Post by The Sandman on Jun 25, 2022 1:10:41 GMT -5
Tyron Woodley! Tyron Woodley! This is what the people are chanting here.
Matt Serra looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Tyron Woodley is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Matt Serra is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Matt Serra comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Tyron Woodley 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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Michael Serra and Woodley move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tyron Woodley is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tyron Woodley attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Michael Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra moves forward looking for some grappling action
Woodley pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Woodley studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tyron Woodley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Michael Serra won't budge, forcing Woodley to pull guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Woodley
Michael Serra is in closed guard... Woodley 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 Woodley
As the fight continues it seems that Tyron Woodley is taking the best of the fight.
Michael Serra is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra looks to posture up and open Tyron Woodley's guard...
Matt Serra forces Tyron Woodley to open his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Woodley
Michael Serra moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Michael Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Michael Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to close the guard.
Woodley put Matt Serra in closed guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Woodley
Michael Serra is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Michael Serra use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Tyron Woodley manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Woodley
Michael Serra struggles on the ground and tries to break Tyron Woodley's guard...
Woodley doesn't want to free his opponent and Michael Serra continues in closed guard
Woodley tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Serra is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Woodley struggles... Matt Serra is unable to take him down
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tyron Woodley!
Michael Serra ducks under...
Woodley and Michael Serra circle around the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Tyron Woodley
connects with Michael Serra.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Woodley studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tyron Woodley attempts a sweep single...
Tyron Woodley catches Matt Serra's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Woodley.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Michael Serra
Woodley tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Serra leans and gets Tyron Woodley's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Woodley pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Michael Serra
Woodley is in closed guard... Michael Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyron Woodley!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Deep breaths from Tyron Woodley who tries a hammer punch to Michael Serra's ribs.
Michael Serra blocks those punches
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Matt Serra pushes Tyron Woodley down and prevents his attempts to escape
Woodley misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Serra fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tyron Woodley's arm and tries an armbar!
Woodley holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Woodley's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Matt Serra.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Tyron Woodley in his guard.
Tyron Woodley keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tyron Woodley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Michael Serra goes down.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Woodley studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Solid shot from Matt Serra to the body.
Woodley didn't like that.
The two exchange wildly
Michael Serra is connecting with a few punches
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Serra tries to bring the fight to the ground
Woodley won't budge, forcing Michael Serra to pull guard.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Michael Serra
Tyron Woodley is looking to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Tyron Woodley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Michael Serra
Woodley sits over his knees and pushes away Michael Serra's leg!
Michael Serra closes his legs around Tyron Woodley's leg. Woodley is not able to move away now!
Woodley misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
Back to the beginning! Matt Serra is standing now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Michael Serra is standing while Woodley is on the ground on his back
Tyron Woodley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Michael Serra's moves.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Michael Serra is standing while Woodley is on the ground on his back
Woodley tries to stand up!
Michael Serra doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Tyron Woodley. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Woodley climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Woodley is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Matt Serra
Tyron Woodley looks to mount Matt Serra...
Matt Serra sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Michael Serra
Michael Serra measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Michael Serra
Woodley tries to open up Matt Serra's defense faking a few punches.
Matt Serra wraps his arms around Woodley's arms and counters the punches.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Michael Serra
Tyron Woodley tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Matt Serra's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Michael Serra
Tyron Woodley tries to free his leg...
Michael Serra rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tyron Woodley attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Michael Serra tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Michael Serra is clinching with Woodley.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Michael Serra circles out and slips free of Tyron Woodley's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Woodley is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra shows great balance while pushing away Tyron Woodley
Michael Serra steps backwards away from Tyron Woodley. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Woodley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Serra sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Matt Serra attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra catches Tyron Woodley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Michael Serra.
Crushing shot to Woodley's body! He's holding his side
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Woodley
Michael Serra struggles on the ground and tries to break Tyron Woodley's guard...
Matt Serra is in Woodley open guard now
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Woodley
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Tyron Woodley can't prevent his opponent from passing. Michael Serra looks to work from half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Matt Serra is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Woodley's ribs
Matt Serra is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Michael Serra is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Matt Serra rolls Tyron Woodley to his stomach and takes his back!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tyron Woodley shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Serra sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Woodley decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Serra launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Woodley with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Woodley launches a hook to the body
Matt Serra moves aside looking for a counter...
