Post by The Sandman on Apr 7, 2022 9:34:44 GMT -5
Eddie Alvarez looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Matt Serra glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
Eddie Alvarez comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Matt Serra jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Michael Serra seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Alvarez's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alvarez looks to be in very good shape.
Alvarez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Alvarez measures the resilience of Michael Serra's chin with an uppercut while Michael Serra lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Right cheek
Alvarez and Michael Serra circle around the center of the cage.
Good movement from Alvarez
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Michael Serra is holding Eddie Alvarez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Michael Serra's ribs.
That hit Michael Serra who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Michael Serra's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra sits high on Eddie Alvarez's chest and pulls his leg underneath Alvarez's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Alvarez tries to roll out. He's too quick for Matt Serra and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Michael Serra and it cost him top position.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Michael Serra
Alvarez tries to escape from the closed guard
Alvarez succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Michael Serra
Eddie Alvarez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Michael Serra's face!
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Michael Serra
Michael Serra tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He succeeds!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Michael Serra
Alvarez is in closed guard... Michael Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Michael Serra's ribs.
That hit Michael Serra who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Michael Serra's ribs.
Michael Serra blocks those punches
Eddie Alvarez gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Michael Serra tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Serra controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Alvarez breaths deeply while on the ground
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Michael Serra is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Michael Serra is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Matt Serra
Alvarez tries to open up Michael Serra with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Michael Serra is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Matt Serra
Eddie Alvarez tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Michael Serra is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Matt Serra
Alvarez goes for an armbar!
Matt Serra breaks the lock and pushes away Eddie Alvarez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Eddie Alvarez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Serra steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Alvarez struggles... Matt Serra is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Eddie Alvarez looks to counter!
Michael Serra steps forward
Alvarez feints.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Every time Eddie Alvarez attempts to get inside
Michael Serra misses with a low kick.
Eddie Alvarez closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alvarez is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra shows great balance while pushing away Eddie Alvarez
Michael Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra throws an uppercut
Alvarez slips it.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Serra tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Matt Serra who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Eddie Alvarez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Michael Serra is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Eddie Alvarez.
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Round 2
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Every time Eddie Alvarez attempts to get inside
Michael Serra fires a low kick.
Alvarez hyper-extended his left leg
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Michael Serra!
Alvarez blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez attempts to cut off Michael Serra with punches
Michael Serra reels from the strikes.
Michael Serra's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Serra has a small cut in his Right eye
Shovel hook by Eddie Alvarez
goes nowhere.
Eddie Alvarez gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alvarez goes down.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Michael Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around Michael Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nice beating Eddie Alvarez has received.
Michael Serra is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Matt Serra
Eddie Alvarez tries to better his position on the ground...
Alvarez is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Matt Serra
Alvarez goes for an armbar!
Matt Serra breaks the lock and pushes away Eddie Alvarez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Eddie Alvarez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Crisp uppercut by Alvarez followed by a hard jab
Michael Serra deflects the blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Serra pushes Eddie Alvarez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alvarez moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alvarez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Alvarez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Michael Serra.
Michael Serra leads with a punch
Eddie Alvarez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Eddie Alvarez
goes nowhere.
Alvarez launches a flurry of punches
Michael Serra slips out of danger.
Eddie Alvarez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Michael Serra won't budge, forcing Alvarez to pull guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Michael Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Michael Serra tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Matt Serra fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Alvarez
Michael Serra breaths deeply while on the ground
Matt Serra is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Michael Serra's ribs.
Michael Serra blocks those punches
Matt Serra is in half guard over Alvarez
Michael Serra sits over his knees and pushes away Alvarez's leg!
Matt Serra is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to show some ground skills
Michael Serra uses his strength to keep Michael Serra at a disadvantage
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alvarez moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alvarez is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Alvarez, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Matt Serra paws at Alvarez.
Alvarez swings ineffectively.
Alvarez misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Eddie Alvarez paws at Michael Serra.
