PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Socrates Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Socrates Lima enters the cage!

Rozemblit
vs
Lima

190 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
21
187 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Rozemblit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Socrates Lima!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima slaps away a takedown attempt from Rozemblit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lima looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Rozemblit tries to clinch there but Lima circles away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lima has eaten all the pies!
Rozemblit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rozemblit shoots in looking for a takedown. Lima tries to sprawl out of it but Rozemblit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rozemblit tries to close the distance and clinch but Lima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Rozemblit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lima keeps the fight on the outside.
Rozemblit lands a high kick!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rozemblit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rozemblit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozemblit goes for a takedown attempt but Lima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rozemblit lands a head kick. Lima smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rozemblit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lima as he jumps to the side.
Rozemblit dives in and grabs Lima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lima pushes down on Rozemblit's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozemblit moves in looking to clinch but Lima pushes him off.
Rozemblit is looking to clinch but Lima is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Rozemblit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Socrates Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rozemblit shoots in for a takedown but Lima shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rozemblit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Socrates Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima looks to score with a jab to the body but Rozemblit is just out of range.
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lima takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rozemblit throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lima.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rozemblit manages to avoid it.
Lima leaves Rozemblit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rozemblit tries to clinch but Lima is having none of it.
Rozemblit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rozemblit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Rozemblit with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rozemblit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Rozemblit instigates a clinch.
Rozemblit tries to score a body lock takedown but Lima shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rozemblit tries to break free but Lima pushes him back against the cage.
Rozemblit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lima smiles and moves away.
Rozemblit lands a lovely overhand right.
Rozemblit scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lima circles away.
Lima misses with a jab to the body
and Rozemblit counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rozemblit wants to clinch.
Lima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rozemblit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rozemblit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rozemblit tries to clinch but Lima is having none of it.
Lima defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit throws a head kick that Lima semi-blocks.
Rozemblit is looking to clinch but Lima is avoiding it.

Lima tries to keep at a distance but Rozemblit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rozemblit wants a takedown but no success here.
Rozemblit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lima avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rozemblit tries to pull guard but Lima holds him up against the cage and eventually Rozemblit drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Rozemblit's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit fails to pull guard.
Rozemblit can't get the takedown.
Rozemblit working aggressively here.
Rozemblit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rozemblit jumps guard but Lima stands there with Rozemblit around his waist. Rozemblit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rozemblit being controlled against the cage.
Rozemblit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Rozemblit dominated that round.
That's time! Rozemblit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rozemblit lands a nice looking body kick.
A punch combination from Rozemblit misses.
Rozemblit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rozemblit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozemblit tries to clinch up but Lima circles away and keeps his distance.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rozemblit manages to avoid it.
Lima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit closes the distance and clinches up with Lima, looking for a takedown. Rozemblit pushes Lima against the cage but Lima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozemblit is looking to clinch.
Rozemblit looks for a takedown but Lima sprawls well.
Lima is breathing heavily.
A shot to the body from Lima misses
and Rozemblit counters with a body kick that stops Lima in his tracks momentarily.
Jab, jab by Rozemblit - just one landing.

Rozemblit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Rozemblit from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rozemblit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Rozemblit from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lima wants to stand and escape but Rozemblit is having none of it.
Rozemblit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rozemblit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rozemblit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rozemblit connects with a solid leg kick.
Rozemblit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rozemblit tries to clinch but Lima moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lima in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rozemblit misses with a takedown attempt - Lima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rozemblit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rozemblit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rozemblit rather than just go for the knockout.
Rozemblit shoots in and drives through. Lima sprawls well.
Rozemblit tries for a takedown but Lima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lima throws a sloppy body shot
and Rozemblit counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rozemblit tries to close the distance and clinch but Lima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rozemblit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rozemblit looks to land a combination. Lima sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rozemblit shoots for a double leg takedown but Lima sprawls well. He's pushed Rozemblit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rozemblit!
Rozemblit tries to clinch up but Lima circles away and keeps his distance.
Rozemblit looks for a takedown but Lima sprawls well.
Rozemblit doesn't manage to clinch there - Lima circles away.
Lima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rozemblit manages to avoid it.
Rozemblit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lima as he jumps to the side.
Rozemblit tries to close the distance and clinch but Lima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rozemblit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rozemblit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lima as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rozemblit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lima swivels and escapes.
Rozemblit tries to clinch up.
Lima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rozemblit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lima misses with a body shot.
Lima slaps away a takedown attempt from Rozemblit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rozemblit lands a head kick. Lima smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rozemblit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lima tries to avoid it but Rozemblit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lima to the ground. Lima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick from Rozemblit lands but Lima takes it in his stride.
Lima misses with a body shot
and Rozemblit counters with a good, hard body kick but Lima shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Lima. No joy for Rozemblit on that attempt.
Rozemblit avoids the body shot from Lima.
Rozemblit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rozemblit tries to clinch but Lima moves out of range.
Jose Rozemblit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lima misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rozemblit counters with a head kick. That will keep Lima thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rozemblit is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Rozemblit will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Rozemblit dives in and grabs Lima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lima pushes down on Rozemblit's head and hops out.
Rozemblit misses with a wild combination.
Lima throws a sloppy body shot
and Rozemblit finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rozemblit shoots for a double leg takedown but Lima sprawls well. He's pushed Rozemblit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Rozemblit moves into range and clinches up with Lima.
Rozemblit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lima has him pressed against the cage.
Rozemblit lands a knee to the body.
Rozemblit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rozemblit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rozemblit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lima has Rozemblit pressed against the cage, preventing Rozemblit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lima has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rozemblit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozemblit working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima has Rozemblit pressed against the cage, preventing Rozemblit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rozemblit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lima walks away with a smile on his face. Rozemblit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rozemblit moves in looking to clinch but Lima pushes him off.
Rozemblit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rozemblit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lima misses with a body shot.
Rozemblit lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rozemblit.
Lima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rozemblit.
Rozemblit shoots for a double leg takedown but Lima sprawls well. He's pushed Rozemblit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rozemblit is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rozemblit tries to close the distance and clinch but Lima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Lima misses
and Rozemblit counters with a head kick.
Rozemblit doesn't manage to clinch there - Lima circles away.
Rozemblit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lima is fending him off so far but Rozemblit persists. Nope, Lima circles away and we're back to standing.
Lima swats away the attempt to clinch by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rozemblit somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lima sprawls well. Lima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rozemblit gets slowly back to his feet.
Rozemblit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rozemblit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lima throws a sloppy body shot
and Rozemblit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rozemblit tries to clinch but Lima moves out of range.
Rozemblit fails to land the takedown.
Rozemblit jabs at Lima's body.
Rozemblit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lima avoids it really well and circles away.
Rozemblit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lima as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rozemblit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rozemblit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lima pinned against the cage. Lima gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rozemblit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lima misses with a shot to the body
and Rozemblit counters with a nice body kick.
Rozemblit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rozemblit fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rozemblit.
Rozemblit throws a series of punches but Lima moves out of range.
Rozemblit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rozemblit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lima as he jumps to the side.

Rozemblit rushes Lima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rozemblit tries to stall but Lima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lima has Rozemblit pressed against the cage, preventing Rozemblit from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rozemblit is trying to break free.
Lima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rozemblit is looking to control Lima's arms but Lima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rozemblit has his back to the cage.
Rozemblit is trying to break the clinch but Lima is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lima stalling in the clinch but Rozemblit improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rozemblit tries to pull guard but Lima won't allow it.
Socrates Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jose Rozemblit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rozemblit is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jose Rozemblit.
Well Rozemblit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Rozemblit!