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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levon Minasian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nova Zigaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zigaman has chosen Cameo - Word Up! as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Nova Zigaman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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246 lbs
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287 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levon Minasian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nova Zigaman!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minasian has Zigaman up against the cage in a clinch.
Minasian misses with a punch to the body.
Minasian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zigaman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Minasian throws a lazy right hand but Zigaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minasian has a takedown stuffed.
Minasian scores with a jab.
A jab lands there for Zigaman.
Zigaman feints and then cracks Minasian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minasian down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Zigaman misses.
Zigaman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zigaman showed some decent athleticism there.
Minasian tries to roll over but Zigaman keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian is pressing down on Zigaman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Minasian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zigaman manages to get himself to full guard.
Minasian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minasian distracts Zigaman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minasian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zigaman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Minasian manages to get himself to full guard.
Minasian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zigaman wants to sweep but no luck.
Zigaman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Minasian's guard.
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zigaman is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zigaman preventing the sweep.
Zigaman postures up.
Minasian is controlling Zigaman's posture.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minasian controls Zigaman momentarily but Zigaman frees himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zigaman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minasian is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zigaman.
Zigaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zigaman, not yet.
Zigaman keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Zigaman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zigaman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Minasian is aware though and is defending well.
Minasian works over Zigaman with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Zigaman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Minasian passes Zigaman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zigaman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Minasian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Minasian working over Zigaman with some ground and pound. Zigaman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zigaman keeps working.
Zigaman is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian is trying to control. Zigaman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Zigaman is defending well.
Zigaman is refusing to be controlled, as Minasian sits in half guard.
Minasian prevents Zigaman from improving his position.
Zigaman is pressing down on Minasian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zigaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zigaman has momentary wrist control but Minasian slips an elbow through the middle.
Minasian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zigaman looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Levon Minasian will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Minasian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zigaman.
Minasian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zigaman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zigaman thuds his right hand into Minasian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zigaman shoots for a double leg takedown but Minasian sprawls well. He's pushed Zigaman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Minasian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zigaman slaps away a takedown attempt from Minasian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Zigaman misses.
Minasian moves out of range of the strikes.
Zigaman misses with a hook
and Minasian decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zigaman's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zigaman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zigaman controls Minasian momentarily but Minasian frees himself.
Levon Minasian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Minasian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Minasian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Zigaman.
Minasian cracks Zigaman with a solid left hand.
Zigaman working for a triangle but Minasian defends it easily.
Minasian won't allow Zigaman to sweep him here.
Minasian landing some decent shots from guard.
Zigaman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zigaman keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Zigaman looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zigaman being controlled here, momentarily.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zigaman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Minasian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zigaman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minasian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zigaman's guard.
Zigaman taking some punishment here, with Minasian in his half guard.
Zigaman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zigaman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zigaman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Minasian lands a couple of digs.
Minasian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zigaman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Zigaman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zigaman's guard.
Minasian controlling the pace.
Zigaman tries to get to full guard but Minasian has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Minasian lands a nice short elbow.
Zigaman is trying to get back to full guard.
Minasian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zigaman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Minasian lands a nice short elbow.
Zigaman wants to improve his position but Minasian is controlling well.
Minasian trying to control the action but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zigaman wants to get back to full guard.
Minasian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Minasian working over Zigaman with some ground and pound. Zigaman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levon Minasian dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zigaman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Minasian defends well and Zigaman ends up having to push Minasian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Minasian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Minasian with a hook.
Zigaman scores with a punch to the head.
Zigaman works Minasian's body with a nice hook.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Minasian here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Minasian throws a hook but Zigaman blocks it.
Zigaman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minasian.
Minasian has been working on his balance at Gym Amsterdam, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Zigaman.
Zigaman lands a head shot.
Zigaman misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zigaman swivels and escapes.
Zigaman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Minasian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zigaman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Minasian trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minasian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving.
Zigaman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Minasian is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zigaman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Minasian is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minasian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Minasian wants to sweep here but Zigaman controlling him for the moment.
Zigaman throws a big elbow that misses.
Minasian looking to control.
Levon Minasian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zigaman manages to get himself to full guard.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving.
Zigaman wants to sweep here but Minasian controlling him for the moment.
Minasian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zigaman keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Zigaman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zigaman is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Zigaman.
Minasian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zigaman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving.
Minasian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zigaman throws a hook to the side of Minasian's head but Minasian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Minasian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zigaman throws a poor cross that misses
and Minasian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zigaman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zigaman blocking some punches.
Zigaman tries to circle away but Minasian has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zigaman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levon Minasian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minasian, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levon Minasian!
During a confident post fight interview, Levon Minasian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Nova Zigaman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to my opponent. You may have won the battle tonight but you haven't won the war. Back to the gym on Monday in readiness for my next fight. '.
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energy
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hype
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