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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Button (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroy Zimmerman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leroy 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, Alexandre Button!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Button is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zimmerman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zimmerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Button manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zimmerman on his heels. He'll look to pass Zimmerman's guard now, I'm sure.
Zimmerman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Button trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Button not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Button throwing strikes from guard but Zimmerman blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Button won't allow Zimmerman to sweep him here.
Button trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
Zimmerman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zimmerman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Button has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zimmerman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zimmerman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zimmerman can't break the clinch.
Button's coach down at Pitbull MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Button's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zimmerman tries to circle away but Button has him pinned against the cage.
Button stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Button jumps guard but Zimmerman stands there with Button around his waist. Button gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Button breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Button manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Button is looking to clinch.
Button moves into the clinch successfully.
Button breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Button gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Button stalling against the cage.
Zimmerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Button.
Zimmerman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Button tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zimmerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Button throws a series of punches but Zimmerman moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button shoots in for a double leg but Zimmerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leroy Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Button.
Button darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Button looks winded!
Zimmerman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Button is trying to control but Zimmerman passes into side control!
Zimmerman working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Button trying his best to control but Zimmerman has mounted him.
Button tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zimmerman lands a big shot there that rocks Button but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zimmerman lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Button is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexandre Button will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Button has closed the distance and engaged Zimmerman in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Button fails to land.
Zimmerman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Button has him pressed against the cage.
Zimmerman breaks from the clinch.
Leroy Zimmerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Button tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zimmerman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Button takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Button tries to clinch there but Zimmerman circles away.
Button wants to clinch up but Zimmerman keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Button shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Button fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman shoots in and gets a takedown into Button's guard.
Button keeping moving, preventing Zimmerman from controlling successfully.
Zimmerman stands up and waves to Button to follow him.
Button tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zimmerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Button fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimmerman, pushing him back against the cage.
Zimmerman gets underhooks to prevent Button's takedown attempt.
Leroy Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Button.
Button is breathing heavily.
Button has Zimmerman pressed against the cage, preventing Zimmerman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zimmerman stops a takedown attempt from Button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Button tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Button tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zimmerman avoids it.
Button keeps control of Zimmerman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zimmerman can't break the clinch.
Button is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zimmerman is defending well for now.
Button has Zimmerman pressed against the cage, preventing Zimmerman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zimmerman breaks the clinch.
Zimmerman gets tackled into the cage by Button. Button maintains the clinch.
Button breaks from the clinch.
Button moves into the clinch successfully.
Button goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zimmerman prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zimmerman clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Zimmerman is in bad spot here.
Button throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Zimmerman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Button trying to control.
Zimmerman tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Button is trying to stick to Zimmerman's back but Zimmerman is turning into Button. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Button's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zimmerman.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zimmerman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zimmerman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Button dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zimmerman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Button throws a big right hand that misses.
Button is looking to work some ground and pound but Zimmerman has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zimmerman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexandre Button will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Zimmerman closes the distance and clinches.
Zimmerman is trying to force a seperation but Button has the dominant position.
Button breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Button. Zimmerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zimmerman.
Button is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zimmerman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Button trying to control but Zimmerman flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button tries to escape but Zimmerman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zimmerman gets his hands free as Button looks to control.
Button rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Button throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Button is looking for a sweep. Zimmerman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zimmerman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Button is trying to maintain the position but Zimmerman is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zimmerman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zimmerman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Button is not content to let Zimmerman control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Button tries to clinch but Zimmerman is having none of it.
Zimmerman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Button sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zimmerman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Button takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Button stopping the sweep attempt from Zimmerman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zimmerman is on top in guard.
Button is looking to stand up but Zimmerman isn't so interested in that idea.
Button wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zimmerman manages to pass to side control.
Zimmerman seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Button manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Zimmerman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Button has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandre Button!
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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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