PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Ash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lima has chosen DMX - Ain't no sunshine as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ash
vs
Lima

178 cm
25
161 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

177 cm
30
167 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

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 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adam Ash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Douglas Lima!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lima throws a head kick but Ash moves out of range.
Lima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ash.
Lima doesn't manage to clinch there - Ash circles away.
Lima tries to clinch up but Ash circles away and keeps his distance.

Lima gets a clinch.
A short right from Ash.
Ash lands a body shot in the clinch.

Ash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lima tries a knee to the head but Ash blocks it.
Knees to the body from Lima.
Ash can't find room to land a body shot as Lima controls the action.

Ash breaks the clinch.
Lima is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Douglas Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ash is defended easily by Lima.
Lima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ash thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lima clinches.

Ash has picked Lima up - he's going for a ride! Ash dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ash.
Ash is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Ash sits in half guard.
Ash thows a huge punch but Lima dodges it nicely.
Ash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ash trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away.

Ash is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ash connects with a nice short shot to Lima's temple.
Lima misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ash wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Ash looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ash's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ash's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Ash as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lima!

Lima is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ash knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ash for a finish.

Lima looking for the RNC.

Ash defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Lima is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ash trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ash is really stuck here.

Lima is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ash knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ash for a finish.

Lima is looking for the choke from the back position but Ash is controlling his hands well.
Ash tries to escape but Lima has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lima is trying to stick to Ash's back but Ash is turning into Lima. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lima's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ash.

Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lima working for submissions but it's allowed Ash to get to half guard.
Lima pushes Ash off looking to stand but Ash dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ash scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ash throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ash stops Lima from getting back to his feet.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Ash has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ash wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ash is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima tries to roll over but Ash keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lima manages to get to full guard.
Ash content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Lima dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lima circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ash closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lima did well to prevent Ash getting side control.
Ash prevents Lima from standing back up.
Ash lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Ash seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Ash seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ash scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ash missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ash perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ash missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ash prevents Lima from standing back up.

Ash is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Lima is looking to control Ash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ash seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lima is looking to control Ash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Ash trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ash's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ash's back!

Lima tightening his grip on Ash, looking for the choke.
Ash wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lima is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ash is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douglas Lima!
After the fight, Douglas Lima was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.