PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignacio Zimmerman (ranked 5098 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Calgrand (ranked 22627 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zimmerman
vs
Calgrand

212 cm
20
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 London, Ignacio Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kirk Calgrand!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches.

Calgrand breaks from the clinch.

Zimmerman clinches with his opponent.

Calgrand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calgrand tries a head kick but it misses.

Zimmerman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Calgrand tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zimmerman is in Calgrand's guard.
Zimmerman won't allow Calgrand to sweep him here.
Zimmerman is working Calgrand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zimmerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zimmerman trying to control but Calgrand is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Calgrand looking for subs off his back but Zimmerman has passed one foot through into half guard.

Calgrand looking for subs from the bottom but Zimmerman mounts him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman unloading with bombs!
Zimmerman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Calgrand looks a forlorn figure.
Calgrand is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Calgrand looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Zimmerman lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Calgrand fending off the submission attempt from Zimmerman.
Calgrand rolls, trying to escape but Zimmerman keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Calgrand right now.
Calgrand trying to control the hands but Zimmerman won't let him.
I really don't envy Calgrand right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calgrand trying to get back to his feet but Zimmerman is in full control for now.
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.

Calgrand is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I really don't envy Calgrand right now.
Calgrand trying to control the position but Zimmerman manages to sink in the hooks.
Calgrand is keeping busy.
Zimmerman is not going to allow Calgrand to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calgrand rolls, trying to escape but Zimmerman keeps control of the position.

Zimmerman has his opponent's back but Calgrand is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Zimmerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ignacio Zimmerman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zimmerman scores with a takedown into Calgrand's guard.

Calgrand is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Calgrand controls his hands.
Calgrand is looking for a takedown.
Zimmerman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Calgrand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zimmerman gets a double leg takedown into Calgrand's guard.
Zimmerman controlling from the top position.
Calgrand trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calgrand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there.

Calgrand has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zimmerman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Calgrand.
Zimmerman working away.

That's two 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 trying to control the position but Calgrand is working away.
Calgrand is looking for a sweep.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calgrand can do to turn this around?

Zimmerman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Calgrand is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zimmerman decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Zimmerman dives in and scores a takedown into Calgrand's guard.
Zimmerman chips away with some ground and pound.
Calgrand wants to sweep here but Zimmerman controlling him for the moment.
Calgrand is breathing heavily.

Calgrand is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Calgrand wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
Zimmerman fails with the takedown.
Calgrand sizes up Zimmerman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Ignacio Zimmerman has been cut.
Calgrand throws a series of punches but Zimmerman avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zimmerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kirk Calgrand will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ignacio Zimmerman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Zimmerman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calgrand avoids it really well and circles away.
Zimmerman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Calgrand counters by moving into the clinch.

Calgrand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calgrand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Zimmerman counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calgrand is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zimmerman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Calgrand breaks the clinch.

Calgrand rushes Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Calgrand breaks the clinch.

Calgrand closes the distance and clinches.
Zimmerman has had enough of the clinch but Calgrand keeps him there for the moment.
Calgrand is trying to maintain a safe position but Zimmerman gets an underhook and turns Calgrand into the cage.

Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.

Zimmerman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Calgrand pushes Zimmerman off but Zimmerman dives into side control.

Zimmerman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Calgrand misses with an uppercut. Zimmerman saw that one coming.

Calgrand forces Zimmerman back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Calgrand breaks the clinch.
A jab from Calgrand misses.
As Calgrand tries to get set, Zimmerman tries to push him back and clinch up but Calgrand manages to avoid the attempt.
Calgrand misses with a right hand
and Zimmerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calgrand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calgrand slaps away a takedown attempt from Zimmerman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calgrand lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zimmerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Calgrand shoots in looking for a takedown but Zimmerman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Calgrand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Zimmerman pushes Calgrand up against the cage in a clinch.

Zimmerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Calgrand closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zimmerman keeps control of Calgrand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zimmerman.
Calgrand is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.

Zimmerman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calgrand sprawls well initially but Zimmerman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Calgrand controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calgrand taking some punishment here, with Zimmerman in his half guard.
Calgrand wants to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calgrand is trying to control but Zimmerman passes into side control!
Zimmerman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Calgrand's shoulder. That is not cool.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kirk Calgrand.
I think Calgrand 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!