Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Johnson
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1#
Ziskie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ziskie misses with a body shot.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draven misses with a two punch combination.
Draven tries to clinch but Ziskie is having none of it.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Draven moved out of range.
Draven throws a counter high kick but Ziskie was just alert enough to avoid it.
Draven misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Draven moved out of range nicely.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draven moves away.
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Draven does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Draven tries to move into range but Ziskie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ziskie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Draven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziskie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziskie misses with a jab to the body
and Draven counters with a series of strikes. Ziskie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ziskie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ziskie 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.
Draven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ziskie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Draven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Draven blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Draven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Draven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ziskie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
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!
Ziskie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Draven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ziskie shoots in for a double leg but Draven sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Draven tries to clinch up.
Ziskie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Draven counters with a straight right hand.
Draven moves out of range of the body kick from Ziskie.
Ziskie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draven manages to avoid it.#T3#
Draven misses with a body kick.
Ziskie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown. Draven tries to sprawl out of it but Ziskie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Draven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eric Draven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
Ziskie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Draven throws a counter high kick but Ziskie was just alert enough to avoid it.
Draven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Draven misses with a low kick.
Eric Draven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie avoids the body shot from Draven. #CL#
Draven gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4##BC#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheers as Draven lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ziskie doesn't seem phased though.
Ziskie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draven swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Draven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziskie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Draven rather than just go for the knockout.
Ziskie throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Ziskie 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Draven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Draven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Philip Ziskie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Draven misses.
Draven throws a leg kick which misses Ziskie's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziskie tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Ziskie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Draven did well to prevent Ziskie getting side control.
Draven pushes Ziskie off looking to stand but Ziskie dives back in and keeps control.
Ziskie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Draven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Draven tries to kick Ziskie off but Ziskie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ziskie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draven keeps working.
Draven regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Draven wants to get back to his feet but Ziskie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Draven can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziskie controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Draven wants to get back to his feet but Ziskie is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Draven counters with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Draven. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Ziskie. Beautiful body shot.
Draven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Draven wants it to stay on the feet.
Draven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ziskie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Good work by Draven as he checks the leg kick.
Draven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Ziskie with the inside leg kick.
Ziskie cracks a nice hook into Draven's ribs.#TD2#
Ziskie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Draven tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ziskie is in Draven's guard.

Draven manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Draven ducks down to avoid it.
Draven is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Draven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Draven lands with a cross.
Ziskie moves away from the strike by Draven.
A big right from Ziskie misses. #TD2#
Ziskie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Draven looks like he's trying to stand up.
Draven is not content to let Ziskie control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Draven is trying to stand up here but Ziskie is controlling him well.
Ziskie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Ziskie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Draven is trying to stand up here but Ziskie is controlling him well.
Draven is refusing to be controlled, as Ziskie sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draven is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Draven is not content to let Ziskie control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Draven counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Draven ducks down to avoid it.
Draven throws a wild body kick that Ziskie sees coming a mile off.
Ziskie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Philip Ziskie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Draven.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draven.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Draven tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
Draven takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Ziskie shoots in and gets a takedown into Draven's guard.
Ziskie lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie throwing strikes but missing.
Draven pulls Ziskie in close to his closed guard and prevents Ziskie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ziskie landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Draven wants to stand but Ziskie is controlling the position.
Draven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ziskie throws a big elbow that misses.
Draven is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Draven trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Draven moved out of range nicely.
Ziskie throws a hook but Draven avoids it easily.
Draven seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ziskie takes a swing at Draven's ribcage but misses.
Draven staying out of range there.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Draven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ziskie ducks right into an uppercut from Draven.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Draven moved out of range.
Draven thinks about countering with a body kick.
Draven moves away from the strike by Ziskie. #T3#
Draven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ziskie. Ziskie obviously looking to wear him down.
Draven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Draven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ziskie is working for takedown but Draven is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ziskie stalling in the clinch but Draven improves position.
Draven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eric Draven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie wants to clinch up but Draven keeps it at a distance.
Ziskie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Draven slips a jab from Ziskie.
Draven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Draven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Draven moves out of range.
Ziskie cracks Draven with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ziskie looks to land a combination but Draven avoids it well.
Draven avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Draven clinches up against the cage.
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!#BC#
Draven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draven misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Ziskie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ziskie 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Philip Ziskie!
After the fight, Philip Ziskie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Sonni
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
Ziskie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Ziskie there.
Ziskie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McQuirre manages to avoid it.
McQuirre throws a big counter combination but Ziskie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McQuirre cracks Ziskie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ziskie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McQuirre connects with an inside leg kick.
McQuirre throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Ziskie 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.
McQuirre throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziskie.
Ziskie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ziskie swings widly with a right hand
and McQuirre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ziskie thinking.
Ziskie scores with a one two! McQuirre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuirre connects with a leg kick.
McQuirre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
McQuirre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Total Impact MMA/KT in the buildup to the fight.
McQuirre ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
McQuirre thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ziskie misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
McQuirre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McQuirre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ziskie can pounce on him.
McQuirre avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Ziskie takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
McQuirre motions for Ziskie to come forward. McQuirre throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ziskie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ziskie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McQuirre can pounce on him.
Ziskie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McQuirre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a body kick that misses
and McQuirre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McQuirre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
McQuirre staying out of range there.
Ziskie misses with a body shot
letting McQuirre counter with a right hand. #ROC#Ziskie is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuirre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McQuirre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ziskie is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McQuirre rather than just go for the knockout.
Ziskie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McQuirre.
Ziskie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ziskie throws a hook but McQuirre avoids it easily.
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
McQuirre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziskie.
A little feinted left hand from McQuirre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ziskie lands with a shot to the body.
McQuirre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ziskie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ziskie clobbers McQuirre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harry McQuirre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McQuirre lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ziskie will feel that in the morning.#T3#
McQuirre plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McQuirre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McQuirre.
McQuirre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziskie throws a poor cross that misses
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziskie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McQuirre defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. McQuirre does a little dance to reset his feet.
McQuirre lands a nice shot to the body.
McQuirre checks a leg kick.
Ziskie throws a body kick that misses
and McQuirre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McQuirre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
McQuirre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ziskie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McQuirre's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuirre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harry McQuirre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - McQuirre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziskie tries to counter with a clinch but McQuirre shakes him off and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McQuirre checks a leg kick.
McQuirre throws a head kick that misses.
McQuirre with a nice calf kick.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
McQuirre lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McQuirre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ziskie throws a leg kick which misses McQuirre's front leg but catches the back leg as McQuirre tries to avoid it.
McQuirre throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
McQuirre lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry McQuirre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McQuirre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McQuirre scores with the left hand. Ziskie knows he should have avoided that one.
McQuirre tries to work over Ziskie's front leg with a kick but Ziskie checks it.
Ziskie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McQuirre counters with a good low kick that Ziskie was not able to check.
McQuirre throws a nice head kick!
Ziskie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McQuirre misses with a looping left.
Ziskie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but McQuirre is out of range.
McQuirre with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie tries to score with a low kick but McQuirre moves his leg out of the way.
Ziskie cracks McQuirre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of McQuirre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuirre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ziskie scores with a body shot.
Harry McQuirre is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziskie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McQuirre eats them both and turns towards Ziskie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McQuirre misses with the combination.
A jab from McQuirre finds it's way through Ziskie's defenses.
Ziskie throws a right and a left that both miss.
McQuirre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziskie can do to turn this around?
McQuirre throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie tries a quick counter leg kick but McQuirre is wise to it.
The crowd cheers as McQuirre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ziskie doesn't seem phased though.
Ziskie throws a front kick aimed at McQuirre's knee but McQuirre avoids it well.
That kick from Ziskie tenderised McQuirre's leg. McQuirre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
letting McQuirre counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuirre looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziskie is just out of range.
Ziskie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ziskie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McQuirre manages to avoid it.
McQuirre pushes Ziskie away with a front kick.
McQuirre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziskie misses the jab.
McQuirre connects with the punch.
Ziskie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McQuirre misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Ziskie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ziskie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ziskie is looking to take a break and control but McQuirre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McQuirre wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziskie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McQuirre defending well though. #T3#
McQuirre is trying to stand up here but Ziskie is controlling him well.
Ziskie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McQuirre's head.
McQuirre pushes Ziskie off looking to stand but Ziskie dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Ziskie seems content to control.
