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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 617 p4p, 1119 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 92 p4p, 173 weight class). The key to victory for Swole Ricky Martin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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15 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined |
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws a jab when Zimmerman was well out of range.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Zimmerman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zimmerman defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick from Martin is predictable there
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zimmerman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martin's head.
Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Martin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zimmerman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Martin controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zimmerman seems to be looking for submissions.
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 seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Martin defends it well.
Zimmerman thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zimmerman is working for a submission of some sort.
Martin keeping hold of Zimmerman's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Martin defending well though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but Martin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zimmerman to get the leverage.
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Martin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 wants to work for an arm triangle but Martin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martin.
Zimmerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martin!
Zimmerman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Martin's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Martin seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moritz Zimmerman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zimmerman is fighting to break Martin's control of his arms but Martin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zimmerman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zimmerman has Martin in his guard.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martin trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Martin uses it to pass to side control.
Zimmerman tries to buck Martin off but Martin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is not content to let Martin control the position.
Zimmerman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.
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 is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Martin not doing much here.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman with the active half guard here but Martin passes nicely into side control.
Zimmerman sneaks back into half guard.
Zimmerman wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Martin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zimmerman!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Zimmerman is holding on tight.
Martin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zimmerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zimmerman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin controlling his opponent.
Zimmerman tries to improve his position but instead Martin has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Swole Ricky Martin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Martin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zimmerman is working for a kimura but Martin is defending it quite comfortably.
Zimmerman seems to be working for a kimura but Martin defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zimmerman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin seems keen to control Zimmerman's posture.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
Zimmerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martin dives on top into guard.
Zimmerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zimmerman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Martin stacks Zimmerman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Martin!
Zimmerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman keeps trying to improve his position.
Zimmerman is still trying to improve position.
Martin happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Zimmerman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zimmerman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martin off and has taken his back!
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Zimmerman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Martin can't escape the position.
Martin trying to control the hands but Zimmerman won't let him.
Zimmerman working for the choke.
Zimmerman working for a choke but Martin reverses nicely into Zimmerman 's guard.
Zimmerman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Martin 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 Zimmerman.
Zimmerman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin happy to just control the position for now.
Zimmerman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martin off and has taken his back!
Zimmerman working for a choke but Martin reverses nicely into Zimmerman 's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Moritz Zimmerman.
I think Zimmerman 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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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