Post by The Sandmen on Jan 30, 2017 9:34:26 GMT -5
Donald Cerrone raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Matt Serra glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Cerrone and Serra move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Serra is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Middle kick from Serra.
The kick just misses.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Donald Cerrone
Great move by Serra who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Donald Cerrone pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Donald Cerrone
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Cerrone is throwing a flurry of punches!
Matt Serra just can't get away!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone pushes Matt Serra against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Serra's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra fakes a few punches and advance towards Cerrone trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Donald Cerrone lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Serra is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Donald Cerrone kicks his legs trying to keep Matt Serra away.
Matt Serra takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Serra is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Serra has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Matt Serra creates space and allows Donald Cerrone to stand up.
Cerrone climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Serra throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Cerrone studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Body kick by Matt Serra...
is blocked.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Serra.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Cerrone throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Matt Serra is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Cerrone pushes Matt Serra and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Serra moves backwards and Donald Cerrone is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Serra shoots for a double leg takedown!
Donald Cerrone sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Donald Cerrone locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Matt Serra slips his head out and ends up in Donald Cerrone's guard.
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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Serra tries to move to full mount!
Cerrone won't allow him to take this position easily.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Serra blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cerrone misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Cerrone creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Donald Cerrone
makes Serra stumble back!
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Serra sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Serra is trying to counter now!
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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra is looking to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Matt Serra gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Serra launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Donald Cerrone rolls over himself and stands up while Matt Serra rolls on his back.
Donald Cerrone is on his feet again.
Cerrone is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Serra tries to hit Donald Cerrone with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cerrone dodges that
Cerrone is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Serra tries to hit Donald Cerrone with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Cerrone steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Matt Serra. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Serra climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Matt Serra has found an opening in the defense of Cerrone, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Cerrone is wobbling!
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.
Cerrone is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Serra's jaw!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Serra.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Cerrone!
Nice move by Serra who clinches and pushes Cerrone against the cage
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Cerrone has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cerrone is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Serra's jaw!
Matt Serra goes with a looping right hand while Donald Cerrone jumps back and jabs
Serra only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
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 tries to escape from closed guard...
Serra struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to close the guard.
Cerrone put Matt Serra in closed guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Donald Cerrone holds Matt Serra and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
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
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 1:55 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Serra
He is not able to do it
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Serra's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Cerrone
Serra is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Donald Cerrone keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
Cerrone knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Serra can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 full mount over Matt Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cerrone blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Donald Cerrone uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Donald Cerrone tries to better his position on the ground...
Cerrone is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Donald Cerrone 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 Donald Cerrone and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Cerrone and it cost him top position.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra is looking to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Matt Serra gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra pushes Cerrone's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cerrone wraps his legs while he holds Matt Serra's head... Tight guard!
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
Donald Cerrone is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Donald Cerrone charges at Serra throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Serra is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Matt Serra's Mouth
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Donald Cerrone who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Cerrone is throwing a flurry of punches!
Serra ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Matt Serra fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cerrone blocks that. He made it look easy!
Donald Cerrone throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Serra's chin! That stops Serra in his tracks!
Serra has a small cut in his Left eye
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!
Donald Cerrone uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Cerrone tries to escape from the closed guard
Cerrone succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Stand up! This is what Serra's cornermen are shouting. Donald Cerrone is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Cerrone is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Matt Serra.
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Round 3
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Cerrone moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Serra's thigh!
Serra hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cerrone
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Donald Cerrone tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cerrone circles out and slips free of Matt Serra's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Cerrone looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Cerrone measures the resilience of Serra's chin with an uppercut while Serra lands some great crosses.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Donald Cerrone
Great move by Serra who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Donald Cerrone pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Donald Cerrone
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra tries a flying knee towards Donald Cerrone's chest
what a move the impact sents Cerrone to the fence
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Donald Cerrone didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
Serra fires a barrage of punches at Cerrone's head!
The punches go wide.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Donald Cerrone tries to take advantage...
Donald Cerrone isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Serra blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Cerrone's guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Cerrone sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Donald Cerrone throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Serra breaks the lock showing some skills...
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Matt Serra gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Deep breaths from Matt Serra who tries a hammer punch to Cerrone's ribs.
Cerrone blocks those punches
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Donald Cerrone tries to finish with a leg lock!
Serra is able to break the lock.
