Post by The Sandmen on Sept 26, 2012 17:17:40 GMT -5
Matt Serra looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Alan Belcher looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Serra and Belcher move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Matt Serra fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Belcher looks to be in very good shape.
Alan Belcher launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Alan Belcher gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Alan Belcher launches a body shot
Serra dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Belcher's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Serra throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Matt Serra fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
High kick from Alan Belcher!
He misses narrowly!
Belcher moves forward looking for some action
Matt Serra doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Serra jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Matt Serra pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Serra struggles and launches a few punches to Belcher's head
Nothing from this... Matt Serra seems frustrated.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Alan Belcher seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alan Belcher is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Serra!
Belcher is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brilliant combination from Matt Serra
that forces Belcher to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Alan Belcher's Mouth
Belcher studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alan Belcher leans forwards and tries to grapple with Serra
Belcher shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alan Belcher launches a few punches towards Serra's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Serra seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alan Belcher slightly pushes Serra into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Serra moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Belcher's thigh!
Alan Belcher tries a high kick!
Serra blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Belcher misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Belcher quickly defends.
Incredible high kick!
Serra is worried!
Hard blow to Serra's mid-section, he seems hurt
Belcher looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Belcher is on the receiving end of a great combo by Serra.
Matt Serra throws a combo
Alan Belcher ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Serra swings again, only to get countered once more! Serra is looking bad here!
Matt Serra goes with a looping right hand while Alan Belcher jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Belcher seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Serra's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Belcher seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Belcher wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Serra doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
A right hand from Matt Serra
makes Belcher stumble back!
Belcher's Nose is beginning to swell
Not a desiderable position that Serra is in now. Alan Belcher is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Belcher is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Belcher and Serra circle around the center of the cage.
Serra studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alan Belcher!
Serra is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alan Belcher fakes a punch and launches himself over Serra!
Nice move by Belcher who clinches and pushes Serra against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alan Belcher shoots and grab both of Matt Serra's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Belcher lifted Serra's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Serra
Belcher moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Serra
Alan Belcher tries to free his leg
Alan Belcher uses some of his skill by jumping out of Serra's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Alan Belcher looks to mount Matt Serra...
Matt Serra takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Serra
Belcher is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Alan Belcher uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Alan Belcher looks to counter!
Alan Belcher fakes some punches
Serra ties him up.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Serra
Belcher is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alan Belcher!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Good looking punches from Matt Serra on the ground
They could take their toll on Belcher.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Alan Belcher tries to roll on the ground...
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Serra
Belcher is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alan Belcher!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher tries to escape from the full mount...
Matt Serra is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Serra tries to move to full mount!
Belcher won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Alan Belcher looks to counter!
Alan Belcher attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Matt Serra looks to mount Alan Belcher...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Serra suddenly holds Alan Belcher's arm and tries an armbar!
Belcher can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Matt Serra!
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Serra
Matt Serra is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Belcher is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alan Belcher!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher 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 full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher 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 full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher 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!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Serra
Alan Belcher tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Alan Belcher manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Serra
Serra is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Serra
Belcher is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alan Belcher!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Serra fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Alan Belcher's arm and tries an armbar!
Belcher holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Belcher's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Matt Serra.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Alan Belcher 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
Matt Serra 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Alan Belcher, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Belcher
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Belcher doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Serra embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Serra pushes Belcher forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alan Belcher launches a few punches towards Serra's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Matt Serra receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Belcher doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Serra embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Serra pushes Belcher forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Alan Belcher gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra gets control of Alan Belcher's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Alan Belcher shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alan Belcher launches a knee while holding Serra's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Serra in the abdomen
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Serra cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Belcher can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Belcher tries to grapple
He puts Serra in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Alan Belcher pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra stumbles backwards and Alan Belcher circles to get the center of the cage
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Alan Belcher goes with a looping right hand while Matt Serra jumps back and jabs
Belcher only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Matt Serra fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Belcher is connecting with a few punches
Serra launches a furious low kick!
Belcher blocks.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Alan Belcher to fight back!
