Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: XF 42
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Good leg kick by Vecellio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vecellio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zigaman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zigaman lands a nice hook to Vecellio's body. Vecellio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zigaman lunges at Vecellio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vecellio's hand.
Vecellio throws a shot to the body.
Vecellio looks to throw the jab but Zigaman is out of range. #KD2#
Vecellio drops his shoulder and cracks Zigaman with a huge uppercut! Zigaman goes down! Can Vecellio finish him? #CUT2#
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zigaman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vecellio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zigaman is proving hard to escape from.
Zigaman trying to keep a closed guard but Vecellio is proving a slippery customer.
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.#T1#
Vecellio wants to stand but Zigaman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Vecellio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zigaman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vecellio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vecellio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zigaman's guard.
Zigaman pulls Vecellio in to control the position. #SU2#
Vecellio stands and steps away. Zigaman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zigaman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vecellio.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vecellio throws a head kick but Zigaman moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zigaman misses the target.
Vecellio with a hook.
Zigaman misses with a hook #CL2#
and Vecellio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vecellio.
Vecellio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zigaman has him pressed against the cage.
Zigaman being controlled against the cage.
Zigaman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zigaman jumps guard but Vecellio stands there with Zigaman around his waist. Zigaman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vecellio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zigaman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vecellio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vecellio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vecellio is trying to maintain a safe position but Zigaman gets an underhook and turns Vecellio into the cage.
Vecellio is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Vecellio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Zigaman throws a nice looking combination but Vecellio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Zigaman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vecellio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zigaman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zigaman is looking to take a break and control but Vecellio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zigaman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vecellio wants to get back to his feet but Zigaman drags him back down.#SUB#
Zigaman is trying to get an arm triangle but Vecellio is defending well.
Vecellio prevents Zigaman from improving position. #T4#
Vecellio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zigaman has just dragged him back down to the mat.#ES2#
Vecellio bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Vecellio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zigaman throws out the jab.
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.
Vecellio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vecellio scores with a nice right hand.
Zigaman lands with an uppercut that bounces Vecellio off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Machiavelli Vecellio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nova Zigaman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zigaman swats away the attempt to clinch by Vecellio.
Vecellio takes one on the button.
Vecellio throws a hook to the side of Zigaman's head but Zigaman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zigaman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vecellio.
Vecellio swings for the body but Zigaman moves out of range.
Nova Zigaman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vecellio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zigaman under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vecellio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zigaman.
A slow jab from Vecellio misses its intended target. #T1#
Zigaman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vecellio.#TD#
Zigaman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vecellio quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Vecellio manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Zigaman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Vecellio takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Zigaman drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Zigaman is looking for a triangle here but Vecellio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU2#
Vecellio stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vecellio tries to score with a low kick but Zigaman moves his leg out of the way.
Zigaman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Zigaman scores with a takedown into Vecellio's guard.
Zigaman slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Zigaman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vecellio pushes Zigaman off looking to stand but Zigaman dives back in and keeps control.
Vecellio is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zigaman is stalling here. Vecellio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zigaman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vecellio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zigaman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Vecellio decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zigaman to his feet.
Vecellio tries to clinch but Zigaman moves away
and Zigaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Vecellio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zigaman.
Zigaman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vecellio.#T3#
Zigaman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vecellio.#TD#
Zigaman looking to score a takedown here. Vecellio is defending well but Zigaman drives through and ends up in Vecellio's guard.
Zigaman tries to free his leg and advance position but Vecellio is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Vecellio has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zigaman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short left from Zigaman.
Zigaman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zigaman fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Vecellio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machiavelli Vecellio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vecellio scores with a punch to the head.
Vecellio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zigaman scores with a jab to the body.
Vecellio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Vecellio drops Zigaman with a big left hand and mounts him. Zigaman is in big trouble! #ROC2#
Zigaman is rocked!#SU2#
Vecellio is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Oh Zigaman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Vecellio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zigaman avoids the head kick by Vecellio.
Vecellio fakes the body blow, causing Zigaman to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zigaman goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Machiavelli Vecellio!
After winning the bout, Machiavelli Vecellio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Nova Zigaman stepped up to the mic, saying 'You may have won the battle tonight but you haven't won the war. Tonight you were lucky... it will never happen again. The referee was all over you tonight... what did you do? Get on your hands and knees before the fight? 9/10 I will destroy you.'.

Event: XF Brawl 3
Date: Oct 10, 2019

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Zigaman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zigaman.#TD2#
Zigaman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zigaman is in Nah's guard.
Nah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nah keeping full guard, as Zigaman tries to pass.
Nah is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman wants to control from the top but Nah keeps moving.
Nah controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zigaman content to stall in guard here.
Zigaman trying to control but Nah is working from the bottom.
Nah 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.#T1##SUB2#
Zigaman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zigaman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zigaman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nah is keeping the position for now.
Nah wants to stand up but Zigaman is controlling him.
Zigaman wants to pass the guard but Nah is keeping the position.
Zigaman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nah is looking to clinch.
Nah misses with an uppercut.
Nah tries to clinch but Zigaman is having none of it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Zigaman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nah sprawls well initially but Zigaman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zigaman works his way into full mount!
Zigaman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zigaman raining down shots from the mount!
Zigaman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zigaman wants to take Nah's back here but Nah is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zigaman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nah trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nah might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Nah prevents Zigaman from taking his back.
Zigaman is still trying to improve position.
Zigaman looking to control but Nah is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zigaman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zigaman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zigaman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nah's face.
Nah is squirming around, avoiding Zigaman's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Nah has left one of his arms exposed and Zigaman doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Nah screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nova Zigaman!
Nova Zigaman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Nick Fury, prepare yourself, because i will be your next opponent for the title. See you soon.'.

Event: XF 31
Date: Sep 14, 2019

Event: XF 25
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Siliva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zigaman as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Zigaman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Siliva did well to prevent Zigaman getting side control.
Zigaman is trying to control the action in half guard but Siliva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Siliva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zigaman is working away from the top position though.
Zigaman tries to pass to full mount but Siliva defends it. #SUB#
Siliva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zigaman pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zigaman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zigaman tries to pass to full mount but Siliva defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siliva manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Siliva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siliva is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Siliva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siliva controls Zigaman momentarily but Zigaman frees himself. #SUB2#
Zigaman 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. #SUB#
Siliva looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zigaman has picked Siliva up and slammed him! Siliva can't keep hold of the triangle and Zigaman manages to pass to side control!
Siliva isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siliva is trying to get back to half guard.
Zigaman looking to control but instead Siliva has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2##SUB#
Siliva looking for submissions off his back.
Zigaman is keen to just control but Siliva is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Siliva actively working from the bottom here.
Zigaman is keen to just control but Siliva is a slippery customer.
Zigaman wants to free his trapped foot but Siliva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Siliva tries to get to full guard but Zigaman has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Siliva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zigaman pulls his head out easily.
Siliva is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Siliva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zigaman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Siliva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zigaman. #T3#
Zigaman is pressing down on Siliva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Siliva is holding on for now.
Siliva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zigaman not doing much here. #SUB#
Siliva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zigaman pulls his head out easily.
Zigaman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zigaman wants to pass to mount but Siliva is defending the position. #SUB#
Siliva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siliva is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Siliva is refusing to be controlled, as Zigaman sits in half guard.
Siliva trying to control from the bottom.
Zigaman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zigaman is keen to just control but Siliva is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Siliva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zigaman pulls his head out easily.
Zigaman wants to free his trapped foot but Siliva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Siliva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siliva.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zigaman advances to half guard. #SUB#
Siliva actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that round.
That's time! Siliva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Siliva tries to clinch up.
Zigaman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Siliva with a body shot.
Siliva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Siliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siliva fails with the takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Siliva enables Zigaman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Siliva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Siliva working for a triangle but Zigaman defends it easily. #SUB#
Siliva is looking for a triangle but Zigaman pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siliva looking to control.
Zigaman looking to pass the guard.
Siliva pulls Zigaman in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Zigaman forces his way into half guard.
Zigaman controlling the pace.
Siliva pushes Zigaman off looking to stand but Zigaman dives back in and keeps control.
Siliva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zigaman is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Siliva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Siliva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zigaman wants to pass the guard but Siliva is defending well.
Siliva wants to control but Zigaman is keeping busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zigaman is trying to control. Siliva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zigaman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siliva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zigaman is stalling here. Siliva is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zigaman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Siliva has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zigaman is trying to get back to half guard.
Zigaman keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Siliva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zigaman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Siliva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zigaman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Siliva scoring with punches and elbows.
Zigaman sneaks back into half guard.
Zigaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zigaman wants to improve his position but Siliva is controlling well. #SUB#
Siliva seems to be working for a kimura but Zigaman defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Siliva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zigaman trying to control but Siliva postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Siliva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zigaman!
Zigaman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Siliva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zigaman is on top in guard.
Zigaman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Siliva trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zigaman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Zigaman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Siliva.
Siliva with a poor takedown
and Zigaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Siliva shoots in for a takedown but Zigaman shows good takedown defense.
Siliva tries to clinch but Zigaman moves away
and Zigaman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zigaman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Siliva.
Nice body kick from Zigaman.#TD2#
Zigaman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Zigaman is looking for a kimura here.
Zigaman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Zigaman controlling from the full mount.
Zigaman can't control as he wanted to and Siliva manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #SUB2#
Zigaman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Siliva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Zigaman has cracked it and Siliva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Zigaman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nova Zigaman!
An intense looking Nova Zigaman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '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.'.

Event: Rapid Fight Night 2
Date: Jan 11, 2019

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kagonbo as he connects with a hook.
Kagonbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Zigaman throws a jab when Kagonbo was well out of range.
Kagonbo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kagonbo throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Zigaman counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zigaman works to advance to full mount. Kagonbo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kagonbo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Zigaman is working for a guillotine from mount but Kagonbo frees his head quite easily.
Zigaman tries to control but Kagonbo wriggling away.
Kagonbo blocking the ground and pound.
Zigaman controlling the pace for now.
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.#SUB#
Zigaman looking for a guillotine from mount but Kagonbo is having none of it. #T1##SUB#
Zigaman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kagonbo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Zigaman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zigaman landing strikes from the mount.
Zigaman controlling from the full mount.
Zigaman looking to ground and pound but Kagonbo is blocking nicely.
Zigaman controlling the pace for now.
Kagonbo has given up his back. Will we see Zigaman going for some submissions?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T2##SUB#
Zigaman looking for the choke but no joy.
Zigaman softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kagonbo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zigaman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Even with his hooks in, Zigaman manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Zigaman has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kagonbo's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Kagonbo is in a bad position with Zigaman working for a choke. Kagonbo manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Zigaman is looking to sweep but instead, Kagonbo has passed into half guard.
Zigaman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Zigaman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zigaman.
Zigaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kagonbo being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Zigaman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kagonbo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zigaman is tightening it up a little... Kagonbo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kagonbo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kagonbo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zigaman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nova Zigaman!
In his post fight interview, Nova Zigaman gave a big smile as he said '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.'.
The defeated Bismack Kagonbo had this to say: 'Breathes heavily....growls...'.

Event: RFC NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2018

#R1#
Palmer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.
Zigaman throws a hook but Palmer avoids it easily.
Palmer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Palmer leaves Zigaman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Palmer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zigaman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman throws an off balance right hand
and Palmer counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmer tries to clinch but Zigaman moves out of range. #T1#
Palmer wants to clinch but Zigaman slips to the side
and Zigaman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palmer thinking.
Zigaman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Palmer clinches with his opponent.
Zigaman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zigaman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Palmer to keep the fight standing.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zigaman is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
Palmer lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Palmer.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Zigaman tries to pull guard but Palmer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Zigaman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zigaman.
Palmer lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Palmer as the two fighters clinch.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Palmer as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Palmer.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zigaman backwards.
Palmer lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Zigaman is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
Oh Zigaman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Palmer throws a big uppercut that drops Zigaman! More strikes from Palmer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zigaman lies dazed against the cage as Palmer celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Palmer!
Roy Palmer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Nova Zigaman had this to say: 'You may have won the battle tonight but you haven't won the war. Tonight you were lucky... it will never happen again. The referee was all over you tonight... what did you do? Get on your hands and knees before the fight? 9/10 I will destroy you.'.

