PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Shi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreson De Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Shi
vs
De Lima

176 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leo Shi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andreson De Lima!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shi thows a body shot but no joy.
Shi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Shi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Lima wants to get back to striking at distance but Shi won't allow it.
De Lima wants a takedown.
De Lima is trying to break free.

Shi jumps into guard, dragging De Lima to the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shi is on top in guard.
Shi lands a couple of elbows.
Shi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

De Lima is working an open guard so Shi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lima fails with a takedown attempt.

Shi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Shi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Shi stands up and we're back to a striking position.

De Lima gets caught flat footed, as Shi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shi is stalling in the full guard.
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!
Shi stands and throws De Lima's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shi controls the position.
De Lima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Shi stands up and beckons De Lima to his feet.
Shi misses with a series of wild punches.

Shi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Lima tries to roll over but Shi keeps him under control.

Shi decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Lima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Shi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De Lima is looking for a sweep.

Shi decides to stand back up.
Shi stuffs the takedown attempt from De Lima. De Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Leo Shi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreson De Lima.
Shi swings for the body but De Lima moves out of range.

Shi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Shi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows De Lima to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Shi drives through with a takedown into De Lima's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shi is breathing heavily.
Shi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shi throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

De Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shi is aware though and is defending well.
Shi pushing down on De Lima's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Shi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

De Lima shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shi as he avoids it easily.

Shi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Lima tries to pull guard but Shi won't allow it.

Shi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed De Lima clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Shi is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and De Lima taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Shi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leo Shi!