Michael Serra answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Nose
Alvarez moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Eddie Alvarez tries a hook to the body
but Michael Serra manages to dodge it
Eddie Alvarez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Eddie Alvarez
Great move by Michael Serra who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Serra takes a break to breathe while holding Eddie Alvarez.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Michael Serra is holding Eddie Alvarez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Michael Serra slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Eddie Alvarez.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Michael Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Michael Serra tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Eddie Alvarez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Matt Serra fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Serra tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alvarez goes down.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Alvarez
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Michael Serra looks to work from half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Michael Serra is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Alvarez
Michael Serra tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Alvarez from the side mount!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Michael Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Michael Serra tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Serra controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez 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 3:50 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Michael Serra tries to open up Eddie Alvarez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Alvarez in the side of the head
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra aggressively and repeatedly punches Alvarez.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is fading quickly.
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll on the ground...
Michael Serra knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Alvarez 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 Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Michael Serra's ribs.
Michael Serra blocks those punches
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matt Serra jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Alvarez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Serra sprawls and remains on his feet.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Michael Serra.
Michael Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra catches Eddie Alvarez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Michael Serra.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Body shots by Matt Serra
Solid blows to Alvarez's abdomen.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Michael Serra breaks the closed guard of Eddie Alvarez and moves to half guard
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Matt Serra pushes Eddie Alvarez down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Matt Serra pushes Eddie Alvarez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Michael Serra is locking that Armbar...
Alvarez struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Alvarez's eyes...
That's more than Alvarez can stand! His arm is outstretched and he taps before getting an injury.
Winner is Matt Serra by Submission (Armbar) at 1:41 Round 4
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 10/31 (32%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/22 (23%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 544 s
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 11/20 (55%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 10/11 (91%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 544 s
Reasonably good show from Serra. Started even, then he took over and did Serra things.
Matt Serra glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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.
Eddie Alvarez comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Eddie Alvarez goes with a looping right hand while Matt Serra jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Michael Serra seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Alvarez's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alvarez looks to be in very good shape.
Alvarez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Alvarez measures the resilience of Michael Serra's chin with an uppercut while Michael Serra lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Right cheek
Alvarez and Michael Serra circle around the center of the cage.
Good movement from Alvarez
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Michael Serra is holding Eddie Alvarez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Michael Serra's ribs.
That hit Michael Serra who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Hard blow to Michael Serra's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra sits high on Eddie Alvarez's chest and pulls his leg underneath Alvarez's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Alvarez tries to roll out. He's too quick for Matt Serra and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Michael Serra and it cost him top position.
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Michael Serra
Alvarez tries to escape from the closed guard
Alvarez succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Michael Serra
Eddie Alvarez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Michael Serra's face!
Eddie Alvarez is in open guard over Michael Serra
Michael Serra tries to close his guard around Alvarez
He succeeds!
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Michael Serra
Alvarez is in closed guard... Michael Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Eddie Alvarez!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Michael Serra's ribs.
That hit Michael Serra who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Michael Serra's ribs.
Michael Serra blocks those punches
Eddie Alvarez gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Michael Serra tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Serra controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Eddie Alvarez moves to half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Eddie Alvarez manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Alvarez breaths deeply while on the ground
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Michael Serra is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Michael Serra is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Matt Serra
Alvarez tries to open up Michael Serra with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Michael Serra is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Matt Serra
Eddie Alvarez tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Michael Serra is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Matt Serra
Alvarez goes for an armbar!
Matt Serra breaks the lock and pushes away Eddie Alvarez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Eddie Alvarez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Serra steps backwards away from Eddie Alvarez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Michael Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Alvarez struggles... Matt Serra is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Eddie Alvarez looks to counter!
Michael Serra steps forward
Alvarez feints.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Every time Eddie Alvarez attempts to get inside
Michael Serra misses with a low kick.
Eddie Alvarez closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Alvarez is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra shows great balance while pushing away Eddie Alvarez
Michael Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra throws an uppercut
Alvarez slips it.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Serra tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Matt Serra who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Eddie Alvarez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Michael Serra is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Eddie Alvarez.
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Round 2
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Every time Eddie Alvarez attempts to get inside
Michael Serra fires a low kick.
Alvarez hyper-extended his left leg
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Michael Serra!
Alvarez blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez attempts to cut off Michael Serra with punches
Michael Serra reels from the strikes.
