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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 1169 p4p, 1193 weight class) and Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 183 p4p, 188 weight class). Nicoletta has chosen For Once In My Life as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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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 19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Casimiro Nicoletta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicoletta scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Nicoletta tenderised Zimmerman's leg. Zimmerman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nicoletta motions for Zimmerman to come forward. Nicoletta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zimmerman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman is looking to advance position but Nicoletta won't allow it.
Zimmerman is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Nicoletta reverses the position - he's now on top in Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nicoletta uses it to pass to side control.
Zimmerman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nicoletta prevents Zimmerman from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking to get back to full guard here but Nicoletta has managed to pass to side control instead.
Zimmerman tries to improve position but can't.
Zimmerman is working hard here to advance position.
Nicoletta decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zimmerman to his feet.
A low kick from Nicoletta is predictable there
and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nicoletta wriggles free and stands up.
Zimmerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nicoletta. Nicoletta obviously looking to wear him down.
Nicoletta throws a leg kick
and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nicoletta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zimmerman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicoletta defending well though.
Zimmerman is working for a submission of some sort.
Zimmerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zimmerman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zimmerman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nicoletta sees it coming and defends easily.
Nicoletta is trying to stand up here but Zimmerman is controlling him well.
Zimmerman throwing shots but Nicoletta is blocking nicely.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nicoletta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zimmerman is working for a kimura but Nicoletta is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zimmerman wants to pass to mount but Nicoletta is defending the position.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura but Nicoletta is defending well.
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nicoletta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Nicoletta wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Casimiro Nicoletta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zimmerman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nicoletta moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Nicoletta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
A low kick from Nicoletta misses
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nicoletta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman.
Zimmerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nicoletta is just riding it out for now. Zimmerman eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman prevents Nicoletta from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nicoletta defends it well.
Nicoletta tries to kick Zimmerman off but Zimmerman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zimmerman is looking to advance position but Nicoletta won't allow it.
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura but Nicoletta is defending well.
Zimmerman drops an elbow to the side of Nicoletta's head.
Nicoletta is trying to stand back up but Zimmerman is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zimmerman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nicoletta!
Zimmerman throws some wild stikes that Nicoletta manages to avoid easily.
Nicoletta's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Nicoletta blocking the ground and pound.
Zimmerman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Zimmerman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nicoletta is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nicoletta and Zimmerman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Zimmerman tries to score with some ground and pound. Nicoletta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zimmerman swings around for an armbar but Nicoletta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nicoletta passes into half guard.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Nicoletta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zimmerman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zimmerman trying to get back to full guard but Nicoletta takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Zimmerman is looking to get to half guard.
Zimmerman is trying to reverse the position but instead Nicoletta has taken his back - oops!
Zimmerman wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta doesn't have the hooks in and Zimmerman manages to turn into his guard.
Nicoletta keeping full guard, as Zimmerman tries to pass.
Zimmerman stops Nicoletta from standing up.
Moritz Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but Nicoletta is keeping the position.
Zimmerman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nicoletta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nicoletta has escaped and now he's on top!
Zimmerman looking for subs off his back but Nicoletta has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zimmerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Moritz Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zimmerman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nicoletta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Casimiro Nicoletta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zimmerman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nicoletta finds it's way round the side to connect with Zimmerman's head.
Nicoletta looks to throw the jab but Zimmerman is out of range.
Nicoletta tries a low kick but Zimmerman avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nicoletta!
Nice takedown defense from Nicoletta. No joy for Zimmerman on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moritz Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman takes one on the button.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown but Nicoletta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zimmerman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicoletta tries to sprawl out of it but Zimmerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nicoletta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nicoletta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nicoletta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta throws a hook but Zimmerman blocks it.
Nicoletta looks to land a right hand but Zimmerman moved out of range.
Casimiro Nicoletta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicoletta throws a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head but Zimmerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nicoletta stuffs the takedown.
Nicoletta throws a leg kick but Zimmerman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zimmerman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nicoletta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zimmerman somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nicoletta misses with a hook.
Zimmerman attempts a counter takedown but Nicoletta avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Nicoletta appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nicoletta pushes Zimmerman up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nicoletta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zimmerman is trying to pull guard but Nicoletta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nicoletta misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicoletta stops a takedown attempt from Zimmerman.
Nicoletta lands with a left to the head.
Zimmerman wants a takedown.
Nicoletta lands a right hand.
Nicoletta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nicoletta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nicoletta.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicoletta lands with a right to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nicoletta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicoletta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nicoletta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicoletta lands a shoulder strike.
Nicoletta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casimiro Nicoletta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nicoletta 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casimiro Nicoletta!
Casimiro Nicoletta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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