Belcher feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Matt Serra takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Some counter punches against Alan Belcher
land while he's on his bicycle.
There is a small laceration on Alan Belcher's Chin
Matt Serra takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Serra launches a hook to the body
Bang! Belcher stops that one with his ribs!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Alan Belcher takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Serra takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Belcher studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Belcher is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Belcher breaths deeply while on the ground
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Belcher tries to move to full mount!
Serra won't allow him to take this position easily.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Alan Belcher looks to pass to mount...
Belcher slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alan Belcher rolls Matt Serra to his stomach and takes his back!
Belcher is in rear mount over Serra
Alan Belcher tries to open Serra's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alan Belcher. Serra is unable to cover himself now!
Belcher is in rear mount over Serra
Serra has Belcher controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Serra manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Belcher
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Serra launches a kick
Belcher checks it and keeps distance.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Serra throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Alan Belcher.
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Round 4
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Matt Serra just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Belcher may be in trouble!
Belcher's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Belcher moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Serra throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Belcher has a small cut in his Right cheek
Alan Belcher is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alan Belcher circles around Serra
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alan Belcher continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Serra looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alan Belcher's punches
Serra measures the resilience of Belcher's chin with an uppercut while Belcher lands some great crosses.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Serra studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Serra is holding Alan Belcher's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alan Belcher loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alan Belcher attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Serra slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alan Belcher.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher tries to roll on the ground...
Serra knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher 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.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Matt Serra is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
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 Alan Belcher
You can see Belcher's blood making stains in the mat.
Alan Belcher tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Serra is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Matt Serra fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Belcher's face!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher doesn't stop bleeding.
Alan Belcher 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 3:10 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher is a bloody mess!
Serra tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Serra controls the situation despite Alan Belcher efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher tries to escape from the full mount...
Matt Serra is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Matt Serra looks to mount Alan Belcher...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher is a bloody mess!
Serra tries to open up Alan Belcher's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Belcher in the side of the head
Belcher's Forehead is beginning to swell
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Serra suddenly holds Alan Belcher's arm and tries an armbar!
Belcher can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Matt Serra!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Lightning fast low kick from Serra!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Alan Belcher continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Serra moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Belcher's thigh!
Serra tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Serra is clinching with Belcher.
Alan Belcher 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.
Alan Belcher is a bloody mess!
Serra takes a break to breathe while holding Alan Belcher.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Belcher
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alan Belcher is a bloody mess!
Belcher doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Serra embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Serra pushes Belcher forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Alan Belcher.
The cutman is working on Belcher's face.
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Round 5
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Alan Belcher tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Serra wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Serra moves forward and holds Belcher
The fighters are clinching.
Belcher doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Serra embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Serra pushes Belcher forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Belcher's blood making stains in the mat.
Matt Serra fakes a few punches and advance towards Belcher trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Alan Belcher lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Serra is standing while Belcher is on the ground on his back
You can see Belcher's blood making stains in the mat.
Matt Serra steps back and allows Belcher to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Alan Belcher is standing now.
Alan Belcher moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Alan Belcher is a bloody mess!
Solid kick to the leg from Alan Belcher
Serra checks it.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Belcher steps forward
Matt Serra catches him with an uppercut to the face!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Belcher wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Belcher moves forward and holds Serra
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Belcher's blood making stains in the mat.
Matt Serra pushes away Belcher trying to keep the fight at striking range
Belcher stumbles backwards and Matt Serra circles to get the center of the cage
Alan Belcher continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Serra tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Serra is clinching with Belcher.
Alan Belcher 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 Alan Belcher
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Belcher doesn't stop bleeding.
Serra pushes off of Alan Belcher and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Belcher stumbles backwards but Matt Serra chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra launches a few hard punches to Alan Belcher's ribs!
Alan Belcher's ribs shows the damage! Matt Serra is working his opponent ribs!
Belcher ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Alan Belcher 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 Alan Belcher
The fighters are clinching.