Event: CEC 580
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1#
Hunt throws a low kick but Zigaman moves out of range easily.
Hunt throws a hook but Zigaman blocks it.
Zigaman darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Zigaman into the cage.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Zigaman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Zigaman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zigaman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zigaman trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zigaman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Hunt is not content to let Zigaman control the position.
Zigaman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hunt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Zigaman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hunt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zigaman pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Zigaman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zigaman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Zigaman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hunt is looking to escape.
Zigaman with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Zigaman's attempts to control the action.
Hunt is in a horrible position here. Zigaman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Zigaman is working for a guillotine from mount but Hunt frees his head quite easily.
Zigaman wants to take his opponent's back but Hunt doesn't allow it. #T4#
Zigaman scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB#
Hunt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zigaman.
We've been hearing that Zigaman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Zigaman's attempts to control the action.
Hunt prevents Zigaman from taking his back.#SUB#
Zigaman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hunt is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hunt throws a jab when Zigaman was well out of range.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Zigaman tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zigaman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zigaman moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Zigaman misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt flicks out a counter leg kick but Zigaman steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Hunt lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Zigaman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunt. #T1#
Hunt moves away from the strike by Zigaman.
Hunt wants to land a leg kick but Zigaman is out of range.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zigaman.
Zigaman misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt misses the jab.
Zigaman is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hunt throws a front kick aimed at Zigaman's knee but Zigaman avoids it well.
Zigaman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Zigaman misses.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Zigaman saw that one coming.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zigaman. #T2#
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Zigaman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zigaman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zigaman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
And Hunt responds with a good body kick, but Zigaman manages to step out the way in time.
Hunt cracks Zigaman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matt Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Hunt lands a big uppercut and Zigaman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zigaman looks OK. Hunt waves Zigaman back to his feet!#ROC2#
Zigaman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zigaman is aggressively charging in as Hunt backs up avoiding any damage. Hunt tosses out a jab and Zigaman runs right into it face first! Zigaman is out cold! Hunt dropped down on all fours and is barking in Zigaman's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Hunt!
Our winner, Matt Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Nova Zigaman had this to say: 'You may have won the battle tonight but you haven't won the war. Tonight you were lucky... it will never happen again. The referee was all over you tonight... what did you do? Get on your hands and knees before the fight? 9/10 I will destroy you.'.

Event: CEC 573
Date: Mar 07, 2018

#R1#
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. #TD#
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. #REVB#
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.#T1#
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.#REVR#
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.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3##SUB#
Zigaman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but dAnconia sees it coming and defends easily.
dAnconia manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB#
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!
#R2#
dAnconia misses with a body punch #TD#
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. #SUB#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB#
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! #T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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.#REVR##T4#
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!
#R3#
dAnconia misses with a body kick. #CL#
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.#T1#
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!#T2#
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.#T3#
dAnconia jabs Zigaman to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
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. #T4##SUB#
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! #SUB#
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?'.

Event: CEC 567
Date: Feb 07, 2018

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from St. Georges as Zigaman shoots in.
St. Georges looks to land a right hand but Zigaman moved out of range.
Zigaman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zigaman defending well as St. Georges loads up on a big left hand.
Zigaman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like St. Georges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Zigaman moves into range and clinches up with St. Georges.
Zigaman is trying to pull guard but St. Georges has him pressed against the cage.
Pierre St. Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Zigaman.#TD2#
Zigaman pulls guard successfully.
St. Georges is looking to stand up but Zigaman won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman trying to keep a closed guard but St. Georges is proving a slippery customer.
Zigaman has a closed guard, preventing St. Georges from standing up.
Zigaman has St. Georges pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Zigaman wants to sweep here but St. Georges controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges is stalling in the full guard.
Zigaman is trying to control the position but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St. Georges doesn't manage to clinch there - Zigaman circles away.
St. Georges jabs at Zigaman's body.
Zigaman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but St. Georges defends well and Zigaman ends up having to push St. Georges into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zigaman throws a body shot but no joy. #T2##KD#
Oooooh!!! St. Georges has knocked Zigaman down with a huge combo! St. Georges steps away and waves a wobbly Zigaman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.
Zigaman closes the distance and clinches up with St. Georges, looking for a takedown. Zigaman pushes St. Georges against the cage but St. Georges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zigaman looks to throw the jab but St. Georges is out of range.
Zigaman avoids the body shot from St. Georges.
We've been told by St. Georges's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pierre St. Georges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
St. Georges cracks Zigaman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zigaman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can St. Georges finish him? #ROC#
Zigaman is rocked!
St. Georges misses with a wild body shot.
Zigaman is still on wobbly legs! Can St. Georges finish him?
Zigaman shoots in but no luck this time.
Zigaman seems to have recovered his senses.
St. Georges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St. Georges closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Zigaman! St. Georges dives in looking to finish! Zigaman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre St. Georges!
In defeat, Nova Zigaman stepped up to the mic, saying 'You may have won the battle tonight but you haven't won the war. Tonight you were lucky... it will never happen again. The referee was all over you tonight... what did you do? Get on your hands and knees before the fight? 9/10 I will destroy you.'.

Event: CEC 563
Date: Jan 10, 2018

#R1#
Rubin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zigaman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rubin somewhat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zigaman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rubin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zigaman shoots in looking for a takedown. Rubin tries to sprawl out of it but Zigaman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rubin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zigaman gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Rubin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rubin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zigaman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zigaman is keen to just control but Rubin is a slippery customer.
Rubin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zigaman is keen to just control but Rubin is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rubin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zigaman looking to pass the guard.
Zigaman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin keeping full guard, as Zigaman tries to pass. #T2#
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
Zigaman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rubin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rubin keeping full guard, as Zigaman tries to pass.
Zigaman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zigaman throwing strikes from guard but Rubin blocks nicely.
Rubin 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.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zigaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zigaman, not yet.
Rubin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zigaman keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Rubin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rubin trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
Rubin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rubin throws an elbow that misses. Zigaman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rubin's guard. Nice move by Zigaman!#REVB#
Rubin keeping full guard, as Zigaman tries to pass.
Rubin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zigaman is one step ahead there. #T4#
Zigaman looking to pass the guard.
Rubin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zigaman wants to control from the top but Rubin keeps moving.
Zigaman landing with the ground and pound.
Zigaman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rubin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Zigaman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rubin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubin stands up over Zigaman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nova Zigaman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rubin misses with a straight left.
Zigaman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zigaman misses with a low kick as Rubin jumps back.
Rubin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zigaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
Zigaman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubin moves away.
Rubin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zigaman.
Zigaman flicks out a counter leg kick but Rubin steps away.
Zigaman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rubin's waist but Rubin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zigaman off to one side.
Rubin attempts a counter takedown but Zigaman avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zigaman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zigaman looks for a takedown but Rubin sprawls well.#T1#
Zigaman lands a jab to Rubin's midsection.#TD2#
Zigaman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rubin on his heels. He'll look to pass Rubin's guard now, I'm sure.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zigaman looking to pass the guard.
Rubin throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest. #T2#
Zigaman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rubin's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rubin'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.
Rubin is staying active underneath Zigaman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zigaman prevents Rubin from improving his position.#SUB2#
Zigaman seems to be looking for submissions.
Zigaman is keen to just control but Rubin is a slippery customer.
Rubin is looking for a sweep. Zigaman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zigaman passes to full mount!
Rubin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3##SUB2#
Zigaman 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.
Rubin is looking to improve his position.
Zigaman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rubin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zigaman trying to pass the guard but Rubin defending well. #SUB2#
Zigaman wants to work for an arm triangle but Rubin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rubin moves into full guard.
Rubin wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin wants to sweep here but Zigaman controlling him for the moment.
Zigaman trying to control but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Rubin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman trying to control but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Zigaman looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rubin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zigaman throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin.
Rubin staying out of range there.
Rubin throws a jab but it's blocked by Zigaman.
Rubin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zigaman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zigaman shoots for a double leg takedown but Rubin sprawls well. He's pushed Zigaman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman dodges the punch combination from Rubin.
Rubin jabs Zigaman to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1##TD2#
Zigaman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zigaman showed some decent athleticism there.
Zigaman is pressing down on Rubin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rubin is holding on for now.
Rubin trying to control here.
Rubin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rubin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rubin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Timur Rubin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zigaman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rubin 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.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zigaman won't allow Rubin to sweep him here.
Zigaman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zigaman advances to half guard.
Zigaman is trying to control the action in half guard but Rubin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zigaman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Zigaman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rubin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rubin is looking to get to half guard.
Zigaman wants to take his opponent's back but Rubin doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Zigaman is working for a guillotine from mount but Rubin frees his head quite easily.
Zigaman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zigaman scoring with strikes but Rubin is staying in there. #T4##SUB2#
Zigaman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rubin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rubin shrugs it off.
Zigaman controlling from the full mount.
Zigaman wants to control but Rubin has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Nova Zigaman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rubin trying to control here.
Zigaman is trying to control. Rubin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubin missing with punches from the bottom.
Nova Zigaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rubin punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nova Zigaman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zigaman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Zigaman!
Nova Zigaman took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '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.'.

Event: CEC 559
Date: Dec 13, 2017

#R1#
Zigaman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zigaman misses with a hook.
Zigaman has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Monk misses.
Monk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.
We've been informed that Monk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Monk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Monk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monk.
Zigaman misses with a hook.
Monk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
A low kick from Zigaman misses
and Monk counters with a huge right that knocks Zigaman out cold! Monk is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silas Monk!
In his post fight interview, Silas Monk started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Nova Zigaman had this to say: 'You may have won the battle tonight but you haven't won the war. Tonight you were lucky... it will never happen again. The referee was all over you tonight... what did you do? Get on your hands and knees before the fight? 9/10 I will destroy you.'.