Ziskie is trying to control the action in half guard but McQuirre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McQuirre is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ziskie with a nice cross.
McQuirre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McQuirre slips a jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie dives in and grabs McQuirre's left leg, looking for a takedown. McQuirre pushes down on Ziskie's head and hops out.
Ziskie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McQuirre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McQuirre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Ziskie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McQuirre thuds a left hand into Ziskie's body.
Ziskie swings for the body but McQuirre moves out of range.
McQuirre slips a jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie lands a leg kick that knocks McQuirre off balance momentarily.
Ziskie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie looks to score with a jab to the body but McQuirre is just out of range.
McQuirre checks a low kick from Ziskie.
A shot to the liver by Ziskie. Beautiful body shot.
McQuirre throws a head kick but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McQuirre can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Philip Ziskie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
McQuirre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
McQuirre misses with a right hand
and Ziskie counters with a nice body shot.
McQuirre slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziskie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ziskie shoots in and drives through. McQuirre sprawls well.
Ziskie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McQuirre swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from McQuirre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harry McQuirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
McQuirre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McQuirre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre scoring well with a low kick there.
McQuirre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ziskie's head.
McQuirre misses with a straight left.
Ziskie swings for the body but McQuirre moves out of range. #T1#
McQuirre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McQuirre with the inside leg kick.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Ziskie shoots in and bounces McQuirre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McQuirre keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
Ziskie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
McQuirre wants to stand but Ziskie is controlling the position.
Ziskie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ziskie stops McQuirre from standing up.
Ziskie pushing down on McQuirre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McQuirre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ziskie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ziskie thows a huge punch but McQuirre dodges it nicely.
Ziskie prevents McQuirre from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ziskie takes one to the chin there.#T3#
McQuirre jabs Ziskie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ziskie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McQuirre counters with a stiff right hand.
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown. McQuirre tries to sprawl out of it but Ziskie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McQuirre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from McQuirre misses.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McQuirre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McQuirre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
McQuirre is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ziskie lands a jab to the head.
Ziskie misses with a wild combination. #T4#
McQuirre throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuirre misses with a hook. Ziskie ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie slips a jab and a cross from McQuirre.
Ziskie is looking to chop away at McQuirre's legs.
A head kick misses from McQuirre.
Ziskie tries a quick counter leg kick but McQuirre is wise to it.
McQuirre throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
McQuirre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Ziskie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Ziskie is keen to just control but McQuirre is a slippery customer.
McQuirre pushes Ziskie off looking to stand but Ziskie dives back in and keeps control.

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 Harry McQuirre.
I think McQuirre 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry McQuirre!
In his post fight interview, Harry McQuirre started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1#
Ziskie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aurelius counters with a straight right hand.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aurelius under the eye.
Ziskie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aurelius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aurelius slips a straight right by Ziskie.
Aurelius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelius moves away.
Ziskie defending well as Aurelius loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie tries to counter with a clinch but Aurelius shakes him off and moves away.
Aurelius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelius throwing a counter right hand but Ziskie manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Ziskie 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.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Aurelius wants to clinch.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Aurelius avoids it with no problem.#T1##CL#
Ziskie gets tackled into the cage by Aurelius. Aurelius maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ziskie.
Ziskie blocking some punches. #BC#
Aurelius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ziskie dives in and grabs Aurelius's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aurelius pushes down on Ziskie's head and hops out.
Aurelius scores with a nice head shot.
Aurelius throws a nice looking combination but Ziskie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ziskie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Aurelius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ziskie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Aurelius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ziskie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aurelius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Ziskie catches Aurelius right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
Jab from Ziskie.
Marcus Aurelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Aurelius.
Aurelius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ziskie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aurelius counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Aurelius misses with a double jab
and Ziskie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Aurelius is rocked!
Aurelius gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ziskie gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Aurelius is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Ziskie!
Philip Ziskie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Marcus Aurelius was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear. I'll be back!'.

Event: SMASH: Cassino vs Dillbrandt
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Doyle tries to clinch up
enabling Ziskie to counter with a crisp jab.
Doyle thows a leg kick but Ziskie checks it
and Ziskie counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Ziskie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doyle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.#SUB2#
Ziskie swings around for an armbar but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ziskie's guard.
Doyle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ziskie is controlling Doyle's posture.
Ziskie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Doyle has passed into side control.
Ziskie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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!
Ziskie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB2#
Doyle is defending against the submission attempts here by Ziskie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doyle is looking to improve his position.
Ziskie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ziskie tries to pass to full mount but Doyle defends it.
Ziskie trying to advance position but Doyle counters by regaining guard.
Ziskie's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ziskie chips away with some ground and pound.
Ziskie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ziskie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Doyle is trying to escape the mount.
Ziskie working Doyle over with strikes here.
Ziskie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ziskie trying to control but Doyle is having none of it.
Ziskie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Doyle is trying to escape the mount.
Ziskie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ziskie with the ground and pound from mount.
Ziskie looking to finish with strikes here!
Ziskie prevents Doyle from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Ziskie goes for an armbar but Doyle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Doyle.
Doyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Ziskie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doyle's guard. #REVB#
Ziskie 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.
Doyle keeping full guard, as Ziskie tries to pass.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Doyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie passes Doyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ziskie slips under a jab from Doyle.
Doyle works over Ziskie's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziskie closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Doyle has been cut.
Ziskie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziskie.
Doyle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziskie.
Ziskie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doyle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ziskie lands a really nice looking cross but Doyle seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle throws a leg kick
and Ziskie counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Doyle is rocked!
Ziskie throws a pinpoint strike between Doyle's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Doyle crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ziskie scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Philip Ziskie!
In his post fight interview, Philip Ziskie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs FortyThree
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Jodson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jodson misses with the combination.
Jodson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jodson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jodson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jodson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jodson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Jodson moved out of range nicely.
Jodson swings for the body but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie throwing a counter right hand but Jodson manages to avoid it.
Jodson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziskie manages to avoid it.
Jodson works Ziskie's body with a nice hook.
Ziskie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jodson stuns Ziskie with a nice body shot, before stepping 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!
Ziskie sizes up Jodson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jodson misses the shot to the body.
Jodson misses with a body shot.
Ziskie checks the leg kick.#T1#
Jodson is looking to slow Ziskie down with leg kicks.
Jodson swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Ziskie.
Jodson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jodson throws a shot to the body.
Ziskie clobbers Jodson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jodson misses with a double jab.
Ziskie works Jodson's body with a nice hook.
Jodson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ziskie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dohn Jodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie blocks a jab.
Jodson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ziskie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jodson throws a sloppy body shot
and Ziskie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jodson. #T2#
Jodson moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Ziskie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jodson misses with a body shot.
Jodson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ziskie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ziskie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Ziskie gets a takedown into half guard.
Jodson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ziskie prevents Jodson from getting back to his feet.
Ziskie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES2#
Jodson pushes Ziskie off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Jodson works Ziskie's body with a nice hook.
Jodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
Ziskie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jodson throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Ziskie crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dohn Jodson!

Event: BMF 1 - Money in tha Bank
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
De Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziskie.
De Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
De Oliveira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ziskie scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Ziskie misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of De Oliveira's head but De Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Ziskie 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.
Ziskie tests De Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
De Oliveira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of De Oliveira's head but De Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Oliveira tries to counter with a takedown but Ziskie is quick to defend against it.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Oliveira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Oliveira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A clash of legs there as De Oliveira blocks the low kick.
De Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
A low kick from Ziskie misses #TD#
and De Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ziskie won't be happy with that. #T2#
De Oliveira postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
De Oliveira advances to full mount.
De Oliveira thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
De Oliveira 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Oliveira lands a big elbow.
Ziskie is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
De Oliveira fails to move to back control. #SUB#
De Oliveira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ziskie is now in De Oliveira's guard. A big mistake from De Oliveira there, giving up the dominant position!
Ziskie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Oliveira is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
De Oliveira working for a triangle but Ziskie defends it easily.
Ziskie sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3##SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ziskie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ziskie trying to control but De Oliveira is working from the bottom.
De Oliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ziskie pushing down on De Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ziskie trying to control from half guard but De Oliveira is working away. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura but De Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ziskie to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Oliveira is trying to control but Ziskie manages to pass to mount!
De Oliveira is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
De Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ziskie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but De Oliveira manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Oliveira is trying to control Ziskie's posture but Ziskie avoids it.
De Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Ziskie keeps moving and retains side control.
De Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
Ziskie working the ground and pound from side control.
De Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
De Oliveira prevents Ziskie from moving into mount.
De Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ziskie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
De Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziskie pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
De Oliveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ziskie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie feints a jab promting De Oliveira to slip. Ziskie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Oliveira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on De Oliveira's shoulder, as De Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira walks into a jab.
De Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Ziskie throws a low kick, looking for De Oliveira's leg but De Oliveira calmly moves out of range.
De Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ziskie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziskie lands with a hook. De Oliveira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Oliveira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. De Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by De Oliveira.
De Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on De Oliveira's shoulder, as De Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
De Oliveira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ziskie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Oliveira checks it well.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Ziskie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Oliveira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A cross from Ziskie lands.
Ziskie throws a low kick but De Oliveira avoids it.
Ziskie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but De Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Oliveira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ziskie sprawls and moves away.#T3##TD2#
Ziskie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. De Oliveira sprawls well initially but Ziskie persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Ziskie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Ziskie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
De Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziskie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ziskie wants to work for an arm triangle but De Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
De Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Ziskie is looking to take a break and control but De Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
De Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziskie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ziskie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ziskie is working for a kimura but De Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie wants to take a breather but De Oliveira is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
De Oliveira ducks right into an uppercut from Ziskie.
De Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziskie.
De Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Oliveira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ziskie throws a hook but De Oliveira blocks it.
De Oliveira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Oliveira.
Ziskie throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ziskie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming De Oliveira to the mat! De Oliveira manages to get full guard.
Ziskie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ziskie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
De Oliveira is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ziskie tries for a kimura but De Oliveira is defending well. #SUB2#
Ziskie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ziskie lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ziskie working the ground and pound from side control.
De Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
De Oliveira regains half guard.#SUB2#
Ziskie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Oliveira wants to improve his position but Ziskie is controlling well. #T2#
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Oliveira keeps working. #SUB2#
Ziskie is trying to work for a kimura but De Oliveira is defending well. #SUB2#
Ziskie seems to be working for a kimura but De Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
De Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Ziskie in his half guard. #SUB#
De Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
De Oliveira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ziskie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ziskie's back!
Ziskie trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Ziskie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from De Oliveira. #T3#
I really don't envy Ziskie right now.
Ziskie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
De Oliveira keeps control of the position as Ziskie tries to break free. #SUB#
Ziskie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ziskie is in bad spot here. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking to break Ziskie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ziskie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise De Oliveira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
De Oliveira gets his hands free as Ziskie looks to control. #T4##SUB#
De Oliveira seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Ziskie's chin but Ziskie turns very nicely into De Oliveira's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Ziskie.
De Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ziskie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ziskie trying to control the action but De Oliveira is working from the bottom.
De Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Philip Ziskie has got the better of the ground game so far.
A control attempt from De Oliveira but he's now mounted!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ziskie controlling from mount.
Ziskie looking to control but De Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
De Oliveira avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ziskie. That's going to slow De Oliveira down.
Ziskie lands a jab to the nose.
Good leg kick by Ziskie.
De Oliveira slips a straight right by Ziskie.
De Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but De Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Ziskie.
Ziskie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Oliveira eats them both and turns towards Ziskie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ziskie misses with a low kick.
De Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie misses with a two punch combination.
De Oliveira half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
De Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice body kick there by Ziskie.#T2#
Ziskie cracks De Oliveira with an open hand slap.
De Oliveira defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but De Oliveira slips the punch.
De Oliveira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ziskie sprawls and moves away.
Ziskie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but De Oliveira moved out of range nicely.
De Oliveira attempts a counter takedown but Ziskie avoids it well and moves away.
Ziskie throws a leg kick #TD#
and De Oliveira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ziskie's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziskie is keeping the position for now. #T3#
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. #REVB#
Well, if Ziskie 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. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
De Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziskie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Oliveira trying to control here. #T4#
Ziskie works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Ziskie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
De Oliveira tries to hold on but Ziskie pushes him away.
Ziskie looking to control but De Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
De Oliveira can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie working the ground and pound effectively.
De Oliveira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
De Oliveira walks into a straight right hand from Ziskie.
De Oliveira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ziskie.
De Oliveira walks into a stiff left hand from Ziskie.
Ziskie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Oliveira tries to counter with a takedown but Ziskie is quick to defend against it.
Ziskie throws a hook but De Oliveira blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
De Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Ziskie thows a leg kick but De Oliveira checks it #TD#
and De Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ziskie won't be happy with that.
An elbow from De Oliveira crashes against the mat. #T1##SUB#
De Oliveira tries for a kimura but Ziskie is defending well.
De Oliveira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ziskie's legs.
Ziskie is trying to improve his position.
De Oliveira throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ziskie struggling a bit here.
Ziskie is not content to let De Oliveira control the position.
Ziskie is trying to control De Oliveira's posture but De Oliveira avoids it. #SUB#
De Oliveira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ziskie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for De Oliveira but great work by Ziskie.
Florisvaldo De Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Oliveira is not content to let Ziskie control the position.
De Oliveira tries to buck Ziskie off but Ziskie is having none of it.
Ziskie wants to control but De Oliveira is keeping him busy.
De Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
De Oliveira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
De Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Ziskie working away.
De Oliveira tries to bench press Ziskie off him but Ziskie keeps the position.
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Oliveira keeps working. #SUB2#
Ziskie is trying to get an arm triangle but De Oliveira is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there.
De Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Oliveira keeps working.
You can see the frustration on De Oliveira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Oliveira is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
De Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ziskie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for De Oliveira!
De Oliveira is working to get back to half guard.
Ziskie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ziskie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Oliveira is looking to escape.
Ziskie is landing with some decent strikes but De Oliveira is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ziskie avoids the attempt from De Oliveira to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Oliveira is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Ziskie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ziskie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 44:50
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 44:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Ziskie!
Philip Ziskie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Ziskie lunges at Salvacion with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salvacion's hand.
Ziskie drops Salvacion with a huge uppercut! Salvacion drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ziskie is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Ziskie!
Philip Ziskie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 10(FW)
Date: Feb 28, 2021

#R1#
Ziskie connects with an inside leg kick.
Amodei connects with a crisp jab.
Amodei misses the shot to the body.
Amodei slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range. #TD2#
Ziskie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Amodei on his heels. He'll look to pass Amodei's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amodei is on top in guard. #REVR#
Amodei trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziskie is pulling down on Amodei's head. It's preventing any offense from Amodei, at least for the moment.#T1#
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie is controlling Amodei's posture.
Ziskie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Amodei puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ziskie is looking to control Amodei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziskie avoid being mounted?
Ziskie is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amodei is pressing down on Ziskie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ziskie is holding on for now.
Ziskie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ziskie is pressing down on Amodei's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ziskie controlling Amodei's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziskie pulls Amodei in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Ziskie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ziskie throws a poor cross that misses
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Ziskie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Amodei to the mat! Amodei manages to get full guard.
Ziskie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Heart of the BloodBath. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ziskie preventing the sweep.
Amodei 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#
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Ziskie is defending well. #T4#
Amodei trying to control from half guard but Ziskie is working away.
Amodei wants to stand up but Ziskie is controlling the position.
Amodei wants to pass to mount but Ziskie is defending the position.
Amodei working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ziskie's thigh. Ziskie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Amodei postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Amodei avoids a kick to the body.
Amodei throws a big shot that misses.
Amodei tries to work over Ziskie's front leg with a kick but Ziskie checks it.
Ziskie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
Ziskie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Ziskie as he connects with a hook.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amodei misses with a shot to the body
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
Ziskie wants to counter the offense by Amodei and move into the clinch position.
Ziskie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Amodei checks it well.
Ziskie throws a combination that misses
enabling Amodei to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Amodei throws out a leg kick but Ziskie moves out of range and Amodei only half commits.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amodei counters with a nice body shot.
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Amodei counters with an inside leg kick.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy.
Amodei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ziskie at a distance.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Ziskie connects with the punch.
Amodei tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ziskie throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Ziskie misses with a hook.
Ziskie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ziskie connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei blocks a jab.
It looked like Amodei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses.
Ziskie connects with a jab.
Ziskie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Ziskie throws a push kick but Amodei slaps the foot to one side.
Amodei tries to move into range but Ziskie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Good work by Amodei as he checks the leg kick.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Amodei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ziskie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Amodei misses its target.
Ziskie throws a leg kick
and Amodei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziskie is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Amodei blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amodei 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 Ziskie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ziskie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Amodei checks a leg kick.
