PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Lima (ranked 3129 p4p, 3837 weight class) and Shane Pulver (ranked 388 p4p, 460 weight class). Paulo Lima could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Pulver's chin.

Lima
vs
Pulver

178 cm
29
158
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
155
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Pulver!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima moves forwards but Pulver connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pulver throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pulver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lima tries to stall but Pulver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pulver misses with a punch to the body.
Lima tries to pull guard but Pulver won't allow it.
Lima is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pulver to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Lima fails to land.
Lima takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pulver misses with an elbow strike.
Lima stalling against the cage.
Pulver's coach down at Old Irish’s Fighter Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pulver's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lima misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lima on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pulver blocking some punches.
Pulver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pulver landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver misses with an elbow over the top.
Lima is trying to pull guard but Pulver has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lima. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pulver.
Lima looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pulver throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Pulver.
Lima blocks an elbow strike.
Pulver is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Lima ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lima no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pulver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lima has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pulver should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lima has tightened it up now! Pulver should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paulo Lima!
Paulo Lima seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.