PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 1557 p4p, 673 weight class) and Leonzar Kennedy (ranked 209 p4p, 99 weight class). Moritz Zimmerman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zimmerman
vs
Kennedy

200 cm
23
215
8 - 6 - 1

188 cm
25
215
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Mile High

Conviction

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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonzar Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Kennedy circles away easily
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Kennedy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zimmerman feinted with a counter takedown.
Zimmerman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kennedy sprawls well. He's pushed Zimmerman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Kennedy circles away easily
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
A combination from Kennedy does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with a kick to the body

and Zimmerman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kennedy!
Kennedy defending against the ground and pound.
Zimmerman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kennedy works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Kennedy is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kennedy trying to control here.

Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Kennedy is defending against the submission attempts here by Zimmerman.

Zimmerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zimmerman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kennedy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman tries to pass to full mount but Kennedy defends it.

Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Zimmerman trying to work for an americana but Kennedy has managed to regain full guard.
Zimmerman throwing strikes from guard but Kennedy blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Zimmerman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kennedy sees it coming and defends easily.
Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but Kennedy defending well.
Kennedy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zimmerman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Zimmerman seems to be looking for submissions.
Kennedy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moritz Zimmerman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kennedy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennedy throws a right hand that misses

and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kennedy won't be happy with that.

Zimmerman tries for a kimura but Kennedy is defending well.

Zimmerman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kennedy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zimmerman but great work by Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kennedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zimmerman being controlled for a moment.
Zimmerman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is working hard here to advance position.
Zimmerman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.

Zimmerman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zimmerman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kennedy jumps into side control!
Zimmerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kennedy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zimmerman looking for a sweep but Kennedy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kennedy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zimmerman is working to get back to half guard.
Zimmerman regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Kennedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kennedy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Kennedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.

Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Kennedy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four 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 missing with punches from the bottom.

Zimmerman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zimmerman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zimmerman wants to sweep but Kennedy has passed to side control!
Zimmerman is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zimmerman strikes from the bottom but Kennedy takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Zimmerman tries to reverse the position but Kennedy maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leonzar Kennedy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Zimmerman shoots and misses
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.

Kennedy drops Zimmerman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zimmerman looks back up at him and smiles so Kennedy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Zimmerman is rocked!
Zimmerman shoots and misses
and Kennedy counters with a huge right that knocks Zimmerman out cold! Kennedy is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonzar Kennedy!