PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny DeRozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Zimmerman
vs
DeRozan

155 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leroy Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny DeRozan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeRozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zimmerman is looking for a counter combo.
Zimmerman throws a push kick but DeRozan slaps the foot to one side.
DeRozan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman stuffs the takedown.

DeRozan has Zimmerman up against the cage in a clinch.
Zimmerman tries to break free but DeRozan pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zimmerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeRozan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeRozan swings for the body but Zimmerman moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zimmerman gets a double leg takedown into DeRozan's guard.
DeRozan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DeRozan wants to stand but Zimmerman is controlling the position.
Zimmerman trying to control the position from guard on top but DeRozan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

DeRozan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zimmerman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zimmerman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeRozan working a defensive guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
DeRozan tries to close the distance and clinch but Zimmerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

DeRozan forces Zimmerman back against the cage and clinches.
DeRozan wants to take the fight to the mat but Zimmerman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DeRozan is working for takedown but Zimmerman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Leroy Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny DeRozan.
DeRozan tries for a takedown but Zimmerman manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zimmerman walks away with a smile on his face. DeRozan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

DeRozan gets caught flat footed, as Zimmerman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zimmerman won't allow DeRozan to get back to his feet.
DeRozan looks winded!
Zimmerman tries to stand but DeRozan is controlling from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zimmerman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman is working DeRozan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zimmerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeRozan is trying to keep Zimmerman in close.
Zimmerman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zimmerman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Zimmerman is looking to land body kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Zimmerman as DeRozan shoots in.

Zimmerman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging DeRozan to the ground. Zimmerman is now in DeRozan's guard.
DeRozan wants to stand up but Zimmerman is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeRozan is trying to hold Zimmerman in close to prevent damage but Zimmerman has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Zimmerman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

DeRozan tries to clinch but Zimmerman moves out of range.
DeRozan misses with a takedown
and Zimmerman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DeRozan thinking.
DeRozan tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. DeRozan won't be happy with that.
DeRozan wants to control but Zimmerman postures up.
Zimmerman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zimmerman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
DeRozan tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman working the head and body with strikes.
Zimmerman in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRozan is trying to control Zimmerman's posture but Zimmerman avoids it.
DeRozan is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman looks up at the clock and then as DeRozan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zimmerman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
DeRozan wants to control but Zimmerman postures up.
DeRozan tries to control but Zimmerman manages to take his back.
DeRozan is really stuck here.
DeRozan just trying to survive but Zimmerman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeRozan can do to turn this around?
Zimmerman looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Zimmerman punishes DeRozan with strikes from the back mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeRozan is trying to get back to his feet but Zimmerman has full control of the position and if anything, DeRozan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
DeRozan covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Zimmerman has DeRozan flattened out and is raining down punches.
DeRozan is trying to break free.
Zimmerman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Zimmerman looking for the choke from the back.
Zimmerman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns DeRozan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

DeRozan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Zimmerman's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Zimmerman. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
DeRozan tries to break free.
Zimmerman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns DeRozan.
DeRozan is trying to get back to his feet but Zimmerman has full control of the position and if anything, DeRozan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Zimmerman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman keeps control of the position as DeRozan tries to break free.
Zimmerman looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Zimmerman is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften DeRozan up.
Zimmerman throwing damaging strikes from the back! DeRozan could be in trouble here!
Zimmerman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Zimmerman lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Zimmerman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimmerman has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for DeRozan.
Zimmerman not allowing DeRozan to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Zimmerman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Zimmerman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
DeRozan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zimmerman's sensitive parts.
DeRozan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zimmerman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeRozan looks to land a body kick but Zimmerman moved away.
DeRozan shoots in looking for a takedown but Zimmerman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing DeRozan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zimmerman shoots in and drives through. DeRozan sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeRozan throws a series of punches but Zimmerman moves out of range.
It appears Zimmerman was looking to counter with a kick there.
DeRozan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zimmerman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRozan wants to clinch up but Zimmerman keeps it at a distance.
DeRozan darts in looking for a takedown but Zimmerman gets double underhooks and turns DeRozan into the cage.
Leroy Zimmerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zimmerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeRozan swivels and escapes.
DeRozan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Zimmerman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in DeRozan's guard.
Leroy Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny DeRozan.
Zimmerman trying to stand up but can't free himself from DeRozan's guard.
Zimmerman distracts DeRozan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
DeRozan wants to improve his position but instead Zimmerman has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zimmerman is working for a kimura but DeRozan is defending it quite comfortably.
Zimmerman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zimmerman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under DeRozan.
DeRozan wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman trying to control the action but DeRozan is working from the bottom.
DeRozan trying to control here.
Leroy Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeRozan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Zimmerman is staying active.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zimmerman throws a sloppy head kick
and DeRozan counters with a nice body kick.
DeRozan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zimmerman defends well and DeRozan ends up having to push Zimmerman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zimmerman is looking to counter the offense by DeRozan and move into the clinch.

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.
Zimmerman keeps the fight on the outside.
DeRozan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeRozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Zimmerman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging DeRozan to the ground. Zimmerman is now in DeRozan's guard.
Zimmerman stopping the sweep attempt from DeRozan.
Zimmerman postures up and lands a big shot to DeRozan's brow.
Zimmerman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DeRozan's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeRozan keeping moving, preventing Zimmerman from controlling successfully.
Johnny DeRozan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leroy Zimmerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Zimmerman stands and steps away. DeRozan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Zimmerman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zimmerman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Zimmerman!