PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Rimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waldemir Warzecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rimes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sweet Dreams by Marilyn Manson. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rimes
vs
Warzecha

204 cm
30
217 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

184 cm
27
206 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Optimus Rimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waldemir Warzecha!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rimes clinches up against the cage.

Warzecha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warzecha fails with the takedown
and Rimes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rimes tries to work over Warzecha's front leg with a kick but Warzecha checks it.
Rimes throws a shot to the body.
Warzecha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rimes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Warzecha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rimes swivels and escapes.
Optimus Rimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
Warzecha dives in and grabs Rimes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rimes pushes down on Warzecha's head and hops out.
Warzecha slips under a jab.
Warzecha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rimes throws a head kick but Warzecha moves out of range.
Rimes lands an overhand right.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rimes swings for the body but Warzecha moves out of range.
Warzecha with a poor takedown
and Rimes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warzecha shoots in but no luck this time.
Rimes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warzecha was well out of range. Poor timing from Rimes.
Rimes is looking to wear down Warzecha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rimes takes a swing at Warzecha's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rimes as he avoids it easily.
Warzecha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rimes swivels and escapes.
Warzecha walks into a left hand.
Rimes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rimes lands a leg kick that knocks Warzecha off balance momentarily.
Warzecha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rimes.

Warzecha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rimes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Warzecha is looking to work some ground and pound but Rimes has wrist control.
Rimes is pulling down on Warzecha's head. It's preventing any offense from Warzecha, at least for the moment.
Rimes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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!
Warzecha tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha tries to get to full guard but Rimes has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warzecha trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rimes manages to pass to mount!
Rimes wants to stand but Warzecha is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Warzecha tries to lock up and control but Rimes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rimes is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rimes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rimes is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Warzecha wants to control but Rimes is having none of it.
Rimes tries to get up but Warzecha was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rimes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warzecha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rimes is keeping the position for now.
Rimes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Rimes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Warzecha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Warzecha working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Warzecha wants to control from the top but Rimes keeps moving.
Rimes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Warzecha has passed into side control.
An elbow from Warzecha crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warzecha looking to control but instead Rimes has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Rimes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rimes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rimes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warzecha can do to turn this around?
Warzecha with a lazy takedown attempt

and Rimes holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rimes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Warzecha wants to get back to striking at distance but Rimes won't allow it.
Rimes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rimes misses with an elbow strike.
Rimes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rimes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rimes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rimes throws a head punch that misses.
Warzecha blocks an uppercut.
Rimes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warzecha is looking to take this one to the mat.
Optimus Rimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
Rimes misses with some punches.
Rimes misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rimes.

It looks like Waldemir Warzecha has been cut.

Warzecha gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rimes regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rimes, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rimes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rimes is looking to sweep but instead, Warzecha has passed into half guard.
Warzecha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rimes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rimes manages to get to full guard.
Rimes keeping moving, preventing Warzecha from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Warzecha is pushing down on Rimes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rimes is fighting to maintain full guard but Warzecha has managed to sneak the leg through.
Warzecha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Warzecha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Warzecha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rimes's head.
Rimes is trying to control but Warzecha passes into side control!
Warzecha misses with the ground and pound.
Warzecha wants to control but Rimes is keeping him busy.
Rimes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rimes is not content to let Warzecha control the position.
Rimes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rimes tries to stand and escape but Warzecha actually recovers to full guard.
Rimes wants to stand but Warzecha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Warzecha has his foot on Rimes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rimes works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rimes wanted to stand there but Warzecha had control of the position.
Waldemir Warzecha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rimes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Warzecha looking for a sweep. Not yet Warzecha, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rimes wants to stand but Warzecha is controlling his posture from full guard.

Warzecha isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rimes stacks Warzecha on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rimes!
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 Optimus Rimes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waldemir Warzecha's cut.
That's time! Rimes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Warzecha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Warzecha slips under a jab from Rimes.
Rimes works over Warzecha's head and body with a nice combination.
Optimus Rimes is winning the standup battle so far.
Warzecha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Warzecha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rimes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rimes wants it to stay on the feet.
Waldemir Warzecha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rimes lunges at Warzecha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Warzecha's hand.
Rimes connects with a leg kick. Warzecha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Warzecha shoots and misses
and Rimes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Optimus Rimes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waldemir Warzecha.
Warzecha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rimes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Warzecha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Rimes.
Rimes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Warzecha misses with a takedown attempt
and Rimes counters with a straight right hand.

Warzecha is rocked!
Rimes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rimes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warzecha at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rimes lands an overhand right.
Rimes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Warzecha is still on wobbly legs! Can Rimes finish him?
Rimes scores with a body shot.
Warzecha shoots for a double leg takedown but Rimes sprawls well. He's pushed Warzecha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warzecha seems to have recovered his senses.
Rimes tries to clinch up
and Warzecha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Rimes.
Rimes throws a head kick but Warzecha moves out of range.
Warzecha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rimes.
Warzecha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rimes defends it nicely.
Rimes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warzecha. That did some damage!
Warzecha moves away from the strike by Rimes.
Waldemir Warzecha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Optimus Rimes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rimes as he avoids it easily.
Warzecha throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rimes's waist but Rimes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warzecha off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warzecha tries for a takedown but Rimes circles away easily
and Rimes counters with a stiff right hand.
Warzecha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rimes as he avoids it easily.
Rimes lands with a nice body punch.
Rimes cracks Warzecha with an open hand slap.
Rimes connects with the punch.
Rimes cracks a nice hook into Warzecha's ribs.

Rimes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warzecha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rimes is defending well.
Warzecha tries to break the clinch but Rimes is controlling the position.
Rimes misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warzecha working aggressively here.
Rimes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warzecha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rimes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Warzecha blocks an elbow strike.
Warzecha goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rimes prevents it.
Warzecha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rimes lands an elbow just above Warzecha 's eye.
Rimes is pressed up against the cage. Warzecha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rimes down to the mat. Rimes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rimes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Warzecha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rimes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rimes lands a slapping body shot.
Rimes moves in looking to clinch but Warzecha pushes him off.
Rimes dips to his left and cracks Warzecha with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rimes. Warzecha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warzecha fails with the takedown.
Optimus Rimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rimes dips to his left and cracks Warzecha with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rimes connects with a jab.
Warzecha throws a head kick but Rimes moves out of range.
Rimes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Warzecha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rimes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warzecha. Rimes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rimes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warzecha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rimes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rimes lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Optimus Rimes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rimes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Optimus Rimes!
A less than humble Optimus Rimes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.