September 29, 2018
Zimmerman lost to Keri Melendez via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at Bellator 206 on Saturday in San Jose, Calif.
ANALYSIS
Zimmerman was brought in as an opponent for Melendez. However, she had her moments in this fight. She pulled guard on multiple times and tried to work from her back. In the first round, she locked in an armbar and nearly finished the fight. However, Melendez was able to escape and ride the fight to a decision victory. Zimmerman failed to pull the upset, but she showed she can hang on this level.