PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Serafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesys Kazlauskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Serafin
vs
Kazlauskas

193 cm
23
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Serafin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesys Kazlauskas!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serafin tries to bum rush Kazlauskas with a series of wild strikes but Kazlauskas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kazlauskas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Serafin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kazlauskas won't allow Serafin to get back to his feet.
Serafin working a defensive guard here.
Kazlauskas trying to move into half guard but instead Serafin has managed to sweep!
Serafin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kazlauskas's guard.
Serafin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kazlauskas is retaining full guard.
Kazlauskas can't keep his opponent in guard - Serafin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Serafin stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kazlauskas to get to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serafin tries to clinch up.

Kazlauskas clinches.

Kazlauskas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Serafin regains guard.
Kazlauskas trying to control but Serafin is working from the bottom.
Serafin is trying to hold Kazlauskas in close to prevent damage but Kazlauskas has managed to pass into half guard.
Kazlauskas is looking to advance position but Serafin won't allow it.
Serafin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kazlauskas.
Kazlauskas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Kazlauskas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Serafin is just riding it out for now. Kazlauskas eventually gives up the hold.

Kazlauskas is looking for a kimura but Serafin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazlauskas to get the leverage.
Kazlauskas thows a huge punch but Serafin dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kazlauskas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Serafin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazlauskas.
Serafin is looking to control Kazlauskas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Serafin avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serafin gets back to full guard.
Serafin working a defensive guard here.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Serafin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kazlauskas looking to pass the guard.
Serafin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serafin keeping moving, preventing Kazlauskas from controlling successfully.
Serafin striking from the bottom here.
Serafin controls Kazlauskas momentarily but Kazlauskas frees himself.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Serafin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kazlauskas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Serafin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kazlauskas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kazlauskas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cesys Kazlauskas 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.

Kazlauskas gets a clinch.
Serafin tries to stall but Kazlauskas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Serafin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kazlauskas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Serafin to the mat. Serafin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Serafin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kazlauskas defends well.

Kazlauskas drops back looking for a leg! Serafin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Serafin manages to kick Kazlauskas off! Kazlauskas jumps back into Serafin's guard.
Kazlauskas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serafin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kazlauskas wants to control from the top but Serafin keeps moving.
Serafin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kazlauskas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Serafin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Serafin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serafin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Serafin wants to sweep here but Kazlauskas controlling him for the moment.
Serafin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kazlauskas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Serafin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serafin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cesys Kazlauskas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Serafin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kazlauskas sprawls well. Kazlauskas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serafin gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazlauskas fails to land the takedown.
Serafin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bruno Serafin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kazlauskas clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kazlauskas pressing his opponent against the cage.

Kazlauskas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Serafin regains guard immediately.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas forces his way into half guard.
Kazlauskas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serafin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Serafin is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kazlauskas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Serafin is just riding it out for now. Kazlauskas eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Serafin trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serafin is staying active underneath Kazlauskas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Serafin wants to improve his position but Kazlauskas is controlling well.
Kazlauskas thows a huge punch but Serafin dodges it nicely.
Kazlauskas wants to control but Serafin is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cesys Kazlauskas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kazlauskas scores with a takedown into Serafin's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazlauskas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Serafin's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cesys Kazlauskas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kazlauskas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Serafin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kazlauskas is in Serafin's guard.
Kazlauskas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Serafin controls Kazlauskas momentarily but Kazlauskas frees himself.
Serafin wants to stand and escape but Kazlauskas is having none of it.
Kazlauskas throws a strike but Serafin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kazlauskas controls Serafin momentarily but Serafin frees himself.

Kazlauskas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kazlauskas tightens his grip and picks Serafin up, before dumping him to the ground. Serafin manages to land in guard.
Kazlauskas trying to control but Serafin is working from the bottom.
Kazlauskas looking to pass the guard.
Kazlauskas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kazlauskas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position from guard on top but Serafin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serafin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kazlauskas trying to control but Serafin is working from the bottom.
Kazlauskas throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serafin pulls Kazlauskas in to control the position.
Serafin keeping full guard, as Kazlauskas tries to pass.
Kazlauskas throws a big right hand that misses.
Kazlauskas wants to control from the top but Serafin keeps moving.
Serafin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kazlauskas's guard.
Kazlauskas keeping moving, preventing Serafin from controlling successfully.
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!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bruno Serafin.
Serafin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazlauskas swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas looks for a takedown but Serafin sprawls well.
Serafin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kazlauskas avoids it really well and circles away.
Serafin doesn't manage to clinch there - Kazlauskas circles away.
Kazlauskas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazlauskas goes for a double leg but Serafin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Serafin continues to drive forward.
Kazlauskas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kazlauskas missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kazlauskas has clasped his hands together around Serafin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Serafin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Serafin wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Serafin wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Kazlauskas seems content to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kazlauskas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Serafin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bruno Serafin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cesys Kazlauskas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serafin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cesys Kazlauskas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kazlauskas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Cesys Kazlauskas!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Cesys Kazlauskas!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Cesys Kazlauskas!

Cesys Kazlauskas wins by unanimous decision!