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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Ziskie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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153 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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147 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zack Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phillip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Ziskie slips the punch.
Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie fails to land the takedown.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Ziskie's ribs.
Ziskie takes one on the button.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horrible takedown by Ziskie or perhaps it was just good defense by Miller which made him look bad.
Miller throws a hook but Ziskie avoids it easily.
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Ziskie blocks a jab.
Miller thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Ziskie's shoulder, as Ziskie tries to avoid the shot.
Miller throws a body punch but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zack Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Ziskie.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller wants to clinch.
Ziskie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
Ziskie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Ziskie persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a solid leg kick but Ziskie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Miller.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ziskie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
Miller striking off his back but it's not causing Ziskie any problems.
Ziskie throws and elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ziskie's guard. Nice move by Miller!
Ziskie is trying to keep Miller in close.
Ziskie controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ziskie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miller!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie tries to control but Miller wriggling away.
Ziskie scoring with strikes but Miller is staying in there.
Ziskie with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Ziskie.
Miller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miller flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Miller is in a horrible position here. Ziskie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Miller regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Ziskie uses his free foot to push down on Miller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Miller.
Ziskie wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ziskie pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miller regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ziskie doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Miller misses.
Ziskie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Zack Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Ziskie.
Miller throws a jab when Ziskie was well out of range.
No luck for Ziskie with that takedown attempt.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziskie.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Ziskie's head but Ziskie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Ziskie sprawls well.
Decent striking displayed by Miller there.
Miller misses with a body punch
and Ziskie counters with a single leg into guard. Miller didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie prevents Miller from getting back to his feet.
Ziskie works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Ziskie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Ziskie.
Ziskie wants to control for a moment but Miller uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ziskie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ziskie.
Ziskie is trying to keep Miller in close.
Ziskie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ziskie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ziskie is on top in guard.
Ziskie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ziskie's guard.
Ziskie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ziskie wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ziskie lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Ziskie.
Ziskie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ziskie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Miller wants to improve his position but Ziskie is controlling well.
Ziskie thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Miller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miller.
Ziskie trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ziskie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ziskie fails to land the takedown.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Ziskie's head but Ziskie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Ziskie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ziskie won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ziskie is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Ziskie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ziskie tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ziskie counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Ziskie trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Ziskie throwing strikes but missing.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
Ziskie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ziskie trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is nestled in close to Ziskie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ziskie wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Phillip Ziskie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ziskie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
Ziskie 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.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ziskie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ziskie looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziskie, not yet.
Miller stands up and waves to Ziskie to follow him.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Ziskie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ziskie tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Miller tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ziskie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Ziskie counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Ziskie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miller's guard now.
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Ziskie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miller 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie scoring with some ground and pound.
Ziskie looking to sit in guard and control but Miller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ziskie looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziskie, not yet.
Ziskie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ziskie striking off his back but it's not causing Miller any problems.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Miller wants to clinch
and Ziskie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miller's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Ziskie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ziskie 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Ziskie!
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