PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Una Kemeameahu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kemeameahu comes to the cage accompanied by Ride of the Valkryes. On his way into the cage it seems that Una Kemeameahu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Una Kemeameahu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kemeameahu
vs
Serra

169 cm
21
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

153 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

KINGDOM

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Una Kemeameahu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Serra!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra with a poor takedown
and Kemeameahu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Serra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kemeameahu counters with a nice body kick.
Serra tries for a takedown but Kemeameahu circles away easily
and Kemeameahu counters with a good low kick that Serra was not able to check.
Una Kemeameahu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Serra.
Serra has his takedown stuffed
and Kemeameahu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt
and Kemeameahu counters with a low kick, right behind Serra 's knee.
Serra misses with a takedown attempt
and Kemeameahu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Serra looks gassed!
Kemeameahu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Serra with a poor takedown
and Kemeameahu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Serra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kemeameahu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Kemeameahu.
Kemeameahu works Serra's body with a nice hook.
Kemeameahu connects with a body shot that sends Serra's belly button to the back.
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!
Kemeameahu throws a leg kick which misses Serra's front leg but catches the back leg as Serra tries to avoid it.
Kemeameahu misses with a series of wild punches.
Kemeameahu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kemeameahu lands a slapping body shot.
Kemeameahu stalks Serra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Serra's face. Serra staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Kemeameahu.
Kemeameahu punishes Serra's body with a nice straight punch.
Kemeameahu fakes the leg kick and cracks Serra in the body.
Kemeameahu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kemeameahu scores with a leg kick.
Kemeameahu throws a quick inside leg kick.

Kemeameahu moves into the clinch successfully.
Serra being controlled against the cage.
Kemeameahu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Serra should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
Serra is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kemeameahu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Serra.

Kemeameahu drags the fight down to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kemeameahu is trying to keep Serra in close.
Serra throws a strike but Kemeameahu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Serra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kemeameahu is one step ahead there.
Kemeameahu sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemeameahu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Una Kemeameahu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kemeameahu scores with a kick to the body.
Serra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Serra with a poor takedown
and Kemeameahu counters with a left to the body.
Kemeameahu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Serra takes a step back to recover.
Serra has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kemeameahu.
Serra takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leo Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kemeameahu moves into the clinch.
Serra avoiding damage as Kemeameahu throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemeameahu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Serra avoids it.
Serra has a couple of punches blocked by Kemeameahu.
Kemeameahu lands an elbow just above Serra 's eye.
Kemeameahu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kemeameahu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Serra is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kemeameahu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kemeameahu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemeameahu taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemeameahu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Serra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Una Kemeameahu 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.

Serra walks into a left hand.
Serra has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kemeameahu.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kemeameahu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Serra avoids the elbow strike from Kemeameahu, against the cage.
Kemeameahu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Kemeameahu successfully pulls guard.
Kemeameahu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Serra stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kemeameahu has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Serra manages to get his head free but now Kemeameahu has transitioned to an armbar! Serra grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kemeameahu! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Una Kemeameahu!
In his post fight interview, Una Kemeameahu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.