Event: CEC 556
Date: Nov 29, 2017

#R1#
Bronson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zigaman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zigaman! But no joy.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a shoot takedown. Bronson fights it but they end up in guard.
Zigaman looking to pass the guard.
My spies in The Priest Hood inform me that Zigaman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson can't keep his opponent in guard - Zigaman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bronson is staying active underneath Zigaman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zigaman is pressing down on Bronson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bronson is holding on for now.
Bronson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zigaman controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zigaman controlling from mount. #T1#
Zigaman is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.#SUB2#
Zigaman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zigaman takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Zigaman lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Bronson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Bronson trying to control the hands but Zigaman breaks the grip.
Bronson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Bronson 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 Zigaman gets his way! #T2#
Zigaman tries to keep control of the position but Bronson is staying busy.#SUB2#
Zigaman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bronson is defending well though. Zigaman let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zigaman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bronson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bronson wants to hold on but Zigaman pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zigaman.
Bronson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Zigaman trying to control but Bronson is having none of it.
Zigaman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bronson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zigaman tries to control but Bronson wriggling away.
Bronson wants to control but Zigaman is having none of it.
Bronson has given up his back. #T4#
Zigaman doesn't have the hooks in and Bronson manages to turn into his guard.
Zigaman is trying to keep Bronson in close. #SU#
Bronson stands up and waves to Zigaman to follow him.
Bronson throws a poor cross that misses
and Zigaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Charles Bronson's cut is getting worse.
Charles Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Zigaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Zigaman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bronson misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a single leg into guard. Bronson didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson is looking to stand up but Zigaman isn't so interested in that idea.
Bronson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zigaman looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Bronson's cut.
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.
#R2#
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zigaman.
Bronson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson swings for the body but Zigaman moves out of range.
Zigaman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Zigaman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zigaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zigaman defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Zigaman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson moves out of range as Zigaman throws a body kick.
Zigaman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronson pinned against the cage. Bronson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bronson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zigaman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Zigaman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bronson avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Zigaman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zigaman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zigaman.
Zigaman shoots in and drives through. Bronson sprawls well.
Charles Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Zigaman.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zigaman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zigaman darts in looking for a takedown but Bronson gets double underhooks and turns Zigaman into the cage.
Bronson throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
so Zigaman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bronson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronson is controlling Zigaman's posture.#T2#
Zigaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronson can't keep his opponent in guard - Zigaman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bronson is refusing to be controlled, as Zigaman sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Zigaman is trying to work for a kimura but Bronson is defending well.
Bronson looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Zigaman is trying to work for a kimura but Bronson is defending well.
Bronson is doing well to control the position and prevent Zigaman from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB2#
Zigaman seems to be looking for submissions.
Zigaman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zigaman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bronson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Zigaman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bronson is just riding it out for now. Zigaman eventually gives up the hold.
Bronson is pressing down on Zigaman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bronson wants to stand but Zigaman is controlling the position.
Zigaman stays in close to Bronson's body and controls the position.
Bronson is looking to stand up but Zigaman isn't so interested in that idea.
Zigaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bronson can't keep his opponent in guard - Zigaman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zigaman is looking to advance position but Bronson won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nova Zigaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zigaman is looking to advance position but Bronson won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charles Bronson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zigaman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bronson defends it nicely.
Charles Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Zigaman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zigaman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bronson wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zigaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zigaman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Zigaman.#T1#
Zigaman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Zigaman down.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Zigaman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson tries to land a leg kick but Zigaman saw it coming and moves away.
Zigaman looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Zigaman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bronson throws out the jab.
Zigaman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
Zigaman misses with a low kick.
Zigaman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charles Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Zigaman.
Zigaman defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Charles Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bronson looks for the body kick but Zigaman saw that one coming.
Bronson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bronson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Zigaman moves out of range.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zigaman manages to avoid it.
Zigaman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronson defends it well.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zigaman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Zigaman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zigaman throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Zigaman blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Bronson gets caught flat footed, as Zigaman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Bronson working a defensive guard here.
Zigaman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zigaman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bronson is trying to control Zigaman's posture but Zigaman avoids it.
Bronson prevents Zigaman from moving into mount.
Zigaman tries to move to full mount but Bronson actually manages to regain half guard.
Bronson trying to control but Zigaman postures up.
Zigaman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zigaman trying to control but Bronson is having none of it. #T4#
Zigaman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bronson wants to hold on but Zigaman pushes him away.
Bronson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bronson wants to hold on but Zigaman pushes him away.
Nova Zigaman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bronson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Zigaman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zigaman trying to control but Bronson is having none of it.
Zigaman content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Bronson.
I think Zigaman 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Zigaman!
Nova Zigaman took some time post fight to say the following; '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.'.

Event: FSF17
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Burns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zigaman lands with a cross.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zigaman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns throws a hook but Zigaman avoids it easily.
Burns misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Zigaman feints and as Burns raises his hands in defense, Zigaman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zigaman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zigaman.
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.
Burns wants to stand but Zigaman is controlling the position.
Burns has control of Zigaman's left arm, preventing Zigaman from doing any damage.
Zigaman trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zigaman prevents Burns from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zigaman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns tries to land a body kick
and Zigaman counters with a straight right hand.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zigaman scores with a shot to the body.
Zigaman looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.#CL2#
Burns clinches.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Burns takes the fight into the clinch.
Zigaman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Burns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zigaman. #BC2#
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns.
A head kick by Burns misses #TD#
and Zigaman counters with a takedown into side control.
Zigaman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zigaman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zigaman tries to move to mount but Burns blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Zigaman.
Burns tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Zigaman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Burns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zigaman is landing with some decent strikes but Burns is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Burns manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Burns trying to control from the bottom.
Zigaman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zigaman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zigaman trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Burns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zigaman throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Zigaman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES2#
Burns is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zigaman backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burns throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
William Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zigaman moves away from the strike by Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zigaman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zigaman thumps Burns with a low kick.
Zigaman moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Zigaman lands with an overhand left.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Zigaman.#CL2#
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burns looks to land a body kick but Zigaman moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zigaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
William Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zigaman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Burns throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Zigaman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zigaman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burns defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zigaman is nestled in close to Burns, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zigaman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Zigaman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.
Zigaman is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.
Burns is looking to escape.
Zigaman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burns is looking to escape.#T2#
Nice strikes from Zigaman there.
Zigaman moves nicely into side control.
Zigaman is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burns is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zigaman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nova Zigaman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burns is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zigaman is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Burns is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zigaman lands some shots froms side control.
Burns tries to buck Zigaman off but Zigaman is having none of it.
Zigaman takes a little break here. Burns wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zigaman trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zigaman cracks Burns with a big right hand but Burns just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zigaman is working Burns over with some ground and pound from side control.
Burns is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zigaman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Zigaman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zigaman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burns is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zigaman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Burns taking shots to the head.
Zigaman unloading with bombs!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zigaman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Burns tries to lock up and control but Zigaman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burns taking shots to the head.
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.
#R3#
Burns tries to clinch up.
Zigaman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zigaman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burns throws a leg kick
and Zigaman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zigaman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Zigaman - just one landing.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zigaman shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Zigaman saw that one coming.
Burns misses with a head kick.
Burns misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Zigaman counters with a shoot takedown. Burns fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Zigaman scoring with some ground and pound.
Zigaman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zigaman cracks Burns with a solid left hand.
Zigaman postures up in Burns's guard and throws a big left but Burns blocks it.
Zigaman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zigaman trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Zigaman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zigaman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Burns avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Burns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zigaman throws a big elbow that misses.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully. #T2#
Zigaman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zigaman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Zigaman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zigaman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zigaman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burns!
Zigaman working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman landing shots from mount. #T3#
Zigaman looking to finish Burns with some ground and pound. This is bad for Burns!
Zigaman landing punches.
Zigaman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zigaman looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Burns covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Zigaman!
Nova Zigaman retains his heavyweight title!
As Nova Zigaman got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: 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.'.
The defeated William Burns had this to say: 'Im not retiring on a loss, I will be back.'.

Event: FSF 15: Lost
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1##KD2#
Roberts lands a big right hand that sends Zigaman crashing to the mat! Roberts stays standing though and waves Zigaman back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.
Roberts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zigaman counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Roberts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zigaman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Zigaman chips away with some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Roberts has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zigaman looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Zigaman.#SUB#
Zigaman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zigaman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Zigaman is looking for a triangle here but Roberts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU2#
Roberts decides to stand back up. Roberts steps back and let's Zigaman get back to his feet.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Zigaman saw that one coming.
Roberts throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts misses with a right hand
letting Zigaman counter with a right hand.
Roberts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zigaman thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Roberts throws a big shot that misses.
Zigaman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zigaman walks into a stiff left hand from Roberts.
Roberts missing with a left hand there. Zigaman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zigaman half committed to a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zigaman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zigaman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zigaman attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Roberts misses.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Zigaman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zigaman avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zigaman feints and then cracks Roberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roberts down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zigaman.
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Zigaman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand
and Zigaman counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Zigaman - just one landing.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ray Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Zigaman.
Roberts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses
and Zigaman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zigaman lands with an uppercut that bounces Roberts off the cage and back into range.
Zigaman blocks a jab.
A jab from Zigaman finds it's way through Roberts's defenses. #TD#
Zigaman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Roberts struggling a bit here.
Zigaman lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zigaman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zigaman looking to control but instead Roberts has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Zigaman is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roberts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Roberts wants to control but Zigaman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zigaman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zigaman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zigaman drops an elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Zigaman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman is looking to advance position but Roberts won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman lands strikes from half guard.
Zigaman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roberts preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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 Nova Zigaman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nova Zigaman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zigaman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Zigaman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Roberts bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Zigaman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Zigaman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roberts has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Zigaman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zigaman looks up at the clock and then as Roberts takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zigaman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Zigaman controls the position.
Roberts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zigaman working the ground and pound.
Zigaman landing strikes.
Roberts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zigaman winds up and cracks Roberts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zigaman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roberts trying to hold on to Zigaman's head to control him but Zigaman postures up.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Zigaman has control of the leg. #T2##ES2#
Roberts makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zigaman blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Zigaman connects with a solid leg kick.
Zigaman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zigaman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zigaman lands with an uppercut that bounces Roberts off the cage and back into range.
Zigaman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Zigaman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts throws a head kick but Zigaman moves out of range.
Zigaman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zigaman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.
Zigaman loads up on a big right hand but Roberts slips the punch.
Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts throws the left hand but Zigaman avoids the punch easily.
Zigaman lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Zigaman defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
Zigaman attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zigaman.
Zigaman swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Zigaman defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
Zigaman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zigaman connects with a single shot there.
Nova Zigaman is winning the standup battle so far.
Zigaman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts swings widly with a right hand
and Zigaman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zigaman scores with a hook.
Roberts wants to clinch but Zigaman slips to the side
and Zigaman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Zigaman lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Zigaman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roberts might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zigaman blocks a jab.#T4#
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!
Zigaman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Zigaman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zigaman scores with a hook.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Zigaman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roberts loads up on a big right hand but Zigaman slips the punch.
Roberts throws a jab when Zigaman was well out of range.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Zigaman pushes him off.
Ray Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zigaman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roberts checks it well.
Zigaman slips under a jab.
Zigaman attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Zigaman moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nova Zigaman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Zigaman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Zigaman blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Zigaman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zigaman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zigaman connects with a nice looking jab.
Roberts misses with a hook. Zigaman ducked under it nicely.
Roberts looks to throw the jab but Zigaman is out of range.
Zigaman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses
and Zigaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zigaman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roberts to the mat! Roberts manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zigaman wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving. #T1#
Roberts is adopting a defensive guard.
Zigaman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Zigaman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roberts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zigaman has Roberts in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Zigaman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Zigaman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Roberts trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
Zigaman controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.
Zigaman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Zigaman is keeping the position.#SUB#
Zigaman looking for subs off his back but Roberts has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zigaman wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Roberts is controlling the pace.
Zigaman wants to sweep but Roberts has passed to side control!
Roberts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zigaman is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zigaman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roberts's best efforts.
Nova Zigaman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Roberts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roberts is trying to control. Zigaman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zigaman is looking to improve his position.
Zigaman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Zigaman.#SU2#
Roberts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nova Zigaman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Nova Zigaman's cut.
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.
#R4#
Roberts throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roberts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand
letting Zigaman counter with a right hand.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Zigaman misses the target.
Zigaman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberts.
Zigaman goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
Roberts swings widly with a right hand
and Zigaman counters with a one-two to the body.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zigaman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zigaman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Roberts is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zigaman looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts lands with an uppercut that bounces Zigaman off the cage and back into range.
Zigaman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roberts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zigaman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Zigaman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zigaman.
Zigaman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roberts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zigaman counters with a right hand to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roberts.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zigaman misses with a few strikes there.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Zigaman ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roberts throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zigaman scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab lands there for Zigaman.
Zigaman slips a jab from Roberts.#T2#
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zigaman scores with a nice strike.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zigaman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
A counter left hand to the body from Zigaman misses its target.
Zigaman misses with a body shot. #TD#
Zigaman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zigaman winds up and cracks Roberts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roberts trying to control from the bottom.
Zigaman working Roberts over with strikes.
Roberts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zigaman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Zigaman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zigaman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roberts wants to control but Zigaman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roberts tries to roll over but Zigaman keeps him under control.
Zigaman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Well, if Zigaman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zigaman lands strikes from half guard.
Zigaman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zigaman wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it. #T4#
Zigaman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zigaman works his way into side control.
Zigaman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Roberts down.
Roberts tries to escape but Zigaman is in control.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
Zigaman wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Zigaman is putting a hurting on Roberts here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman had his way with Ray Roberts in that round.
The cut man is working on Nova Zigaman's cut.
That's time! Zigaman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Zigaman shoots in and gets a takedown into Roberts's guard.#ES2#
Roberts wriggles free and stands up.
Zigaman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Zigaman misses with a body shot.
Roberts throws a jab but it's blocked by Zigaman.
Zigaman scores with a punch to the head.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses
and Zigaman counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Roberts darts in and clinches Zigaman up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts lands an overhand right.
Roberts tries to clinch but Zigaman is having none of it.
Zigaman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Zigaman. #T1#
Nice jab there from Roberts.
A big right from Roberts misses.
Zigaman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roberts sprawls and moves away.
Zigaman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Roberts misses.
Roberts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zigaman counters with a nice body kick.
Zigaman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Zigaman cracks a nice hook into Roberts's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
Roberts missing with a left hand there. Zigaman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Zigaman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roberts wants to clinch
and Zigaman counters with a good low kick that Roberts was not able to check.
Zigaman moves out of range as Roberts strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
Zigaman attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Zigaman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zigaman showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Roberts kicks Zigaman off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zigaman.
Zigaman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Zigaman.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Zigaman ducks down to avoid it.
Zigaman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Zigaman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Zigaman misses with a left hand
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
Ray Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Zigaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand
and Zigaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberts drops his hands momentarily and Zigaman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zigaman works the jab nicely.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Zigaman moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Roberts misses.
Zigaman shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roberts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Zigaman moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Roberts is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zigaman.
A slow jab from Roberts misses its intended target.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Zigaman circles away.
Roberts moves to clinch but Zigaman breaks away #TD#
and Zigaman counters with a single leg into guard. Roberts didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zigaman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zigaman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zigaman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zigaman landing with the ground and pound.
Zigaman scoring with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Roberts.
I think Zigaman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Zigaman!
Nova Zigaman retains his heavyweight title!
Nova Zigaman took some time post fight to say the following; '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. Imagine being named after a piece of sh*t computer character. Mortal Kombat... I don't thin'.

