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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antti Kokko (ranked 1155 p4p, 696 weight class) and Lawson Serrano (ranked 148 p4p, 90 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antti Kokko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lawson Serrano!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokko just misses with a punch to the body.
Serrano feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Serrano.
Serrano defending well as Kokko loads up on a big left hand.
Kokko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serrano with the counter takedown but Kokko avoids it easily.
Kokko scores with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Serrano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Kokko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serrano feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kokko moves into the clinch.
Kokko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Serrano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kokko to the mat. Kokko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Serrano postures up in Kokko's guard and throws a big left but Kokko blocks it.
Kokko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Serrano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Serrano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serrano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kokko can't keep his opponent in guard - Serrano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kokko is positioning himself well to prevent Serrano advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kokko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Serrano on the ground.
Serrano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kokko defending well though.
Serrano thows a huge punch but Kokko dodges it nicely.
Serrano trying to control the pace.
Kokko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Serrano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kokko's head.
Serrano lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Serrano lands a nice short elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Serrano lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Serrano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Serrano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Serrano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kokko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kokko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kokko tries to get out of the position.
Serrano working Kokko over with strikes.
Serrano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Serrano lands strikes from half guard.
Serrano lands with a punch from half guard.
Serrano lands with a punch from half guard.
Serrano slips a nice elbow through Kokko's hands, connecting with Kokko's forehead.
Serrano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Serrano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Serrano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kokko's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano throwing shots but Kokko is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Serrano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serrano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kokko is breathing heavily.
Serrano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Serrano is controlling the pace.
Serrano throwing shots but Kokko is blocking nicely.
Serrano is pressing down on Kokko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kokko is holding on for now.
Serrano lands strikes from half guard.
Serrano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lawson Serrano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kokko throws a hook but Serrano blocks it.
And Serrano tries to counter it with a takedown but Kokko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kokko misses with an uppercut.
Serrano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kokko defends it well.
Kokko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kokko pushes Serrano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Serrano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kokko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Serrano blocks an uppercut.
Serrano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serrano tries to score a body lock takedown but Kokko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kokko prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kokko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kokko lands an uppercut.
Kokko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Serrano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Antti Kokko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawson Serrano.
Serrano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kokko regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serrano throws a strike but Kokko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kokko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Serrano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kokko has managed to get both his arms back between Serrano's legs - danger averted.
Kokko won't allow Serrano to sweep him here.
Serrano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kokko manages to get himself to full guard.
Serrano stays in close to Kokko's body and controls the position.
Serrano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Serrano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Serrano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Serrano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serrano content to stall in guard here.
Serrano wants to control from the top but Kokko keeps moving.
Serrano postures up in Kokko's guard and throws a big left but Kokko blocks it.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serrano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Serrano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Serrano is stalling in the full guard.
Kokko trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano landing some decent shots from guard.
Serrano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Serrano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Serrano throws a big elbow that misses.
Serrano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kokko keeping moving, preventing Serrano from controlling successfully.
Serrano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serrano is in close to Kokko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Serrano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Serrano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Serrano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Serrano connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serrano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serrano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lawson Serrano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Serrano ducks under a wild hook from Kokko.
Serrano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Antti Kokko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kokko clinches.
Serrano wants a takedown.
Serrano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kokko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Serrano walks into a straight right hand from Kokko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Kokko. That snapped Serrano's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokko moves into range and clinches up with Serrano.
Serrano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kokko is defending well.
Antti Kokko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawson Serrano.
Serrano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kokko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kokko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kokko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serrano backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kokko.
Kokko lands a hook that snaps the head of Serrano backwards.
Kokko lands an uppercut.
Kokko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Serrano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kokko is defending well.
Kokko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kokko prevents the takedown attempt.
Kokko is working Serrano over against the cage.
Serrano wants to take the fight to the mat but Kokko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Serrano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Serrano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kokko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kokko closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokko gets underhooks to prevent Serrano's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serrano tries for a takedown but Kokko manages to get underhooks.
Kokko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Serrano backwards.
Serrano tries to score a body lock takedown but Kokko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Serrano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Serrano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Serrano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kokko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Serrano connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Serrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Kokko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson Serrano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Serrano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Serrano advances position into side control!
Serrano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Serrano working the body and head with strikes.
Serrano working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Serrano's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Serrano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Serrano is looking to take a break and control but Kokko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serrano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kokko sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Serrano trying to control the position but Kokko is working away.
Serrano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lawson Serrano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Serrano is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Kokko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Serrano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawson Serrano!
Lawson Serrano got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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