PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bam Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Blimm
vs
McNeil

185 cm
27
165 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

172 cm
36
157 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Blimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason McNeil!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNeil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blimm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNeil somewhat.
McNeil tries for a takedown but Blimm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McNeil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bam Blimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason McNeil.
Blimm thuds his right hand into McNeil's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Blimm has closed the distance and engaged McNeil in a clinch.
McNeil tries to pull guard but Blimm holds him up against the cage and eventually McNeil drops back down to his feet.
McNeil tries to pull guard but Blimm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McNeil has had enough of the clinch but Blimm keeps him there for the moment.
McNeil jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blimm walks away with a smile on his face. McNeil gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McNeil dives in and grabs Blimm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blimm pushes down on McNeil's head and hops out.
Blimm delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Blimm has taken the fight to the clinch.
McNeil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Blimm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Blimm has McNeil up against the cage in a clinch.
Blimm missing with knees to the body.

Blimm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McNeil tries to pull guard but Blimm forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blimm just misses with a elbow thrown towards McNeil's brow.
McNeil managing to block the knees to the body from Blimm.
Blimm throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McNeil lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blimm lands an elbow just above McNeil 's eye.
McNeil has Blimm pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blimm manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McNeil has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blimm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McNeil jumps guard but Blimm turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blimm tries to land a knee to the head but McNeil blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNeil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blimm to keep the fight standing.
Blimm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McNeil is defending well for now.
McNeil jumps guard but Blimm stands there with McNeil around his waist. McNeil gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

McNeil breaks from the clinch.
Blimm throws a right and a left that McNeil avoids nicely.
Blimm lands with a shot to the body.

Blimm clinches up against the cage.
Blimm lands a knee to the body.
McNeil jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blimm walks away with a smile on his face. McNeil gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Blimm moves into the clinch.
McNeil managing to block the knees to the body from Blimm.
McNeil tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blimm smiles and moves away.

Blimm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeil is trying to pull guard but Blimm turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Blimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McNeil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

McNeil throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blimm tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McNeil is in Blimm's guard.
McNeil wants to pass the guard but Blimm is keeping the position.
Blimm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McNeil's guard.

McNeil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blimm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McNeil on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McNeil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blimm defends well.
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!
McNeil working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McNeil keeping moving, preventing Blimm from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Blimm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McNeil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blimm as he avoids it easily.
Blimm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McNeil.
Blimm motions for McNeil to come forward. Blimm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Blimm darts in and clinches McNeil up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McNeil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blimm tries to land knees in the clinch but McNeil avoids the damage to the body.
Blimm is trying to break free.

Blimm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blimm stuffs the takedown attempt from McNeil. McNeil gets slowly back to his feet.
Bam Blimm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason McNeil.
McNeil shoots in looking for a takedown but Blimm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McNeil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blimm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blimm throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil shoots in looking for a takedown but Blimm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McNeil's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McNeil is defended easily by Blimm.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blimm.

Blimm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McNeil managing to block the knees to the body from Blimm.
McNeil drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blimm gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Blimm manages to break the clinch.
McNeil shoots in and drives through. Blimm sprawls well.
Bam Blimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Blimm lands a head kick that stumbles McNeil and the fighters go to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blimm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McNeil working for a triangle but Blimm defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blimm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blimm trying to control the position from guard on top but McNeil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McNeil 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.
Blimm wants to stand but McNeil is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blimm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McNeil had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blimm defends it easily.

Blimm is posturing up here but McNeil has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Blimm tries to roll out but it's too tight and Blimm has to tap! Slick submission there by McNeil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason McNeil!