving on the ground...
Serra tries to counter Cerrone's moves on the ground.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Serra 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Serra gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Donald Cerrone! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Donald Cerrone doesn't defend himself!
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Cerrone's face!
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. 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.
Donald Cerrone and Serra engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
There is a small laceration on Donald Cerrone's Forehead
Matt Serra tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Cerrone's face
Matt Serra swings...
...no good.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Some nice shots from Matt Serra
that stun Cerrone.
Donald Cerrone takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Donald Cerrone has found an opening in the defense of Serra, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Serra's ribs.
Matt Serra and Cerrone engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Serra moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Cerrone's left thigh
Donald Cerrone takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Matt Serra is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Cerrone throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Serra's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Cerrone followed by a hard jab
Matt Serra stumbles back.
Donald Cerrone fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Serra's chin
Serra's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Serra tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Here comes Donald Cerrone with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Serra's ribs!
Cerrone 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 Cerrone.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Serra moves to shoot
but Donald Cerrone delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Serra's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Serra is swinging for the fences!
Cerrone backpedals and creates space. Matt Serra is asking him if he is going to fight!
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Serra launches a kick
but Donald Cerrone avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Donald Cerrone has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Donald Cerrone attempts a sweep single...
Donald Cerrone catches Matt Serra's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Cerrone.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Cerrone positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Serra's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Cerrone is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll on the ground...
Serra knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Serra to fight back!
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Donald Cerrone gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Matt Serra pushes Donald Cerrone down and prevents his attempts to escape
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Matt Serra sits high on Donald Cerrone's chest and pulls his leg underneath Cerrone's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Cerrone tries to roll out. He's too quick for Matt Serra and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Serra and it cost him top position.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Donald Cerrone to fight back!
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Serra's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Cerrone doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Cerrone 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.
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Serra to fight back!
Matt Serra isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Cerrone blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Serra's guard.
Herb Dean 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra is holding Donald Cerrone's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Matt Serra realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Serra decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Cerrone's guard.
Cerrone did not see that coming! Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Cerrone's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Serra
Serra tries to move to full mount
Serra succeeds
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Matt Serra rolls Donald Cerrone to his stomach and takes his back!
Serra is in rear mount over Cerrone
Good looking punches from Matt Serra on the ground
deflected by Cerrone.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Serra is in rear mount over Cerrone
Serra tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cerrone! Serra has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Serra is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Cerrone works on the ground with his fingers over Serra's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Serra is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Cerrone is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Cerrone holds Matt Serra's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to show some ground skills
Cerrone uses his strength to keep Cerrone at a disadvantage
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Donald Cerrone tries to take advantage...
Donald Cerrone looks to pass to mount...
Cerrone slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Cerrone steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Donald Cerrone tries to better his position on the ground...
Cerrone is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Donald Cerrone work his BJJ game.
Cerrone fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Matt Serra's arm and tries an armbar!
Serra holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Serra's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Donald Cerrone.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Matt Serra looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Serra's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Serra
Donald Cerrone tries to free his leg
Donald Cerrone uses some of his skill by jumping out of Serra's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Cerrone shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Serra pushes Donald Cerrone forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Serra's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone throws up a triangle attempt!
Matt Serra postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Matt Serra aggressively and repeatedly punches Cerrone.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Donald Cerrone has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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Cerrone and Serra circle around the center of the cage.
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Serra is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cerrone into his guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Cerrone is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Donald Cerrone gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Serra fires a barrage of punches at Cerrone's head!
This is bad! Serra is just pounding on Donald Cerrone's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Cerrone's Forehead is beginning to swell
Cerrone has a small cut in his Forehead
Cerrone seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. 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.
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Some nice shots from Donald Cerrone
that stun Serra.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
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.
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Serra grapple with Donald Cerrone and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Donald Cerrone falls hard on the mat with Matt Serra on top of him
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Donald Cerrone's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Matt Serra wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Serra drills Donald Cerrone's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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 Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to show some ground skills
Serra uses his strength to keep Serra at a disadvantage
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Donald Cerrone takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Serra tries to move to full mount
Serra succeeds
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone launches a few punches to Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Serra to fight back!
Serra tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cerrone struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Serra is in rear mount over Cerrone
Matt Serra isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Cerrone locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Matt Serra unil he can pull his arm free! Serra lost his dominant position.
Herb Dean 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.
Serra tries to grapple
He puts Cerrone in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone pushes off of Matt Serra and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Serra stumbles backwards but Donald Cerrone chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra and Donald Cerrone are cliched up against the cage. Serra steps for a throw
Donald Cerrone is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Matt Serra looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
You can see Cerrone's blood making stains in the mat.
Cerrone works on the ground with his fingers over Serra's face
Serra shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Matt Serra throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Cerrone breaks the lock showing some skills...
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Donald Cerrone tries to take advantage...
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Donald Cerrone gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Donald Cerrone's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Cerrone breaths deeply while on the ground
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone doesn't stop bleeding.
Donald Cerrone slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Matt Serra cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Matt Serra by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 44/56 (79%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 9/19 (47%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/17 (35%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 822 s
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 8/27 (30%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 3/11 (27%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/37 (81%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 842 s
Good fight. Back and forth, and both guys did good things here.