PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Weffen Kime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Lezema (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lezema has chosen Weird Al Yankovic - Fat song 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.

Kime
vs
Lezema

225 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
257 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Weffen Kime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Lezema!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lezema connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lezema with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Lezema has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lezema as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Lezema cracks Kime with a nice body shot.
Kime is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Lezema.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lezema.
Lezema scores with a hook to the body.
Lezema lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kime stops a takedown attempt from Lezema.
Lezema lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lezema lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lezema.
Kime really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lezema.
Lezema throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Lezema as the two fighters clinch.
Lezema scores with a shot to the side of Kime's head.
Lezema lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Lezema.
Lezema lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lezema.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lezema.
Lezema pushes Kime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lezema pushes Kime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lezema lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lezema.
Lezema softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lezema works on Kime's body with a couple of short punches.

Lezema has Kime pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lezema pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kime tumbling to the mat - Lezema dives into Kime's guard.
Lezema tries to free his leg and advance position but Kime is retaining full guard.
Lezema missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lezema drops back looking for a leg! Kime is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kime manages to kick Lezema off! Lezema jumps back into Kime's guard.
Lezema stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kime swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lezema working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lezema trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kime wants to get back to his feet but Lezema is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kime throws the left hand but Lezema avoids the punch easily.
Lezema misses with a straight right.
Lezema lands a nice hook to Kime's body. Kime takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kime swings for the body but Lezema moves out of range.
Lezema stuns Kime with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Lezema has managed to clinch.
Lezema pushes Kime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lezema lands a shoulder strike.
Kime is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lezema lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lezema lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kime backwards.
Lezema lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lezema cracks Kime with a nice body shot.
Lezema lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lezema lands a body shot.
Lezema working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lezema lands an uppercut.
Lezema scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Lezema.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lezema creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Lezema.
Lezema lands a right hand.
Lezema makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lezema.

Lezema has picked Kime up - he's going for a ride! Lezema dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lezema passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kime!
Kime trying desperately to get to his feet.
Lezema has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lezema with shots to the head and body - Kime looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lezema landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lezema is working for a guillotine from mount but Kime frees his head quite easily.

Lezema has control of Kime's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kime regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Lezema has control of Kime's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kime regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lezema dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lezema dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kime takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Lezema.
A jab lands there for Lezema.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kime looks to throw the jab but Lezema is out of range.
Kime thows a body shot but no joy.
Diego Lezema seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lezema throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Kime misses.
A swing and a miss from Kime.

Lezema closes the distance and clinches.
Lezema lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Lezema as the two fighters clinch.
Lezema lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lezema.
Lezema lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lezema is working Kime over against the cage.
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!

Lezema wants the takedown. Kime is fighting it off but Lezema persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kime's guard against the cage.
Kime keeping full guard, as Lezema tries to pass.
Lezema is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lezema passes Kime's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lezema prevents Kime from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kime is defending against the submission attempts here by Lezema.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lezema. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Lezema is looking for a kimura but Kime is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lezema to get the leverage.
Kime tries to kick Lezema off but Lezema keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lezema has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Lezema is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kime doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lezema.
Lezema lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lezema passes to full mount!
Kime wants to get back to his feet.

Lezema goes for an armbar but Kime turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kime.

Lezema wriggles free and stands up.
Kime throws a looping overhand right but Lezema ducks down to avoid it.
Kime throws a shot from downtown. Lezema moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lezema displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kime throws out the jab.
Kime misses with an uppercut.
Kime dodges the punch combination from Lezema.
Kime takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A cross from Kime lands.
Lezema fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lezema is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kime rather than just go for the knockout.

Lezema pushes Kime up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Lezema.
Lezema pushes Kime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lezema.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lezema lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kime or not.
Lezema lands an uppercut.
Lezema cracks Kime with a nice body shot.
Lezema lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lezema lands a left hand.
Lezema lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kime backwards.
A short uppercut from Lezema.
Kime stops a takedown attempt from Lezema.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lezema lands a nice uppercut.
Lezema digs a right hand into Kime's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kime's gas tank.
Lezema scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Lezema.
Lezema lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lezema scores with a hook to the body.
Lezema digs a right hand underneath Kime's ribcage. Kime let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lezema lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Lezema.
Lezema lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lezema.
A short right from Lezema on the inside.
Lezema pushes Kime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kime takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Lezema - that landed with a thud.
Lezema lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lezema as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lezema.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lezema showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lezema scores with a hook to the body. Kime takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Kime misses.
Lezema lands a nice shot to the body.
Kime on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Lezema catches Kime right on the button with a cross.
Lezema fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kime looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lezema darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lezema works Kime's body with a nice hook.

Lezema closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lezema is working Kime over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lezema.
Lezema scores with a hook to the body.
Lezema lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lezema pushes Kime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lezema scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lezema pushes Kime back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lezema lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Lezema has hold of one of Kime's legs. Kime is fighting the takedown attempt but Lezema gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lezema looking to pass the guard.
Lezema sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kime's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lezema is pressing down on Kime's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kime is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Lezema there.

Lezema has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kime defend it? Lezema steps over the head and cranks it - Kime is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lezema!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Lezema!