PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Zigaman (ranked 402 p4p, 42 weight class) and Francisco dAnconia (ranked 450 p4p, 45 weight class). Zigaman comes to the cage accompanied by Cameo - Word Up!. dAnconia has chosen Revolution as his entrance music. Francisco dAnconia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Zigaman
vs
dAnconia

203 cm
34
287 lbs
24 - 13 - 0

192 cm
35
230 lbs
22 - 19 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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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 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nova Zigaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Francisco dAnconia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zigaman cracks dAnconia with a good jab.
dAnconia throws a sloppy body shot
and Zigaman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps dAnconia thinking.
dAnconia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
dAnconia misses the shot to the body.

Zigaman scores with a takedown into dAnconia's guard.
dAnconia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zigaman manages to get himself to full guard.

Zigaman pulls dAnconia in close to prevent any damage.
Zigaman trying to control the position.
dAnconia is looking to work some ground and pound but Zigaman has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dAnconia trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
dAnconia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zigaman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
dAnconia scoring with some ground and pound.
Zigaman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dAnconia has Zigaman pulled in close to control his posture.
dAnconia is trying to keep Zigaman in close.
Zigaman chips away with some ground and pound.
Zigaman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of dAnconia's head.
dAnconia looking to control.
Zigaman won't allow dAnconia to sweep him here.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but dAnconia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zigaman 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman is fighting to break dAnconia's control of his arms but dAnconia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

dAnconia has his foot on Zigaman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zigaman works his way back into a safe position though.
Zigaman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of dAnconia's head.
dAnconia trying to control the position.
Zigaman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zigaman won't allow dAnconia to sweep him here.
Zigaman 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.
Zigaman passes into half guard.

Zigaman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so dAnconia is just riding it out for now. Zigaman eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zigaman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but dAnconia sees it coming and defends easily.
dAnconia manages to get to full guard.

Zigaman got a little sloppy there for a moment and dAnconia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zigaman has managed to get both his arms back between dAnconia's legs - danger averted.
Zigaman stands and throws dAnconia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zigaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but dAnconia keeps working.

That's four 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.
dAnconia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zigaman off and has taken his back!
We've been hearing good reports from Zigaman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
dAnconia is trying to stick to Zigaman's back but Zigaman is turning into dAnconia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in dAnconia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zigaman.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but dAnconia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zigaman passes dAnconia's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Zigaman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, dAnconia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zigaman trying to pass the guard but dAnconia defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
dAnconia wants to get back to full guard.
Zigaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but dAnconia keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

dAnconia misses with a body punch

and Zigaman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for dAnconia!
dAnconia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zigaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but dAnconia keeps working.

Zigaman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zigaman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for dAnconia!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman wants to control the pace but dAnconia is squirming around nicely.
dAnconia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nova Zigaman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zigaman trying to pass the guard but dAnconia defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dAnconia wants to improve his position but Zigaman is controlling well.
Zigaman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman controlling the pace for now.
Zigaman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that dAnconia can do to turn this around?
dAnconia is looking to improve his position but Zigaman isn't that keen on the idea.
Zigaman tries to control but dAnconia wriggling away.

Zigaman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But dAnconia has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from dAnconia!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia preventing the sweep.
dAnconia postures up and lands a big shot to Zigaman's brow.
dAnconia connects with a couple of short punches.
dAnconia postures up and lands a big shot to Zigaman's brow.
dAnconia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Zigaman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zigaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zigaman, not yet.
Zigaman keeping moving, preventing dAnconia from controlling successfully.
dAnconia preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia postures up.
Zigaman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
dAnconia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zigaman is pulling down on dAnconia's head to control his posture.
dAnconia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zigaman's head.
Zigaman wants to sweep but no luck.
dAnconia with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
dAnconia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
dAnconia trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
dAnconia looking to pass the guard.
Zigaman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
dAnconia can't keep his opponent in guard - Zigaman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
dAnconia tries to get to full guard but Zigaman has control of the leg.
Zigaman wants to take a breather but dAnconia is having none of it.
Zigaman winds up and cracks dAnconia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
dAnconia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zigaman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zigaman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zigaman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

dAnconia misses with a body kick.

Zigaman clinches with his opponent.
Zigaman blocks a body shot from dAnconia.
dAnconia pushes Zigaman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
dAnconia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zigaman backwards.
dAnconia tries a body shot but Zigaman blocks it.
Zigaman tries to pull guard but dAnconia holds him up against the cage and eventually Zigaman drops back down to his feet.
dAnconia has had enough of the clinch but Zigaman keeps him there for the moment.
dAnconia misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as dAnconia walks away with a smile on his face. Zigaman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
dAnconia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zigaman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
dAnconia staying out of range there.
dAnconia follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dAnconia misses with a straight left.
It looked like Zigaman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zigaman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Zigaman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zigaman cracks dAnconia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
dAnconia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zigaman.
Zigaman lands a body shot.
dAnconia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zigaman but Zigaman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Francisco dAnconia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zigaman defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from dAnconia. Zigaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
dAnconia throws a head kick that misses
and Zigaman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
dAnconia throws a leg kick but Zigaman checks it.
Zigaman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from dAnconia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia jabs Zigaman to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Zigaman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. dAnconia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
dAnconia tries to bench press Zigaman off him but Zigaman keeps the position.
Zigaman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
dAnconia working to try and regain half guard.
dAnconia keeps trying to improve his position.
dAnconia is still trying to improve position.
dAnconia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zigaman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, dAnconia has worked his arm free - good work by dAnconia!

Zigaman is trying to get an arm triangle but dAnconia is defending well.
dAnconia is looking for a sweep.
Nova Zigaman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
dAnconia defending against the ground and pound.
Zigaman laying and praying for a moment but dAnconia takes advantage and regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
dAnconia tries to roll over but Zigaman keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zigaman is looking to take a break and control but dAnconia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nova Zigaman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zigaman, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Zigaman!
Nova Zigaman made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm the champ. I'm the greatest. Yo' listen Junior... don't ever think you can compete with the freakzilla again. Whilst you're there, send you wife my way and I'll show her just how bombastic the zig-man is.'.
In defeat, Francisco dAnconia stepped up to the mic, saying 'Who is John Galt?'.