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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cliff Richard - Summer Holiday. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
21 - 20 - 2 |
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38
155 lbs
28 - 21 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 20 - 2, 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
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blimm throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blimm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Franklin D. Bluth Memorial Supergym in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Blimm. Blimm maintains the clinch.
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Blimm from standing up.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Blimm isn't so interested in that idea.
Blimm trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blimm postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Blimm preventing the sweep.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Blimm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blimm stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blimm drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Blimm off! Blimm jumps back into Gracie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Blimm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blimm looking to control.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Blimm keeps moving.
Gracie won't allow Blimm to get back to his feet.
Gracie pushes down on Blimm's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Blimm defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie prevents Blimm from standing back up.
Blimm is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blimm is trying to keep Gracie in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blimm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blimm working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie passes Blimm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blimm gets back to full guard.
Blimm throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blimm is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blimm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blimm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Blimm.
Blimm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie is pushing down on Blimm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blimm is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blimm is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blimm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Blimm tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gracie moves into full mount! Blimm won't be happy about that!
Blimm wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Blimm is squirming around nicely.
Blimm is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie tries to get up but Blimm was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blimm drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Blimm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blimm sprawls well. Blimm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blimm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Blimm.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blimm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Blimm's legs - danger averted.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blimm keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bobby Blimm just wasn't active enough.
Blimm misses with a double jab.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Blimm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Blimm circles away.
Blimm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blimm takes one on the button.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Blimm circles away.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blimm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blimm is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie is thwarting Blimm's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Blimm kicks off Gracie and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blimm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blimm wants it to stay on the feet.
Blimm tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blimm is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Blimm is looking to improve his position.
Blimm is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blimm avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blimm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blimm trying to control the position.
Blimm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Blimm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Blimm trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blimm has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blimm's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Blimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Jeffson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Blimm keeps moving.
Blimm is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blimm prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Blimm!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Blimm doesn't allow it.
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blimm has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blimm!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeffson Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Blimm is just out of range.
Blimm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blimm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Blimm.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Blimm misses with a body kick.
Blimm misses the shot to the body.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bobby Blimm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Blimm keeps it at a distance.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blimm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blimm is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Blimm tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Blimm is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blimm is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Blimm is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blimm keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Blimm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blimm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Blimm throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Blimm fails to land with a series of punches.
Blimm takes one to the chin there.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Blimm misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Blimm.
Blimm misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Blimm will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Blimm's guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blimm trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blimm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie fails to move to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Blimm is squirming around nicely.
Blimm is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blimm is just holding on here. Gracie manages to take his back.
Gracie gets his hands free as Blimm looks to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie has managed to slip his arm under Blimm's chin. This could be all over... yep, Blimm is tapping out! Submission win for Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeffson Gracie!
Jeffson Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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