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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crack Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman's entrance music is The Veldt. A fine choice. Crack Head has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joel Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Crack Head!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman gets caught napping as Head dives in and scores a takedown. Zimmerman manages to retain guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Head doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Head manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Head stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zimmerman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Head drops back looking for a leg! Zimmerman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zimmerman manages to kick Head off! Head jumps back into Zimmerman's guard.
Head pushing down on Zimmerman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head blocks the strikes from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is staying active underneath Head, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zimmerman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Head is working away from the top position though.
Head is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Head trying to control from half guard but Zimmerman is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zimmerman wants to control but Head is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Head trying to pass the guard but Zimmerman defending well.
Head trying to control from half guard but Zimmerman is working away.
Head moves into full mount! Zimmerman won't be happy about that!
Zimmerman can't escape the position.
Zimmerman has given up his back here. Will Head look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Head not allowing Zimmerman to control his hands.
Zimmerman manages to reverse the position and now he's in Head's guard. Nice work there by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Head lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zimmerman!
Head prevents Zimmerman from getting the reversal.
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!
Head throwing strikes here but Zimmerman is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zimmerman has given up his back.
Head is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zimmerman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zimmerman for a finish.
Zimmerman is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zimmerman gets back to full guard.
Head stops Zimmerman from standing up.
Head pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zimmerman is keeping the position for now.
Head preventing the sweep.
Zimmerman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Head with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Head doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Head manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Head wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Head tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zimmerman throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Head working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Head trying to control the action but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zimmerman tries to improve position but can't.
Zimmerman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crack Head dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Head fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zimmerman sprawls well initially but Head persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Head has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Zimmerman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zimmerman regains half guard.
Head wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zimmerman keeps working.
Head is thwarting Zimmerman's attempts to control the position.
Head prevents Zimmerman from improving his position.
Head is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zimmerman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zimmerman is staying active underneath Head, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zimmerman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Head is working away from the top position though.
Zimmerman gets full guard.
Head preventing the sweep.
Zimmerman is trying to control the position but Head postures up.
Zimmerman wants to sweep here but Head controlling him for the moment.
Zimmerman wants to improve his position but instead Head has moved into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Head is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Head works his way into full mount!
Head misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head thowing shots but they're missing.
Zimmerman is trying to escape the mount.
Zimmerman sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Head is looking to advance position but Zimmerman won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zimmerman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Head.
Head works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Head has hold of Zimmerman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zimmerman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Head jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zimmerman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is trying to control Head's posture but Head avoids it.
Zimmerman defending against the ground and pound.
Zimmerman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Head's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Head is pressing down on Zimmerman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zimmerman is holding on for now.
Zimmerman punching from the bottom.
Zimmerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zimmerman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Head pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head moves into full mount! Zimmerman won't be happy about that!
Zimmerman is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Crack Head will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Head looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Head works his foot free and advances to mount.
Head tries to control but Zimmerman wriggling away.
Crack Head has got the better of the ground game so far.
Head looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zimmerman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Head is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zimmerman is just riding it out for now. Head eventually gives up the hold.
Zimmerman moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman wants to stand and escape but Head is having none of it.
Head won't allow Zimmerman to sweep him here.
Zimmerman can't keep his opponent in guard - Head advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zimmerman is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Head is pressing down on Zimmerman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zimmerman is holding on for now.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Head is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head is pressing down on Zimmerman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zimmerman is holding on for now.
Zimmerman wants to improve his position but Head is controlling well.
Zimmerman is staying active underneath Head, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Head frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Head is trying to take his opponent's back.
Head is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Head looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Head can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zimmerman is looking to escape.
Head wants to take Zimmerman's back but he can't do it this time.
Zimmerman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Head has taken his back.
Zimmerman fending off the submission attempt from Head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Zimmerman escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zimmerman lands a nice short elbow.
Head wants to control but Zimmerman passes into side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman lands a nice forearm strike.
Zimmerman looks up at the clock and then as Head takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zimmerman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Crack Head comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Head has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Crack Head!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Crack Head!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Crack Head!
Crack Head wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Crack Head said 'Stop me or die tryin' '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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