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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Zimmerman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Urlich to the mat! Urlich manages to get full guard.
Urlich looking to control.
Zimmerman landing with the ground and pound.
Urlich controls Zimmerman momentarily but Zimmerman frees himself.
Urlich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zimmerman controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman trying to control but Urlich is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Zimmerman drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Zimmerman as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Urlich screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Zimmerman! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ignacio Zimmerman!
Joseph Urlich was interviewed post fight and said 'I was beaten by the better fighter congratulations....an honour to have challenged you in unarmed hand to hand combat.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Davids.
Davids shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zimmerman as he jumps to the side.
A head kick by Davids misses #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Davids won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Davids tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zimmerman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zimmerman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davids on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davids takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Davids manages to get back to half guard.
Davids is pressing down on Zimmerman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zimmerman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davids wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1##SUB2#
Davids had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zimmerman defends it easily.
Davids controls Zimmerman momentarily but Zimmerman frees himself.
Davids looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there.
Davids pulls Zimmerman in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zimmerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Davids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davids is trying to control the position but Zimmerman postures up.
Zimmerman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Davids changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman tries to avoid it but Davids 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 drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davids sprawls and moves away.
Ignacio Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Davids.
Zimmerman darts in looking for a takedown but Davids gets double underhooks and turns Zimmerman into the cage.
Davids tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zimmerman defends well and Davids ends up having to push Zimmerman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Zimmerman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zimmerman controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Davids wants to sweep here but Zimmerman controlling him for the moment.
Zimmerman prevents Davids from getting back to his feet.
Zimmerman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Davids is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zimmerman defends well.#T4#
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 slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Davids.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Davids is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Davids actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Davids is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davids wants to control but Zimmerman is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Zimmerman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Davids rushes Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davids can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Davids manages to break the clinch.
Davids misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davids tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zimmerman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davids somewhat.
Ignacio Zimmerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davids or perhaps it was just good defense by Zimmerman, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davids shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zimmerman eats them both and turns towards Davids to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Ignacio Zimmerman has been cut.
Davids tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Davids shoots and misses #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zimmerman.
Davids wants to get back to his feet but Zimmerman passes into half guard.
Ignacio Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Davids.
Davids is breathing heavily.#REVB#
Davids is trying to control but can't.
Davids tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zimmerman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Davids is squirming around, avoiding Zimmerman's attempts to control the action.
Davids should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Davids tries to hold on but Zimmerman pushes him away. #T2##SUB#
Zimmerman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Davids is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davids regains half guard.
Davids strikes from the bottom but Zimmerman passes into mount!
#SUB#
Zimmerman working for a submission but Davids is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Davids is desperately trying to improve his position but Zimmerman has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Davids really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Davids tries to hold on but Zimmerman pushes him away.
Zimmerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Davids is just holding on here. Zimmerman manages to take his back.
Zimmerman not allowing Davids to control his hands.
Zimmerman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ignacio Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zimmerman is trying to stick to Davids's back but Davids is turning into Zimmerman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zimmerman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Davids.
Davids showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davids prevents Zimmerman from getting back to his feet.
Davids postures up.
Zimmerman has his hands on Davids's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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 Ignacio Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ignacio Zimmerman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Davids takes the fight into the clinch.
Davids is looking to control Zimmerman's arms but Zimmerman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Davids has his back to the cage.
Zimmerman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zimmerman can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Davids manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman being controlled here momentarily.
Davids looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there. #T1#
Zimmerman content to stall in guard here.
Zimmerman postures up.
Davids wants to sweep here but Zimmerman controlling him for the moment.
Zimmerman stands up over Davids, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davids managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches up with Davids, looking for a takedown. Zimmerman pushes Davids against the cage but Davids circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Davids. #CL2#
Davids instigates a clinch.
Zimmerman is trying to force a seperation but Davids has the dominant position.
Davids drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zimmerman pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Davids moves into the clinch.
