PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zacharia Temeluchus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Temeluchus
vs
Serra

177 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

167 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Zija International
Infliction Fight Gear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zacharia Temeluchus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra looks to land a combination but Temeluchus avoids it well.
Serra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
matt Serra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Temeluchus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Serra wants to control but Temeluchus is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Temeluchus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Serra wants to control but Temeluchus is keeping busy.

Serra kicks off Temeluchus and gets to his feet.
Serra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Temeluchus avoids the body shot from Serra.
Temeluchus misses with a takedown attempt - Serra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Temeluchus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Serra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra tries a head kick but it misses.

Temeluchus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Serra!
Serra is squirming around, avoiding Temeluchus's attempts to control the action.
Serra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Serra tries to hold on but Temeluchus postures up.
Serra really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Temeluchus looking to finish with strikes here!
Temeluchus manages to capitalize on a mistake by Serra to take his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Temeluchus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Serra defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Temeluchus looking for the RNC.
Serra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Temeluchus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temeluchus tries to keep control of the position but Serra is staying busy.
Serra wants to get back to his feet.
Serra is in bad spot here.
Serra looks gassed!

Serra is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Temeluchus gets his way!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Temeluchus has his arm under Serra's chin here. Game over son! Temeluchus squeezes tightly and Serra is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zacharia Temeluchus!