Ziskie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amodei darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Ziskie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Amodei counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Amodei throws the kick towards the body but Ziskie avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amodei, as that shot connected.
Amodei dodges the punch combination from Ziskie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Ziskie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amodei to the ground. Ziskie is now in Amodei's guard.
Ziskie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Amodei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ziskie landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Giuseppe Amodei will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Amodei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ziskie finds it's way round the side to connect with Amodei's head.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Ziskie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziskie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Ziskie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ziskie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Amodei swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Ziskie finds it's target.#T1#
Amodei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Amodei misses with a kick to the body
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amodei scores with a sloppy right hand. Ziskie should have avoided that one.
Giuseppe Amodei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Giuseppe Amodei is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Amodei counters with a leg kick.
Ziskie connects with a nice looking jab.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Amodei moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Amodei's head but Amodei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
and Amodei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ziskie thinking.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
It looked like Amodei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Philip Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ziskie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#Giuseppe Amodei's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie tries to land a leg kick but Amodei saw it coming and moves away.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Ziskie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ziskie looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Ziskie misses with a body shot.
Amodei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ziskie misses with a jab to the body
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Amodei's sensitive parts.
Ziskie tries to land a front kick but Amodei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ziskie throws a leg kick but Amodei sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Amodei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie tests Amodei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Amodei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Giuseppe Amodei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ziskie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ziskie moves out of range of the leg kick from Amodei.
Amodei scores with a nice strike.
Amodei lands with a good body shot.
Amodei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ziskie.#T4#
Amodei is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Amodei lands an overhand right.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Amodei counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#Giuseppe Amodei's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Ziskie swings widly with a right hand
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Amodei slips the punch.
Ziskie lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Ziskie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Ziskie is working for a kimura but Amodei is defending it quite comfortably.
Ziskie wants to take a breather but Amodei is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Ziskie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amodei 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: MMMA Kings of Madness 4 (FW)
Date: Feb 07, 2021

#R1#
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ziskie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Marcos Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Ziskie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sanchez !
Ziskie wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Ziskie'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.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ziskie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Ziskie tries for a kimura but Sanchez is defending well. #SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez , who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie looking to control but instead Sanchez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Sanchez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Moondog Snaketime Castle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ziskie to get the leverage.
Ziskie wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Ziskie is controlling well.
Ziskie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ziskie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez 's head.
Ziskie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sanchez reverses the position - he's now on top in Ziskie's guard.
Ziskie is controlling Sanchez 's posture.#T2#
Ziskie trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez won't allow Ziskie to sweep him here.
Sanchez being controlled here momentarily.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ziskie is pulling down on Sanchez 's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez , at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Ziskie lands a lovely overhand right.
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Sanchez is predictable there #TD#
and Ziskie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ziskie.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie passes Sanchez 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanchez wants to control but Ziskie is keeping busy.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Ziskie has control of the leg.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ziskie.
Ziskie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcos Sanchez 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziskie momentarily.
Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Ziskie avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Ziskie with an uppercut!
Sanchez thuds his right hand into Ziskie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Ziskie is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Ziskie throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez .
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Ziskie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez thuds a left hand into Ziskie's body.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ziskie scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
Ziskie seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ziskie throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Ziskie connects with a jab.
Ziskie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Ziskie counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ziskie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ziskie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ziskie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sanchez .
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Ziskie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ziskie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez 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##T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziskie controlling the position well.
Ziskie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ziskie is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ziskie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ziskie is looking to get back to full guard here but Sanchez has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Ziskie tries to improve position but can't.
Ziskie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ziskie is trying to control. Sanchez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ziskie is stalling here. Sanchez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ziskie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sanchez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ziskie is trying to control Sanchez 's posture but Sanchez avoids it.
Ziskie is looking to regain half guard here but Sanchez keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Ziskie regains half guard.
Ziskie wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ziskie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sanchez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ziskie is concentrating on defense, preventing Sanchez from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ziskie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sanchez tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Ziskie moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sanchez .
Ziskie thumps Sanchez with a low kick.#KD2#
Sanchez lands a left and a right that send Ziskie crashing to the mat, dazed. Sanchez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez 's hand.
Sanchez throws a jab when Ziskie was well out of range.
Ziskie bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Sanchez comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Ziskie falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Ziskie was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcos Sanchez !
A relieved looking Marcos Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TC 20 Jacobsen vs Picker 2
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cassino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ziskie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cassino wants to get back to his feet but Ziskie drags him back down.
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cassino keeps working. #SUB2#
Ziskie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cassino rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ziskie's guard! Nice work there by Cassino! #SU#
Cassino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cassino checks the leg kick.#T1#
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ziskie.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cassino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a hook but Cassino blocks it.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie misses the jab.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
Ziskie lands with a straight right. Cassino didn't see that one coming.
Ziskie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cassino is out of range and Ziskie settles back down.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Ziskie throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Cassino slips under a jab.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Ziskie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie throws a jab but it's blocked by Cassino.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cassino.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ziskie manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Ziskie moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cassino but Cassino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
Ziskie lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie throws a front kick aimed at Cassino's knee but Cassino avoids it well.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
Cassino slips a jab from Ziskie.
Cassino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziskie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Ziskie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ziskie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cassino avoids it really well and circles away.
Cassino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziskie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Ziskie.#T1#
Cassino slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ziskie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cassino moves away.
Cassino slips a straight right by Ziskie.
Cassino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cassino. No joy for Ziskie on that attempt.
Cassino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziskie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziskie is defended easily by Cassino.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Cassino ducked under it nicely.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ziskie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut. Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Cassino blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Philip Ziskie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ziskie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Cassino moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cassino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ziskie looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ziskie throws a hook but Cassino avoids it easily.
Ziskie misses with a leg kick.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Ziskie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cassino doesn't seem phased though.
Ziskie looks for the body kick but Cassino saw that one coming.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Monte Cassino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Ziskie. That snapped Cassino's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cassino stuffs the takedown.
Ziskie with a hook.
Ziskie swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Cassino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Cassino slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziskie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziskie is defended easily by Cassino.
Cassino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ziskie manages to circle out of the way.
Monte Cassino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.#T1#
Cassino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Cassino moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Cassino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Ziskie misses. #T2#
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.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Ziskie misses with a two punch combination.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Cassino is out of range.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziskie is defended easily by Cassino.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.#T3#
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziskie misses the jab.
Ziskie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Ziskie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monte Cassino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Ziskie throws a right hand that Cassino ducks under and follows up with a left that Cassino also avoids with ease.
Cassino staying out of range there.
Cassino is looking to counter the offense by Ziskie and move into the clinch.
Ziskie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cassino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Cassino tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ziskie misses with a left hand #CL#
and Cassino moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Ziskie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ziskie 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Ziskie!
Philip Ziskie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Monte Cassino was interviewed post fight and said 'Should reconsider a career in tango-dancing, shit. '.

Event: CEC 701
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairbanks throws the left hand but Ziskie avoids the punch easily.
Fairbanks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Ziskie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fairbanks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ziskie.
Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fairbanks. Fairbanks obviously looking to wear him down.
Fairbanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziskie.
Fairbanks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairbanks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fairbanks's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fairbanks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fairbanks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from Ziskie.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Fairbanks's head but Fairbanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Ziskie avoids it easily.
Ziskie is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
and Fairbanks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ziskie really felt that one!
Ziskie scores with a leg kick.
Fairbanks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ziskie's hands.
Fairbanks throws a right and a left that Ziskie avoids nicely.
It looked like Ziskie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fairbanks.#T1#
Fairbanks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fairbanks swings widly with a right hand
and Ziskie counters with a good low kick that Fairbanks was not able to check.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairbanks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fairbanks moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
A left lands for Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws a leg kick that misses.
Fairbanks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fairbanks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fairbanks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fairbanks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ziskie counters with a straight right hand.
Fairbanks throws a lazy uppercut
and Ziskie counters with a good, hard body kick but Fairbanks shrugs it off.
Ziskie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fairbankss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbanks takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Ziskie.#T2#
Ziskie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Ziskie avoids it easily.
Fairbanks darts in trying to clinch
and Ziskie finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fairbanks lands with an overhand left.
Ziskie connects with a single shot there.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Good standup being displayed there by Fairbanks as he connects with a hook.
Ziskie connects with a solid leg kick.
Fairbanks swings widly with a right hand
and Fairbanks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Fairbanks moves into the clinch.