Woodley moves forward looking for some action
Matt Serra doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley jabs at Michael Serra
to no visible effect.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Michael Serra launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Tyron Woodley tries a hook to the body
but Michael Serra manages to dodge it
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michael Serra is holding Tyron Woodley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Michael Serra breaths deeply while on the ground
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Matt Serra looks to mount Tyron Woodley...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Matt Serra tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Woodley is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Tyron Woodley tries to take advantage...
Tyron Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Woodley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Serra sprawls and remains on his feet.
Woodley moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tyron Woodley moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Woodley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Serra sprawls and remains on his feet.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Michael Serra tries to grapple
He puts Woodley in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Tyron Woodley is holding Matt Serra against the fence with his fingers all over Michael Serra's face
Michael Serra looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, he slide under Tyron Woodley arm and move away from danger Tyron Woodley
Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Woodley!
Nice move by Michael Serra who clinches and pushes Woodley against the cage
Tyron Woodley 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra grapple with Tyron Woodley and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley tries to show some ground skills
Michael Serra uses his strength to keep Michael Serra at a disadvantage
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Matt Serra looks to mount Tyron Woodley...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Matt Serra tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Woodley's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Woodley's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Josh Rosenthal breaks Matt Serra's lock! This is over! Woodley didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Matt Serra by Submission (armbar) at 4:30 Round 3
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 412 s
Statistics: Tyron Woodley
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 3/11 (27%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 433 s
Matt Serra looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Tyron Woodley is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Matt Serra is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Matt Serra comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Tyron Woodley 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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Michael Serra and Woodley move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Tyron Woodley is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tyron Woodley attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Michael Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra moves forward looking for some grappling action
Woodley pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Woodley studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tyron Woodley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Michael Serra won't budge, forcing Woodley to pull guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Woodley
Michael Serra is in closed guard... Woodley 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 Woodley
As the fight continues it seems that Tyron Woodley is taking the best of the fight.
Michael Serra is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Michael Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra looks to posture up and open Tyron Woodley's guard...
Matt Serra forces Tyron Woodley to open his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Woodley
Michael Serra moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley launches a few punches to Michael Serra's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Michael Serra tries to cover his face,
Matt Serra is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to close the guard.
Woodley put Matt Serra in closed guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Woodley
Michael Serra is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Michael Serra use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) is cheering him!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Tyron Woodley manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Woodley
Michael Serra struggles on the ground and tries to break Tyron Woodley's guard...
Woodley doesn't want to free his opponent and Michael Serra continues in closed guard
Woodley tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Serra is in closed guard... Woodley tries to roll on the ground!
Matt Serra uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Michael Serra grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Woodley struggles... Matt Serra is unable to take him down
Bone shattering straight left hand from Tyron Woodley!
Michael Serra ducks under...
Woodley and Michael Serra circle around the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Tyron Woodley
connects with Michael Serra.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Woodley studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tyron Woodley attempts a sweep single...
Tyron Woodley catches Matt Serra's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Woodley.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Michael Serra
Woodley tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Michael Serra leans and gets Tyron Woodley's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Matt Serra overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Woodley pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Michael Serra
Woodley is in closed guard... Michael Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyron Woodley!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Deep breaths from Tyron Woodley who tries a hammer punch to Michael Serra's ribs.
Michael Serra blocks those punches
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Matt Serra pushes Tyron Woodley down and prevents his attempts to escape
Woodley misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Serra fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Tyron Woodley's arm and tries an armbar!
Woodley holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Woodley's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Matt Serra.
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra attempts to trap Tyron Woodley in his guard.
Tyron Woodley keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tyron Woodley tries to bring the fight to the ground
Michael Serra goes down.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Woodley studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Solid shot from Matt Serra to the body.
Woodley didn't like that.
The two exchange wildly
Michael Serra is connecting with a few punches
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Serra tries to bring the fight to the ground
Woodley won't budge, forcing Michael Serra to pull guard.
Tyron Woodley is in closed guard over Michael Serra
Tyron Woodley is looking to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Tyron Woodley gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Michael Serra
Woodley sits over his knees and pushes away Michael Serra's leg!
