PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Lalime (ranked 2688 p4p, 2051 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 362 p4p, 295 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lalime
vs
Zimmerman

190 cm
31
205
19 - 18 - 1

200 cm
31
215
19 - 19 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Lalime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalime waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zimmerman.
Lalime cracks Zimmerman with an open hand slap.

It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Zimmerman ducks under a wild hook from Lalime.

Zimmerman scores with a takedown into Lalime's guard.
Zimmerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lalime keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Lalime is trying to keep Zimmerman in close.
Zimmerman throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lalime manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lalime throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zimmerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zimmerman pushing down on Lalime's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lalime is holding on to half guard well.

Zimmerman is looking for a kimura here.
Zimmerman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lalime preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lalime has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zimmerman is working away from the top position though.
Lalime avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zimmerman.
Lalime controlling the position for now.
Lalime is looking for a sweep. Zimmerman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lalime manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Zimmerman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lalime defends well and Zimmerman ends up having to push Lalime into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lalime was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zimmerman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman shoots in for a double leg but Lalime sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Lalime thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lalime looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zimmerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Lalime gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lalime has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman passes Lalime's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zimmerman prevents Lalime from improving his position.
Lalime moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
Lalime is trying to keep Zimmerman in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalime is keeping the position for now.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lalime manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lalime misses with a body shot.
A big right from Lalime misses.
Zimmerman with the counter takedown but Lalime avoids it easily.
Lalime slaps away a takedown attempt from Zimmerman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt - Lalime sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lalime was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lalime clinches up against the cage.
Lalime is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zimmerman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime digs a right hand into Zimmerman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zimmerman's gas tank.
Good body shot from Lalime.
Lalime lands with a right to the head.
Lalime misses with the head strike.

Zimmerman lands a takedown into guard.
Lalime has his hands on Zimmerman's head, controlling the position.

Zimmerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimmerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zimmerman stops Lalime from standing up.
Zimmerman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lalime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zimmerman prevents Lalime from getting back to his feet.
Moritz Zimmerman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zimmerman 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.
Zimmerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalime is keeping the position for now.

Lalime kicks Zimmerman off and gets to his feet.
Zimmerman shoots for a takedown but Lalime saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Lalime missing with a left hand there. Zimmerman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zimmerman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lalime defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zimmerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lalime swivels and escapes.
It looked like Lalime wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zimmerman shoots in but Lalime avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lalime swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown
and Lalime counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zimmerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Lalime sprawls well. He's pushed Zimmerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lalime on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Zimmerman drives through with a takedown into Lalime's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Lalime has his feet on Zimmerman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lalime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zimmerman can do to turn this around?
Zimmerman moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalime slaps away a takedown attempt from Zimmerman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Lalime wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zimmerman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Lalime explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Anthony Lalime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lalime throws a body shot but no joy.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zimmerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zimmerman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Lalime dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lalime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Zimmerman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Zimmerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lalime is concentrating on defense, preventing Zimmerman from advancing position.

Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zimmerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lalime is just riding it out for now. Zimmerman eventually gives up the hold.
Lalime tries to roll over but Zimmerman keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalime moves into full guard.
Lalime wants to get back to his feet but Zimmerman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lalime is pulling down on Zimmerman's head. It's preventing any offense from Zimmerman, at least for the moment.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
Zimmerman won't allow Lalime to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lalime trying to control the position.
Zimmerman pushes down on Lalime's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lalime is trying to stand up here but Zimmerman is controlling him well.

Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lalime doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Zimmerman wants to free his trapped foot but Lalime is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lalime trying to hold on to Zimmerman's head to control him but Zimmerman postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lalime looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalime misses with a hook. Zimmerman ducked under it nicely.
Lalime throws a shot from downtown. Zimmerman moves away and avoids it.
Zimmerman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lalime defends it well.
Zimmerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lalime.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zimmerman looks for a takedown but Lalime sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lalime throws a hook but Zimmerman blocks it.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Lalime tries to sprawl out of it but Zimmerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lalime manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moritz Zimmerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Lalime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lalime thuds a left hand into Zimmerman's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anthony Lalime.
Well Lalime has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Lalime!