Fairbanks tries to throw a body punch but Ziskie avoids it by throwing Fairbanks back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fairbanks misses with the head strike.
Fairbanks lands with a light punch inside.
Ziskie pushes Fairbanks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3##BC#
Ziskie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziskie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fairbanks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ziskie on the side of the head.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Fairbanks moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
Fairbanks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fairbanks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fairbanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Ziskie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.
Ziskie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fairbanks under the eye.
Ziskie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fairbanks momentarily.
Ziskie tries to land a leg kick but Fairbanks saw it coming and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Fairbanks there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fairbanks 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 Ziskie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ziskie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ziskie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziskie slips under a jab from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks cracks Ziskie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#Ziskie is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.#T4#
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut.
Oh Ziskie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fairbanks lands a nice looking body kick.
BOOM! Fairbanks lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ziskie. Ziskie tries to recover but Fairbanks is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ziskie lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Fairbanks!
A less than humble Desmond Fairbanks misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CEC 698.5
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziskie.
Ziskie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ziskie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ziskie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ziskie scores with a nice strike.
Ziskie scores with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ziskie. Those never looked like landing.
King blocks a jab.
King moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ziskie back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
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!
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Ziskie.
A nice leg kick from Ziskie, right into the meat of the thigh.
King throws the left hand but Ziskie avoids the punch easily.
Ziskie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ziskie slips under a jab.
Ziskie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King slips a jab from Ziskie.#T1#
King slips under a jab from Ziskie.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Ziskie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King swings for the body but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ziskie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ziskie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ziskie moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for King.
Ziskie connects with a crisp jab.
King misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ziskie can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ziskie's hands.
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Ziskie tries to clinch up.
Ziskie throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Ziskie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
Nice jab there from King. #ROC2#Ziskie is rocked!
King throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Ziskie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ziskie avoids the head kick by King.
King moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ziskie blocks it well.
Ziskie seems to have got his legs back now.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ziskie circles away quickly and effectively.
Ziskie moves away from the strike by King.
Ziskie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
Ziskie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziskie moves out of range as King strikes.
Ziskie lands with a thumping leg kick.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ziskie scores with a three punch combo!
King lands a jab to the nose.
Ziskie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ziskie slips a jab from King.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziskie. #T3#
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie avoids the head kick by King.
Ziskie scores with a shot to the body.
Ziskie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ziskie slips a straight right by King.
King throws a hook but Ziskie avoids it easily.
Ziskie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King missing with a left hand there. Ziskie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ziskie.
Nice uppercut lands for Ziskie. That snapped King's head back.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ziskie, as that shot connected.
Ziskie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ziskie ducks right into an uppercut from King.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziskie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie 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.
Ziskie throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ziskie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziskie dodges the punch combination from King.
King throws a lazy right hand but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
Ziskie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Ziskie has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ziskie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziskie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ziskie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ziskie misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
King moves forwards but Ziskie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziskie momentarily.
Ziskie thumps King with a low kick.
King throws the left hand but Ziskie avoids the punch easily.
King moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
A head kick misses from King.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Ziskie connects with a nice looking jab.
Ziskie has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Ziskie has closed the distance and engaged King in a clinch.
Ziskie has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a head punch that misses.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Ziskie scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Still in the clinch, Ziskie scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Ziskie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ziskie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ziskie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King prevents a body shot from Ziskie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ziskie.
Ziskie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie prevents King from breaking the clinch.
Ziskie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Ziskie can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Ziskie throws a head punch that misses.
Ziskie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King blocks an uppercut. #T2#
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King is trying to push Ziskie away but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ziskie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ziskie.
Ziskie prevents King from breaking the clinch.
Ziskie presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King takes a shot to the head.
Ziskie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ziskie has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Ziskie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ziskie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Ziskie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King blocks a body shot from Ziskie.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Ziskie swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King blocks an uppercut.
Ziskie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ziskie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ziskie tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ziskie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ziskie has a couple of punches blocked by King. #T4#
Ziskie misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ziskie.
Ziskie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow. #BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ziskie circles away quickly and effectively.
King throws a hook but Ziskie blocks it.
It looked like Ziskie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King misses the shot to the body.
Ziskie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for King.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Ziskie tries a head kick but it misses.
Ziskie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from King finds it's way through Ziskie's defenses.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
That's time! Ziskie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
King misses with the combination.
Ziskie tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziskie is just out of range.
Ziskie looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Ziskie scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziskie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from King.
Ziskie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King misses with a looping right.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ziskie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Ziskie counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ziskie lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased. #T1#
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
Ziskie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ziskie to score with a decent uppercut.
Ziskie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ziskie lands a body shot.
King misses with a wild combination.
King avoids a kick to the body.
Ziskie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Ziskie clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Ziskie has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Ziskie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ziskie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ziskie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ziskie.
Ziskie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
A big right from King misses.
King misses with a low kick.
King takes one on the button.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ziskie misses with a low kick.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ziskie misses with a body shot.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziskie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King misses with the combination. #T3#
King throws a body punch but Ziskie moves out of range.
King misses with a looping right.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ziskie.
Dwayne King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ziskie connects with the punch.
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ziskie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Ziskie pushes King away with a front kick.
Ziskie feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziskie digs a good hook to King's body.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
Ziskie lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab lands there for King.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ziskie.
Ziskie scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one. #T4#
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ziskie lands an overhand right.
King misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziskie misses the target.
Ziskie cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ziskie keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
King walks into a jab.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ziskie moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Ziskie shrugs it off though.
Philip Ziskie is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philip Ziskie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Ziskie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ziskie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Ziskie. That snapped King's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. King does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Ziskie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ziskie 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Ziskie!
During a confident post fight interview, Philip Ziskie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PFC 208 Perera vs Singh
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie avoids the body shot from Timmon.
Ziskie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Timmon cracks Ziskie with an open hand slap.
Ziskie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Timmon's head backwards.
Timmon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Timmon avoids it with no problem.
Timmon misses with a hook.
Ziskie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Timmon loads up on a big right hand but Ziskie slips the punch.
Timmon misses with a straight right.
Timmon misses with a head kick.
Ziskie cracks Timmon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Timmon misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Ziskie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ziskie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ziskie connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziskie cracks Timmon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ziskie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ziskie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmon misses with a body shot.
Ziskie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ziskie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ziskie cracks Timmon with a good jab.
Timmon slips a jab and a cross from Ziskie. #T1#
Ziskie dives in for a single leg takedown but Timmon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Braylin Timmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ziskie.
Timmon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Ziskie scores with a hook to the body. Timmon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ziskie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Ziskie is rocked!
Timmon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziskie manages to avoid it.
Ziskie is still on wobbly legs! Can Timmon finish him?
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Ziskie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Timmon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
Timmon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziskie.
A head kick misses from Timmon.
Ziskie seems to have recovered his senses.
Ziskie looks for the body kick but Timmon saw that one coming.
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timmon.
Timmon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmon throws a body punch but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie avoids the head kick by Timmon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Timmon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ziskie throws out a powerful jab.
Ziskie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A quick step to the side and Timmon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmon throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmon tries to move into range but Ziskie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Timmon. Ziskie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmon is looking to wear down Ziskie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Timmon darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Ziskie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Timmon on his heels. He'll look to pass Timmon's guard now, I'm sure.
Ziskie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ziskie looking to sit in guard and control but Timmon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ziskie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Timmon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ziskie, up you get!
Timmon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Timmon takes one to the chin there.
Timmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ziskie lands an overhand right.
Timmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Braylin Timmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Ziskie.
Ziskie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Timmon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
Timmon throws a head kick but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Ziskie.
Timmon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Timmon throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Timmon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziskie was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmon.
Timmon misses with a hook #TD2#
and Ziskie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Timmon is defending well. #SUB2#
Ziskie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4##SUB2#
Ziskie is working for a submission of some sort.
My spies in Randall's Top Team inform me that Ziskie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Ziskie seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie wants to control but Timmon is keeping him busy.
Ziskie is looking to stall here but Timmon recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Philip Ziskie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
That's time! Timmon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Timmon.
We've been told by Timmon's head coaches at Fight Club elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ziskie connects with a jab.
Timmon moves forwards but Ziskie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Timmon lands a jab to Ziskie's midsection.
Ziskie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ziskie scores with the left hand. Timmon knows he should have avoided that one.
Timmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ziskie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ziskie jabs Timmon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Timmon misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Timmon cracks Ziskie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Timmon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ziskie to stand back up!
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!
Timmon looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziskie is just out of range.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt.
Braylin Timmon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziskie lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Timmon.
Timmon lunges at Ziskie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ziskie's hand.
The fighters circling - Timmon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziskie lands with an uppercut that bounces Timmon off the cage and back into range.
Ziskie lands a head kick! #T1#
Timmon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Timmon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ziskie to score with a decent uppercut.
Ziskie fakes the leg kick and cracks Timmon in the body.
Timmon fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ziskie to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ziskie looks to clinch but Timmon throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ziskie taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Braylin Timmon!
Braylin Timmon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 200 Gormsson vs Bennett
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack misses with the body kick#TD#
and Ziskie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack 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.
Ziskie is stalling in the full guard.
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving. #SUB#
Ziskie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jack! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Jack decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ziskie to his feet. #T1#
Ziskie blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ziskie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Jack forces Ziskie back against the cage and clinches.
Ziskie fails to pull guard.
Ziskie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ziskie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ziskie blocking some punches.
Jack has a couple of punches blocked by Ziskie. #BC#
Ziskie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jack has knocked Ziskie down with a huge combo! Jack steps away and waves a wobbly Ziskie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Ziskie is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Ziskie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ziskie 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.
Jack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jack wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziskie. That did some damage!
Ziskie seems to have got his legs back now.
Jack swings widly with a right hand
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack misses with an uppercut
and Ziskie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Ziskie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack works the jab nicely.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie throwing a counter right hand but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taylor Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jack throws a leg kick
and Ziskie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie feinted with a counter takedown.
Jack throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jack avoids it.
Ziskie moves forwards but Jack connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jack lands a lovely overhand right.
Jack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ziskie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jack throws a push kick but Ziskie slaps the foot to one side.
Ziskie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack sprawls and moves away.
Jack misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
Jack is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jack napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4#
Ziskie advances to full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ziskie working for a guillotine from mount but Jack is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Ziskie goes for an armbar but Jack turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jack.
Jack won't allow Ziskie to sweep him here.
Ziskie is looking to sweep but instead, Jack has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Jack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie'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#
Ziskie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Jack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ziskie's head backwards.
A big right from Jack misses.
Ziskie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jack cracks Ziskie with an open hand slap.
Jack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ziskie tries to counter with a takedown but Jack is quick to defend against it.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack misses with a body shot
enabling Ziskie to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
Ziskie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ziskie blocks a head kick by Jack.
Jack with a hook.#T1#
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jack sprawls and moves away.
Jack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ziskie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jack misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
Ziskie moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Ziskie attempts a counter takedown but Jack avoids it well and moves away.
Ziskie checks a low kick from Jack.
Ziskie is looking to counter punch.
Jack scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack misses the jab.
Ziskie attempts a counter takedown but Jack avoids it well and moves away.
Jack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ziskie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T2#
Jack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab lands there for Jack.
Ziskie moves out of range as Jack strikes.
Jack misses with a left hand #TD#
so Ziskie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie stays in close to Jack's body and controls the position.
Ziskie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jack is keeping the position for now.
We've been informed that Jack has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ziskie passes into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura here.
Jack tries to roll over but Ziskie keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziskie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jack is staying active underneath Ziskie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ziskie trying to mount his opponent but Jack defends it.
Jack wants to control but Ziskie is keeping busy.
Jack is controlling Ziskie's trapped leg to prevent Ziskie from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ziskie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack throws a lazy uppercut
and Ziskie counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jack misses with a right hand
and Ziskie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack tries a low kick but Ziskie avoids it.
Ziskie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jack.
That kick from Jack tenderised Ziskie's leg. Ziskie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ziskie defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Ziskie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
Jack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ziskie finds it's way round the side to connect with Jack's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie throws a right hand that misses
and Jack counters with a left to the body.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Jack lands a nice hook to Ziskie's body. Ziskie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jack swinging wildly here.
Ziskie tries to counter with a takedown but Jack is quick to defend against it.
Jack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ziskie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
Jack throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Ziskie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Ziskie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ziskie showed some decent athleticism there.
Ziskie tries to pass to full mount but Jack defends it.
Taylor Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##SUB#
Ziskie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ziskie is working for a kimura but Jack is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Ziskie is working for a submission of some sort.
Jack regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB#
Ziskie has gone for a leg lock! Jack slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ziskie's guard.#REVB#
Ziskie trying to control the position. #SUB#
Ziskie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jack has picked Ziskie up and slammed him! Ziskie can't keep hold of the triangle and Jack manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Ziskie wants to control but Jack postures up.
Philip Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ziskie gets back to half guard.
Ziskie is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack blocks the strikes from Ziskie.
Jack slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jack 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Jack!
Taylor Jack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 194 Pearson vs McDonald
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kamei to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Kamei stuffs the takedown.
Kamei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kamei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziskie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziskie misses the target.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Ziskie is out of range.
Jab, jab by Kamei - just one landing.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but Kamei shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Kamei tries to keep at a distance but Ziskie has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Ziskie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Ziskie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kamei sprawls well initially but Ziskie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie stalling. #SUB#
Ziskie seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Kamei trying to hold on to Ziskie's head to control him but Ziskie postures up. #SUB#
Ziskie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kamei wants to control the action here but instead Ziskie manages to pass to full mount!
Ziskie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamei tries to hold on but Ziskie pushes him away. #SUB#
Ziskie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kamei is surviving well by controlling Ziskie's body position as best he can.
Kamei really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Ziskie controlling the position easily from mount.
Kamei sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kamei wants to sweep but Ziskie has passed to side control!#SUB#
Ziskie is trying to get an arm triangle but Kamei is defending well.
Ziskie tries to advance to mount but Kamei denies him. #T3#
Kamei trying his best to control but Ziskie has mounted him.
Kamei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ziskie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kamei to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kamei shrugs it off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kamei tries to reverse the position but Ziskie maintains control.
Kamei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ziskie wants to control the pace but Kamei is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Ziskie'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.
Kamei is looking to improve his position but Ziskie isn't that keen on the idea.
Kamei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Ziskie goes for an armbar but Kamei turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kamei.
Ziskie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamei controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kamei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ziskie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Kamei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kamei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ziskie cracks Kamei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ziskie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kamei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown but Kamei manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziskie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kamei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamei scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei slips a jab and a cross from Ziskie.
Ziskie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamei blocks a jab.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Ziskie's head but Ziskie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Kamei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ziskie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei works the jab nicely.#KD2#
Kamei feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ziskie sprawling to the canvas! Ziskie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kamei finish him?! #ROC2#Ziskie is rocked!
Ziskie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Ziskie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kamei steps in with a hook that catches Ziskie right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kamei follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Ziskie looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koichi Kamei!
Koichi Kamei really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: PFC 186 Krison vs Coker
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ziskie connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reinikainen. That's going to slow Ziskie down. #TD2#
Reinikainen gets caught napping as Ziskie dives in and scores a takedown. Reinikainen manages to retain guard.
Ziskie trying to control but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen working a defensive guard here.
Reinikainen being controlled here, momentarily.
Ziskie forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ziskie is working for a kimura but Reinikainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Ziskie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reinikainen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Reinikainen wants to improve his position but Ziskie is controlling well.
Ziskie trying to control the action but Reinikainen is working from the bottom.
Reinikainen trying to control here.
Ziskie is looking to take a break and control but Reinikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ziskie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reinikainen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Ziskie is working for a submission of some sort.
Reinikainen tries to get to full guard but Ziskie has control of the leg. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Ziskie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reinikainen is just riding it out for now. Ziskie eventually gives up the hold.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ziskie seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziskie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reinikainen!
Reinikainen is looking to improve his position but Ziskie isn't that keen on the idea.
Ziskie looking to control but Reinikainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reinikainen tries to improve his position but instead Ziskie has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ziskie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Ziskie is hanging on to Reinikainen's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Ziskie seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Reinikainen's chin but Reinikainen turns very nicely into Ziskie's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Reinikainen.
Reinikainen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reinikainen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reinikainen won't allow Ziskie to sweep him here.
Reinikainen is looking to advance position but Ziskie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##SUB2#
Ziskie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Reinikainen tries to reverse the position but Ziskie maintains control.
Ziskie tries to control but Reinikainen wriggling away.