Michael Serra closes his legs around Tyron Woodley's leg. Woodley is not able to move away now!
Woodley misses a step and Matt Serra sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
Back to the beginning! Matt Serra is standing now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Michael Serra is standing while Woodley is on the ground on his back
Tyron Woodley doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Michael Serra's moves.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Michael Serra is standing while Woodley is on the ground on his back
Woodley tries to stand up!
Michael Serra doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Tyron Woodley. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Woodley climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Woodley is holding Matt Serra's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in side mount over Matt Serra
Tyron Woodley looks to mount Matt Serra...
Matt Serra sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Michael Serra
Michael Serra measures the resilience of Woodley's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Woodley's side.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Michael Serra
Woodley tries to open up Matt Serra's defense faking a few punches.
Matt Serra wraps his arms around Woodley's arms and counters the punches.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Michael Serra
Tyron Woodley tries to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Matt Serra's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Tyron Woodley is in half guard over Michael Serra
Tyron Woodley tries to free his leg...
Michael Serra rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Tyron Woodley attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Michael Serra tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Michael Serra is clinching with Woodley.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Michael Serra circles out and slips free of Tyron Woodley's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Woodley is holding Matt Serra's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Serra shows great balance while pushing away Tyron Woodley
Michael Serra steps backwards away from Tyron Woodley. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Woodley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Serra sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Matt Serra attempts a sweep single...
Matt Serra catches Tyron Woodley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Michael Serra.
Crushing shot to Woodley's body! He's holding his side
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Woodley
Michael Serra struggles on the ground and tries to break Tyron Woodley's guard...
Matt Serra is in Woodley open guard now
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in open guard over Woodley
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Tyron Woodley can't prevent his opponent from passing. Michael Serra looks to work from half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Michael Serra is trying to counter now!
Matt Serra positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Matt Serra is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Woodley's ribs
Matt Serra is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Michael Serra is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Serra is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Matt Serra rolls Tyron Woodley to his stomach and takes his back!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tyron Woodley shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Serra sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Woodley decides to launch some tentative punches
Michael Serra launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Woodley with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Woodley launches a hook to the body
Matt Serra moves aside looking for a counter...
Woodley moves forward looking for some action
Matt Serra doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Tyron Woodley jabs at Michael Serra
to no visible effect.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Michael Serra launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Tyron Woodley tries a hook to the body
but Michael Serra manages to dodge it
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michael Serra is holding Tyron Woodley's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyron Woodley loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Michael Serra breaths deeply while on the ground
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley attempts to trap Matt Serra in his guard.
Matt Serra keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Matt Serra looks to mount Tyron Woodley...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Matt Serra tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Woodley is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Tyron Woodley tries to take advantage...
Tyron Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Serra in his guard...
Matt Serra keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Scotiabank Place (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Woodley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Serra sprawls and remains on his feet.
Woodley moves backwards and Matt Serra is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tyron Woodley moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Woodley fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Serra sprawls and remains on his feet.
Tyron Woodley gets sloppy and Matt Serra tries to take advantage...
Michael Serra tries to grapple
He puts Woodley in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Tyron Woodley is holding Matt Serra against the fence with his fingers all over Michael Serra's face
Michael Serra looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, he slide under Tyron Woodley arm and move away from danger Tyron Woodley
Matt Serra fakes a punch and launches himself over Woodley!
Nice move by Michael Serra who clinches and pushes Woodley against the cage
Tyron Woodley 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra grapple with Tyron Woodley and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Woodley tries to show some ground skills
Michael Serra uses his strength to keep Michael Serra at a disadvantage
Matt Serra is in side mount over Tyron Woodley
Matt Serra looks to mount Tyron Woodley...
Matt Serra slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Tyron Woodley 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 Tyron Woodley
Matt Serra tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Woodley's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Woodley's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Josh Rosenthal breaks Matt Serra's lock! This is over! Woodley didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Matt Serra by Submission (armbar) at 4:30 Round 3
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 7/9 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 412 s
Statistics: Tyron Woodley
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 3/11 (27%)
GnP strikes 2/8 (25%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 433 s