Cerrone misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Cerrone spins out, but Matt Serra was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Cerrone is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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.
Here comes Donald Cerrone with a vicious middle kick!
Matt Serra dodges that one moving backwards
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
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.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Cerrone holds Matt Serra's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra is taking this opportunity to rest.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra breaks the closed guard of Donald Cerrone and moves to half guard
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald 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 side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone has seen better days.
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra is looking to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Matt Serra gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Matt Serra passes momentarily but Donald Cerrone sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over 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!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Cerrone fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Serra sprawls and remains on his feet.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Serra tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Serra is clinching with Cerrone.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone and Serra are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
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.
Donald Cerrone is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Serra with uppercuts!
Serra is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Serra is unable to escape!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone grab one of Matt Serra's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Matt Serra landed hard on his back
Cerrone is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Donald Cerrone steps back and allows Serra to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Matt Serra is standing now.
Cerrone is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Donald Cerrone throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Donald Cerrone
Great move by Serra who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Serra goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Donald Cerrone is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Matt Serra gets the advantage
Crushing shot to Cerrone's body! He's holding his side
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra pushes Donald Cerrone against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Serra jumps and tries to free his leg! Cerrone doesn't allow this but Matt Serra is able to get half guard here.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Serra tries to get a side mount...
Cerrone wraps his leg around Matt Serra leg and prevents him from moving.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Donald Cerrone tries to close the guard.
Cerrone put Matt Serra in closed guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Matt Serra manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over 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.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
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!
Matt Serra is in half guard over 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.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Serra launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Donald Cerrone rolls over himself and stands up while Matt Serra rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra tries to grapple
He puts Cerrone in a double underhook!
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.
Brutal punches to Serra's face while in the clinch!
Serra pushes Donald Cerrone with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Serra!
Cerrone is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Left cheek
Cerrone pushes Matt Serra and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cerrone is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Donald Cerrone looks to pass to mount...
Cerrone slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Donald Cerrone tries to better his position on the ground...
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
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
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone has seen better days.
Serra is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Matt Serra moves to 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 full mount!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Cerrone tries to move to full mount!
Serra won't allow him to take this position easily.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Cerrone struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Serra's guard...
Serra doesn't want to free his opponent and Cerrone continues in closed guard
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Cerrone is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Cerrone struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Serra's guard...
Serra doesn't want to free his opponent and Cerrone continues in closed guard
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra sits up and gets an arm around Cerrone's neck!
Cerrone pushes Matt Serra back to the ground.
John McCarthy 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.
Serra launches a kick
Cerrone checks it and keeps distance.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Matt Serra's mind is definitely in the fight, Cerrone just got nailed! Matt Serra saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Cerrone is going to have a headache after this one.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Serra.
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Round 5
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Matt Serra fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
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.
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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra tries to escape from closed guard...
Cerrone waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Matt Serra! He is reversed and nor Donald Cerrone is on half guard!
Donald Cerrone is in half 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 gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Cerrone spins out, but Matt Serra was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Cerrone is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Serra sprawls and remains on his feet.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cerrone
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Matt Serra pushes away Cerrone trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cerrone stumbles backwards and Matt Serra circles to get the center of the cage
Cerrone decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Serra takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Donald Cerrone didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Serra moves on the ground
Matt Serra moves to side mount
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
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
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 moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra tries to free his leg
Donald Cerrone moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra moves forward looking for some action
Matt Serra shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Cerrone doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Serra embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Serra pushes Cerrone forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra fakes a punch to Donald Cerrone ribs and the tries to trip him
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra breaks the closed guard of Donald Cerrone and moves to half guard
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
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
Cerrone misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Matt Serra tries to open Cerrone's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Matt Serra. Cerrone is unable to cover himself now!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Serra suddenly holds Donald Cerrone's arm and tries an armbar!
Cerrone's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Cerrone struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Matt Serra appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Cerrone's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Cerrone's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Cerrone's eyes...
Cerrone almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Matt Serra by Submission (Armbar) at 4:12 Round 5
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 17/30 (57%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 8/21 (38%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 8/21 (38%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 805 s
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 10/25 (40%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 805 s
Matt Serra glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Cerrone and Serra move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Serra is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Middle kick from Serra.
The kick just misses.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Donald Cerrone
Great move by Serra who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Donald Cerrone pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Donald Cerrone
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Cerrone is throwing a flurry of punches!
