PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bayden Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wood
vs
Lima

190 cm
25
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bayden Wood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Lima!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood cracks Lima with an open hand slap.

It looks like Marcus Lima has been cut.
Wood closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wood's guard.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.
Lima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lima works over Wood with some ground and pound from guard.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima won't allow Wood to get back to his feet.
Lima throwing strikes from guard but Wood blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wood working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Wood - just one landing.
Wood cracks Lima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lima postures up in Wood's guard and throws a big left but Wood blocks it.

Wood is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Wood has momentary wrist control but Lima slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
Wood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lima sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Wood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wood throws a right and a left that both miss.

Lima shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima prevents Wood from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Wood wants to get back to his feet but Lima is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wood is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Wood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Lima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wood rushes Lima and presses him up against the cage.
Lima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lima has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wood is looking to control Lima's arms but Lima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wood has his back to the cage.
Wood is pressed up against the cage. Lima has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wood down to the mat. Wood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Wood. That snapped Lima's head back.

Lima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wood is looking to stand back up but Lima counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wood.

Wood taking some punishment here, with Lima in his half guard.

Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lima prevents Wood from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is trying to control. Wood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lima is taking a breather. Wood says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wood is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Marcus Lima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lima is trying to control the action in half guard but Wood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima thows a huge punch but Wood dodges it nicely.
Wood trying to control but Lima postures up.
Lima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lima blocks the strikes from Wood.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wood throws a series of punches but Lima avoids them all with ease.

Lima shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wood's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wood is wriggling around but Lima manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood is trying to stand back up but Lima is controlling him
Wood is staying active underneath Lima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four 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 working Wood over with strikes.
Lima is keen to just control but Wood is a slippery customer.
Lima blocks the strikes from Wood.

Wood actively working from the bottom here.
Wood on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
Wood works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Lima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Lima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lima with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Lima is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood pushes Lima off looking to stand but Lima dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood is looking to improve his position.
Lima wants to take a breather but Wood is having none of it.
Lima winds up and cracks Wood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Wood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Wood is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wood tries to kick Lima off but Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wood closes the distance but Lima moves to the side

and Lima counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lima.
Lima showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wood's head.
Lima chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood is trying to control the position but Lima postures up.
Wood wants to stand up but Lima is controlling him.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wood throws a sloppy head kick and Lima moves out of range easily.
Bayden Wood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wood misses with a shot to the body
and Lima counters with a one-two to the body.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima.
Wood scores with a three punch combo!
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Lima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lima shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lima prevents Wood from standing back up.
Lima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back!
Lima trying to control the hands but Wood breaks the grip.

Lima is in a bad position with Wood working for a choke. Lima manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Marcus Lima just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lima on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lima avoids the body shot from Wood.
And Lima tries to counter it with a takedown but Wood pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wood scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lima in his tracks.
Bayden Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lima ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
Lima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Lima gets a takedown into half guard.

Lima is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wood still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wood has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Lima is trying to control Wood's posture but Wood avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood advances nicely into full mount.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wood avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Wood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape.
Wood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wood is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lima has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lima!
Lima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wood looking to control but Lima passes into half guard.
Lima lands strikes from half guard.
Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Lima is working for a submission of some sort.

Lima wants to work for an arm triangle but Wood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.

Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Wood defends the submission attempt.
Lima keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Lima maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wood could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lima has cracked it and Wood is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Lima!
Marcus Lima is the new light heavyweight champion!