PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cezar De Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albano Cuadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Lima comes to the cage accompanied by DosCe- Urban Mafia. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Cezar De Lima
vs
Cuadros

193 cm
24
258 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

210 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

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 Rio de Janeiro, Julio Cezar De Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Albano Cuadros!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuadros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Lima.
Cuadros tried to score with a low kick but De Lima checks it.
Albano Cuadros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Lima shoots and misses

and Cuadros counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cuadros winds up and cracks De Lima with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cuadros trying to control the action but De Lima is working from the bottom.
Cuadros working the head and body with strikes.
De Lima tries to kick Cuadros off but Cuadros keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Lima moves into 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!
Cuadros wants to pass the guard but De Lima is keeping the position.

De Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cuadros defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuadros stops De Lima from standing up.
Cuadros lands a couple of elbows.
De Lima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cuadros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

De Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cuadros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

De Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cuadros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cuadros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Lima is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cuadros drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cuadros jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuadros wants to pass the guard but De Lima is keeping the position.
De Lima wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Cuadros fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Lima sprawls well initially but Cuadros persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cuadros wants to free his trapped foot but De Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.

De Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cuadros takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

De Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cuadros is looking to work some ground and pound but De Lima has wrist control.

Cuadros content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because De Lima has locked up a guillotine! De Lima's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cuadros is holding on here and De Lima must be using up a lot of energy. Cuadros has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! De Lima gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Cezar De Lima!
Julio Cezar De Lima thanked the fans post fight for their support.