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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Kerabatsos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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147 lbs
16 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 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
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Kerabatsos!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blimm has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kerabatsos tries to throw a body punch but Blimm avoids it by throwing Kerabatsos back against the cage.
Good body shot from Kerabatsos.
Blimm tries to break free but Kerabatsos pushes him back against the cage.
Blimm tries to stall but Kerabatsos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blimm is trying to push Kerabatsos away but Kerabatsos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kerabatsos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerabatsos misses with a punch to the body.
Kerabatsos lands with a light punch inside.
Kerabatsos misses with a body punch.
Blimm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerabatsos is defending well for now.
Kerabatsos tries a body shot but Blimm blocks it.
Blimm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kerabatsos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blimm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kerabatsos stalks Blimm and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blimm's face. Blimm staggers backwards, shaken.
Kerabatsos doesn't manage to clinch there - Blimm circles away.
Blimm connects with a right hand. Kerabatsos shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerabatsos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blimm has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Blimm.
Blimm misses with a leg kick
and Blimm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blimm takes one to the side of the head.
Blimm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kerabatsos wants to clinch.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kerabatsos lands with a cross.
Blimm throws a combination that misses
and Kerabatsos counters with a nice leg kick.
Kerabatsos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blimm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blimm just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerabatsos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donald Kerabatsos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos scores with the left hand. Blimm knows he should have avoided that one.
Kerabatsos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Blimm.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick but Blimm moves out of range.
Blimm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kerabatsos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blimm was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerabatsos.
Blimm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blimm with a jab.
Kerabatsos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blimm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blimm gets tackled into the cage by Kerabatsos. Kerabatsos maintains the clinch.
Kerabatsos tries a body shot but Blimm blocks it.
Blimm takes a shot to the head.
Blimm wants to get back to striking at distance but Kerabatsos won't allow it.
Kerabatsos is working Blimm over against the cage.
Kerabatsos lands with a light punch inside.
Kerabatsos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blimm missing with knees to the body.
Kerabatsos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blimm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerabatsos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blimm's efforts to push away.
Kerabatsos misses with a punch to the body.
Kerabatsos struggles to land a body shot inside as Blimm controls his hands.
Kerabatsos can't find room to land a body shot as Blimm controls the action.
Blimm misses with a body punch.
Kerabatsos stalls.
Kerabatsos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kerabatsos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blimm's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blimm backwards.
Kerabatsos managing to block the knees to the body from Blimm.
Kerabatsos swings wildly with an uppercut but Blimm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blimm landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kerabatsos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blimm tries to break the clinch but Kerabatsos is controlling the position.
Blimm is looking to break free of the clinch but Kerabatsos has double underhooks.
Blimm has had enough of the clinch but Kerabatsos keeps him there for the moment.
Kerabatsos stalls.
Kerabatsos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerabatsos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kerabatsos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blimm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blimm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kerabatsos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blimm somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donald Kerabatsos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blimm is looking to clinch but Kerabatsos is avoiding it.
A leg kick checked by Kerabatsos.
A lazy body kick from Blimm
and Kerabatsos counters with an outside leg kick.
Kerabatsos scores with a nice body kick.
Blimm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kerabatsos's calf.
The crowd cheers as Blimm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kerabatsos doesn't seem phased though.
Kerabatsos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kerabatsos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kerabatsos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kerabatsos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blimm tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blimm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kerabatsos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blimm if he has to take too many more of those.
Bobby Blimm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerabatsos cracks the inside of Blimm's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blimm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kerabatsos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab by Kerabatsos.
Blimm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kerabatsos is fending him off so far but Blimm persists. Nope, Kerabatsos circles away and we're back to standing.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blimm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blimm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blimm misses with a series of wild punches.
Donald Kerabatsos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blimm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kerabatsos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blimm throws a series of punches but Kerabatsos avoids them all with ease.
Kerabatsos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blimm's sensitive parts.
Kerabatsos has closed the distance and engaged Blimm in a clinch.
Blimm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blimm's efforts to push away.
Blimm creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blimm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blimm drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Blimm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerabatsos lands a left hand.
