PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 896 p4p, 1691 weight class) and Kill Shot Jackson (ranked 140 p4p, 267 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Zimmerman
vs
Jackson

200 cm
30
215
17 - 15 - 1

194 cm
30
216
13 - 14 - 0

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Excellent boxer
Very quick

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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 17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Shot Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Zimmerman slips the punch.
Zimmerman tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Zimmerman in a clinch.
Zimmerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zimmerman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Zimmerman's takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Zimmerman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Zimmerman blocks with his arms.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Zimmerman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zimmerman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zimmerman blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zimmerman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Zimmerman drags the fight down to the ground.

Zimmerman working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zimmerman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Zimmerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Zimmerman working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Zimmerman looking for subs off his back but Jackson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zimmerman regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Kill Shot Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zimmerman attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Zimmerman moves out of range easily.
Zimmerman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zimmerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Zimmerman is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zimmerman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Zimmerman blocks it.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zimmerman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Zimmerman blocks it.
Zimmerman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Zimmerman is blocking nicely.

Zimmerman pulls Jackson into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson won't allow Zimmerman to sweep him here.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zimmerman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zimmerman has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.

Zimmerman working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.

Zimmerman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Zimmerman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kill Shot Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson pushes Zimmerman up against the cage in a clinch.
Zimmerman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Zimmerman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jackson forces Zimmerman back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Zimmerman is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zimmerman is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zimmerman avoids it.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.

Moritz Zimmerman's cut is getting worse.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zimmerman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zimmerman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jackson clinches up with Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage.
Zimmerman takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zimmerman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zimmerman can't get the takedown.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zimmerman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Zimmerman blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Jackson.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Zimmerman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Zimmerman avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Zimmerman avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zimmerman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body

and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.

Jackson throws Zimmerman to one side and escapes!

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimmerman, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zimmerman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kill Shot Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Zimmerman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson with a knee to the head.

Zimmerman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jackson regains guard immediately.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Zimmerman is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zimmerman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zimmerman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zimmerman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses.
Zimmerman cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
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.
Jackson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zimmerman forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kill Shot Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jackson tries to land a body kick

and Zimmerman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zimmerman.

Zimmerman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zimmerman is looking to pass into half guard but Jackson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jackson is in guard.

Moritz Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson tries to stand but Zimmerman is controlling from the bottom.

Jackson stands up from Zimmerman's guard - Jackson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimmerman, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zimmerman is defending well for now.
Zimmerman wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Zimmerman's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Zimmerman is blocking nicely.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.

Zimmerman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zimmerman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.

Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zimmerman stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.

Zimmerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Zimmerman eventually gives up the hold.

Zimmerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is pressing down on Zimmerman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Zimmerman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zimmerman, into his guard.

Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Zimmerman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jackson has his hands clasped together but Zimmerman extends and breaks Jackson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zimmerman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moritz Zimmerman!