Matt Serra just can't get away!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone pushes Matt Serra against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Serra's chin! His legs are wobbling!
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra fakes a few punches and advance towards Cerrone trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Donald Cerrone lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Serra is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Donald Cerrone kicks his legs trying to keep Matt Serra away.
Matt Serra takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Serra is standing while Cerrone is on the ground on his back
Serra has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Matt Serra creates space and allows Donald Cerrone to stand up.
Cerrone climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Serra throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Cerrone studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Body kick by Matt Serra...
is blocked.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Serra.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Cerrone throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Matt Serra is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Cerrone pushes Matt Serra and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Serra moves backwards and Donald Cerrone is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Serra shoots for a double leg takedown!
Donald Cerrone sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Donald Cerrone locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Matt Serra slips his head out and ends up in Donald Cerrone's guard.
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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Serra tries to move to full mount!
Cerrone won't allow him to take this position easily.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Serra blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cerrone misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Cerrone creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Donald Cerrone
makes Serra stumble back!
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Serra sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Serra is trying to counter now!
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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra is looking to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Matt Serra gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Serra launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Donald Cerrone rolls over himself and stands up while Matt Serra rolls on his back.
Donald Cerrone is on his feet again.
Cerrone is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Serra tries to hit Donald Cerrone with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cerrone dodges that
Cerrone is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Serra tries to hit Donald Cerrone with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Cerrone steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Matt Serra. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Serra climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Matt Serra has found an opening in the defense of Cerrone, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Cerrone is wobbling!
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.
Cerrone is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Serra's jaw!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Serra.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Cerrone!
Nice move by Serra who clinches and pushes Cerrone against the cage
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Cerrone has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cerrone is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Serra's jaw!
Matt Serra goes with a looping right hand while Donald Cerrone jumps back and jabs
Serra only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
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 tries to escape from closed guard...
Serra struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to close the guard.
Cerrone put Matt Serra in closed guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Donald Cerrone holds Matt Serra and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
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
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 1:55 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Serra
He is not able to do it
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Serra's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Cerrone
Serra is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Donald Cerrone keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
Cerrone knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Matt Serra can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 full mount over Matt Serra
Serra measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cerrone blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Donald Cerrone uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Donald Cerrone tries to better his position on the ground...
Cerrone is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Donald Cerrone 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 Donald Cerrone and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Cerrone and it cost him top position.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra is looking to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Matt Serra gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra pushes Cerrone's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cerrone wraps his legs while he holds Matt Serra's head... Tight guard!
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone is cooling the fight on the ground
John McCarthy 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.
Donald Cerrone is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Donald Cerrone charges at Serra throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Serra is rocked!
There is a small laceration on Matt Serra's Mouth
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Donald Cerrone who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Cerrone is throwing a flurry of punches!
Serra ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Matt Serra fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Cerrone blocks that. He made it look easy!
Donald Cerrone throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Serra's chin! That stops Serra in his tracks!
Serra has a small cut in his Left eye
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!
Donald Cerrone uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Cerrone tries to escape from the closed guard
Cerrone succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Stand up! This is what Serra's cornermen are shouting. Donald Cerrone is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Cerrone is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Matt Serra.
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Round 3
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Cerrone moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Serra's thigh!
Serra hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cerrone
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Donald Cerrone tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Cerrone circles out and slips free of Matt Serra's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Cerrone looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Cerrone measures the resilience of Serra's chin with an uppercut while Serra lands some great crosses.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Donald Cerrone
Great move by Serra who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Donald Cerrone pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Donald Cerrone
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Serra tries a flying knee towards Donald Cerrone's chest
what a move the impact sents Cerrone to the fence
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Donald Cerrone didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
Serra fires a barrage of punches at Cerrone's head!
The punches go wide.
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Donald Cerrone tries to take advantage...
Donald Cerrone isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Serra blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Cerrone's guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Cerrone sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Donald Cerrone throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Serra breaks the lock showing some skills...
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Matt Serra gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Deep breaths from Matt Serra who tries a hammer punch to Cerrone's ribs.
Cerrone blocks those punches
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Serra
Donald Cerrone tries to finish with a leg lock!
Serra is able to break the lock.
Cerrone misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Cerrone spins out, but Matt Serra was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Cerrone is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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.
Here comes Donald Cerrone with a vicious middle kick!