Event: FSF 11: Eagle
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Zigaman throws a lazy right hand but Dren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dren misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dren trying to get back to full guard but Zigaman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dren can't escape the position.
Dren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zigaman on the ground.
Dren wants to control but Zigaman is having none of it.
Zigaman lands a couple of good shots and Dren has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Zigaman throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dren could be in trouble here!
Zigaman connects with a big shot to the side of Dren's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zigaman trying to control momentarily.
Zigaman lands punches and elbows.
Zigaman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dren. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Zigaman keeps control of the position as Dren tries to break free.
Zigaman scores with punches to the body. #ROC2#
Dren is rocked!#T1#
Zigaman keeps control of the position as Dren tries to break free.
Oh Dren is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zigaman lands a good shot there. Dren covers up! Zigaman smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Dren to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Zigaman jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Zigaman!
Nova Zigaman is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Nova Zigaman gave a big smile as he said '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. Imagine being named after a piece of sh*t computer character. Mortal Kombat... I don't thin'.

Event: FSF 5: World
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Toby throws a series of punches but Zigaman moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Zigaman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Toby tries a head kick but it misses.
Zigaman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Toby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zigaman throws a series of punches but Toby moves out of range.
Zigaman slips a jab and a cross from Toby.
Zigaman slips a jab and a cross from Toby.
Zigaman moves away from the strike by Toby.
The fighters circling - Toby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Zigaman misses the target.
Toby fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zigaman.
Zigaman scores with a leg kick.
Toby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Toby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zigaman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toby misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Zigaman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Toby's guard.
Zigaman lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Zigaman stopping the sweep attempt from Toby.
Toby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zigaman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zigaman is looking to advance position but Toby has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Toby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zigaman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toby controlling his opponent.
Zigaman is looking to improve his position but Toby isn't that keen on the idea.
Zigaman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Toby tries to control but Zigaman wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Toby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zigaman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zigaman tries to reverse the position but Toby maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toby with shots to the head and body - Zigaman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Toby controlling the position easily from mount.
Zigaman is trying desperately to improve position.
Zigaman is working hard here to advance position.
Toby controlling the pace for now.
Zigaman is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Toby controlling from mount.
Zigaman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toby tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zigaman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toby sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Zigaman is looking to improve his position but Toby isn't that keen on the idea.
Zigaman wants to hold on but Toby pushes him away.
Toby trying to control but Zigaman is having none of it.
Toby controlling the position easily from mount.
Zigaman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toby with the ground and pound from mount.
Toby takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Toby dominated that 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.
#R2#
Toby will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zigaman tests Toby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toby walks into a stiff left hand from Zigaman.
Toby throws a nice outside leg kick.
Toby cracks a nice hook into Zigaman's ribs.
Toby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zigaman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
James Toby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Toby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toby misses with an uppercut. Zigaman saw that one coming.
Toby cracks a nice hook into Zigaman's ribs.
Toby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zigaman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toby sprawls well. Toby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zigaman gets slowly back to his feet.
Toby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zigaman counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Toby.
It looked like Zigaman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Toby will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Zigaman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Toby takes a swing at Zigaman's ribcage but misses.
Toby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toby moves out of range as Zigaman strikes.
Toby blocks a low kick nicely.
Toby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zigaman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James Toby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Toby.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Toby.
James Toby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toby misses with a body shot. #TD#
Zigaman drives through with a takedown into Toby's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Toby scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zigaman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Zigaman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zigaman misses with a low kick as Toby jumps back.
A slow jab from Toby misses its intended target. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Zigaman. That snapped Toby's head back.
Toby falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Zigaman.
Toby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD#
Zigaman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zigaman is trying to control. Toby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toby gets back to full guard.
Zigaman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zigaman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zigaman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toby pulls Zigaman in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Zigaman advances position into side control!
Toby is looking for a sweep.
Toby can't do much from the bottom here.
Toby takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zigaman grinds an elbow into Toby's temple.
Zigaman misses with the ground and pound.
Zigaman advances nicely into full mount.
Toby wants to hold on but Zigaman pushes him away.
Toby is bucking up trying to escape but Zigaman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Toby working to try and regain half guard.
Zigaman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Zigaman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Toby looks a forlorn figure.
Zigaman avoids the attempt from Toby to control.
Toby is bucking up trying to escape but Zigaman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toby tries to hold on but Zigaman pushes him away.
Zigaman landing shots from mount.
Zigaman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Toby tries to hold on but Zigaman pushes him away.
Zigaman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zigaman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toby is desperately trying to improve his position but Zigaman has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Zigaman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Toby working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman 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!
#R3#
Toby throws a sloppy head kick
and Zigaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zigaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Toby releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Toby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zigaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Zigaman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Toby, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Zigaman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Toby tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zigaman is in Toby's guard.
Zigaman landing with the ground and pound.
Zigaman postures up.
Zigaman scoring with some ground and pound.
Zigaman lands a couple of elbows.
Toby throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Toby is adopting a defensive guard.
Zigaman wants to pass the guard but Toby is keeping the position.#T1#
Zigaman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zigaman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Toby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
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.
Zigaman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toby controls the pace.
Zigaman trying to control the position.
Toby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Zigaman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Toby is stalling in the full guard.
Toby is pushing down on Zigaman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zigaman is fighting to maintain full guard but Toby has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zigaman is looking for a sweep. Toby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Zigaman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zigaman regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.#SUB#
Zigaman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zigaman being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Zigaman has an active guard here but Toby has managed to pass into half guard.
Zigaman tries to roll over but Toby keeps him under control.
Zigaman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toby's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toby's back!
Toby tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toby wants to hold on but Zigaman pushes him away.
Zigaman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Toby can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Zigaman lands a heavy elbow.
Toby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Toby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zigaman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Toby wants to control but Zigaman is having none of it.
Zigaman content just to control the position here.
Zigaman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toby gets back to half guard.
Zigaman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Toby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zigaman pulls his head out easily.
Toby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toby wants to control but Zigaman is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nova Zigaman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zigaman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Zigaman!
Post fight, Nova Zigaman took to the microphone: 'Yo' listen Cage... get yourself another job and 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. Imagine being named after a piece of sh*t computer character. Mortal Kombat... I don't think so.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2017

#R1#
Riseman misses with an uppercut
and Zigaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Riseman throws a leg kick #TD#
so Zigaman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zigaman forces his way into half guard.
Zigaman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zigaman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zigaman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Riseman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zigaman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zigaman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riseman is trying to maintain the position but Zigaman is very close to passing his half guard.
Zigaman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zigaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riseman keeps working.
Riseman is trying to stand back up but Zigaman is controlling him #T1#
Zigaman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zigaman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zigaman lands with a punch from half guard.
Zigaman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zigaman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Riseman taking some punishment here, with Zigaman in his half guard.
Riseman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Riseman is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman lands a big elbow - Riseman is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Zigaman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Zigaman!
In his post fight interview, Nova Zigaman gave a big smile as he said 'Yo' listen Cage... get yourself another job and 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. Imagine being named after a piece of sh*t computer character. Mortal Kombat... I don't think so.'.

