PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between River Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greywar comes to the cage accompanied by Written in the stars. The crowd seem to be enjoying Zimmerman's choice of entrance music: Linkin Park-- What Ive Done. Eric Zimmerman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Greywar
vs
Zimmerman

150 cm
33
152 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

177 cm
33
152 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, River Greywar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zimmerman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greywar shoots in but Zimmerman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zimmerman shoots in for a takedown but Greywar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Greywar shoots in and gets a takedown into Zimmerman's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Greywar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Greywar lands a couple of digs.
Greywar wants to pass the guard but Zimmerman is keeping the position.
Greywar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greywar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Greywar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Zimmerman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greywar is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greywar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greywar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zimmerman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greywar throwing strikes from guard but Zimmerman blocks nicely.
Greywar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zimmerman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zimmerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greywar connects with a couple of short punches.
Zimmerman lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Zimmerman wants to sweep here but Greywar controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greywar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greywar is pushing down on Zimmerman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zimmerman is fighting to maintain full guard but Greywar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zimmerman is trying to maintain the position but Greywar is very close to passing his half guard.
Greywar with the ground and pound but Zimmerman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zimmerman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Greywar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greywar distracts Zimmerman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zimmerman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Greywar distracts Zimmerman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greywar stopping the sweep attempt from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Greywar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zimmerman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greywar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Zimmerman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greywar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greywar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Greywar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Greywar postures up in Zimmerman's guard and throws a big left but Zimmerman blocks it.
Zimmerman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Greywar is looking to work some ground and pound but Zimmerman has wrist control.
Greywar stopping the sweep attempt from Zimmerman.

Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greywar works over Zimmerman with some ground and pound from guard.
Greywar with a nice head shot there.
Greywar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greywar throws a strike but Zimmerman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zimmerman throwing strikes from guard but Greywar blocks nicely.
Greywar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zimmerman's guard.

Zimmerman looking for a guillotine here but Greywar defends easily.
Greywar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zimmerman's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Greywar landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greywar throws a strike but Zimmerman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Zimmerman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Greywar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zimmerman misses with a wild body shot.
Zimmerman swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Greywar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Greywar lands in his opponent's guard.
Greywar is in close to Zimmerman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

River Greywar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zimmerman throws a head kick but Greywar moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zimmerman.
Greywar drops his hands momentarily and Zimmerman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Greywar dives in and scores a takedown into Zimmerman's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greywar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zimmerman wants to sweep here but Greywar controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greywar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greywar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greywar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greywar cracks Zimmerman with a solid left hand.
Greywar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zimmerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Greywar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zimmerman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Greywar has Zimmerman in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greywar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Zimmerman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zimmerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greywar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zimmerman is aware though and is defending well.
Zimmerman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses.
Greywar has momentary wrist control but Zimmerman slips an elbow through the middle.
River Greywar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Greywar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zimmerman defends well.
Zimmerman chips away with some ground and pound.
Zimmerman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zimmerman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greywar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Greywar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zimmerman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zimmerman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman wants to get up but he can't break Greywar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Greywar working for a triangle but Zimmerman defends it easily.

Greywar has his foot on Zimmerman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zimmerman works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Greywar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zimmerman defends well.

Greywar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zimmerman is aware though and is defending well.
Zimmerman is in close to Greywar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zimmerman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zimmerman stands up from Greywar's guard - Zimmerman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Eric Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Zimmerman with that takedown attempt.
Zimmerman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Greywar circles away quickly and effectively.
Zimmerman loads up on a big right hand but Greywar slips the punch.

Greywar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zimmerman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greywar is in Zimmerman's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greywar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greywar with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greywar stopping the sweep attempt from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that River Greywar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Zimmerman leaves Greywar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Greywar lands with a short shot to the head.
Zimmerman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greywar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Greywar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zimmerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zimmerman throws a head kick that Greywar semi-blocks.

Greywar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Greywar preventing the sweep.
Greywar connects with a couple of short punches.
Greywar preventing the sweep.

Greywar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zimmerman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zimmerman has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greywar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zimmerman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zimmerman works over Greywar with some ground and pound from guard.

Greywar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Zimmerman stands up from Greywar's guard - Zimmerman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zimmerman tries to clinch but Greywar moves out of range.
River Greywar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Zimmerman. No joy for Greywar on that attempt.
Zimmerman lands a high kick!
Zimmerman closes the distance looking to clinch

and Greywar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greywar stopping the sweep attempt from Zimmerman.
Greywar throws a big elbow that misses.
Greywar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Greywar is in close to Zimmerman's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman tries to strike from the bottom.
Zimmerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zimmerman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zimmerman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zimmerman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zimmerman, not yet.

Greywar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zimmerman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greywar has managed to get both his arms back between Zimmerman's legs - danger averted.
Zimmerman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greywar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Greywar stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Greywar scores a takedown into full mount!
Greywar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zimmerman is looking to escape.
Zimmerman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar controlling from the full mount.
Eric Zimmerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greywar prevents Zimmerman from getting the reversal.
Greywar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zimmerman is working to get back to half guard.
Greywar raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greywar content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
River Greywar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Greywar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... River Greywar!