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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Zigaro (ranked 91 p4p, 81 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 15 p4p, 11 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Zigaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 28 - 1, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zigaro lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Zigaro is predictable there
and Zimmerman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zigaro won't be happy with that.
Zigaro throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tristan Zigaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zigaro with a nice calf kick.
Zigaro cracks Zimmerman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zigaro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zimmerman to stand back up!
It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zimmerman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zimmerman is rocked!
Zimmerman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zigaro swivels and escapes.
Zigaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Zigaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Zigaro looks to throw the jab but Zimmerman is out of range.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zigaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zimmerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Zigaro.
Zimmerman goes for a double leg but Zigaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zigaro continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaro throws a hook to the side of Zimmerman's head but Zimmerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zigaro throws a body punch but Zimmerman moves out of range.
Zigaro motions for Zimmerman to come forward. Zigaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zigaro throws a shot from downtown. Zimmerman moves away and avoids it.
Zigaro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zigaro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zimmerman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zimmerman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zimmerman dives in for a single leg takedown but Zigaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tristan Zigaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Zigaro takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Zimmerman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zigaro defends it well.
We've been told by Zigaro's head coaches at The Hidden that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zigaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zimmerman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Zimmerman backs away, Zigaro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigaro scores with a hook.
Zimmerman slips under a jab.
Zimmerman checks a leg kick.
Zimmerman feints the counter takedown.
Zigaro throws a lazy head kick
and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zigaro uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zigaro misses with a double jab
and Zimmerman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zigaro!
Zimmerman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zigaro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zimmerman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zigaro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zigaro tries to escape but Zimmerman is in control.
Zimmerman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zimmerman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zimmerman swings around for an armbar but Zigaro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Zigaro defends it easily.
Zigaro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zimmerman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zigaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zigaro throws an off balance right hand
so Zimmerman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zimmerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zimmerman won't allow Zigaro to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zimmerman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zimmerman has gone for a leg lock! Zigaro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zigaro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zimmerman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zigaro stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zigaro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zigaro's back!
Zimmerman working for the choke.
Zimmerman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaro is trying to stand back up.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Zimmerman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zigaro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zimmerman gets his way!
Zigaro preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zimmerman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman looking for the RNC.
Zimmerman has his opponent's back but Zigaro is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Zimmerman.
Zimmerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zigaro tries to avoid it but Zimmerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zigaro to the ground. Zigaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tristan Zigaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Zigaro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tristan Zigaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zimmerman goes for a double leg but Zigaro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zigaro continues to drive forward.
Zigaro moves into the clinch.
Zimmerman looking for a takedown.
Tristan Zigaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zimmerman blocks a body shot from Zigaro.
Zigaro lands with a left to the head.
Zigaro throws a head punch that misses.
Zimmerman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zigaro tries a body shot but Zimmerman blocks it.
Zimmerman wants the takedown. Zigaro is fighting it off but Zimmerman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zigaro's guard against the cage.
Zigaro scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zigaro. Zigaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Zigaro connects with a looping right hand.
Zigaro sends Zimmerman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zigaro is motioning to the referee to let Zimmerman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zimmerman is still on wobbly legs! Can Zigaro finish him?
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!
A nice leg kick from Zigaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zimmerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zigaro pinned against the cage. Zigaro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zimmerman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zimmerman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zimmerman seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice sprawl there from Zigaro as Zimmerman shoots in.
A low kick lands for Zigaro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigaro throws a head kick that misses.
Zimmerman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zimmerman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zimmerman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily.
Zigaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Zigaro.
Zigaro cracks Zimmerman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zimmerman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zigaro finish him?
Zigaro scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zigaro. Zimmerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zimmerman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zimmerman fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moritz Zimmerman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zigaro drops Zimmerman with a beautiful combination! Zimmerman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zigaro is looking for the KO!
Zigaro looks to land a left hand but Zimmerman moved out of range nicely.
Zigaro thuds his shin into the meat of Zimmerman's side.
Zigaro drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Zimmerman right on the button. Zimmerman goes down! Zigaro follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zigaro gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tristan Zigaro!
Tristan Zigaro is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tristan Zigaro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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