Michael Serra's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Serra has a small cut in his Right eye
Shovel hook by Eddie Alvarez
goes nowhere.
Eddie Alvarez gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alvarez goes down.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Michael Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around Michael Serra
He succeeds!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Nice beating Eddie Alvarez has received.
Michael Serra is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Serra!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Matt Serra
Eddie Alvarez tries to better his position on the ground...
Alvarez is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Matt Serra
Alvarez goes for an armbar!
Matt Serra breaks the lock and pushes away Eddie Alvarez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Eddie Alvarez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Crisp uppercut by Alvarez followed by a hard jab
Michael Serra deflects the blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Serra pushes Eddie Alvarez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Eddie Alvarez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Alvarez moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alvarez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Serra's punches
Alvarez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Michael Serra.
Michael Serra leads with a punch
Eddie Alvarez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Eddie Alvarez
goes nowhere.
Alvarez launches a flurry of punches
Michael Serra slips out of danger.
Eddie Alvarez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Michael Serra won't budge, forcing Alvarez to pull guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Michael Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Michael Serra tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Matt Serra fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Alvarez
Michael Serra breaths deeply while on the ground
Matt Serra is in half guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Michael Serra's ribs.
Michael Serra blocks those punches
Matt Serra is in half guard over Alvarez
Michael Serra sits over his knees and pushes away Alvarez's leg!
Matt Serra is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez tries to show some ground skills
Michael Serra uses his strength to keep Michael Serra at a disadvantage
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alvarez moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Alvarez is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Eddie Alvarez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Alvarez, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Matt Serra paws at Alvarez.
Alvarez swings ineffectively.
Alvarez misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Eddie Alvarez paws at Michael Serra.
Michael Serra answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Eddie Alvarez's Nose
Alvarez moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Eddie Alvarez tries a hook to the body
but Michael Serra manages to dodge it
Eddie Alvarez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Alvarez studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Eddie Alvarez
Great move by Michael Serra who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Serra takes a break to breathe while holding Eddie Alvarez.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Michael Serra is holding Eddie Alvarez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Eddie Alvarez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra looks to pass to mount...
Michael Serra slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Eddie Alvarez.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Michael Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Michael Serra tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Eddie Alvarez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Matt Serra fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Serra tries to bring the fight to the ground
Alvarez goes down.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Alvarez
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Eddie Alvarez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Michael Serra looks to work from half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Alvarez
Alvarez has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Michael Serra is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Alvarez
Michael Serra tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Alvarez from the side mount!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez launches a few punches to Michael Serra's cheek from the guard.
Matt Serra uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Michael Serra tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Serra controls the situation despite Eddie Alvarez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez 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 3:50 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Michael Serra tries to open up Eddie Alvarez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Alvarez in the side of the head
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra aggressively and repeatedly punches Alvarez.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez is fading quickly.
Eddie Alvarez tries to roll on the ground...
Michael Serra knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Alvarez 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 Eddie Alvarez
Deep breaths from Eddie Alvarez who tries a hammer punch to Michael Serra's ribs.
Michael Serra blocks those punches
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Eddie Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matt Serra jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Alvarez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Serra sprawls and remains on his feet.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Michael Serra.
Michael Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra catches Eddie Alvarez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Michael Serra.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Body shots by Matt Serra
Solid blows to Alvarez's abdomen.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Alvarez
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Michael Serra breaks the closed guard of Eddie Alvarez and moves to half guard
Matt Serra is in side mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra looks to mount Eddie Alvarez...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Matt Serra pushes Eddie Alvarez down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Alvarez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Matt Serra pushes Eddie Alvarez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Matt Serra is in full mount over Eddie Alvarez
Matt Serra throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Michael Serra is locking that Armbar...
Alvarez struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Alvarez's eyes...
That's more than Alvarez can stand! His arm is outstretched and he taps before getting an injury.
Winner is Matt Serra by Submission (Armbar) at 1:41 Round 4
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 10/31 (32%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/22 (23%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 544 s
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 11/20 (55%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 10/11 (91%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 544 s
Reasonably good show from Serra. Started even, then he took over and did Serra things.
