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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Matias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman comes to the cage accompanied by Bonecrusher- Neva Scared. Robert Zimmerman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Oscar Matias's chin.
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215 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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191 cm
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216 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Matias!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zimmerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Matias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matias throws an overhand right that lands on Zimmerman's shoulder, as Zimmerman tries to avoid the shot.
Matias throws a series of punches but Zimmerman avoids them all with ease.
Matias throws a right hand that Zimmerman ducks under and follows up with a left that Zimmerman also avoids with ease.
Matias throws a right hand that Zimmerman ducks under and follows up with a left that Zimmerman also avoids with ease.
A cross from Matias lands.
Matias misses with a wild combination.
Matias misses with a body shot.
Matias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matias throws a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head but Zimmerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matias throws a nice looking combination but Zimmerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matias.
Matias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Matias throws a right and a left that Zimmerman avoids nicely.
Oscar Matias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matias misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zimmerman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zimmerman moves away.
Zimmerman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Matias.
A combination from Matias does no damage.
Matias misses with a series of wild punches.
Matias throws a jab when Zimmerman was well out of range.
Matias throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zimmerman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matias.
Matias just misses with a punch to the body.
Matias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zimmerman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matias throws a nice looking combination but Zimmerman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matias misses with a double jab.
Zimmerman lands a really nice looking cross but Matias seems unphased.
It looks like Oscar Matias has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matias is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matias.
Oscar Matias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matias looks to land a combination but Zimmerman avoids it well.
Matias looks gassed!
Matias throws a series of punches but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Matias thows a body shot but no joy.
Matias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zimmerman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zimmerman lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zimmerman trying to control but Matias is working from the bottom.
Matias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zimmerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matias is keeping the position for now.
Zimmerman pushing down on Matias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matias wants to control but Zimmerman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zimmerman is working for a submission of some sort.
Zimmerman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zimmerman wants to pass to mount but Matias is defending the position.
Matias is looking to improve his position.
Zimmerman wants to free his trapped foot but Matias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matias preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Matias trying to hold on to Zimmerman's head to control him but Zimmerman postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matias loads up on a big right hand but Zimmerman slips the punch.
Matias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matias misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Matias.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Matias.
Zimmerman lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman slips a jab and a cross from Matias.
Matias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zimmerman takes a swing at Matias's ribcage but misses.
Zimmerman misses with a low kick as Matias jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zimmerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Matias's cut.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zimmerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Oscar Matias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matias misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matias throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zimmerman counters with a right hand to the body.
Zimmerman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matias throws a combination that misses
and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zimmerman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zimmerman wants to control the pace but Matias is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman wants to finish this one by submission but Matias is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zimmerman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias working to try and regain half guard.
Matias is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Matias is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Matias is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Matias is surviving well by controlling Zimmerman's body position as best he can.
Matias has given up his back here. Will Zimmerman look for the submission or keep pounding away?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matias defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Matias is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman looking for the choke but no joy.
Matias 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!
Matias fending off the submission attempt from Zimmerman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman doesn't have the hooks in and Matias manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman has a closed guard, preventing Matias from standing up.
Matias wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Matias preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matias tries to stand but Zimmerman is controlling from the bottom.
Zimmerman wants to sweep here but Matias controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matias misses with a double jab
and Zimmerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matias punishes Zimmerman's body with a nice straight punch.
Matias misses with a shot to the body
letting Zimmerman counter with a right hand.
Matias misses with a combination
and Zimmerman counters with a single leg into guard. Matias didn't expect that.
Zimmerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Matias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zimmerman is really struggling to control Matias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zimmerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zimmerman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Matias's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Matias misses with a combination
and Zimmerman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zimmerman connects with a jab.
Matias just misses with a punch to the body.
Matias misses with a jab to the body
and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown. Matias fights it but they end up in guard.
Robert Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matias working a defensive guard but Zimmerman passes into half guard.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matias has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zimmerman wants to take a breather but Matias is having none of it.
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Matias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zimmerman is trying for a kimura here. Matias looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zimmerman wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Zimmerman!
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