Serra grab one of Alan Belcher's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Alan Belcher landed hard on his back
Serra is standing while Belcher is on the ground on his back
Belcher tries to stand up!
Serra doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Serra is standing while Belcher is on the ground on his back
Nice beating Alan Belcher has received.
Belcher doesn't stop bleeding.
Belcher tries to stand up!
Serra doesn't allow him!
Serra is standing while Belcher is on the ground on his back
Serra opts to jump inside Belcher's guard.
Belcher didn't see that coming. Matt Serra is in open guard over Belcher now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Serra
He is not able to do it
Matt Serra is in open guard over Belcher
Matt Serra is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Serra gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Alan Belcher! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Alan Belcher doesn't defend himself!
Belcher has a small cut in his Nose
Matt Serra is in open guard over Belcher
Matt Serra is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Alan Belcher's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Serra tries to open up Alan Belcher's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Belcher in the side of the head
Belcher has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher doesn't stop bleeding.
Serra tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Belcher
Serra launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Belcher is covering himself! Serra tries to force the situation and Belcher clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Serra is in rear mount over Belcher
Alan Belcher continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Matt Serra isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Punishing hold!
Belcher's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Belcher struggles to free himself
Belcher's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Serra throws his leg over and Alan Belcher is in serious trouble! Matt Serra extends his hips and Alan Belcher is forced to tap out to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Matt Serra by Submission (Armbar) at 3:37 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 24/38 (63%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 9/15 (60%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/17 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 548 s
Statistics: Alan Belcher
Punches 16/27 (59%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/17 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 587 s
When this started, i did NOT think it was going to 5 rounds. Both guys came out aggressive, getting good damage going. Serra took over around round 4 and dominated thereafter, just finishing this one in time to avoid a potentially dangerous decision.
Alan Belcher looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Serra and Belcher move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Matt Serra fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Belcher looks to be in very good shape.
Alan Belcher launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Alan Belcher gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Alan Belcher launches a body shot
Serra dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Belcher's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Serra throws a body kick.
Solid shot!
Matt Serra fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
High kick from Alan Belcher!
He misses narrowly!
Belcher moves forward looking for some action
Matt Serra doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Serra jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Matt Serra pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Serra struggles and launches a few punches to Belcher's head
Nothing from this... Matt Serra seems frustrated.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Alan Belcher seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Alan Belcher is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Serra!
Belcher is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Brilliant combination from Matt Serra
that forces Belcher to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Alan Belcher's Mouth
Belcher studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alan Belcher leans forwards and tries to grapple with Serra
Belcher shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alan Belcher launches a few punches towards Serra's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Serra seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alan Belcher slightly pushes Serra into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Serra moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Belcher's thigh!
Alan Belcher tries a high kick!
Serra blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Belcher misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Serra just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Belcher quickly defends.
Incredible high kick!
Serra is worried!
Hard blow to Serra's mid-section, he seems hurt
Belcher looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Belcher is on the receiving end of a great combo by Serra.
Matt Serra throws a combo
Alan Belcher ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Serra swings again, only to get countered once more! Serra is looking bad here!
Matt Serra goes with a looping right hand while Alan Belcher jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Belcher seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Serra's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Belcher seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Belcher wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Serra doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
A right hand from Matt Serra
makes Belcher stumble back!
Belcher's Nose is beginning to swell
Not a desiderable position that Serra is in now. Alan Belcher is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Belcher is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Belcher and Serra circle around the center of the cage.
Serra studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alan Belcher!
Serra is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Alan Belcher fakes a punch and launches himself over Serra!
Nice move by Belcher who clinches and pushes Serra against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alan Belcher shoots and grab both of Matt Serra's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Belcher lifted Serra's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Alan Belcher is in open guard over Serra
Belcher moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Serra
Alan Belcher tries to free his leg
Alan Belcher uses some of his skill by jumping out of Serra's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Alan Belcher keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Alan Belcher looks to mount Matt Serra...
Matt Serra takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Serra
Belcher is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Alan Belcher uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Alan Belcher looks to counter!
