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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gergu Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gergu Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zimmerman is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Zimmerman is trying to control but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
Zimmerman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zimmerman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson moves to the back position.
Johnson looking for the RNC.
Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zimmerman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman breaks Johnson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Zimmerman pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zimmerman pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
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!
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zimmerman working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is in no mood to give up.
Zimmerman prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Zimmerman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in Zimmerman's guard.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman trying to control the position.
Zimmerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zimmerman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zimmerman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zimmerman!
Zimmerman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gergu Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zimmerman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Zimmerman is now in Johnson's guard.
Zimmerman drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Zimmerman off! Zimmerman jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Johnson 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.
Zimmerman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zimmerman has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Zimmerman is keeping the position.
Johnson stands and throws Zimmerman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Zimmerman is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a kimura but Zimmerman is defending well.
Zimmerman struggling a bit here.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman gets back to half guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zimmerman is trying to control but can't.
Zimmerman won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson working for a submission but Zimmerman is keeping him at bay.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Zimmerman to control.
Gergu Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zimmerman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zimmerman is looking to get to half guard.
Zimmerman tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zimmerman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zimmerman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zimmerman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zimmerman looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zimmerman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gergu Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zimmerman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Zimmerman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zimmerman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zimmerman wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Zimmerman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Zimmerman isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Dylan Zimmerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Zimmerman defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zimmerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zimmerman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zimmerman has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zimmerman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zimmerman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zimmerman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zimmerman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zimmerman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Zimmerman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zimmerman's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Zimmerman! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Johnson has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dylan Zimmerman!
Dylan Zimmerman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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