PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teller Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman's entrance music is That Smell. A fine choice. Levi Zimmerman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Teller Story's chin.

Zimmerman
vs
Story

180 cm
24
235 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

225 cm
23
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Levi Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teller Story!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman swings for the body but Story moves out of range.
Story fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zimmerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Story shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zimmerman as he avoids it easily.
Story avoids the head kick by Zimmerman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman tries to score with a low kick but Story moves his leg out of the way.
Story avoids the body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Story shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zimmerman sprawls well. Zimmerman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Story gets slowly back to his feet.
Levi Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teller Story.
Zimmerman tries a head kick but it misses.
Zimmerman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two 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.
No luck for Story with that takedown attempt.
Zimmerman throws a head kick but Story moves out of range.
Story shoots in and drives through. Zimmerman sprawls well.
Zimmerman tries to clinch but Story is having none of it.
Zimmerman misses with a looping right.
Story shoots in and drives through. Zimmerman sprawls well.
Levi Zimmerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zimmerman darts in and clinches Story up against the cage.
Story letting Zimmerman take a breather here.
Zimmerman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Story turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zimmerman is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Story trying to control the action but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Zimmerman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zimmerman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Story advances to full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zimmerman is looking to escape.

Zimmerman bucks up and throws Story to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Story shoots in for a double leg but Zimmerman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zimmerman misses the shot to the body.

Story tries to keep at a distance but Zimmerman has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but Story blocks with his arms.
Zimmerman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Zimmerman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Story blocks a head kick by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman misses with a leg kick.
Story is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zimmerman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zimmerman wants it to stay on the feet.
Story looks for a takedown but Zimmerman sprawls well.
Zimmerman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zimmerman throws a sloppy head kick and Story moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Story.
Levi Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teller Story.
Zimmerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Story shoots in and drives through. Zimmerman sprawls well.
Zimmerman throws a head kick but Story moves out of range.
Story shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman shows good takedown defense.
Zimmerman throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's two 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.

Zimmerman has managed to clinch.
Zimmerman stalling in the clinch.
Zimmerman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zimmerman tries a knee to the head but Story blocks it.
Zimmerman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zimmerman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zimmerman lands an elbow inside.
Zimmerman landing knees to the body.
Story is breathing heavily.
Zimmerman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zimmerman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zimmerman lands a damaging elbow.
Zimmerman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but Story blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Story takes an elbow to the temple.
Story tries to score a body lock takedown but Zimmerman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zimmerman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Story lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zimmerman landing knees to the body.
Zimmerman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zimmerman misses with a knee strike.
Zimmerman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zimmerman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Story takes an elbow to the temple.
Zimmerman effectively controlling the action here.
Knees to the body from Zimmerman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zimmerman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Story's defenses.
Story tries to pull guard but Zimmerman won't allow it.
Zimmerman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Story blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman lands a damaging elbow.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zimmerman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a nice elbow.
Zimmerman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Story's defenses.
Nice elbow from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Story's defenses.
Zimmerman connects with a knee to the head.
Levi Zimmerman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zimmerman lands an elbow inside that Story shrugs off.
Zimmerman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zimmerman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zimmerman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman scores a nice knee to the body.
Story takes an elbow to the temple.
Zimmerman lands an elbow that stopped Story in his tracks for a moment.
Story takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Zimmerman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Zimmerman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zimmerman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Story.
Zimmerman throws a sloppy head kick and Story moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Story swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zimmerman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zimmerman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zimmerman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zimmerman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zimmerman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zimmerman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Teller Story has been cut.
Story blocks an elbow strike.
Zimmerman lands a damaging elbow.
Story takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zimmerman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Story is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zimmerman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Story up against the cage.
Zimmerman lands an elbow just above Story 's eye.
Story has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zimmerman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Levi Zimmerman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teller Story.
Zimmerman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Story's defenses.
Zimmerman misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman lands a damaging elbow.
Zimmerman working Story over with knees to the body.
Zimmerman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Story takes an elbow to the temple.
Zimmerman lands an elbow just above Story 's eye.
Zimmerman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zimmerman tries to land a knee to the head but Story blocks with his arms.
Zimmerman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Story's defenses.
Story takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zimmerman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Story's defenses.
Zimmerman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zimmerman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Story's defenses.
Zimmerman lands an elbow just above Story 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zimmerman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zimmerman.
Zimmerman scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Story changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zimmerman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Zimmerman misses the target.

Zimmerman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zimmerman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zimmerman lands an elbow inside that Story shrugs off.
Zimmerman misses with some punches.
Levi Zimmerman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a good knee to the midsection. Story won't want to take too many of those.
Zimmerman lands with a short shot to the head.
Zimmerman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Story tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zimmerman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Teller Story has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zimmerman trying to land knees to the body.
Story managing to block the knees to the body from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman gets underhooks to prevent Story's takedown attempt.
Story takes an elbow to the forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Zimmerman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zimmerman, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Zimmerman!