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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Zigaman (ranked 986 p4p, 115 weight class) and Ray Roberts (ranked 2527 p4p, 296 weight class). Zigaman comes to the cage accompanied by Cameo - Word Up!. Roberts has chosen Wild Boy as his entrance music. Ray Roberts will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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275 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nova Zigaman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Roberts!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts lands a big right hand that sends Zigaman crashing to the mat! Roberts stays standing though and waves Zigaman back to his feet!
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.
Roberts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zigaman counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Zigaman.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman is looking for a triangle here but Roberts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Zigaman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zigaman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roberts bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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.
Zigaman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roberts has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is adopting a defensive guard.
Zigaman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.
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.
Zigaman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Zigaman shoots in and gets a takedown into Roberts's guard.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zigaman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zigaman showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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
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'.
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