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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 2418 p4p, 2903 weight class) and Julian Bashir (ranked 312 p4p, 374 weight class). Julian Bashir will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Bashir!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt.
Bashir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zimmerman with a poor takedown
and Bashir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bashir misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bashir.
It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Bashir. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir throws a combination that misses
and Zimmerman counters with a single leg into guard. Bashir didn't expect that.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
Zimmerman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bashir looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bashir looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bashir!
Zimmerman sneaks back into half guard.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Bashir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bashir pulls his head out easily.
Bashir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position.
Bashir 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.
Bashir stalling.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Zimmerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bashir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bashir's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman working for a choke but Bashir is defending well.
Bashir defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman has the hooks in. Bashir is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bashir is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bashir is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zimmerman gets his way!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bashir covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bashir has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bashir trying to control but not successfully.
Bashir can't escape the position.
Zimmerman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Zimmerman is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Bashir with him. Bashir is trying to defend but Zimmerman has an arm under the chin now! Bashir grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Moritz Zimmerman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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