PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 3373 p4p, 24274 weight class) and Khabib Karelin (ranked 438 p4p, 680 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Zimmerman
vs
Karelin

200 cm
19
215
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
213
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt.
Zimmerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karelin swivels and escapes.
Karelin fails with the takedown

and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown. Karelin fights it but they end up in guard.
Zimmerman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zimmerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Karelin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zimmerman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zimmerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Zimmerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zimmerman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Zimmerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimmerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman passes Karelin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zimmerman stops Karelin from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zimmerman in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Karelin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zimmerman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moritz Zimmerman!