PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siroko Rit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Zimmerman
vs
Rit

200 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vince Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Siroko Rit!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rit swings for the body but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Zimmerman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rit tries for a takedown but Zimmerman circles away easily
and Zimmerman counters with a nice body shot.
Rit misses with a takedown attempt
and Zimmerman counters with a series of strikes. Rit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rit is looking to clinch but Zimmerman is avoiding it.

Zimmerman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rit wants to get back to his feet but Zimmerman is dominant here and he's now got Rit's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rit is trying to stand back up.

Zimmerman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Zimmerman just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman has the hooks in. Rit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Rit has eaten all the pies!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Zimmerman throwing wild punches that miss their target.

Zimmerman has his arm under Rit's chin here. Game over son! Zimmerman squeezes tightly and Rit is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vince Zimmerman!