Davids prevents Zimmerman from breaking the clinch.#T3##BC#
Zimmerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Davids has closed the distance and engaged Zimmerman in a clinch.
#BC#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Zimmerman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davids on his heels. He'll look to pass Davids's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Davids pushes Zimmerman off and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Davids moves into the clinch.
Zimmerman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davids is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zimmerman pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Zimmerman is trying to break free.
Zimmerman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davids has him pressed against the cage.
Zimmerman tries to break free but Davids pushes him back against the cage.
Davids tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zimmerman smiles and moves away.
Ignacio Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Davids.
Davids rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zimmerman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
David Davids seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davids takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Zimmerman drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Davids working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zimmerman has passed into half guard!
Davids missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Davids comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zimmerman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignacio Zimmerman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Dong fails to land with a series of punches.
Dong feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Zimmerman crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chong Dong!
A pretty intense looking Chong Dong took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zimmerman.
Kingston keeps the fight on the outside.
Zimmerman shoots for a takedown but Kingston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Kingston has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Kingston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zimmerman to the mat! Zimmerman manages to get full guard.
Zimmerman wants to get back to his feet but Kingston passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Kingston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston prevents Zimmerman from improving his position.#T1#
Zimmerman is not content to let Kingston control the position.
Kingston tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zimmerman.
Kingston 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.
Zimmerman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kingston looking to pass the guard.
Zimmerman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kingston defends well.
Kingston chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zimmerman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Zimmerman postures up.
Zimmerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Zimmerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kingston controls Zimmerman momentarily but Zimmerman frees himself. #T3#
Kingston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zimmerman is now in half guard.
Kingston wants to improve his position but Zimmerman is controlling well.
Kingston trying to hold on to Zimmerman's head to control him but Zimmerman postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston wants to sweep but Zimmerman has passed to side control!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kingston managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zimmerman.
Kingston tries to improve position but can't.
Zimmerman lands some shots froms side control.
Kingston tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Zimmerman connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kingston to escape the position.
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 Ignacio Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kingston shoots in and drives through. Zimmerman sprawls well.
Kingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingston wants it to stay on the feet.
Kingston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zimmerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Zimmerman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zimmerman lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Kingston pushes Zimmerman off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zimmerman.
Kingston bucks up and tries to throw Zimmerman off but instead Zimmerman has got his back!#T1#
Kingston wants to control his opponent's hands but Zimmerman gets his hands free.
Kingston is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zimmerman avoiding Kingston 's attempts to control his hands.
Kingston tries to roll but Zimmerman sticks to his back.
#T2#
Kingston surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Kingston trying to control the hands but Zimmerman won't let him. #SUB#
Zimmerman working for the choke.
Zimmerman is trying to stick to Kingston's back but Kingston is turning into Zimmerman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zimmerman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kingston.#T3#
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimmerman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zimmerman keeping full guard, as Kingston tries to pass.
Kingston controlling from the top position.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Kingston stands and steps away. Zimmerman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Kingston looking to score a takedown here. Zimmerman is defending well but Kingston drives through and ends up in Zimmerman's guard.
Kingston looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Kingston defends it easily.
Zimmerman looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Zimmerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kingston defends well.
Kingston trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kingston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kingston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zimmerman pinned against the cage. Zimmerman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zimmerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zimmerman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kingston's waist but Kingston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zimmerman off to one side.
Kingston gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zimmerman counters with a right hand to the body.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zimmerman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
Ignacio Zimmerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zimmerman counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignacio Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamar Kingston.#T1##CL2#
Kingston gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lamar Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Kingston takes the fight into the clinch.
Zimmerman is trying to break the clinch but Kingston is controlling him.#TD2#
Kingston pulls Zimmerman into guard.
Zimmerman stands up over Kingston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zimmerman trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Kingston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Kingston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zimmerman stops Kingston from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kingston is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Zimmerman throwing short punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Zimmerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kingston trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kingston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Kingston tries for a kimura but Zimmerman is defending well.