Event: DARE 2
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Zigaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Cage misses
and Zigaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Zigaman misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Cage counters with a head kick that drops Zigaman to the mat! Zigaman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Zigaman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cage momentarily.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Zigaman ducks down to avoid it.
Zigaman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cage throws a body punch but Zigaman moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zigaman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zigaman avoids the head kick by Cage.
Cage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zigaman. #T1#
Zigaman works the jab nicely.
Zigaman misses with a straight right.
Zigaman moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Zigaman shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zigaman misses with a low kick.
Zigaman looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zigaman.#TD2#
Zigaman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zigaman trying to control from half guard but Cage is working away. #T2#
Zigaman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cage defending well though.
Zigaman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cage wants to get back to his feet.
Cage's coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Zigaman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zigaman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zigaman is thwarting Cage's attempts to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zigaman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zigaman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zigaman drops an elbow to the side of Cage's head. #T3#
Zigaman thows a huge punch but Cage dodges it nicely.
Zigaman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cage working to try and regain half guard.
Zigaman looking to ground and pound but Cage is blocking nicely.
Cage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zigaman throwing strikes here but Cage is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zigaman looking to control but Cage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zigaman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zigaman trying to control but Cage is having none of it.
Zigaman breaks from Cage's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4##SUB2#
Zigaman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cage is now in Zigaman's guard. A big mistake from Zigaman there, giving up the dominant position!
Zigaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cage is looking to stand up but Zigaman won't let him. #SUB2#
Cage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zigaman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cage has managed to get both his arms back between Zigaman's legs - danger averted.
Zigaman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman wants to sweep here but Cage controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zigaman is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zigaman misses with a takedown attempt - Cage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zigaman misses with a hook.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Zigaman.#TD2#
Zigaman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cage is looking to regain half guard here but Zigaman keeps moving and retains side control.
Cage can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zigaman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Cage prevents Zigaman from moving into mount.
Zigaman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zigaman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zigaman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zigaman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cage!
Cage takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cage wants to hold on but Zigaman pushes him away.
Cage takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Zigaman controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Cage that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T2#
Zigaman lands with some strikes.
Zigaman throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zigaman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zigaman lands a couple of good shots and Cage has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.
Cage wants to control his opponent's hands but Zigaman gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cage defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cage avoids the strikes from Zigaman.
Zigaman scores with punches and elbows. #T3#
Zigaman controlling from the back.
Zigaman is landing with strikes. Cage can't take much more of this.
Zigaman throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Zigaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cage trying to control the hands but Zigaman breaks the grip.
Zigaman tries to get the hooks in deep but Cage pushed the leg off.
Nova Zigaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cage tries to escape but Zigaman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zigaman punishes Cage with strikes from the back mount.
Zigaman is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Cage. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cage is trapped and Zigaman is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T4#
Zigaman is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Cage up.
Cage covering up well and avoiding damage.
Cage looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zigaman.
Zigaman lands a shot to the head.
Well, with Zigaman on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cage is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on Cage's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zigaman throws strikes from the back but Cage rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Cage.
Zigaman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Zigaman shoots in and drives through. Cage sprawls well.
Cage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zigaman throws a leg kick but Cage moved away.
Jab by Cage.
Cage throws out a loose jab but Zigaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cage misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Cage as Zigaman shoots in.
Cage connects with a body shot that sends Zigaman's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Cage slips a straight right by Zigaman.
Zigaman throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.#T1#
Zigaman misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Cage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zigaman looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Zigaman.
Zigaman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zigaman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cage counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zigaman cracks Cage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zigaman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cage moves forwards but Zigaman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Cage throws a poor cross that misses
and Zigaman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zigaman scores with a body shot.
Cage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zigaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zigaman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zigaman throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Zigaman misses.
Zigaman sizes up Cage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Zigaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zigaman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cage misses the shot to the body.
Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage throws out a loose jab but Zigaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zigaman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zigaman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cage stuffs the takedown attempt from Zigaman. Zigaman gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Cage slips under a jab from Zigaman.
Zigaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Zigaman.
Cage throws a quick counter head kick but Zigaman was just out of range.
Zigaman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cage sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zigaman dives in and grabs Cage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes down on Zigaman's head and hops out.
Zigaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zigaman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zigaman.
Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zigaman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Zigaman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cage as he jumps to the side.
Cage dodges the punch combination from Zigaman.
An attempted straight right counter from Cage misses the target.
A slow jab from Zigaman misses its intended target.
Zigaman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zigaman misses the jab.
Zigaman avoids the head kick by Cage.
Zigaman tries to bum rush Cage with a series of wild strikes but Cage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Nova Zigaman just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Zigaman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cage has control of Zigaman's left arm, preventing Zigaman from doing any damage.
Zigaman throwing strikes but missing.
Cage pulls Zigaman in close to prevent any damage.
Cage is trying to control the position but Zigaman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman tries to free his leg and advance position but Cage is retaining full guard.
Zigaman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zigaman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Zigaman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zigaman throwing strikes but Cage manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Zigaman tries to buck Cage off but Cage is having none of it.
Cage working away.
Zigaman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cage presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #SU#
Cage get's back to his feet.
Cage plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.
Cage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zigaman counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Zigaman lands a nice looking body shot.
Cage needs to keep his hands up - Zigaman had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Cage gets caught napping as Zigaman dives in and scores a takedown. Cage manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zigaman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zigaman pushes down on Cage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zigaman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zigaman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zigaman throwing shots but Cage is blocking nicely.
Cage keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Zigaman trying to control the action but Cage is working from the bottom.
Cage wants to improve his position but Zigaman is controlling well.
Zigaman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cage!
Zigaman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zigaman throwing strikes here but Cage is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zigaman with good strikes from the mount here!
Zigaman avoids the attempt from Cage to control.
Cage is squirming around, avoiding Zigaman's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Zigaman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cage manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Zigaman wants to control but Cage is keeping him busy.
Cage wants to control but Zigaman postures up.
Zigaman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zigaman working the head with strikes.
Zigaman tries to move to full mount but Cage actually manages to regain half guard.
Zigaman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zigaman thows a huge punch but Cage dodges it nicely.
Cage is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Cage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zigaman looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
Cage throws a jab when Zigaman was well out of range.
Cage throws a lazy right hand but Zigaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zigaman scores with a leg kick.
Zigaman looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage throws a jab when Zigaman was well out of range.
Zigaman shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage throws a series of strikes that have Zigaman backpedaling.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Zigaman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Zigaman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cage lands a glancing blow to the side of Zigaman's head.
Cage checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zigaman misses with a hook
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zigaman looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range.#T2#
Cage looks for the body kick but Zigaman saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Zigaman.
Jab from Cage.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Zigaman lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cage moves out of range as Zigaman strikes.
Zigaman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zigaman at a distance.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Zigaman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Zigaman throws out a leg kick but Cage moves out of range and Zigaman only half commits.
It looked like Cage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zigaman is looking to land body kicks.
Cage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zigaman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zigaman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cage lands with an overhand left.
Cage misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zigaman! But no joy.
Cage lands with a straight right. Zigaman didn't see that one coming.
Zigaman has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Cage counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zigaman! Cage lets Zigaman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Zigaman is rocked!
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nova Zigaman.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zigaman walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Zigaman limp body while Cage jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Nova Zigaman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Listen Cage... you 90's throwback. You may have won the battle tonight but you haven't won the war. Tonight you were lucky... it will never happen again. The referee was all over you tonight... what did you do? Get on your hands and knees before the fight? 9/10 I will destroy you.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017

#R1#
Good exchange - Zigaman coming out on top.
Zigaman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zigaman lands a nice looking body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zigaman.
Loucks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Loucks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zigaman can pounce on him.
Zigaman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zigaman lands a glancing blow to the side of Loucks's head.
Loucks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've been hearing reports that Zigaman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zigaman cracks Loucks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zigaman.
Zigaman circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Zigaman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Loucks won't be happy with that. #T1#
Loucks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loucks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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.
Loucks gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zigaman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Loucks hang on?
Zigaman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zigaman lands with some strikes.
Zigaman postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Loucks out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Zigaman goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nova Zigaman!
Nova Zigaman took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Yo' listen Chi... get yourself another job and 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. Word up.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2017

#R1#
Phoenix moves to clinch but Zigaman breaks away #TD#
and Zigaman counters with a shoot takedown. Phoenix fights it but they end up in guard.
Phoenix looks winded!
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zigaman is in close to Phoenix's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zigaman advances position into side control!
Phoenix misses with a strike from the bottom.
Zigaman is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zigaman lands an elbow.
Phoenix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zigaman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zigaman is putting a hurting on Phoenix here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zigaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working.
Phoenix looking for a sweep but Zigaman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zigaman lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zigaman scoring with strikes but Phoenix is staying in there.
Zigaman landing strikes from the mount and Phoenix is in trouble!
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.#T1#
Zigaman controlling his opponent.
Zigaman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Phoenix hang on?
Zigaman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zigaman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zigaman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zigaman looking to control but Phoenix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zigaman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phoenix?
Zigaman wants to control the pace but Phoenix is squirming around nicely.
Zigaman lands a big shot there that rocks Phoenix but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Zigaman is landing with some decent strikes but Phoenix is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#
Phoenix is rocked!
Zigaman postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Phoenix in real trouble here! The ref calls for Phoenix to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Zigaman!
Post fight, Nova Zigaman took to the microphone: 'Yo' listen Chi... get yourself another job and 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. Word up.'.

Event: CCR 83
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Zigaman feints and then cracks Bellwether's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bellwether down.
Bellwether stuffs the takedown attempt from Zigaman. Zigaman gets slowly back to his feet.
Bellwether is looking to clinch but Zigaman is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Zigaman.
Bellwether throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bellwether connects with a body shot that sends Zigaman's belly button to the back.#TD#
Bellwether bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zigaman is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bellwether wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zigaman, who protects the arm well.
Zigaman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bellwether wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Zigaman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zigaman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zigaman is not content to let Bellwether control the position. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Bellwether are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zigaman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zigaman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zigaman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Bellwether is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bellwether is just content to waste time from the top position. Zigaman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Zigaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zigaman, not yet.
Zigaman wants to improve his position but instead Bellwether has moved into half guard.
Zigaman is looking for a sweep. Bellwether is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bellwether is looking to stall here but Zigaman recovers full guard.
Bellwether postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellwether throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Zigaman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bellwether gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zigaman controls Bellwether momentarily but Bellwether frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Zigaman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bellwether defends it easily.
Zigaman is looking to sweep but instead, Bellwether has passed into half guard.
Zigaman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zigaman.
Bellwether forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zigaman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bellwether lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bellwether might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bellwether chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Bellwether wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving.
Bellwether sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bellwether has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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. #REVB#
Bellwether looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bellwether tries to get to full guard but Zigaman has control of the leg.
Bellwether works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zigaman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellwether is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bellwether looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beckett Bellwether dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bellwether throws the kick towards the body but Zigaman avoids it.
Zigaman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bellwether tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zigaman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bellwether somewhat.
Zigaman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bellwether counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zigaman's knee momentarily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bellwether here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bellwether throws an overhand right that lands on Zigaman's shoulder, as Zigaman tries to avoid the shot.
Bellwether tries to score with a low kick but Zigaman moves his leg out of the way.
Zigaman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bellwether.
Bellwether rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zigaman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zigaman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellwether throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zigaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bellwether swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zigaman.
Zigaman trying to control but Bellwether is working from the bottom.
Zigaman landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Bellwether can't keep his opponent in guard - Zigaman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bellwether wants to improve his position but Zigaman is controlling well.
Zigaman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bellwether is trying to stand back up but Zigaman is controlling him
Zigaman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bellwether gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Bellwether is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zigaman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beckett Bellwether overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Zigaman slips nicely into half guard.
Zigaman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zigaman prevents Bellwether from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Zigaman there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zigaman connects with a nice short shot to Bellwether's temple.
Zigaman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bellwether avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zigaman.
Bellwether is trying to get back to full guard.
Bellwether has hold of Zigaman's hands but Zigaman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Zigaman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bellwether on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bellwether wants to get back to his feet.
Bellwether has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zigaman is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Bellwether is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Zigaman is tapping! Great win for Bellwether!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Beckett Bellwether!
A victorious Beckett Bellwether thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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. '.

Event: CCR 80
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1##CL#
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. #TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #REVR#
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. #REVB#
Minasian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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. #REVB#
Minasian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zigaman is one step ahead there. #T2#
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. #REVR#
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.#T3#
Zigaman keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
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!
#R2#
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 #TD#
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. #T1##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Zigaman looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
Zigaman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minasian's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD#
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! #T1#
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.#SUB#
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. #REVB#
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.#T2#
Minasian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zigaman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
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 #CL#
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.#T4#
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. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2017

