PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shagy noi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park-- What Ive Done. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Zimmerman
vs
noi

177 cm
27
152 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

150 cm
26
155 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Knockout power

啓発 Shaolin Clothing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Zimmerman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, shagy noi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman cracks noi with a right hand to the side of the head.
noi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zimmerman.
noi moves out of range of the strikes.
noi doesn't manage to clinch there - Zimmerman circles away.
Zimmerman wants to land a leg kick but noi is out of range.
Zimmerman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

noi clinches up with Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage.
Zimmerman with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Zimmerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zimmerman throws a jab when noi was well out of range.
Zimmerman tries to land a leg kick but noi saw it coming and moves away.

noi shoots in and bounces Zimmerman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
noi postures up in Zimmerman's guard and throws a big left but Zimmerman blocks it.
noi prevents Zimmerman from getting back to his feet.
Zimmerman has momentary wrist control but noi slips an elbow through the middle.
noi stopping the sweep attempt from Zimmerman.
noi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zimmerman's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
noi wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
noi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
noi landing some decent shots from guard.
noi passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from noi there.
noi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
noi is looking to advance position but Zimmerman won't allow it.
noi lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
noi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but noi pulls his head out easily.
noi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
noi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zimmerman defending well though.
noi slips a nice elbow through Zimmerman's hands, connecting with Zimmerman's forehead.
noi lands strikes from half guard.
noi uses his free foot to push down on Zimmerman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zimmerman.
noi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
noi looking to finish Zimmerman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zimmerman!
Zimmerman is desperately trying to improve his position but noi has a good base and remains in mount.
noi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zimmerman?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to stand up.
noi with good strikes from the mount here!
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position but noi isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, noi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
noi landing strikes, looking to finish!
noi landing punches.
Zimmerman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zimmerman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zimmerman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
noi thows a huge punch but Zimmerman dodges it nicely.
noi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to get back to full guard.
noi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zimmerman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
noi stops Zimmerman from getting back to his feet.
noi moves nicely into side control.
Zimmerman is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
noi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
noi working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked noi off and has taken his back!
noi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Zimmerman throws strikes from the back but noi rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by noi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

shagy noi dominated that round.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Zimmerman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches noi on the side of the head.
Zimmerman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
noi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zimmerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but noi was well out of range. Poor timing from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
noi closes the distance and clinches up with Zimmerman, looking for a takedown. noi pushes Zimmerman against the cage but Zimmerman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
noi is looking to clinch but Zimmerman is avoiding it.
noi looks for a takedown but Zimmerman sprawls well.
Eric Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of shagy noi.
noi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zimmerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman connects with a jab.
noi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
noi shoots in looking for a takedown. Zimmerman tries to sprawl out of it but noi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zimmerman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
noi is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman throws a combination. noi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman throws a nice outside leg kick.
noi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
noi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Zimmerman.
noi moves in looking to clinch but Zimmerman pushes him off.
Zimmerman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
noi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eric Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zimmerman. noi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zimmerman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
noi walks into a left hand.
Zimmerman delivers a nice body kick.
Zimmerman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eric Zimmerman is winning the standup battle so far.
Zimmerman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
noi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zimmerman connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zimmerman connects with a solid leg kick.
Zimmerman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
noi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eric Zimmerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zimmerman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zimmerman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zimmerman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
noi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
noi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
noi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zimmerman connects with a right hand. noi shakes it off.
Zimmerman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zimmerman throws a leg kick which misses noi's front leg but catches the back leg as noi tries to avoid it.
Zimmerman with a hook.
Zimmerman connects with a crisp jab.

noi is rocked!
noi walks into a straight right hand from Zimmerman.
noi is still on wobbly legs! Can Zimmerman finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops noi to the canvas! noi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Zimmerman keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Zimmerman!
Eric Zimmerman retains his featherweight title!