PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 740 p4p, 932 weight class) and Billy Wilson (ranked 100 p4p, 132 weight class). Wilson has chosen Under the knife as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Billy Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zimmerman
vs
Wilson

200 cm
22
215
8 - 4 - 0

192 cm
21
215
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR
Redemption ink

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zimmerman as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.

Wilson shoots in and bounces Zimmerman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Zimmerman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zimmerman keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zimmerman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Zimmerman's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Zimmerman is keeping the position.

Zimmerman has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Wilson pushes his legs off easily.

Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zimmerman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zimmerman's head.
Wilson connects with a couple of short punches.
Zimmerman wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Zimmerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wilson controlling Zimmerman's posture.
Zimmerman connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Zimmerman is proving a slippery customer.

Zimmerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wilson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wilson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wilson!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson trying to control the action but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Zimmerman regains half guard.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working Zimmerman over with strikes.

Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.

Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman moves into full guard.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimmerman keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Wilson trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Wilson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Wilson stands and throws Zimmerman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zimmerman gets back to half guard.
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Zimmerman is working away.
Zimmerman punching from the bottom.
Zimmerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!

Zimmerman looking to break Wilson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wilson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zimmerman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wilson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Zimmerman is staying active.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Moritz Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Zimmerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Zimmerman tries to sprawl but Wilson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Billy Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
Zimmerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
Wilson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zimmerman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wilson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Zimmerman.
Wilson is really stuck here.
Wilson trying to control the hands but Zimmerman breaks the grip.

Zimmerman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wilson rolls, trying to escape but Zimmerman keeps control of the position.

Zimmerman looking for the choke but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Zimmerman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Zimmerman has the hooks in. Wilson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Wilson is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.

Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zimmerman tries to pass to full mount but Wilson defends it.
Zimmerman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilson wants to control but Zimmerman is keeping busy.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.

Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zimmerman.

Zimmerman seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wilson has recovered full guard.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Zimmerman is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilson lands a nice short elbow.
Zimmerman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zimmerman is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
Wilson trying to control the action but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Wilson prevents Zimmerman from improving his position.
Zimmerman gets back to full guard.

Zimmerman has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.

Zimmerman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zimmerman is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimmerman is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Zimmerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Wilson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilson is nestled in close to Zimmerman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zimmerman keeps working.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Zimmerman is defending well.

Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zimmerman is pressing down on Wilson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zimmerman can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
Zimmerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson winds up and cracks Zimmerman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilson is taking a breather. Zimmerman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Wilson is looking for a kimura but Zimmerman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilson to get the leverage.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilson wants to control but Zimmerman is keeping him busy.

Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
Wilson breaks Zimmerman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Wilson with a nice head shot there.

Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zimmerman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Zimmerman's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson is working Zimmerman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working some strikes from top position.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Wilson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Zimmerman has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Zimmerman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Zimmerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Zimmerman is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson is trying to control. Zimmerman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Zimmerman is not content to let Wilson control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zimmerman is just riding it out for now. Wilson eventually gives up the hold.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wilson seems to be looking for submissions.

Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!