PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yamato Ryuichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaspion Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Three 6 Mafia. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ryuichi
vs
Serra

172 cm
22
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yamato Ryuichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaspion Serra!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra looks for a takedown but Ryuichi sprawls well.
Serra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Serra is defended easily by Ryuichi.
Yamato Ryuichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaspion Serra.
Ryuichi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Jaspion Serra has been cut.
Ryuichi throws a body kick that misses.
Ryuichi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryuichi misses with a head kick.
Serra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryuichi avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryuichi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serra avoids the head kick by Ryuichi.
A combination from Ryuichi does no damage.
Ryuichi throws a head kick but Serra moves out of range.
Serra avoids the head kick by Ryuichi.
Ryuichi throws a sloppy head kick and Serra moves out of range easily.
Ryuichi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jaspion Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryuichi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt - Ryuichi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryuichi misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuichi tries a head kick but it misses.
Serra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryuichi avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryuichi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryuichi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Ryuichi.
Serra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Serra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryuichi swivels and escapes.
Serra looks gassed!
Ryuichi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Serra backs up against the cage.
Ryuichi lands a high kick!
Yamato Ryuichi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryuichi misses with an uppercut. Serra saw that one coming.
Ryuichi misses with a head kick.
Serra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryuichi circles away.
Ryuichi throws a head kick but Serra moves out of range.
Serra looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryuichi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryuichi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Ryuichi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serra shoots for a double leg takedown but Ryuichi sprawls well. He's pushed Serra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryuichi lands with a kick to the temple. Serra shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ryuichi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryuichi throws a sloppy head kick and Serra moves out of range easily.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that misses.
Ryuichi lands a head kick. Serra smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Serra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Serra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryuichi but Ryuichi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryuichi.
Ryuichi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Serra.
Ryuichi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Ryuichi misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that half lands.
Ryuichi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Serra.
Ryuichi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to de liver by Ryuichi. Beautiful body shot.
Serra avoids the head kick by Ryuichi.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt.
Serra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Serra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryuichi throws a head kick but Serra moves out of range.
Serra is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ryuichi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Serra.
Ryuichi scores with a head kick.
Serra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryuichi pinned against the cage. Ryuichi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryuichi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Serra.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryuichi but Ryuichi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Serra takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ryuichi tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Serra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Serra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryuichi swivels and escapes.
Ryuichi misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Ryuichi.
Serra looks for a takedown but Ryuichi sprawls well.
Ryuichi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Serra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryuichi circles away.
Serra moves in looking to clinch but Ryuichi pushes him off.
A combination from Ryuichi does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yamato Ryuichi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaspion Serra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Serra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that misses.
Serra shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryuichi tries to sprawl out of it but Serra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryuichi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryuichi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaspion Serra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryuichi scoring well with a low kick there.
Serra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryuichi but Ryuichi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryuichi scores with a head kick.
Ryuichi throws a sloppy head kick and Serra moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryuichi lands a head kick. Serra smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice takedown defense from Ryuichi. No joy for Serra on that attempt.
Yamato Ryuichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaspion Serra.
Ryuichi throws a sloppy head kick and Serra moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Serra or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryuichi which made him look bad.
Yamato Ryuichi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryuichi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryuichi throws a nice head kick!
Serra dives in and grabs Ryuichi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryuichi pushes down on Serra's head and hops out.
Ryuichi misses with a head kick.
Ryuichi lands with a slapping head kick.
Serra shoots in for a double leg but Ryuichi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Serra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ryuichi is fending him off so far but Serra persists. Nope, Ryuichi circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryuichi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Serra.
Ryuichi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryuichi tries to avoid it but Serra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryuichi to the ground. Ryuichi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Serra tries to clinch up.
Ryuichi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryuichi tries a head kick but it misses.
Serra checks a low kick from Ryuichi.
Ryuichi throws a head kick but Serra moves out of range.

Serra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra throws a strike aimed at the side of Ryuichi's head but Ryuichi avoids it well.
Serra tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ryuichi pushes Serra away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Serra gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Serra working the ground and pound.

Serra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Serra goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ryuichi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Serra's guard! Nice work there by Ryuichi!
Serra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra trying to control the position.

Serra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ryuichi passes into half guard.

Ryuichi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Ryuichi tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryuichi is looking to wear down Serra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ryuichi tries a head kick but it misses.
Serra misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryuichi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serra blocks a head kick by Ryuichi.
Serra blocks a head kick by Ryuichi.
Serra is looking to clinch but Ryuichi is avoiding it.
Serra wants to clinch up but Ryuichi keeps it at a distance.
Serra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryuichi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Serra somewhat.
Ryuichi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serra moves away.
Ryuichi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryuichi wants it to stay on the feet.
Serra tries for a takedown but Ryuichi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Serra has a takedown stuffed.
Ryuichi misses with a head kick.
Ryuichi misses with a wild body shot.
Serra tries for a takedown but Ryuichi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yamato Ryuichi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaspion Serra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Serra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryuichi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Serra somewhat.
Serra shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryuichi throws a sloppy head kick and Serra moves out of range easily.
Ryuichi misses with a two punch combination.
Serra shoots in for a takedown but Ryuichi shows good takedown defense.
Ryuichi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Serra avoids the body shot from Ryuichi.
Ryuichi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serra's sensitive parts.
Ryuichi misses with a head kick.
Serra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryuichi as he jumps to the side.
Yamato Ryuichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaspion Serra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryuichi tries a head kick but it misses.
Serra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryuichi throws a sloppy head kick and Serra moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serra.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra avoids the head kick by Ryuichi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Serra.
Ryuichi throws a sloppy head kick and Serra moves out of range easily.
Ryuichi leaves Serra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Ryuichi as Serra shoots in.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that misses.
Ryuichi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serra shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryuichi defends it nicely.
Serra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ryuichi circles away.
Serra avoids the head kick by Ryuichi.
Serra tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryuichi tries a head kick but it misses.
Serra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryuichi's waist but Ryuichi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Serra off to one side.
Ryuichi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryuichi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Serra is looking to clinch.
Serra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Serra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryuichi misses with a body kick.
Ryuichi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryuichi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryuichi wants it to stay on the feet.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that misses.
Serra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Serra dodges the punch combination from Ryuichi.
Ryuichi stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryuichi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryuichi tries a head kick but it misses.
Serra throws a body kick the misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ryuichi throws a head kick that misses.
Ryuichi looks to score with a jab to the body but Serra is just out of range.
Serra tries to clinch up but Ryuichi circles away and keeps his distance.
Serra wants to clinch up but Ryuichi keeps it at a distance.
Ryuichi scores with a spinning back kick!
Ryuichi throws a sloppy head kick and Serra moves out of range easily.
Serra misses with a takedown
and Ryuichi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Serra's knee momentarily.
Ryuichi keeps the fight on the outside.
Serra misses with a takedown
and Ryuichi counters with a right hand to the body.
Serra misses with a straight right.
Ryuichi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ryuichi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryuichi misses with a head kick.
Serra tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryuichi counters with a big head kick but Serra shrugs it off.
Serra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryuichi takes a swing at Serra's ribcage but misses.
Serra with a poor takedown
and Ryuichi counters with a nice body kick.
Ryuichi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryuichi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ryuichi takes a swing at Serra's ribcage but misses.
Serra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryuichi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Serra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Serra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryuichi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ryuichi.
Jaspion Serra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yamato Ryuichi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serra misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yamato Ryuichi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryuichi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamato Ryuichi!