Kingston wants to stand but Zimmerman is controlling his arm.
Zimmerman struggling a bit here.
Zimmerman is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Zimmerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kingston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kingston trying to control the position but Zimmerman is working away.
Zimmerman tries to improve position but can't.
Kingston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kingston laying and praying for a moment but Zimmerman takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kingston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman wants to improve his position but Kingston is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kingston has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Kingston!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ibbot but Ibbot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ibbot looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ibbot throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a single leg into guard. Ibbot didn't expect that.
Ibbot wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zimmerman manages to pass to side control.
Zimmerman controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
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.#T1#
Zimmerman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ibbot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zimmerman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman controlling the action here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zimmerman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ibbot 's head.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zimmerman not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ibbot looks to land a combination but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ibbot as he avoids it easily.
Ibbot follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Ibbot is predictable there #TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ibbot is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zimmerman dives into side control.
#T3##REVB##SU#
Zimmerman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown but Ibbot shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibbot lands a nice shot that snaps Zimmerman's head back.
#TD#
Ibbot gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zimmerman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zimmerman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Zimmerman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Zimmerman has gone for a leg lock! Ibbot slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zimmerman's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zimmerman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Zimmerman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Zimmerman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zimmerman showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
Zimmerman decides to stand up.
Ibbot throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Zimmerman to counter with a crisp jab.
Zimmerman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ibbot defends well and Zimmerman ends up having to push Ibbot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ibbot unleashes a big counter combination but Zimmerman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman dives in and grabs Ibbot 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ibbot pushes down on Zimmerman's head and hops out.
Ibbot throws a jab but it's blocked by Zimmerman.
Ibbot is breathing heavily.
Ibbot throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibbot can do to turn this around?
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!
Zimmerman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Zimmerman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Zimmerman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zimmerman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zimmerman performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Zimmerman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ibbot sees it coming and defends easily.
Zimmerman controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura but Ibbot is defending well.
Zimmerman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ibbot defending well though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zimmerman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ibbot to regain full guard.
Zimmerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zimmerman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tank Ibbot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ibbot defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Zimmerman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ibbot throws a right and a left that Zimmerman avoids nicely.
A combination from Ibbot does no damage.
Ibbot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zimmerman or perhaps it was just good defense by Ibbot , which made it look bad.
Tank Ibbot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ibbot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zimmerman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ibbot circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Ibbot tries to sprawl out of it but Zimmerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ibbot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ibbot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zimmerman. #T1#
Ibbot slaps away a takedown attempt from Zimmerman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ibbot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ibbot 's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibbot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ibbot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Zimmerman gets the takedown into side control.
Ibbot is looking to get back to his feet here but Zimmerman is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ibbot 's back.
Zimmerman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ibbot 's body.
#T2#
Zimmerman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Zimmerman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ibbot has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tank Ibbot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB#
Ibbot showing good submission defense here.
Zimmerman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ibbot 's body.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Zimmerman looking for the choke from the back.
Ibbot covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Ibbot fending off the submission attempt from Zimmerman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ibbot showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tank Ibbot .
I think Zimmerman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignacio Zimmerman!
Tank Ibbot was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated he's on roids!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Munro moves into the clinch.
Zimmerman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Munro lands an uppercut.
Munro trying to land knees to the body.
Munro wants to break free but Zimmerman has control.
Zimmerman has had enough of the clinch but Munro keeps him there for the moment.
Zimmerman is looking to break free of the clinch but Munro has double underhooks. #BC#
Zimmerman breaks from the clinch.
Munro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zimmerman but Zimmerman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munro fails with the takedown#CL#
and Zimmerman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zimmerman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Munro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zimmerman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Munro tries to pull guard but Zimmerman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ignacio Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Munro.
Munro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zimmerman's efforts to push away.#BC#
Zimmerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Zimmerman tries to sprawl but Munro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman punching from the bottom.