#R1#
Chi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zigaman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zigaman on the side of the head.
Chi misses with the body kick#TD#
and Zigaman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chi!
Chi taking punishment in the form of punches.
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.
Chi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zigaman connects with a decent elbow.
Zigaman advances to full mount.
Zigaman lands a heavy elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Vien Chi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman scoring with strikes but Chi is staying in there. #ROC#
Chi is rocked!
Zigaman loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Chi scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Zigaman land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Zigaman stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Zigaman!
In his post fight interview, Nova Zigaman gave a big smile as he said 'Yo' listen Chi... get yourself another job and 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. Word up.'.
Vien Chi spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Nadir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nadir tries to work over Zigaman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nadir tries to land knees in the clinch but Zigaman avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nadir.
Zigaman wants to get back to striking at distance but Nadir won't allow it.
Zigaman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nadir trying to land knees to the body.
Zigaman is trying to break the clinch but Nadir has him pressed against the cage.
Nadir misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zigaman.
Zigaman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nadir stalling against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Zigaman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nadir has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nadir - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zigaman avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body. #T1#
Come on Nadir - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nadir is looking to control Zigaman's arms but Zigaman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nadir has his back to the cage.
Nadir missing with knees to the body.
Nadir stalling in the clinch.
Zigaman avoiding damage as Nadir throws knees to the body. #TD#
Zigaman lands a takedown into guard.
Zigaman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zigaman looking to sit in guard and control but Nadir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zigaman keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Zigaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zigaman working a defensive guard here.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving.
Zigaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nadir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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.
Zigaman is working hard here to advance position.
Nadir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nadir stopping the sweep attempt from Zigaman.
Nadir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zigaman's head.
Nadir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zigaman wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Nadir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nadir throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zigaman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nadir trying to control the position from guard on top but Zigaman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadir preventing the sweep.
Zigaman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nadir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nadir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nadir preventing the sweep.
Nadir missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nadir landing with the ground and pound.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving.
Nadir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zigaman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nadir is one step ahead there. #T4#
Nadir stays in close to Zigaman's body and controls the position.
Zigaman wants to sweep here but Nadir controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Zigaman looking for a guillotine here but Nadir defends easily.
Nadir stopping the sweep attempt from Zigaman.
Nadir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zigaman's head.#SUB#
Zigaman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nadir is aware though and is defending well.
Nadir has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White's ELITE Fitness Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Zigaman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nadir lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nadir looking to sit in guard and control but Zigaman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Zigaman wants to control from the top but Nadir keeps moving.
Nadir wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abed Nadir dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nadir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick lands from Nadir.
Zigaman throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Nadir rushes Zigaman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nadir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zigaman prevents a body shot from Nadir.
Nadir wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Nadir wants the takedown. Zigaman is fighting it off but Nadir persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zigaman's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nadir manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nadir holds on and takes a little breather.
Zigaman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nadir's head.#T1#
Zigaman is working Nadir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nadir controls Zigaman momentarily but Zigaman frees himself.
Zigaman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zigaman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nadir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zigaman passes Nadir's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Nadir. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zigaman working over Nadir with some ground and pound. Nadir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zigaman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nadir taking some punishment here, with Zigaman in his half guard.
Nadir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zigaman. #T2#
Zigaman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nova Zigaman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nadir makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nadir.
Nadir is trying to keep Zigaman in close.
Zigaman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zigaman works over Nadir with some ground and pound from guard.
Zigaman passes into half guard.
Zigaman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nadir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Nadir trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman is nestled in close to Nadir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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.
Zigaman trying to pass the guard but Nadir defending well.
Nadir wants to improve his position but Zigaman is controlling well.
Zigaman trying to mount his opponent but Nadir defends it.
Nadir blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zigaman.
Nadir wants to improve his position but Zigaman is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nadir is staying active underneath Zigaman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zigaman throwing shots but Nadir is blocking nicely.
Zigaman is just content to waste time from the top position. Nadir takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nadir pulls Zigaman in to control the position.
Nadir has momentary wrist control but Zigaman slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zigaman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nadir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zigaman.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zigaman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zigaman connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zigaman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nadir misses with a hook. Zigaman ducked under it nicely.
Zigaman throwing a counter right hand but Nadir manages to avoid it.
Zigaman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nadir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zigaman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nadir misses with a hook.
Nadir with a jab.
Nadir swings for the body but Zigaman moves out of range. #CL2#
Nadir rushes Zigaman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nadir takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Zigaman has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nadir clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nadir covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Zigaman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T1#
Zigaman misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Nadir 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 Zigaman gets his way!
Zigaman scores with strikes from the back.
Nadir grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nadir is keeping busy.
Zigaman is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nadir is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Zigaman. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Zigaman is landing with strikes from the back.
Nadir tries to roll but Zigaman sticks to his back.
Nadir is trying to remain composed but Zigaman is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Zigaman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zigaman is controlling the position but Nadir somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Zigaman missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Zigaman wants to take a breather but Nadir is having none of it.
Zigaman is pressing down on Nadir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nadir is holding on for now.
Zigaman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nadir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zigaman cracks Nadir with a solid left hand.
Zigaman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zigaman postures up.
Zigaman distracts Nadir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zigaman is stalling in the full guard.
Nadir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zigaman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Nadir chips away with some ground and pound.
Nadir chips away with some ground and pound.
Nadir won't allow Zigaman to sweep him here.
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. #REVR#
Zigaman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zigaman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zigaman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zigaman punishing his opponent with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nova Zigaman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zigaman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Zigaman!
In his post fight interview, Nova Zigaman gave a big smile as he said 'Yo' listen Spurt... get yourself another job and 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. Word up.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2017

#R1##TD#
Zigaman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reynolds is trying to defend but Zigaman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zigaman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Reynolds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zigaman is trying to control. Reynolds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zigaman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zigaman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman wants to pass to mount but Reynolds is defending the position. #SUB2#
Reynolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zigaman pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Zigaman wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is defending well.
Zigaman working over Reynolds with some ground and pound. Reynolds looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zigaman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing that Zigaman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reynolds is staying active underneath Zigaman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zigaman wants to pass to mount but Reynolds is defending the position.
Zigaman lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Reynolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reynolds actively working from the bottom here.
Reynolds has hold of Zigaman's hands but Zigaman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Zigaman is pressing down on Reynolds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reynolds is holding on for now.
Zigaman is working hard here to advance position.
Reynolds is refusing to be controlled, as Zigaman sits in half guard.
Zigaman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds is not content to let Zigaman control the position.#SUB2#
Reynolds is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Zigaman is tapping! Great win for Reynolds!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Spurt Reynolds!
Nova Zigaman spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to my opponent Spurt. 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. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Zigaman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chi on his heels. He'll look to pass Chi's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zigaman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zigaman pushing down on Chi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zigaman drops an elbow to the side of Chi's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zigaman connects with a nice short shot to Chi's temple. #SUB2#
Zigaman seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Chi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nova Zigaman!
Nova Zigaman took some time post fight to say the following; 'Listen Chi... get yourself another job and don't ever think you can compete with the freak again. Whilst you're there, send you wife my way and I'll show her just how bombastic the zig-man is. Word up.'.
The defeated Vien Chi had this to say: 'I'll be back'.

Event: EPL 11 Playoffs Round 1
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
McLauhglin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLauhglin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zigaman lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLauhglin's sensitive parts.
Zigaman defending well as McLauhglin loads up on a big left hand.
Zigaman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McLauhglin sprawls well. McLauhglin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zigaman gets slowly back to his feet.
McLauhglin cracks a nice hook into Zigaman's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLauhglin throws a hook but Zigaman avoids it easily.
McLauhglin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zigaman on the side of the head.
Zigaman shoots in looking for a takedown but McLauhglin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zigaman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McLauhglin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zigaman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLauhglin.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from McLauhglin enables Zigaman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McLauhglin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zigaman won't allow McLauhglin to sweep him here.
McLauhglin is trying to keep Zigaman in close.
Zigaman is looking to work some ground and pound but McLauhglin has wrist control.
McLauhglin pulls Zigaman in to control the position.
Zigaman wants to control from the top but McLauhglin keeps moving.
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.
Zigaman tries to free his leg and advance position but McLauhglin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman trying to control but McLauhglin is working from the bottom.
McLauhglin wants to control the position but Zigaman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Zigaman wants to free his trapped foot but McLauhglin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Zigaman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zigaman wants to control the pace but McLauhglin is squirming around nicely.
Zigaman landing strikes, looking to finish!
McLauhglin is squirming around, avoiding Zigaman's attempts to control the action.
Zigaman lands a couple of good shots and McLauhglin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
McLauhglin 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zigaman gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Zigaman is riding his opponent, not letting McLauhglin buck him off.
Zigaman lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #T3#
Zigaman tries to keep control of the position but McLauhglin is staying busy.
Zigaman not allowing McLauhglin to control his hands.
Zigaman missing with punches from the back. #SUB#
Zigaman working for a choke but McLauhglin reverses nicely into Zigaman 's guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zigaman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McLauhglin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zigaman.
Zigaman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McLauhglin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Zigaman gets back to half guard.
McLauhglin is trying to control the action in half guard but Zigaman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zigaman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zigaman.
Zigaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zigaman, not yet.
McLauhglin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Zigaman is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Zigaman. That's going to slow McLauhglin down.
No joy there for Zigaman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLauhglin takes a swing at Zigaman's ribcage but misses.
Zigaman swings for the body but McLauhglin moves out of range.
Zigaman blocks a leg kick.
Zigaman throws a hook to the side of McLauhglin's head but McLauhglin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from McLauhglin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman swings widly with a right hand
and McLauhglin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.
Zigaman throws a big shot that misses.
McLauhglin avoids the head kick by Zigaman.
It seemed like McLauhglin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zigaman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLauhglin throws out a counter right but Zigaman avoids it with no problem.#T1#
McLauhglin takes a swing at Zigaman's ribcage but misses.
Zigaman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McLauhglin defends it nicely.
McLauhglin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLauhglin drops Zigaman with a naaaaasty hook - Zigaman is in real trouble here! McLauhglin dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
Colin McLauhglin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Nova Zigaman had this to say: 'If you look up the word fluke in the dictionary, it will have a picture of this piece of shit right here. You were lucky right there and you know it.'.

Event: Ascension 1231
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Morley scores with a nice strike.
Morley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zigaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zigaman on the side of the head.
Adam Morley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zigaman walks into a stiff left hand from Morley.
Morley looks to land a combination but Zigaman avoids it well.
Zigaman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zigaman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morley moves away.
Zigaman fails with the takedown.
Morley misses with a hook
and Zigaman counters with a solid body kick.
Morley throws a series of punches but Zigaman avoids them all with ease.
Zigaman takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD2#
Morley lands a left and a right that sends Zigaman crashing to the canvas! Morley dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Zigaman is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Morley postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Zigaman is out cold - huge knockout for Morley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Morley!
The defeated Nova Zigaman had this to say: 'If you look up the word fluke in the dictionary, it will have a picture of this piece of shit right here. You were lucky right there and you know it.'.

Event: EPL 11.2
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1##TD#
Fujiati tries to sprawl but Zigaman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman is nestled in close to Fujiati, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zigaman is pressing down on Fujiati's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fujiati is holding on for now.
Zigaman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zigaman controlling the action here.
Zigaman is nestled in close to Fujiati, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Zigaman is looking for a kimura here.
Fujiati is not content to let Zigaman control the position.
We've been hearing that Zigaman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiati tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zigaman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Fujiati is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Zigaman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fujiati can't escape the position.
Zigaman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zigaman lands a couple of good shots and Fujiati has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fujiati covers up after that shot from Zigaman.
Fujiati can't escape the position.
Fujiati turns into Zigaman and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Fujiati avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Fujiati avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB#
Fujiati got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zigaman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fujiati has managed to get both his arms back between Zigaman's legs - danger averted.
Fujiati won't allow Zigaman to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fujiati passes into half guard.
Fujiati wants to control but Zigaman is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Zigaman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fujiati working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zigaman wants to improve his position but Fujiati is controlling well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zigaman is working hard here to advance position.
Fujiati seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Ground and pound from Fujiati.
Zigaman is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Fujiati is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zigaman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fujiati lands a nice short elbow.
Zigaman is trying to get back to full guard.
Fujiati passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zigaman!
Zigaman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Zigaman gets back to half guard.#T4#
Zigaman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fujiati's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fujiati's back!
Fujiati prevents Zigaman from getting a body triangle.
Zigaman lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Fujiati's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fujiati tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zigaman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fujiati's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujiati is working to get back to half guard.
Fujiati keeps trying to improve his position.
Fujiati slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fujiati is staying active underneath Zigaman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Zigaman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fujiati defends it well.
Zigaman content to control rather than advance.
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!
#R2##TD2#
Fujiati looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zigaman!#SUB2#
Fujiati swings around for an armbar but Zigaman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fujiati's guard.
Zigaman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Fujiati has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zigaman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zigaman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman wants to pass the guard but Fujiati is keeping the position.
Zigaman wants to control from the top but Fujiati keeps moving.
Zigaman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Zigaman lands a couple of elbows.
Zigaman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zigaman stands up over Fujiati, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zigaman postures up and lands a big shot to Fujiati's brow.
Zigaman wants to pass the guard but Fujiati is keeping the position.
Zigaman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Zigaman swings around for an armbar but Fujiati sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zigaman's guard.
Zigaman keeping moving, preventing Fujiati from controlling successfully.
Fujiati keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zigaman's head.
Fujiati trying to control the position from guard on top but Zigaman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zigaman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nova Zigaman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB2#
Fujiati is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zigaman is aware though and is defending well.
Zigaman wants to control from the top but Fujiati keeps moving.
Zigaman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fujiati's head.#SUB2#
Fujiati working for a triangle but Zigaman defends it easily.
Fujiati tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zigaman pushes down on Fujiati's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fujiati wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zigaman in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Fujiati is refusing to be controlled, as Zigaman sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zigaman in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Zigaman. #SUB2#
Fujiati is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zigaman pulls his head out easily.
Zigaman slows the pace down in half guard.
Fujiati taking some punishment here, with Zigaman in his half guard.
Zigaman lands strikes from half guard.
Fujiati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Zigaman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fujiati defends it well. #T4##SUB2#
Fujiati looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zigaman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zigaman is trying to control the action in half guard but Fujiati is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fujiati is looking for a sweep. Zigaman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Fujiati looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zigaman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fujiati can do to turn this around?
Zigaman trying to control from half guard but Fujiati is working away. #SUB#
Zigaman wants to work for an arm triangle but Fujiati is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zigaman slows the pace down in half guard.
Zigaman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fujiati!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that second round.
That's time! Zigaman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Fujiati.
Fujiati changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zigaman misses with a hook. Fujiati ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Fujiati feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zigaman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fujiati's guard. #REVR#
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zigaman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fujiati's head.
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.
Fujiati keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
Zigaman is in close to Fujiati's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman trying to control but Fujiati is working from the bottom.
Zigaman content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Fujiati is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Fujiati is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Fujiati had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zigaman defends it easily.
Zigaman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fujiati keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
Zigaman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zigaman scoring with some ground and pound.
Minowa Fujiati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fujiati keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
Fujiati is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fujiati winds up and cracks Zigaman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Fujiati seems to be working for a kimura but Zigaman defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Zigaman looking for submissions off his back.
Zigaman trying to control but Fujiati postures up.
Fujiati trying to control the action but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
Zigaman gets full guard.#T3#
Fujiati works over Zigaman with some ground and pound from guard.
Fujiati is in close to Zigaman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zigaman wants to sweep here but Fujiati controlling him for the moment.
Zigaman wants to improve his position but instead Fujiati has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Fujiati is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zigaman has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Zigaman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fujiati is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zigaman is just riding it out for now. Fujiati eventually gives up the hold.
Zigaman works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB#
Zigaman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fujiati doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fujiati manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zigaman is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Fujiati is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zigaman defends well.
Zigaman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zigaman pushes down on Fujiati's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zigaman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nova Zigaman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zigaman controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nova Zigaman.
Well Zigaman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Zigaman!
Post fight, an emotional Nova Zigaman said 'Listen, junior... get yourself another job and don't ever think you can compete with the freak again. Whilst you're there, send you wife my way and I'll show her just how bombastic the zig-man is. Word up.'.

