PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Chrismer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garry Zimmermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chrismer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Nine Inch Nails - "The Day The World Went Away". On his way into the cage it seems that Matt Chrismer has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matt Chrismer seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Chrismer
vs
Zimmermann

187 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Chrismer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Garry Zimmermann!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chrismer tries to clinch up.

Chrismer gets the takedown into side control.
Zimmermann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Chrismer stands up and beckons Zimmermann to his feet.

Chrismer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zimmermann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chrismer smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Chrismer.

Chrismer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chrismer showed some decent athleticism there.
Zimmermann is looking for a sweep. Chrismer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmermann is looking to control Chrismer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zimmermann avoid being mounted?
Zimmermann has a hand on Chrismer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chrismer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Zimmermann wants to hold on but Chrismer pushes him away.
Zimmermann gets back to half guard.
Chrismer sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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.
Zimmermann trying to control here.
Well, if Chrismer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zimmermann is looking for a sweep. Chrismer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zimmermann wants to control but Chrismer is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmermann is not content to let Chrismer control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmermann is positioning himself well to prevent Chrismer advancing to mount.
Zimmermann trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zimmermann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chrismer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chrismer postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zimmermann has control of Chrismer's left arm, preventing Chrismer from doing any damage.
Zimmermann working a defensive guard here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Garry Zimmermann just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chrismer tries to clinch up.
Chrismer fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmermann misses with a takedown attempt

and Chrismer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chrismer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chrismer wants to control from the top but Zimmermann keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Chrismer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zimmermann swats away the attempt to clinch by Chrismer.
Chrismer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Chrismer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zimmermann to the mat! Zimmermann manages to get full guard.
Zimmermann is pulling down on Chrismer's head. It's preventing any offense from Chrismer, at least for the moment.
Zimmermann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chrismer is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zimmermann is looking for a triangle but Chrismer pushes his legs off easily.
Chrismer postures up.
Zimmermann controlling the position.
Zimmermann wants to sweep but no luck.
Zimmermann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Chrismer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chrismer showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zimmermann is trying to maintain the position but Chrismer is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmermann controlling the position well.
Zimmermann tries to roll over but Chrismer keeps him under control.
Chrismer sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmermann holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zimmermann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zimmermann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zimmermann looking to control.
Chrismer won't allow Zimmermann to sweep him here.
Zimmermann keeping moving, preventing Chrismer from controlling successfully.

That's four 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.
Zimmermann looking to control.
Zimmermann pulls Chrismer in to control the position.
Chrismer wants to get up but he can't break Zimmermann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Chrismer is sitting in close to Zimmermann's body. Zimmermann has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Chrismer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Chrismer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zimmermann.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Garry Zimmermann!