Reinikainen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Reinikainen trying to control but Ziskie postures up. #SUB2#
Ziskie is working for a kimura but Reinikainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Reinikainen won't allow Ziskie to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ziskie 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ziskie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reinikainen momentarily.
Reinikainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reinikainen blocks a jab.
Reinikainen digs a good hook to Ziskie's body.
Reinikainen connects with the punch.
Reinikainen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Ziskie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reinikainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reinikainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Philip Ziskie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reinikainen wants to control the action here but instead Ziskie manages to pass to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziskie wants to control the pace but Reinikainen is squirming around nicely.
Reinikainen is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1##SUB2#
Ziskie working for a submission but Reinikainen is keeping him at bay.
Ziskie prevents Reinikainen from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Ziskie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reinikainen really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Ziskie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reinikainen tries to hold on but Ziskie postures up.#SUB2#
Ziskie quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ziskie but it's paid off an Reinikainen is forced to tap! Nice work by Ziskie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Ziskie!
Philip Ziskie thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 178 Ispa vs Semenko
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Ziskie's shoulder, as Ziskie tries to avoid the shot.
Ziskie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Ziskie feints a counter leg kick.
Partio looks to land a combination but Ziskie avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Ziskie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ziskie moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Partio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziskie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Partio thows a leg kick but Ziskie checks it
and Ziskie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Partio throws a leg kick but Ziskie sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
Ziskie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
Partio cracks Ziskie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.#T1#
Ziskie slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Ziskie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Partio throws an off balance right hand
letting Ziskie counter with a right hand.
A left and a right from Partio both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
Ziskie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Partio moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Partio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Partio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Partio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Partio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Ziskie does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
Partio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Ziskie moves forwards but Partio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ziskie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Partio misses the jab.
Partio scores with a jab to the head.
Partio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ziskie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Katu Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie checks a low kick from Partio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Ziskie ducks right into an uppercut from Partio.
Ziskie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Partio jabs Ziskie right on the nose. Ziskie blinks but takes it well.
Partio misses with a few strikes there.
Ziskie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ziskie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ziskie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Ziskie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Partio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ziskie on the side of the head.
Partio works the jab nicely.
Partio connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ziskie checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Ziskie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Partio lands with a good body shot.
Partio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ziskie looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Partio looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziskie is just out of range.
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
As Partio backs off Ziskie throws a huge counter combo but Partio manages to avoid it all.
Partio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Partio lands a glancing blow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Partio throws a looping overhand right but Ziskie ducks down to avoid it.
Partio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Ziskie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Partio.
Partio throws a leg kick
and Ziskie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partio jabs at Ziskie's body.
Ziskie walks into a jab.
Partio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ziskie under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Katu Partio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
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#
Partio dodges the punch combination from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a double jab
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Partio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ziskie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Ziskie slips the punch.
Partio throws a head kick but Ziskie moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Partio scores with the left hand. Ziskie knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Ziskie moved out of range nicely.
Ziskie counters with a body kick.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Partio misses with a hook to the body
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Katu Partio has been cut.
Partio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziskie can do to turn this around?
Partio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ziskie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1##KD2#
Ziskie lands a big shot that drops Partio! Can he finish him? #ROC2#
Partio is rocked!
Partio keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
Oh Partio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Partio seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Partio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ziskie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ziskie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Partio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ziskie trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Partio is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Ziskie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partio is keeping the position for now.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
Ziskie advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio is looking to regain half guard here but Ziskie keeps moving and retains side control.
Ziskie working away.
Partio is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Ziskie tries for a kimura but Partio is defending well. #T3#
Ziskie tries to move to mount but Partio blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Ziskie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Partio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Partio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Partio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Partio tries to roll over but Ziskie keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Ziskie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Partio has managed to free his arm - good work.
Partio wants to improve his position but Ziskie is controlling well. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Partio defends it well. #SUB2#
Ziskie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Partio sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Partio has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ziskie. Oh but Partio has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ziskie goes limp - he's gone! Partio jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Katu Partio!
Katu Partio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 174 Alzheimer vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 26, 2020

#R1#
Crunch! Lupei slams his shin into Ziskie's torso.
Ziskie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Ziskie darts in and clinches Lupei up against the cage.
Ziskie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ziskie blocks a body shot from Lupei. #TD2#
Ziskie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lupei uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Ziskie has his foot on Lupei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lupei works his way back into a safe position though.
Lupei will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ziskie trying to keep a closed guard but Lupei is proving a slippery customer.
Ziskie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lupei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziskie is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lupei passes Ziskie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ziskie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ziskie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Ziskie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lupei. #SUB2#
Ziskie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lupei drops an elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Lupei is trying to control. Ziskie 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.
Lupei throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back.
Lupei wants to take a breather but Ziskie is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lupei pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Ziskie is looking to control Lupei's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ziskie avoid being mounted?
Lupei tries to pass to full mount but Ziskie defends it.
Ziskie is looking to get back to full guard here but Lupei has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lupei trying to control the action but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Ziskie can't do much from the bottom here.
Ziskie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lupei's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Lupei works his way into full mount!
Ziskie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ziskie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lupei scoring with strikes but Ziskie is staying in there.
Ziskie tries to reverse the position but Lupei maintains control.#SUB#
Lupei looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ziskie manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lupei pulls his head out easily.
Ziskie gets back to full guard. #T4#
Lupei trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Ziskie keeping full guard, as Lupei tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ziskie working for a triangle but Lupei defends it easily.
Ziskie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lupei manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie trying to control but Lupei is working from the bottom.
Lupei looking for a sweep. Not yet Lupei, not yet.
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 Serafim Lupei will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ziskie.
Lupei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lupei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Ziskie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ziskie takes a swing at Lupei's ribcage but misses.
Ziskie's corner calls for a 1-2. Ziskie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lupei connects with a right hand. Ziskie shakes it off.
Ziskie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lupei.
Lupei doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziskie circles away.
Ziskie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lupei.
Lupei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lupei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lupei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ziskie's calf.
Lupei tries a low kick but Ziskie avoids it.
Lupei tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lupei lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lupei counters with a good, hard body kick but Ziskie shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lupei. That's going to slow Ziskie down.
Ziskie lands with a straight right. Lupei didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Ziskie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lupei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lupei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a straight right. #CL#
Lupei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ziskie, pushing him back against the cage.
Lupei tries to throw a body punch but Ziskie avoids it by throwing Lupei back against the cage.
Ziskie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lupei after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Lupei fails to land.
Ziskie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lupei pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Serafim Lupei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
Lupei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ziskie tries to pull guard but Lupei holds him up against the cage and eventually Ziskie drops back down to his feet.
Lupei holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ziskie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lupei walks away with a smile on his face. Ziskie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ziskie throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Lupei to counter with a crisp jab.
Serafim Lupei is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Lupei connects with a crisp jab.
Ziskie throws a series of punches but Lupei avoids them all with ease.
Lupei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziskie can do to turn this around?
Lupei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ziskie circles away quickly and effectively.
And Ziskie tries to counter it with a takedown but Lupei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lupei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Ziskie cracks Lupei with a good jab.
Ziskie shoots in and drives through. Lupei sprawls well.#TD2#
Ziskie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lupei!
Ziskie laying and praying for a moment but Lupei takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ziskie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lupei's thigh. Lupei counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lupei preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lupei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lupei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ziskie is aware though and is defending well.
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Lupei keeps moving.
Lupei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lupei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ziskie looking for a triangle here. Lupei is fighting it but it looks tight! Ziskie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Lupei is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Philip Ziskie!
Our winner, Philip Ziskie, 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.

Event: PFC 168 Grande vs Nielsen
Date: Apr 05, 2020

#R1#
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown but Urani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziskie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Urani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ziskie to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Ziskie.
Urani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ziskie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Urani circles away.
Urani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Urani has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Ziskie clobbers Urani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Urani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziskie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Ziskie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Urani on the side of the head.
Ziskie connects with a looping right hand.
Ziskie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urani's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Urani feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ziskie sprawling to the canvas! Ziskie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Urani finish him?! #ROC#
Ziskie is rocked!
Ziskie moves in looking to clinch but Urani pushes him off.
Ziskie is still on wobbly legs! Can Urani finish him?
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urani was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ephram Urani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
Ziskie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Urani misses the target.
Ziskie seems to have recovered his senses.
Ziskie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Ziskie.
Ziskie scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Urani lands a nice shot to the body.
