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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Zimmerman (ranked 8076 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Hernandez (ranked 5418 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilberto Zimmerman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilberto 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, Mitchell Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zimmerman sneaks out the side door and pushes Hernandez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hernandez.
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!
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Zimmerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Hernandez is trying to get an arm triangle but Zimmerman is defending well.
Hernandez is trying to get an arm triangle but Zimmerman is defending well.
Hernandez decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zimmerman quickly recovers to half guard.
Hernandez is trying to control. Zimmerman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hernandez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hernandez controlling his opponent.
Hernandez trying to control but Zimmerman is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman is trying to escape the mount.
Zimmerman is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hernandez looking to finish Zimmerman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zimmerman!
Zimmerman can't escape the position.
Zimmerman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hernandez connects with a nice short shot to Zimmerman's temple.
Hernandez is looking to advance position but Zimmerman won't allow 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!
Hernandez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking to escape.
Zimmerman is staying active underneath Hernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zimmerman is trying to stand up here but Hernandez is controlling him well.
Hernandez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zimmerman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hernandez wants to stand but Zimmerman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zimmerman wants to get back to his feet.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Hernandez seems to be looking for submissions.
Zimmerman tries to kick Hernandez off but Hernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zimmerman kicks off Hernandez and gets to his feet.
Hernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
Hernandez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hernandez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zimmerman connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gilberto 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!
Zimmerman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Hernandez lands a head kick. Zimmerman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hernandez gets a takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman is rocked!
Zimmerman is looking to get back to is feet but Hernandez passes into side control.
Oh Zimmerman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hernandez works to advance to full mount. Zimmerman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hernandez unloading with bombs!
Hernandez controlling from mount.
Hernandez cracks Zimmerman with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hernandez!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
52% |
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