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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Ribeirao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bobby Blimm has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bobby Blimm seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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150 cm
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145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
0 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Ribeirao! The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Blimm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribeirao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Blimm decides to stand back up. Blimm shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ribeirao's guard. Ribeirao keeping moving, preventing Blimm from controlling successfully. Ribeirao has control of Blimm's left arm, preventing Blimm from doing any damage. Blimm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Blimm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Ribeirao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blimm is one step ahead there. Blimm is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Blimm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blimm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeirao on the ground. Ribeirao managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blimm trying to control but Ribeirao is working from the bottom. Ribeirao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Ribeirao keeping moving, preventing Blimm from controlling successfully. Blimm tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeirao is retaining full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ribeirao keeping moving, preventing Blimm from controlling successfully. Blimm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ribeirao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blimm has Ribeirao in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Blimm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blimm tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ribeirao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blimm swivels though and keeps the full guard. Blimm throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ribeirao uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blimm is breathing heavily. Ribeirao decides to stand back up. Blimm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blimm lands in his opponent's guard. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Blimm looking to pass the guard. Ribeirao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blimm stops Ribeirao from standing up. Ribeirao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ribeirao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blimm is controlling him. Blimm thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Ribeirao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blimm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Blimm passes Ribeirao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blimm wants to pass to mount but Ribeirao is defending the position. Blimm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ribeirao has managed to free his arm - good work. Blimm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Blimm wants to stand but Ribeirao has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Ribeirao gets back to full guard.
Ribeirao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blimm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blimm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ribeirao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blimm is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rogerio Ribeirao will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blimm tries to clinch there but Ribeirao circles away.
Blimm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ribeirao to the mat! Ribeirao manages to get full guard. Bobby Blimm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Blimm wants to control from the top but Ribeirao keeps moving. Blimm postures up in Ribeirao's guard and throws a big left but Ribeirao blocks it. Blimm wants to control from the top but Ribeirao keeps moving. Ribeirao wants to stand but Blimm is controlling the position. Ribeirao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blimm manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blimm wants to sweep here but Ribeirao controlling him for the moment. Ribeirao gets to his feet. Blimm looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Blimm changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribeirao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Ribeirao stops Blimm from passing to mount. Blimm trying to control the position but Ribeirao is working away. Blimm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Ribeirao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blimm's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blimm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribeirao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Blimm is pressing down on Ribeirao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ribeirao is holding on for now. Blimm is looking to pass Ribeirao's guard but actually Ribeirao recovers to full guard. Blimm trying to control but Ribeirao is working from the bottom. Blimm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Ribeirao wants to sweep here but Blimm controlling him for the moment. Ribeirao wants to stand but Blimm is controlling the position. Ribeirao controls Blimm momentarily but Blimm frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Blimm fails with the takedown. Blimm is looking to slow Ribeirao down with leg kicks. Blimm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ribeirao wants a takedown but no success here.
Blimm prevents the takedown attempt.
Blimm breaks the clinch.
Blimm scores a takedown into full mount! Ribeirao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blimm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribeirao is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ribeirao prevents Blimm from taking his back. Ribeirao sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Ribeirao kicks Blimm off and gets back to his feet. Ribeirao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blimm. Nice takedown defense from Ribeirao. No joy for Blimm on that attempt. Ribeirao shoots in and drives through. Blimm sprawls well. Bobby Blimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Ribeirao. Ribeirao clinches. Ribeirao tries to throw a body punch but Blimm avoids it by throwing Ribeirao back against the cage. Blimm is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Blimm dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Blimm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blimm has hold of Ribeirao's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ribeirao seems comfortable defending it but Blimm has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ribeirao is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ribeirao is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Blimm couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Blimm!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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