Alan Belcher fakes some punches
Serra ties him up.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Serra
Belcher is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alan Belcher!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Good looking punches from Matt Serra on the ground
They could take their toll on Belcher.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Alan Belcher tries to roll on the ground...
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Serra
Belcher is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alan Belcher!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher tries to escape from the full mount...
Matt Serra is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Serra tries to move to full mount!
Belcher won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Alan Belcher looks to counter!
Alan Belcher attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Matt Serra looks to mount Alan Belcher...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher measures the resilience of Serra's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Serra's side.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Serra suddenly holds Alan Belcher's arm and tries an armbar!
Belcher can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Matt Serra!
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Serra
Matt Serra is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Belcher is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alan Belcher!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher 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 full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher 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 full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher 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!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in half guard over Serra
Alan Belcher tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Alan Belcher manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Alan Belcher in his guard.
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Serra
Serra is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Alan Belcher is in closed guard over Serra
Belcher is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Alan Belcher!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Serra fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Alan Belcher's arm and tries an armbar!
Belcher holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Belcher's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Matt Serra.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Alan Belcher 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
Matt Serra 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Alan Belcher, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Belcher
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Belcher doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Serra embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Serra pushes Belcher forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alan Belcher launches a few punches towards Serra's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Matt Serra receives a couple of blows in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Belcher doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Serra embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Serra pushes Belcher forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Alan Belcher gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra gets control of Alan Belcher's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Alan Belcher shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alan Belcher launches a knee while holding Serra's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Serra in the abdomen
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Serra cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Belcher can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Belcher tries to grapple
He puts Serra in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Alan Belcher pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra stumbles backwards and Alan Belcher circles to get the center of the cage
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Alan Belcher goes with a looping right hand while Matt Serra jumps back and jabs
Belcher only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Matt Serra fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
Belcher is connecting with a few punches
Serra launches a furious low kick!
Belcher blocks.
Serra clumsily fails here and it's time for Alan Belcher to fight back!
Belcher feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Matt Serra takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Some counter punches against Alan Belcher
land while he's on his bicycle.
There is a small laceration on Alan Belcher's Chin
Matt Serra takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Serra launches a hook to the body
Bang! Belcher stops that one with his ribs!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Alan Belcher takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Serra takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Belcher studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Belcher is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Belcher breaths deeply while on the ground
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Belcher tries to move to full mount!
Serra won't allow him to take this position easily.
Alan Belcher is in side mount over Matt Serra
Alan Belcher looks to pass to mount...
Belcher slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Matt Serra.
Alan Belcher is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Alan Belcher rolls Matt Serra to his stomach and takes his back!
Belcher is in rear mount over Serra
Alan Belcher tries to open Serra's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alan Belcher. Serra is unable to cover himself now!
Belcher is in rear mount over Serra
Serra has Belcher controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Serra manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Belcher
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Serra launches a kick
Belcher checks it and keeps distance.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Serra throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Alan Belcher.
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Round 4
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Matt Serra just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Belcher may be in trouble!
Belcher's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Belcher moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Serra throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Belcher has a small cut in his Right cheek
Alan Belcher is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alan Belcher circles around Serra
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Alan Belcher continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Serra looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alan Belcher's punches
Serra measures the resilience of Belcher's chin with an uppercut while Belcher lands some great crosses.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Serra studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Serra is holding Alan Belcher's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alan Belcher loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Alan Belcher attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Serra slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alan Belcher.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher tries to roll on the ground...
Serra knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher 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.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Matt Serra is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
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 Alan Belcher
You can see Belcher's blood making stains in the mat.
Alan Belcher tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Serra is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Matt Serra fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Belcher's face!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher doesn't stop bleeding.
Alan Belcher 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 3:10 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher is a bloody mess!
Serra tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Serra controls the situation despite Alan Belcher efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Belcher tries to escape from the full mount...
Matt Serra is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Alan Belcher
Matt Serra looks to mount Alan Belcher...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Alan Belcher is a bloody mess!