Blimm is trying to force a seperation but Kerabatsos has the dominant position.
Blimm trying to land knees to the body.
Kerabatsos tries to work over Blimm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blimm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blimm looking to stall.
Kerabatsos misses with a body punch.
Blimm changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kerabatsos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donald Kerabatsos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerabatsos connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kerabatsos lands a body shot.
Kerabatsos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blimm misses with a takedown attempt - Kerabatsos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blimm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kerabatsos was well out of range. Poor timing from Blimm.
Kerabatsos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kerabatsos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blimm on the side of the head.
Blimm throws the kick towards the body but Kerabatsos avoids it.
Kerabatsos thuds a left hand into Blimm's body.
Kerabatsos lands with a slapping head kick.
That kick from Kerabatsos tenderised Blimm's leg. Blimm is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm misses with a low kick.
Blimm shoots in for a takedown but Kerabatsos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blimm takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kerabatsos looks to land a combination. Blimm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerabatsos connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Blimm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kerabatsos scores with a head kick. Blimm tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blimm wants to land a leg kick but Kerabatsos is out of range.
A jab from Kerabatsos does it's job there.
Blimm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kerabatsos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blimm misses with a kick to the body
and Kerabatsos counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerabatsos lands with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Kerabatsos there.
Kerabatsos cracks Blimm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blimm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Kerabatsos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Blimm lands a nice hook to Kerabatsos's body. Kerabatsos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blimm tries to clinch there but Kerabatsos circles away.
Blimm throws a head kick but Kerabatsos moves out of range.
Blimm feints a jab promting Kerabatsos to slip. Blimm then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kerabatsos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kerabatsos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick that knocks Blimm off balance momentarily.
Kerabatsos lands a high kick!
Blimm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blimm is rocked!
Kerabatsos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blimm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blimm is looking to slow Kerabatsos down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerabatsos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kerabatsos.
Oh Blimm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kerabatsos lands a jab to the nose.
Kerabatsos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blimm seems to have got his legs back now.
Kerabatsos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerabatsos scores with a jab. Blimm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kerabatsos checks a leg kick.
Kerabatsos drives through and clinches with Blimm against the cage.
Blimm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerabatsos avoids it.
Blimm is trying to maintain a safe position but Kerabatsos gets an underhook and turns Blimm into the cage.
Blimm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blimm looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blimm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kerabatsos delivers a nice body kick.
Kerabatsos lands with an uppercut that bounces Blimm off the cage and back into range.
Kerabatsos tries to land a leg kick but Blimm saw it coming and moves away.
Kerabatsos throws a head kick that Blimm semi-blocks.
Kerabatsos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blimm misses with a takedown attempt - Kerabatsos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kerabatsos.
A head kick misses from Kerabatsos.
Blimm checks a leg kick.
Kerabatsos tries to clinch but Blimm moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Blimm or perhaps it was just good defense by Kerabatsos which made him look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blimm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerabatsos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blimm has time to react.
Blimm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kerabatsos. That one must have hurt.
Kerabatsos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Blimm's head.
Kerabatsos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blimm. That did some damage!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Blimm. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Blimm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos swats away the attempt to clinch by Blimm.
Kerabatsos just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Blimm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blimm tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerabatsos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kerabatsos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A combination from Blimm does no damage.
Kerabatsos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blimm moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blimm. Kerabatsos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Blimm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blimm is looking to clinch but Kerabatsos is avoiding it.
A solid body kick from Kerabatsos.
Kerabatsos scores with a leg kick.
Blimm is looking to wear down Kerabatsos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Blimm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blimm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerabatsos closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bobby Blimm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerabatsos throws a sloppy head kick and Blimm moves out of range easily.
Kerabatsos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blimm.
Kerabatsos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blimm throws a nice looking combination but Kerabatsos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kerabatsos lands a head kick!
Donald Kerabatsos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kerabatsos lands a leg kick that knocks Blimm off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kerabatsos.
Good leg kick by Kerabatsos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerabatsos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kerabatsos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blimm.
A cross from Kerabatsos lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Kerabatsos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kerabatsos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Kerabatsos!
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