Matt Serra dodges that one moving backwards
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
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.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Cerrone holds Matt Serra's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra is taking this opportunity to rest.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra breaks the closed guard of Donald Cerrone and moves to half guard
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald 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 side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone has seen better days.
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra is looking to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Matt Serra gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Matt Serra passes momentarily but Donald Cerrone sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over 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!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Serra tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Cerrone fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Serra sprawls and remains on his feet.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Serra tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Serra is clinching with Cerrone.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone and Serra are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
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.
Donald Cerrone is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Serra with uppercuts!
Serra is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Serra is unable to escape!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone grab one of Matt Serra's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Matt Serra landed hard on his back
Cerrone is standing while Serra is on the ground on his back
Donald Cerrone steps back and allows Serra to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Matt Serra is standing now.
Cerrone is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Donald Cerrone throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Donald Cerrone
Great move by Serra who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Serra goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Donald Cerrone is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Matt Serra gets the advantage
Crushing shot to Cerrone's body! He's holding his side
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra pushes Donald Cerrone against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Serra jumps and tries to free his leg! Cerrone doesn't allow this but Matt Serra is able to get half guard here.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Serra tries to get a side mount...
Cerrone wraps his leg around Matt Serra leg and prevents him from moving.
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Donald Cerrone tries to close the guard.
Cerrone put Matt Serra in closed guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra tries to pass Donald Cerrone's guard...
Matt Serra manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over 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.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Cerrone has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
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!
Matt Serra is in half guard over 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.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Serra launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Donald Cerrone rolls over himself and stands up while Matt Serra rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Donald Cerrone. 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 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra tries to grapple
He puts Cerrone in a double underhook!
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.
Brutal punches to Serra's face while in the clinch!
Serra pushes Donald Cerrone with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Serra!
Cerrone is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Left cheek
Cerrone pushes Matt Serra and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cerrone is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Donald Cerrone looks to pass to mount...
Cerrone slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Donald Cerrone tries to better his position on the ground...
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
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
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone has seen better days.
Serra is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Matt Serra moves to 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 full mount!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Matt Serra
Cerrone tries to move to full mount!
Serra won't allow him to take this position easily.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Cerrone struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Serra's guard...
Serra doesn't want to free his opponent and Cerrone continues in closed guard
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Serra
Cerrone is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Cerrone struggles on the ground and tries to break Matt Serra's guard...
Serra doesn't want to free his opponent and Cerrone continues in closed guard
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra sits up and gets an arm around Cerrone's neck!
Cerrone pushes Matt Serra back to the ground.
John McCarthy 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.
Serra launches a kick
Cerrone checks it and keeps distance.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Matt Serra's mind is definitely in the fight, Cerrone just got nailed! Matt Serra saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Cerrone is going to have a headache after this one.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Serra.
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Round 5
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Matt Serra fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
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.
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 bruised after the punishement he's received!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra tries to escape from closed guard...
Cerrone waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Matt Serra! He is reversed and nor Donald Cerrone is on half guard!
Donald Cerrone is in half 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 gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Cerrone spins out, but Matt Serra was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Cerrone is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy 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 fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Serra sprawls and remains on his feet.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cerrone
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Matt Serra pushes away Cerrone trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cerrone stumbles backwards and Matt Serra circles to get the center of the cage
Cerrone decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Serra takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Serra fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Donald Cerrone didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Serra is in open guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Serra moves on the ground
Matt Serra moves to side mount
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
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
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 moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Cerrone
Matt Serra tries to free his leg
Donald Cerrone moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Serra moves forward looking for some action
Matt Serra shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Cerrone doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Serra embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Serra pushes Cerrone forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra fakes a punch to Donald Cerrone ribs and the tries to trip him
Donald Cerrone loses balance and goes to the ground
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Cerrone
Serra is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra breaks the closed guard of Donald Cerrone and moves to half guard
Matt Serra is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
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
Cerrone misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Matt Serra tries to open Cerrone's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Matt Serra. Cerrone is unable to cover himself now!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Serra suddenly holds Donald Cerrone's arm and tries an armbar!
Cerrone's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
That Armbar looks tight...
Cerrone struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Matt Serra appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Cerrone's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Cerrone's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Cerrone's eyes...
Cerrone almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Matt Serra by Submission (Armbar) at 4:12 Round 5
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 17/30 (57%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 8/21 (38%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 8/21 (38%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 805 s
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 10/25 (40%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 805 s