PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Blimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dog comes to the cage accompanied by For U Phoenix Marrizle . Crazy Dog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dog
vs
Blimm

180 cm
30
149 lbs
19 - 12 - 2

150 cm
29
145 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%
Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

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 19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crazy Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Blimm!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blimm dodges the punch combination from Dog.

Dog shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Blimm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blimm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog trying to control but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dog looking to sit in guard and control but Blimm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dog wants to sweep here but Blimm controlling him for the moment.
Blimm wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog trying to control the position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blimm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobby Blimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blimm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blimm tries to clinch but Dog is having none of it.

Dog tries to keep at a distance but Blimm has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blimm comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Blimm breaks from the clinch.
Blimm is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dog fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blimm to the ground. Dog is now in Blimm's guard.
Dog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dog trying to control but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Blimm trying to keep a closed guard but Dog is proving a slippery customer.
Dog postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog content to stall in guard here.

Blimm working for submissions but it's allowed Dog to get to half guard.
Blimm tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dog will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dog is trying to control the action in half guard but Blimm is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blimm is trying to get back to full guard.
Dog throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blimm tries to get to full guard but Dog has control of the leg.

Blimm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dog seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blimm is trying to control but can't.
Dog passes to full mount!
Blimm working to try and regain half guard.
Dog lands a big shot there that rocks Blimm but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Dog.
Dog trying to control but Blimm is having none of it.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Dog dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A jab from Blimm does it's job there.

Dog throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blimm was covering up waiting for the punch and Dog finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Blimm is retaining full guard.
Blimm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dog is one step ahead there.
Dog trying to control but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Blimm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dog.
Blimm is looking to sweep but instead, Dog has passed into half guard.
Dog 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog is looking to advance position but Blimm won't allow it.
Blimm pushes Dog off looking to stand but Dog dives back in and keeps control.
Blimm gets back to full guard.

Blimm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog passes Blimm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blimm has a hand on Dog's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dog takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blimm can't escape the position.
Blimm manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dog prevents Blimm from improving his position.
Dog is keen to just control but Blimm is a slippery customer.
Dog controlling the action here.
Blimm tries to kick Dog off but Dog keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dog scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog works his way into full mount!
Blimm is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dog content just to control the position here.
Dog raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blimm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Dog jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blimm is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blimm and Dog has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Blimm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dog's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dog is trying to work for a kimura but Blimm is defending well.
Dog trying to control the action but Blimm is working from the bottom.
Dog trying to control from Blimm's half guard. Blimm has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Dog stopping the sweep attempt from Blimm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dog tries to free his leg and advance position but Blimm is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crazy Dog dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Blimm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blimm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blimm somewhat.
Dog scores with a one two! Blimm had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Blimm gets the takedown into side control.
Dog regains half guard, as Blimm was trying to land strikes.
Dog is looking to control Blimm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dog avoid being mounted?
Dog is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blimm wants to stand but Dog has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Blimm seems to be working for a kimura but Dog defends the submission attempt.
Crazy Dog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dog is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blimm pulls his head out easily.
Blimm trying to control from half guard but Dog is working away.
Dog is trying to control but can't.
Dog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blimm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to improve his position but Blimm is controlling well.
Dog slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dog looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blimm is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blimm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Blimm drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dog looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dog looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dog!
Blimm tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dog is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Blimm looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dog gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Blimm is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dog lets go of the hold and Blimm can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crazy Dog!
During a confident post fight interview, Crazy Dog thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.