PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Blimm
vs
Masato

150 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Don Masato!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Masato. No joy for Blimm on that attempt.
Masato is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Masato doesn't manage to clinch there - Blimm circles away.
Blimm throws a right hand that Masato ducks under and follows up with a left that Masato also avoids with ease.
Masato moves in looking to clinch but Blimm pushes him off.

Masato has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Masato.
Masato landing knees to the head.
Masato gets underhooks to prevent Blimm's takedown attempt.
Masato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blimm being controlled against the cage.
Masato is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blimm is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masato taking a breather.
Masato continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

Blimm decides to pull guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blimm working for a triangle but Masato defends it easily.
Masato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Blimm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Blimm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Blimm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blimm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blimm looking for a guillotine here but Masato defends easily.

Blimm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Masato stopping the sweep attempt from Blimm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blimm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masato defends well.

Blimm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masato trying to control but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Blimm trying to keep a closed guard but Masato is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Masato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blimm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masato has managed to get both his arms back between Blimm's legs - danger averted.
Blimm is trying to control the position but Masato postures up.

Masato has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Blimm to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Masato is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Blimm pulls down on the head and he's put Masato to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bobby Blimm!