Munro moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Zimmerman.
Munro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zimmerman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Munro tries to move to mount but Zimmerman blocks the move with his legs.
Munro working away.#T2#
Zimmerman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Munro.
Zimmerman struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Munro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Zimmerman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Munro but great work by Zimmerman.
Munro looks winded!
Munro trying to control but Zimmerman flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Zimmerman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zimmerman is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Zimmerman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Zimmerman looking for the choke from the back.
Munro trying to control but not successfully.
Zimmerman really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Munro.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Munro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Zimmerman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Munro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Munro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Munro right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Zimmerman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown but Munro shows good takedown defense.
Zimmerman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Munro counters with a left and a right that stings Zimmerman.
Munro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zimmerman at a distance.
Zimmerman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Munro's waist but Munro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zimmerman off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zimmerman as he avoids it easily.
Munro misses with a combination
#CL#
and Zimmerman counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zimmerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zimmerman shoots in and drives through. Munro sprawls well.
Nathan Munro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zimmerman shoots for a takedown but Munro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Zimmerman misses with a takedown
and Munro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Ignacio Zimmerman has been cut.
Munro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Munro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zimmerman defends it nicely.#CL2#
Zimmerman gets tackled into the cage by Munro. Munro maintains the clinch.
Zimmerman struggles to land a body shot inside as Munro controls his hands.
#T2##BC2#
Munro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Zimmerman drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Munro looking for a guillotine here but Zimmerman defends easily.
Zimmerman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Zimmerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Munro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zimmerman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zimmerman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Munro tries to get to full guard but Zimmerman has control of the leg.
Zimmerman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Munro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Munro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zimmerman jumps into side control!
Zimmerman working the ground and pound from side control.
Zimmerman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Munro struggling a bit here.
Munro looking for a sweep but Zimmerman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 Ignacio Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ignacio Zimmerman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Zimmerman scores with a takedown into Munro's guard.
Munro is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zimmerman dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Zimmerman stands up and beckons Munro to his feet.
Munro throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Zimmerman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Munro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Munro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Zimmerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Munro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Munro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Munro! #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimmerman striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ignacio Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Munro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zimmerman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Munro's guard! Nice work there by Zimmerman!
Zimmerman is stalling in the full guard.
Zimmerman advances position into side control!#T2#
Zimmerman avoids the strikes from the bottom by Munro.#SUB#
Zimmerman tries for a kimura but Munro is defending well.
Munro is trying to escape the position but Zimmerman is controlling the position. #T3##SU#
Zimmerman stands up and beckons Munro to his feet. #CL2#
Munro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimmerman, pushing him back against the cage.
Zimmerman is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Zimmerman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zimmerman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zimmerman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Munro has had enough of the clinch but Zimmerman keeps him there for the moment.
Zimmerman is trying to break the clinch but Munro is controlling him.
Zimmerman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Munro has him pressed against the cage.
Zimmerman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Munro is trying to break free.#BC#
Zimmerman breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Munro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Munro trying to control the action but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Zimmerman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munro working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zimmerman's thigh. Zimmerman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zimmerman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignacio 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignacio Zimmerman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Zimmerman looks for a takedown but Bell sprawls well.#CL#
Bell tries to keep at a distance but Zimmerman has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Zimmerman gets a double leg takedown into Bell's guard.
Bell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zimmerman manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Zimmerman is keen to just control but Bell is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Zimmerman seems content to control.#T1#
Zimmerman wants to stand but Bell has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bell tries to roll over but Zimmerman keeps him under control.
