PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guaidre Geadais (ranked 2853 p4p, 250 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 2554 p4p, 228 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Geadais
vs
Lima

197 cm
21
235 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

202 cm
22
270 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Guaidre Geadais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
A little feinted left hand from Geadais on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lima throws a head kick that misses.
Geadais is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lima misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Geadais misses the target.
Geadais takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Lima.
Geadais was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Geadais takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Geadais counter with a right hand.
Geadais throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily.
Lima looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima ducks right into an uppercut from Geadais.
Lima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
Lima scores with a jab. Geadais acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Geadais misses with a looping right.
Geadais looks to throw the jab but Lima is out of range.
Lima scores with a body shot.
Lima bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Geadais's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Geadais throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Geadais uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lima.
A counter left hand to the body from Geadais misses its target.
Jab from Lima.
Guaidre Geadais is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geadais defending well as Lima loads up on a big left hand.
Geadais is looking to counter punch.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geadais throwing a counter right hand but Lima manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geadais takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Lima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Geadais is working away.

Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Geadais is controlling Lima's trapped leg to prevent Lima from advancing to side control.
Geadais is trying to stand up here but Lima is controlling him well.
Lima is looking to advance position but Geadais won't allow it.

Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Geadais has managed to free his arm - good work.
Geadais is trying to stand back up but Lima is controlling him

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geadais is trying to stand.

Lima is looking for a kimura here.

Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Geadais sees it coming and defends easily.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Geadais defends it.

Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Geadais sees it coming and defends easily.
Geadais is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Team Croatia that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Geadais doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.

Lima is looking for a kimura but Geadais is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
Lima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Geadais counters with a nice uppercut.
Geadais blocks a head kick by Lima.
It looked like Geadais wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Geadais looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Lima let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Geadais fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Lima. Beautiful body shot.
Lima throws a wild body kick that Geadais sees coming a mile off.
Lima misses with a body shot.
It looked like Geadais wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lima is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Geadais rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
Lima jabs at Geadais's body.
Lima throws an off balance right hand
and Geadais counters with a straight right hand.
Geadais throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lima throws a hook but Geadais avoids it easily.
Lima lands a jab to the nose.
Lima lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lima with a jab.
Geadais blocks a head kick by Lima.
Lima swings for the body but Geadais moves out of range.
Geadais was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima throws a sloppy body shot
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Lima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima swings for the body but Geadais moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geadais slips a jab from Lima.
Lima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Geadais seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lima has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Geadais throws a lazy uppercut
and Lima counters with a stiff right hand.
Lima lands a body shot.
Lima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Geadais counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
Marcelinho Lima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Geadais shows good takedown defense.
Geadais takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Geadais avoids the body shot from Lima.
Lima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lima lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelinho Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geadais moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Geadais misses the target.
Geadais misses with an uppercut
and Lima counters with a left to the body.
Geadais is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lima misses with a wild body shot.
Lima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Geadais at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geadais is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lima.
Lima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lima lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Geadais does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Geadais tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geadais keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Geadais misses with an uppercut.
Lima throws a body punch but Geadais moves out of range.
Guaidre Geadais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Geadais's shoulder, as Geadais tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Geadais misses the target.
Lima throws a body shot but no joy.
Lima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geadais moves away.
Geadais was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lima cracks Geadais with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lima thuds his right hand into Geadais's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Geadais staying out of range there.
It looked like Geadais was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lima misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima throws the left hand but Geadais avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Geadais on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Geadais takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Geadais misses with a straight right.
Lima lands a nice shot that snaps Geadais's head back.
Geadais fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lima on the side of the head.
Lima lands a lovely overhand right.
Lima throws a lazy uppercut
and Geadais counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick and Geadais moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Geadais on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Geadais defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lima.
Geadais seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Geadais looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Marcelinho Lima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lima swings widly with a right hand
and Geadais makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Geadais gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lima.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelinho Lima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lima has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelinho Lima!