Serra tries to open up Alan Belcher's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Belcher in the side of the head
Belcher's Forehead is beginning to swell
Matt Serra is in full mount over Alan Belcher
Serra suddenly holds Alan Belcher's arm and tries an armbar!
Belcher can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Matt Serra!
Mario Yamasaki 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.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Lightning fast low kick from Serra!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Alan Belcher continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Serra moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Belcher's thigh!
Serra tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Serra is clinching with Belcher.
Alan Belcher 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.
Alan Belcher is a bloody mess!
Serra takes a break to breathe while holding Alan Belcher.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Matt Serra leans forwards and tries to grapple with Belcher
Serra shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alan Belcher is a bloody mess!
Belcher doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Serra embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Serra pushes Belcher forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Alan Belcher.
The cutman is working on Belcher's face.
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Round 5
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Alan Belcher tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Serra is trying to counter now!
Serra wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Serra moves forward and holds Belcher
The fighters are clinching.
Belcher doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Serra embrace and tries to move away...
Matt Serra pushes Belcher forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Belcher's blood making stains in the mat.
Matt Serra fakes a few punches and advance towards Belcher trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Alan Belcher lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Serra is standing while Belcher is on the ground on his back
You can see Belcher's blood making stains in the mat.
Matt Serra steps back and allows Belcher to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Alan Belcher is standing now.
Alan Belcher moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Alan Belcher is a bloody mess!
Solid kick to the leg from Alan Belcher
Serra checks it.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Belcher steps forward
Matt Serra catches him with an uppercut to the face!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Belcher wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Belcher moves forward and holds Serra
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Belcher's blood making stains in the mat.
Matt Serra pushes away Belcher trying to keep the fight at striking range
Belcher stumbles backwards and Matt Serra circles to get the center of the cage
Alan Belcher continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Serra tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Serra is clinching with Belcher.
Alan Belcher 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 Alan Belcher
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Belcher doesn't stop bleeding.
Serra pushes off of Alan Belcher and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Belcher stumbles backwards but Matt Serra chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Serra launches a few hard punches to Alan Belcher's ribs!
Alan Belcher's ribs shows the damage! Matt Serra is working his opponent ribs!
Belcher ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Alan Belcher 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 Alan Belcher
The fighters are clinching.
Serra grab one of Alan Belcher's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Alan Belcher landed hard on his back
Serra is standing while Belcher is on the ground on his back
Belcher tries to stand up!
Serra doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Serra is standing while Belcher is on the ground on his back
Nice beating Alan Belcher has received.
Belcher doesn't stop bleeding.
Belcher tries to stand up!
Serra doesn't allow him!
Serra is standing while Belcher is on the ground on his back
Serra opts to jump inside Belcher's guard.
Belcher didn't see that coming. Matt Serra is in open guard over Belcher now.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher tries to close his guard around Serra
He is not able to do it
Matt Serra is in open guard over Belcher
Matt Serra is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Serra gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Alan Belcher! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Alan Belcher doesn't defend himself!
Belcher has a small cut in his Nose
Matt Serra is in open guard over Belcher
Matt Serra is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Alan Belcher's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Serra tries to open up Alan Belcher's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Belcher in the side of the head
Belcher has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Belcher
Belcher doesn't stop bleeding.
Serra tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Belcher
Serra launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Belcher is covering himself! Serra tries to force the situation and Belcher clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Serra is in rear mount over Belcher
Alan Belcher continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Matt Serra isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Punishing hold!
Belcher's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Belcher struggles to free himself
Belcher's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Serra throws his leg over and Alan Belcher is in serious trouble! Matt Serra extends his hips and Alan Belcher is forced to tap out to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Matt Serra by Submission (Armbar) at 3:37 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 24/38 (63%)
Kicks 4/5 (80%)
Clinch strikes 9/15 (60%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/17 (100%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 548 s
Statistics: Alan Belcher
Punches 16/27 (59%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/17 (59%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 587 s
When this started, i did NOT think it was going to 5 rounds. Both guys came out aggressive, getting good damage going. Serra took over around round 4 and dominated thereafter, just finishing this one in time to avoid a potentially dangerous decision.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!