Zimmerman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
Zimmerman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell trying to control here.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell looks winded!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zimmerman is nestled in close to Bell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Zimmerman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bell trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Zimmerman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Zimmerman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zimmerman as he jumps to the side. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zimmerman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zimmerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown but Zimmerman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zimmerman fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignacio Zimmerman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bell dives in for a single leg takedown but Zimmerman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zimmerman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Zimmerman gets caught napping as Bell dives in and scores a takedown. Zimmerman manages to retain guard.#ES#
Zimmerman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zimmerman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zimmerman working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rowan Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman moves in looking to clinch but Bell pushes him off.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Zimmerman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bell's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T1#
Zimmerman lands a big shot there that rocks Bell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB#
Zimmerman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bell is surviving well by controlling Zimmerman's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Zimmerman working for a submission but Bell is keeping him at bay.
Zimmerman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bell wants to hold on but Zimmerman pushes him away.
Bell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zimmerman managing to control the position.
Zimmerman wants to get back to his feet but Bell passes into half guard.
Zimmerman trying to control but Bell postures up.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Zimmerman pushes Bell off looking to stand but Bell dives back in and keeps control.
Zimmerman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zimmerman trying to control from the bottom.
Zimmerman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zimmerman tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Bell wants to take a breather but Zimmerman is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Zimmerman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman trying to control but Bell postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Bell tries to sprawl out of it but Zimmerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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 Ignacio Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt. #CUT2#
It looks like Ignacio Zimmerman has been cut.#TD2#
Bell gets a double leg takedown into Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman wants to get back to his feet but Bell passes into half guard.
Ignacio Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVR#
Bell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zimmerman's thigh. Zimmerman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell won't allow Zimmerman to sweep him here.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zimmerman's guard.#T1##SUB#
Zimmerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bell prevents Zimmerman from getting back to his feet.
Zimmerman trying to control the position here.
Zimmerman keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zimmerman wants to stand up but Bell is controlling him.
Bell postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zimmerman misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Bell forces Zimmerman back against the cage and clinches.
Zimmerman has had enough of the clinch but Bell keeps him there for the moment.
Zimmerman is looking to break free of the clinch but Bell has double underhooks.
Zimmerman wants to get back to striking at distance but Bell won't allow it.
Bell keeps control of Zimmerman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Bell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zimmerman prevents the takedown attempt.
Zimmerman wants to get back to striking at distance but Bell won't allow it.
Zimmerman has had enough of the clinch but Bell keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Zimmerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zimmerman has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Bell counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Zimmerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zimmerman misses with a takedown attempt
and Bell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ignacio Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zimmerman leaves Bell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zimmerman throws a big counter combination but Bell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Zimmerman.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman tries to clinch but Bell is having none of it. #TD#
Zimmerman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Bell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowan Bell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zimmerman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rowan Bell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Calgrand breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Zimmerman clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Calgrand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calgrand tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
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.#SUB2#
Calgrand looking for subs off his back but Zimmerman has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Calgrand looking for subs from the bottom but Zimmerman mounts him!#T1#
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. #T2##SUB#
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.
#T3#
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.
#SUB#
Calgrand is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
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.#T4#
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.
#ES2#
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.
#R2##TD#
Zimmerman scores with a takedown into Calgrand's guard.#ES2#
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.#BC2#
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.#TD#
Zimmerman gets a double leg takedown into Calgrand's guard.
Zimmerman controlling from the top position.
Calgrand trying to control the position.
#T1#
Calgrand looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zimmerman is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
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.#T2#
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?#SUB#
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.#T3##SU#
Zimmerman decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
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.#ES2#
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.
#T4##BC#
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. #CUT2#
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.
#R3#
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 #CL2#
and Calgrand counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Calgrand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calgrand swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
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.#BC2#
Calgrand breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Calgrand rushes Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1##BC2#
Calgrand breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
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.#BC#
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
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.
#SU#
Zimmerman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Calgrand misses with an uppercut. Zimmerman saw that one coming.#CL2#
Calgrand forces Zimmerman back against the cage and clinches.#T2##BC2#
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.#CL#
Zimmerman pushes Calgrand up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Zimmerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL2#
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. #BC#
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
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. #SUB#
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.#T4#
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!
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