Event: Ascension 1105
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Zigaman misses with a hook. Sankari ducked under it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Zigaman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zigaman checks a leg kick nicely.
Sankari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zigaman throws out the jab.
Sankari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zigaman lands with a hook. Sankari tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zigaman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sankari throws a jab but it's blocked by Zigaman.
Zigaman throws a low kick but Sankari moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman cracks Sankari with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zigaman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sankari fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Sankari has closed the distance and engaged Zigaman in a clinch. #T1#
Sankari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sankari lands with a right to the head.
Sankari misses with an elbow over the top.
Zigaman is looking for a takedown.
Sankari gets through Zigaman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zigaman tries to circle away but Sankari has him pinned against the cage.
Zigaman blocks an elbow strike from Sankari.
Sankari missing with knees to the body.
Zigaman takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.
Sankari tries a body shot but Zigaman blocks it.
Zigaman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sankari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Sankari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sankari scores with a shot to the side of Zigaman's head.
Sankari lands an elbow inside that Zigaman shrugs off.
Sankari is pressed up against the cage. Zigaman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sankari down to the mat. Sankari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Zigaman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman closes the distance and clinches up with Sankari, looking for a takedown. Zigaman pushes Sankari against the cage but Sankari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Zigaman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sankari's legs.
Sankari gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zigaman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sankari is trying is best to control the position here.
Zigaman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Zigaman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sankari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zigaman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sankari is staying active underneath Zigaman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zigaman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sankari 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.
Sankari moves into full guard.
Zigaman preventing the sweep.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sankari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sankari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sankari is pulling down on Zigaman's head. It's preventing any offense from Zigaman, at least for the moment.
Zigaman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sankari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zigaman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Sankari pulls Zigaman in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Sankari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sankari has control of Zigaman's left arm, preventing Zigaman from doing any damage.
Zigaman is looking to work some ground and pound but Sankari has wrist control.
Sankari working a defensive guard here.
Sankari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zigaman is one step ahead there.
Zigaman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zigaman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sota Sankari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nova Zigaman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Zigaman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sankari did well to prevent Zigaman getting side control.
Sankari has his hands clasped together around Zigaman's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Zigaman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sankari sees it coming and defends easily.
Zigaman prevents Sankari from improving his position.
Sankari keeps trying to improve his position.
Zigaman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman is trying to control. Sankari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sankari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zigaman is looking to advance position but Sankari won't allow it. #T1#
Zigaman trying to control from half guard but Sankari is working away.
Sankari is trying to stand.
Zigaman passes to side control.
Zigaman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sankari tries to buck Zigaman off but Zigaman is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Zigaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sankari keeps working.
Sankari is trying to control Zigaman's posture but Zigaman avoids it.
Zigaman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sankari is trying to escape the position but Zigaman is controlling the position. #T2#
Sankari dodges the ground and pound from Zigaman.
Zigaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sankari keeps working.
Zigaman takes a little break here. Sankari wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zigaman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sankari for as long as he can get away with.
Sankari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zigaman working over Sankari with some ground and pound. Sankari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zigaman trying to control from half guard but Sankari is working away.
Zigaman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sankari wants to improve his position but Zigaman is controlling well. #T3#
Sankari on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sankari looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sankari is not content to let Zigaman control the position.
Sankari is trying to get back to full guard.
Zigaman is thwarting Sankari's attempts to control the position.
Zigaman is keen to just control but Sankari is a slippery customer.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sankari tries to roll over but Zigaman keeps him under control.
Zigaman is trying to control. Sankari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sankari wants to improve his position but Zigaman is controlling well.
Sankari has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zigaman is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zigaman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zigaman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zigaman staying out of range there.
Zigaman connects with a leg kick. Sankari looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nova Zigaman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zigaman tries for a takedown but Sankari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zigaman thuds a left hand into Sankari's body.
Sankari throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Zigaman misses.
Zigaman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sankari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zigaman looks to throw the jab but Sankari is out of range.
Zigaman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sankari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman throws an overhand right that lands on Sankari's shoulder, as Sankari tries to avoid the shot.
Sankari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zigaman scores with a hook.
Sankari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sankari unleashes a big counter combination but Zigaman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Zigaman with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Sankari counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zigaman avoids a wild elbow strike from Sankari.
Sankari misses with an elbow over the top.
Sankari misses with the head strike.
Zigaman is looking to break free of the clinch but Sankari has double underhooks.
Zigaman avoids a wild elbow strike from Sankari.
Sankari pushes off an throws an elbow but Zigaman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zigaman is looking to break free of the clinch but Sankari has double underhooks.
Sankari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zigaman blocks a body shot from Sankari. #T2#
Sankari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zigaman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Zigaman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sankari lands with a left to the head.
Sankari lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Zigaman breaks from the clinch.
Zigaman misses with a right hand
and Sankari counters with a thumping low kick.
Zigaman throws a series of punches but Sankari avoids them all with ease.
Zigaman misses with a wild combination.
Sankari counters with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sankari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zigaman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sankari.
Zigaman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sankari slips a jab and a cross from Zigaman.
Zigaman misses with a takedown attempt
and Sankari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sankari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zigaman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nova Zigaman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sankari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sankari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zigaman throws a shot from downtown. Sankari moves away and avoids it.
Sankari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zigaman misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Sankari misses.#T4#
Zigaman misses with an uppercut. Sankari saw that one coming.
Zigaman connects with a solid leg kick.
Sankari keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sankari tries to clinch but Zigaman is having none of it.
Zigaman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Sankari's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sankari on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zigaman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sankari swivels and escapes.
Sankari is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zigaman rather than just go for the knockout.
Zigaman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sankari tries to clinch there but Zigaman circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sota Sankari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sankari 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sota Sankari!
Sota Sankari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Nova Zigaman spoke after the fight, saying 'If you look up the word fluke in the dictionary, it will have a picture of this piece of shit right here. You were lucky right there and you know it.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2016

#R1#
Zigaman throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body punch from Zigaman.
Johnson with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Zigaman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Zigaman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zigaman is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zigaman down to the mat. Zigaman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson walks into a jab.#TD2#
Zigaman gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Zigaman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
Johnson trying his best to control but Zigaman has mounted him.
BOOM! Zigaman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zigaman looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zigaman cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Zigaman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Zigaman.
Johnson is bucking up trying to escape but Zigaman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Zigaman content just to control the position here.
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!
Zigaman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson? #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Johnson has been cut.#T2#
Johnson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Zigaman's attempts to control the action.
Zigaman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zigaman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zigaman unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Johnson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Zigaman celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Zigaman!
Post fight, an emotional Nova Zigaman said 'If you look up the word loser in the dictionary, it will have a picture of Gab Batista. Listen, junior... get yourself another job and don't ever think you can compete with the freak again.'.

Event: Infinity: Tortured Souls
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
OConnell misses with a head kick.
Zigaman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
OConnell scores with the left hand. Zigaman knows he should have avoided that one.
OConnell misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a shoot takedown. OConnell fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
OConnell kicks Zigaman off and gets to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OConnell, as that shot connected.
Zigaman throws a lazy right hand but OConnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OConnell misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a nice double leg into side control. OConnell won't be happy with that. #ES#
OConnell explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Zigaman throws a jab but it's blocked by OConnell.
Good leg kick by OConnell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
OConnell thows a leg kick but Zigaman checks it #TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zigaman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
OConnell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zigaman scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Zigaman stops OConnell from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman is controlling the pace.
Zigaman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OConnell wants to get back to his feet.
OConnell is staying active underneath Zigaman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
OConnell tries to kick Zigaman off but Zigaman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
OConnell taking some punishment here, with Zigaman in his half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zigaman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
OConnell tries to kick Zigaman off but Zigaman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zigaman slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zigaman prevents OConnell from standing back up.
Zigaman is trying to control the action in half guard but OConnell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zigaman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
OConnell really wants to buck Zigaman off and get back to his feet.
Zigaman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as OConnell is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OConnell is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Zigaman cracks OConnell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Zigaman lands a big shot there that rocks OConnell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zigaman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
OConnell is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zigaman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
OConnell is squirming around, avoiding Zigaman's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Zigaman.
Zigaman landing shots from mount. #T4#
OConnell really wants to buck Zigaman off and get back to his feet.
Zigaman lands a nice shot to the head.
Zigaman landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman lands a big shot there that rocks OConnell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
OConnell tries to buck Zigaman off but he can't manage it. #ES#
OConnell somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
OConnell tries a low kick but Zigaman avoids it.
OConnell misses with a hook #TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a single leg into guard. OConnell didn't expect that.
Zigaman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zigaman passes OConnell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zigaman trying to control the action but OConnell is working from the bottom.
Zigaman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A low kick from OConnell misses #TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zigaman is working OConnell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
OConnell wants to stand up but Zigaman is controlling him.
Zigaman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OConnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zigaman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OConnell is looking to stand back up but Zigaman counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by OConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Zigaman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks OConnell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zigaman lands strikes from half guard.
Zigaman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zigaman working the head and body with strikes.
Nova Zigaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
OConnell pushes Zigaman off looking to stand but Zigaman dives back in and keeps control.
Zigaman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zigaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but OConnell keeps working.
Zigaman working over OConnell with some ground and pound. OConnell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zigaman winds up and cracks OConnell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
OConnell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zigaman.
Zigaman is looking to take a break and control but OConnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Zigaman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zigaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zigaman is nestled in close to OConnell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zigaman is stalling here. OConnell is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zigaman seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and OConnell has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zigaman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
OConnell tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zigaman controls his leg. #SUB2#
Zigaman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
OConnell wants to stand up but Zigaman has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Zigaman tries to get to full guard but OConnell has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#T3#
Zigaman moves into full guard. #SU#
OConnell stands up from Zigaman's guard - OConnell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zigaman catches OConnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
OConnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Zigaman blocks the low kick.
OConnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zigaman's head backwards.
Paul OConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zigaman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Zigaman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OConnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OConnell throws a head kick but Zigaman moves out of range.
OConnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zigaman.
OConnell jabs Zigaman right on the nose. Zigaman blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell looks to land a left hand but Zigaman moved out of range nicely.
Zigaman shoots in and drives through. OConnell sprawls well.
OConnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OConnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nova Zigaman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
OConnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zigaman at a distance.
We've been told by OConnell's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
OConnell gets caught flat footed, as Zigaman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zigaman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OConnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OConnell wants to stand up but Zigaman is controlling him.
OConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OConnell wants to stand up but Zigaman is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zigaman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Zigaman stays in close to OConnell's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
OConnell misses with a leg kick.
OConnell throws a right hand that misses
and Zigaman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zigaman throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting OConnell counter with a right hand.
Zigaman missing with a left hand there. OConnell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Zigaman.
OConnell moves out of range as Zigaman strikes.
OConnell is looking to counter punch.
OConnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Zigaman.
Paul OConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
OConnell misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Zigaman moves into the clinch.
Zigaman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OConnell to keep the fight standing.
OConnell lands an elbow that stopped Zigaman in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.#BC#
OConnell manages to break the clinch.
OConnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zigaman manages to avoid it.
Zigaman stuns OConnell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
OConnell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zigaman finds it's way round the side to connect with OConnell's head.
Zigaman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OConnell tried to counter with a leg kick but Zigaman avoided it.
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!
Zigaman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OConnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
OConnell cracks Zigaman on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zigaman falls backwards against the cage. OConnell follows up with more strikes that drop Zigaman to his knees. OConnell keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zigaman! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Nova Zigaman was interviewed post fight and said 'If you look up the word fluke in the dictionary, it will have a picture of this piece of shit Gab Batista. You try doing that again and I'll show you how the bombastic one plays.'.

