PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspektor Gee (ranked 1239 p4p, 745 weight class) and Ricardo Lima (ranked 149 p4p, 101 weight class). Inspektor Gee has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gee
vs
Lima

201 cm
38
255
27 - 22 - 0

187 cm
30
220
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Gee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Lima!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gee leaves Lima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gee loads up on a big right hand but Lima slips the punch.

Lima scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gee tries to get out of the position.
Gee wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lima connects with a nice short shot to Gee's temple.
Gee looks like he's trying to stand up.

Gee is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Lima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Gee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lima seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Gee defends the submission attempt.

Gee has one foot on Lima's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lima throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gee's waist but Gee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lima off to one side.
As Lima looks to move away, Gee throws a big counter combo but Lima just gets out of the way.
Lima shoots for a double leg takedown but Gee sprawls well. He's pushed Lima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Inspektor Gee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Lima.
Lima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gee defends it nicely.
Gee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lima.
Gee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Inspektor Gee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gee with a nice cross.

It looks like Ricardo Lima has been cut.
Gee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lima.

Lima scores with a takedown into Gee's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima prevents Gee from getting back to his feet.

Lima drops back looking for a leg! Gee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gee manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Gee's guard.
Lima postures up in Gee's guard and throws a big left but Gee blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima prevents Gee from getting back to his feet.
Lima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lima throws a big right hand that misses.
Gee wants to stand but Lima is controlling the position.
Lima has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Gee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gee is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Gee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima is stalling in the full guard.
Gee wants to get back to his feet but Lima passes into half guard.
Lima keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gee wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Lima is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lima seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gee tries to kick Lima off but Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Gee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima throwing shots but Gee is blocking nicely.
Gee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lima on the ground.
Gee is trying to stand.

Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lima.
Lima prevents Gee from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima trying to control the action but Gee is working from the bottom.
Gee pushes Lima off looking to stand but Lima dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Lima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Lima's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Gee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Lima gets the takedown into side control.
Gee trying to remain calm as Lima controls from the top position.
Gee is trying to buck Lima off.
Lima trying to control the position but Gee is working away.
Gee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lima has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ricardo Lima has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lima has hold of Gee's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gee tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lima cranks the arm and Gee screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gee, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ricardo Lima!
A victorious Ricardo Lima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.