PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Zimmerman (ranked 24870 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vicka Spirits (ranked 6118 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicka Spirits has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gerry Zimmerman's chin.

Zimmerman
vs
Spirits

192 cm
18
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 2

180 cm
18
150 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 2, fighting out of London, Gerry Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vicka Spirits!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman darts in looking for a takedown but Spirits gets double underhooks and turns Zimmerman into the cage.

Spirits pushes Zimmerman up against the cage in a clinch.
Zimmerman is looking for a takedown.
Zimmerman wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Spirits pulls guard effortlessly.
Zimmerman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spirits throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zimmerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Spirits is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zimmerman is aware though and is defending well.
Spirits wants to improve his position but instead Zimmerman has moved into half guard.
Spirits is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirits makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spirits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirits wants to stand and escape but Zimmerman is having none of it.

Spirits is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zimmerman defends well.
Zimmerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spirits has his hands on Zimmerman's head, controlling the position.

Spirits throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zimmerman uses it to pass to side control.
Zimmerman wants to control but Spirits is keeping him busy.

That's two 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.
Spirits is trying to improve his position.
Spirits is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Spirits is trying to get back to half guard.
Spirits is not content to let Zimmerman control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spirits clinches with his opponent.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zimmerman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spirits prevents it.
Zimmerman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spirits walks away with a smile on his face. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spirits lands with a nice body punch.
Zimmerman slaps away a takedown attempt from Spirits, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch but Spirits swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman slaps away a takedown attempt from Spirits, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spirits tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zimmerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Spirits looks to move away, Zimmerman throws a big counter combo but Spirits just gets out of the way.
Spirits tries for a takedown but Zimmerman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Spirits looks to move away, Zimmerman throws a big counter combo but Spirits just gets out of the way.

Spirits drives through and clinches with Zimmerman against the cage.
Zimmerman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spirits looking for a takedown.
Spirits is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spirits is trying to drag Zimmerman to the mat but Zimmerman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spirits looks winded!
Zimmerman taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spirits clinches up with Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage.
Zimmerman jumps guard but Spirits stands there with Zimmerman around his waist. Zimmerman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spirits keeps control of Zimmerman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zimmerman wants to take the fight to the mat but Spirits manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zimmerman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spirits fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman tries to clinch but Spirits moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirits shoots in looking for a takedown but Zimmerman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spirits's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spirits throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Spirits clinches.
Zimmerman goes for a takedown attempt but Spirits pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman tries to bum rush Spirits with a series of wild strikes but Spirits uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Spirits, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zimmerman tries to clinch but Spirits is having none of it.
Gerry Zimmerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spirits is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zimmerman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spirits shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zimmerman counters with a series of strikes. Spirits will be more careful next time no doubt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spirits or perhaps it was just good defense by Zimmerman, which made it look bad.
Spirits is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman leaves Spirits with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman dodges the punch combination from Spirits.
Spirits shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zimmerman pinned against the cage. Zimmerman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zimmerman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zimmerman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spirits.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spirits swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Zimmerman has managed to clinch.

Zimmerman jumps guard.
Zimmerman working a defensive guard but Spirits manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Zimmerman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spirits's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Spirits wants to get back to his feet.
Zimmerman wants to control but Spirits is keeping busy.
Zimmerman won't allow Spirits to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zimmerman is staying active underneath Spirits, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spirits thows a huge punch but Zimmerman dodges it nicely.
Spirits content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Spirits trying to advance position but Zimmerman counters by regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spirits is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gerry Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Spirits shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman shows good takedown defense.
Zimmerman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spirits changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman tries to avoid it but Spirits manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zimmerman to the ground. Zimmerman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zimmerman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spirits sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zimmerman somewhat.

Zimmerman moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirits throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spirits tries to land knees in the clinch but Zimmerman avoids the damage to the body.
Spirits tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman has Spirits pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spirits manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirits looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spirits leaning his opponent against the cage.

Zimmerman jumps into guard, dragging Spirits to the mat.
Spirits throws an elbow that misses. Zimmerman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spirits's guard. Nice move by Zimmerman!

Spirits managing to control the position.
Zimmerman trying to control but Spirits is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spirits looking for a guillotine here but Zimmerman defends easily.
Spirits wants to sweep but no luck.
Zimmerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Spirits is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spirits looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zimmerman won't allow Spirits to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spirits swats away the attempt to clinch by Zimmerman.

Spirits moves into range and clinches up with Zimmerman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zimmerman wants to take the fight to the mat but Spirits manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spirits has Zimmerman pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Spirits's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zimmerman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spirits up against the cage.

Zimmerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Spirits has closed the distance and engaged Zimmerman in a clinch.
Zimmerman tries to score a body lock takedown but Spirits shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zimmerman being controlled against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vicka Spirits.
I think Spirits has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gerry Zimmerman!