Event: Infinity: Inferno
Date: May 22, 2016

#R1#
Zigaman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zigaman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Zigaman gets a clinch. #TD2#
Zigaman has clasped his hands together around Lothbrok's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zigaman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lothbrok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!#SUB2#
Zigaman looking for submissions off his back.
Lothbrok is trying to control. Zigaman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zigaman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lothbrok looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zigaman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zigaman is trying to get back to full guard.
Zigaman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Lothbrok prevents Zigaman from improving his position.
Zigaman is still trying to improve position.
Zigaman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lothbrok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lothbrok is in close to Zigaman's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Zigaman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lothbrok defends well.
Lothbrok wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Zigaman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lothbrok uses it to pass to side control.
Zigaman tries to improve position but can't.
Zigaman gets back to half guard.#T2#
Lothbrok working the head and body with strikes.
Lothbrok is keen to just control but Zigaman is a slippery customer.
Zigaman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zigaman keeps trying to improve his position.
Lothbrok is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Zigaman looking for submissions off his back.
Zigaman is staying active underneath Lothbrok, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Zigaman tries to get to full guard but Lothbrok has control of the leg.
Lothbrok landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lothbrok is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zigaman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lothbrok wants to pass the guard but Zigaman is defending well.
Zigaman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lothbrok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Zigaman looking for a guillotine here but Lothbrok defends easily. #SUB2#
Zigaman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lothbrok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lothbrok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lothbrok stands up over Zigaman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lothbrok working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zigaman's head.
Zigaman has momentary wrist control but Lothbrok slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Zigaman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lothbrok defends it easily.
Lothbrok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zigaman has momentary wrist control but Lothbrok slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rollo Lothbrok dominated that 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.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lothbrok.
Zigaman is not content to let Lothbrok control the position.
Lothbrok controls the position from side control.
Zigaman regains half guard.
Zigaman wants to control but Lothbrok is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lothbrok controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Zigaman has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lothbrok escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lothbrok!#T1#
Lothbrok advances to full mount.
Lothbrok lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lothbrok prevents Zigaman from getting the reversal.
Zigaman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zigaman is looking for a sweep. Lothbrok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lothbrok lands strikes from half guard.
Zigaman is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Zigaman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lothbrok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zigaman can do to turn this around?
Lothbrok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zigaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zigaman, not yet.
Rollo Lothbrok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Zigaman working for a triangle but Lothbrok defends it easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lothbrok here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Zigaman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lothbrok is working Zigaman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Lothbrok content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Zigaman has locked up a guillotine! Zigaman's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lothbrok is holding on here and Zigaman must be using up a lot of energy. Lothbrok has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Zigaman gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nova Zigaman!
Nova Zigaman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'If you look up the word loser in the dictionary, it will have a picture of Gab Batista. Listen, junior... get yourself another job and don't ever think you can compete with the freak again.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016

#R1#
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson dives in and grabs Zigaman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zigaman pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zigaman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Zigaman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zigaman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Zigaman is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zigaman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zigaman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Zigaman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zigaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zigaman. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Zigaman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zigaman has Johnson in his guard.#REVR#
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Johnson'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.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zigaman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Zigaman.
Zigaman is trying to keep Johnson in close. #SUB2#
Zigaman looking for subs off his back but Johnson has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Zigaman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SU#
Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Zigaman, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Zigaman against the cage but Zigaman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Zigaman misses.
Zigaman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Zigaman keeps it at a distance.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zigaman counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zigaman swivels and escapes.#T4##TD2#
Zigaman shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Zigaman preventing the sweep.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zigaman throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Zigaman is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zigaman stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson tries to clinch but Zigaman is having none of it.
Zigaman circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
so Zigaman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nova Zigaman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zigaman cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zigaman connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zigaman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Zigaman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs. #T1#
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Zigaman staying calm.
Johnson prevents Zigaman from improving position.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Zigaman scoring with strikes.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Zigaman dominates the positioning.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zigaman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zigaman pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zigaman wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson trying to control but Zigaman postures up.
Zigaman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Zigaman drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Zigaman works his way into side control. #T3#
Zigaman wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Zigaman landing a few strikes.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
The strikes coming from Zigaman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zigaman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Johnson tries to escape but Zigaman is in control.
Johnson is trying to control Zigaman's posture but Zigaman avoids it.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zigaman's best efforts.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zigaman is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Zigaman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Zigaman is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zigaman to get the leverage.
Zigaman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zigaman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zigaman is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zigaman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nova Zigaman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zigaman's waist but Zigaman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Zigaman lands a jab.
Zigaman lands a jab.
Zigaman thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Zigaman counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Johnson is trying to control Zigaman's posture but Zigaman avoids it. #T1#
Zigaman is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Zigaman keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zigaman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zigaman working away.
Zigaman trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Johnson prevents Zigaman from moving into mount.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Zigaman scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Zigaman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zigaman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zigaman in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson is trying to buck Zigaman off.
Zigaman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson pushes Zigaman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zigaman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Zigaman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zigaman controls the position from side control.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zigaman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zigaman controls the position.
Zigaman gets to mount! Johnson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zigaman tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Zigaman lands a heavy elbow.
Zigaman with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Johnson has been cut.
Zigaman softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Johnson is out cold! Zigaman jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nova Zigaman!
Nova Zigaman took some time post fight to say the following; 'If you look up the word loser in the dictionary, it will have a picture of Gab Batista. Listen, junior... get yourself another job and don't ever think you can compete with the freak again.'.

Event: VCL Fight Night: 31
Date: Apr 10, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Bender forces Zigaman back against the cage and clinches.
Bender misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bender scores with a shot to the side of Zigaman's head. #TD#
Zigaman decides to pull guard.
Bender pushing down on Zigaman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zigaman tries to roll over but Bender keeps him under control.
Bender wants to control but Zigaman is keeping him busy.
Zigaman gets back to full guard.
Zigaman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bender's guard. #REVR#
Bender keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bender preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Zigaman content to stall in guard here.
Bender 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.
Zigaman controlling from the top position.
Zigaman looking to sit in guard and control but Bender gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zigaman keeping moving, preventing Bender from controlling successfully.
Zigaman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bender is one step ahead there.
Bender stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zigaman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bender stands up over Zigaman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bender trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
Zigaman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zigaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bender controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bender wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving.
Bender postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bender trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
Zigaman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bender looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zigaman is one step ahead there.
Zigaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zigaman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zigaman wants to control from the top but Bender keeps moving.
Zigaman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bender pulls Zigaman in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Zigaman tries to free his leg and advance position but Bender is retaining full guard.
Zigaman stopping the sweep attempt from Bender.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zigaman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bender keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Bender has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bender trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bender wants to sweep here but Zigaman controlling him for the moment.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Nova Zigaman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bender will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zigaman tries to counter by clinching up but Bender breaks away and moves out of range.
Bender with a nice cross.
Zigaman goes for a double leg but Bender avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bender continues to drive forward.
Bender swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zigaman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bender is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Bender drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zigaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zigaman, not yet.
Bender trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Zigaman is looking for a triangle but Bender pushes his legs off easily.
Bender with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bender is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Bender landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Zigaman has his foot on Bender's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bender works his way back into a safe position though.
Zigaman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bender.
Zigaman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bender content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zigaman wants to sweep but no luck.
Bender wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving. #SUB#
Zigaman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bender can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bender throws a big right hand that misses.
Bender stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zigaman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Zigaman has his foot on Bender's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bender works his way back into a safe position though.
Blake Bender has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Zigaman is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Bender lands a couple of elbows.
Bender advances to half guard.
Bender is trying to control. Zigaman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zigaman tries to get to full guard but Bender has control of the leg.
Bender wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zigaman keeps working.
Bender looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zigaman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zigaman.#SUB#
Zigaman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Zigaman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bender doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bender manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zigaman looking to control. #T3#
Bender throwing strikes from guard but Zigaman blocks nicely.
Bender throwing strikes but missing.
Zigaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Zigaman, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bender's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zigaman wants to sweep but no luck.
Bender sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bender throwing strikes but missing.
Bender trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zigaman working for a triangle but Bender defends it easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bender passes Zigaman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zigaman moves into full guard.
Bender wants to control from the top but Zigaman keeps moving.
Bender's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bender tries to free his leg and advance position but Zigaman is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bender avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zigaman can't keep his opponent in guard - Bender advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bender prevents Zigaman from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Bender showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zigaman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blake Bender seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bender closes the distance but Zigaman moves to the side
and Zigaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Zigaman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bender is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bender ducks under a wild hook from Zigaman.
Zigaman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bender throws a low kick, looking for Zigaman's leg but Zigaman calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bender.
Bender swings widly with a right hand
and Zigaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Bender rushes Zigaman and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Zigaman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Zigaman jumps guard but Bender stands there with Zigaman around his waist. Zigaman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Zigaman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bender lands an uppercut.
Bender fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bender working aggressively here.
Bender scores with a shot to the side of Zigaman's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zigaman.
Bender scores with a shot to the side of Zigaman's head.
Zigaman keeps control of Bender as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bender softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Bender pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bender dives in and grabs Zigaman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zigaman pushes down on Bender's head and hops out.
Zigaman tries to counter with a takedown but Bender is quick to defend against it.
Zigaman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bender defends it nicely.#T2#
Zigaman connects with a body shot that sends Bender's belly button to the back.
Bender lands a nice hook to Zigaman's body. Zigaman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bender has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Zigaman misses.
Bender goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bender closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bender.
Zigaman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bender misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zigaman. #TD2#
Bender drags the fight down to the ground. #T3#
Zigaman content to stall in guard here.
Zigaman slips nicely into half guard.
Zigaman tries to pass to full mount but Bender defends it.
Bender moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zigaman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bender holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
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.
Zigaman postures up in Bender's guard and throws a big left but Bender blocks it.
Zigaman landing with the ground and pound.
Zigaman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zigaman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zigaman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bender is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bender wants to sweep here but Zigaman controlling him for the moment.
Bender is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Bender comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bender has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Bender!
The defeated Nova Zigaman had this to say: 'If you look up the word fluke in the dictionary, it will have a picture of this piece of shit Gab Batista. You try doing that again and I'll show you how the bombastic one plays.'.

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