PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flex Plexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gusttavo Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lima is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gusttavo Lima - Balada. Flex Plexico has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Plexico
vs
Lima

211 cm
22
272 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

191 cm
22
262 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flex Plexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gusttavo Lima!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plexico moves out of range of the body kick.
Plexico connects with a leg kick. Lima looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lima checks a leg kick nicely.
Plexico tries to land a leg kick but Lima saw it coming and moves away.
Plexico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lima moves out of range of the body kick from Plexico.
Plexico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lima has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lima walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Plexico checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Flex Plexico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plexico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Plexico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lima looks for the body kick but Plexico saw that one coming.
Lima misses with a low kick as Plexico jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plexico checks a low kick from Lima.
Plexico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lima.
Plexico turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Plexico misses with a body kick.

Plexico gets a clinch.
Lima stalling against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lima.
Plexico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plexico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plexico struggles to land a body shot inside as Lima controls his hands.
Plexico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lima backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lima has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Plexico scores with a shot to the side of Lima's head.
Plexico pushes Lima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plexico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Plexico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limas head.
Lima blocking some punches.
Plexico can't break the clinch.
Plexico tries to throw a body punch but Lima avoids it by throwing Plexico back against the cage.
Plexico working aggressively here.
Lima blocks an uppercut.
Plexico throws a punch but it's blocked by Lima.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima is looking to break free of the clinch but Plexico has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Plexico.

Plexico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lima connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lima misses with a series of wild punches.
Plexico looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Plexico connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Plexico throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Plexico thumps Lima with a low kick.
A lazy left from Plexico finds it's target.
Plexico thuds his right hand into Lima's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Plexico connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lima momentarily.
Plexico throws a nice outside leg kick.
Plexico throws a head kick but Lima moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Plexico tries to land a body kick
and Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Plexico throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Plexico - that will leave a mark!
Plexico moves out of range of the leg kick from Lima.
Plexico misses with a kick to the body
and Lima counters with a leg kick.
Plexico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plexico scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plexico looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lima throws a jab but it's blocked by Plexico.
Plexico tries to land a front kick but Lima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lima tries to land a front kick but Plexico steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Plexico takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plexico lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Plexico looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Lima checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Plexico connects with an inside leg kick.
Plexico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plexico throws a low kick but Lima avoids it.
Lima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lima checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Plexico tenderised Lima's leg. Lima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Plexico throws a low kick, looking for Lima's leg but Lima calmly moves out of range.
Lima takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Plexico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Plexico throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lima.
Lima throws a sloppy head kick
and Plexico finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Plexico lands a leg kick that knocks Lima off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flex Plexico dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Plexico throws a lazy right hand but Lima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plexico throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Plexico looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Plexico scores with a leg kick.
Lima throws a jab when Plexico was well out of range.
No joy there for Plexico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Plexico has managed to clinch.
Lima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Plexico working Lima over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plexico.
Plexico is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plexico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plexico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Plexico gets through Lima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lima tries to work over Plexico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plexico working aggressively here.
Flex Plexico has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plexico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plexico lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Plexico.
Plexico is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Plexico.
Lima is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Plexico.

Lima is rocked!
Plexico lands an uppercut.
Lima is still on wobbly legs! Can Plexico finish him?
Plexico creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lima with a big uppercut! Lima tries to clinch up but Plexico pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lima to the mat! Lima covers up and Plexico unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Flex Plexico!
A victorious Flex Plexico thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.