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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zedicus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Linkin Park-- What Ive Done. Jones has chosen . as his entrance music. Zedicus Jones struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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152 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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157 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zedicus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zimmerman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Zimmerman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zedicus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zimmerman throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Zimmerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones darts in and clinches Zimmerman up against the cage.
Zimmerman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zimmerman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is working for takedown but Zimmerman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zimmerman pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zimmerman working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Zimmerman tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zimmerman tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zimmerman is looking to escape.
Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones looks to land a strike but Zimmerman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zimmerman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zimmerman throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones passes into half guard.
Zimmerman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Zimmerman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Zimmerman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones looks to clinch
and Zimmerman counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Zimmerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zimmerman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zimmerman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zimmerman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zimmerman throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zimmerman is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zimmerman misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Zimmerman ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Zimmerman sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zimmerman clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zimmerman works the jab nicely.
Zimmerman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zimmerman lands with a right hand.
Zimmerman keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Zimmerman lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into rage.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zimmerman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Zimmerman.
The fighters circling - Zimmerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zimmerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zimmerman connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Zimmerman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Zimmerman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Zimmerman circles away.
Zimmerman gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zimmerman to get the leverage.
Zimmerman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zimmerman working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zimmerman is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Zimmerman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zimmerman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zimmerman connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Zimmerman is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zimmerman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zimmerman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Zimmerman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zimmerman working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zimmerman is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Zimmerman in his half guard.
Zimmerman wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman passes to side control.
Jones taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zimmerman tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Zimmerman scoring with punches and elbows.
Zimmerman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zimmerman wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zimmerman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Zimmerman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zimmerman scores with a punch to the head.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Zimmerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zimmerman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zimmerman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zimmerman jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones slips a straight right by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Zimmerman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zimmerman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zimmerman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zimmerman is working away from the top position though.
Zimmerman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zimmerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Zimmerman eventually gives up the hold.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Zimmerman sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Zimmerman there.
Eric Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zimmerman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zimmerman is working away from the top position though.
Jones is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Jones has hold of Zimmerman's hands but Zimmerman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zimmerman lands strikes from half guard.
Zimmerman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones trying to hold on to Zimmerman's head to control him but Zimmerman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman working the head and body with strikes.
Zimmerman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Zimmerman wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zimmerman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Zimmerman is controlling him
Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Zimmerman in his half guard.
Zimmerman is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zimmerman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zimmerman working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zedicus Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zimmerman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zimmerman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Zimmerman lands with a punch from half guard.
Zimmerman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zimmerman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Eric Zimmerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zimmerman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Zimmerman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zimmerman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Eric Zimmerman!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Eric Zimmerman!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Eric Zimmerman!
Eric Zimmerman wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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