Ziskie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ziskie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
and Urani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziskie lands a nice shot that snaps Urani's head back.
Ziskie tries a low kick but Urani avoids it.
Urani moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Urani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Urani takes one to the chin there.
Ephram Urani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziskie manages to avoid it.
Urani misses with a body shot.
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ziskie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urani tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Ziskie catches Urani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
Urani blocks a jab.#T2#
Ziskie lands with a nice body punch.
Ziskie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ziskie connects with a solid leg kick.
Ziskie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Urani takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ziskie lands a jab to Urani's midsection.
Ziskie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Urani swivels and escapes.
Ziskie shoots in but Urani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Urani was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Urani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie avoids the body shot from Urani. #T3#
Ziskie lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ziskie throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Urani counters by moving into the clinch.
Urani scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ziskie.
Ziskie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Urani walks away with a smile on his face. Ziskie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sloppy strikes from Ziskie. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Urani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ziskie slips under a jab.
Ziskie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urani throws a body shot but no joy.
Urani misses the shot to the body.
Ziskie darts in looking for a takedown but Urani gets double underhooks and turns Ziskie into the cage.
Ziskie wants to clinch up but Urani keeps it at a distance.
Urani lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Urani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziskie was well out of range. Poor timing from Urani.
Ziskie jabs Urani right on the nose. Urani blinks but takes it well.
Ziskie throws a sloppy head kick and Urani moves out of range easily.
Ziskie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziskie is looking to clinch.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Urani's head but Urani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
Urani is looking to wear down Ziskie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ziskie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
Ziskie closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Urani counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urani. Urani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Urani throws a head kick but Ziskie moves out of range.
And Ziskie tries to counter it with a takedown but Urani pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ziskie lands with a straight right. Urani didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ziskie misses with a left hand #CL#
and Urani holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Urani trying to control the position but instead, Ziskie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Urani into the cage.
Ziskie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ziskie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Urani gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ziskie is trying to pull guard but Urani turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ephram Urani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
Urani is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Urani prevents the takedown attempt.
Ziskie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Urani is defending well.#TD2#
Ziskie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Urani clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ziskie controlling well, preventing Urani from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
Urani wants to escape the position.
Urani breaks Ziskie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Urani from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Urani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziskie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Urani has managed to get both his arms back between Ziskie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ziskie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Urani 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 Ziskie.#SUB#
Urani is trying to get an arm triangle but Ziskie is defending well. #SUB#
Urani thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB#
Urani tries for a kimura but Ziskie is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziskie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Ziskie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Urani is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ziskie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Urani is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ziskie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Urani swings around for an armbar but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Urani's guard.
Ziskie passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura but Urani is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ziskie to get the leverage. #SUB#
Urani looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ziskie is trying to work for a kimura but Urani is defending well.
Ziskie is trying to control the action in half guard but Urani is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Urani is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ziskie jumps into side control!
Urani wants to control but Ziskie postures up.
Urani manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Ziskie actively working from the bottom here.
Ziskie is trying to get back to full guard.
Urani is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Urani swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ziskie is now in Urani's guard. A big mistake from Urani there, giving up the dominant position!
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!#SUB#
Urani has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ziskie 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 Urani.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Philip Ziskie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Urani closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Ziskie is trying to trip Urani. He has hold of a leg but Urani is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ziskie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Urani has his foot on Ziskie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ziskie works his way back into a safe position though.
Urani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ziskie's guard. #REVR#
Urani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Urani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziskie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ziskie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Urani can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ziskie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Urani defends it easily.#T1#
Urani trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ziskie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Urani doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Urani 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 Ziskie is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ziskie advances position into side control!
Urani tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ziskie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Ziskie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Urani can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The referee warns Urani that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #SUB2#
Ziskie looking to isolate an arm here. Urani doesn't see it coming and as Ziskie extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Ziskie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Ziskie!
After winning the bout, Philip Ziskie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Demolition 7 - Petrov vs King
Date: Jan 27, 2020

#R1#
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Cardona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ziskie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cardona's head.
Ziskie defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cardona.
Nice cross by Cardona.#CUT2#
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Cardona has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ziskie misses with a low kick.
Cardona feints the counter takedown.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardona circles away.
Ziskie scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardona should have avoided that one.
Ziskie lands a jab to the head.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziskie lands a nice looking body shot.
Ziskie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Ziskie misses
and Cardona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
A cross from Ziskie lands.#T1#
Cardona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ziskie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ziskie connects with a nice looking jab.
Ziskie lands with an overhand left.
Ziskie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ziskie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cardona.
Ziskie scores with a shot to the body.
Ziskie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Ziskie coming out on top.
Ziskie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cardona walks into a jab.
Cardona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie scores with a three punch combo!
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie wants to land a leg kick but Cardona is out of range.
Cardona tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cardona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ziskie thinking.
Ziskie tries to clinch but Cardona is having none of it.
Cardona throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie jabs Cardona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cardona looks to land a left hand but Ziskie moved out of range nicely.
Ziskie lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ziskie. #BC#
Ziskie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cardona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ziskie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ziskie tries to clinch up but Cardona circles away and keeps his distance.
Ziskie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cardona. That did some damage!#T3#
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Cardona throws a big counter head kick but Ziskie avoids it with no problem.
Ziskie throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Ziskie rushes Cardona and presses him up against the cage.
Ziskie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cardona lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cardona.
Ziskie blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Ziskie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardona backwards.
Cardona can't break the clinch.
Cardona is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie is controlling him.
Ziskie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Cardona manages to break the clinch.
Cardona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ziskie clobbers Cardona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left and a right from Ziskie both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cardona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Ziskie is rocked!#T4##CL#
Ziskie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Ziskie manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Cardona does no damage.
Cardona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ziskie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Ziskie. Those never looked like landing.
Ziskie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardona on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ziskie connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Ziskie does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Cardona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Ziskie clinches with his opponent.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cardona misses with a left hand
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ziskie backing away here, and Cardona unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No joy there for Ziskie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ziskie throws a right hand that Cardona ducks under and follows up with a left that Cardona also avoids with ease.
Cardona lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ziskie wants to clinch.
It seemed like Cardona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Ziskie forces Cardona back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cardona manages to break the clinch.
Cardona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ziskie scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Cardona misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Ziskie counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Ziskie stands up from Cardona's guard - Ziskie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ziskie connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ziskie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cardona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie defending well as Cardona loads up on a big left hand.
Cardona avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Philip Ziskie is winning the standup battle so far.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Ziskie closes the distance and pushes Cardona back into the cage.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardona.
Ziskie is leaning against Cardona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardona blocking some punches. #BC#
Ziskie manages to break the clinch.
Ziskie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardona can do to turn this around?
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona takes one to the chin there.
Cardona throws the left hand but Ziskie avoids the punch easily.
Ziskie slips under a jab.
Cardona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Ziskie throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Cardona counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ziskie works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ziskie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardona doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardona manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Cardona postures up.
Ziskie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziskie is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Cardona avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ziskie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardona defends it easily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ziskie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cardona stacks Ziskie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cardona!
Ziskie is trying to improve his position.
Ziskie wants to control but Cardona postures up.
Ziskie tries to buck Cardona off but Cardona is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Ziskie - just one landing.
Ziskie throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Ziskie clobbers Cardona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ziskie is looking to clinch but Cardona is avoiding it.
Cardona tries to counter with a clinch but Ziskie shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Ziskie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Cardona is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Ziskie breaks from the clinch.
Ziskie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie misses with a few strikes there.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ziskie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie lands an overhand right.#T1#
Cardona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ziskie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cardona misses with a looping right.
Ziskie throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Ziskie takes the fight into the clinch.
Ziskie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Cardona misses with some punches.
A short left from Cardona. #BC2#
Cardona breaks from the clinch.
Cardona throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Ziskie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ziskie throws a shot from downtown. Cardona moves away and avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ziskie. Cardona shrugs it off though.
Calixto Cardona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie jabs Cardona right on the nose. Cardona blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Ziskie.
Ziskie lands a leg kick that knocks Cardona off balance momentarily.
Ziskie looks to land a combination but Cardona avoids it well.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Cardona slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie backing away here, and Cardona unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ziskie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardona.
Cardona looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziskie is just out of range.
Ziskie connects with a body shot.
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardona circles away.
Cardona is looking for the big counter here.
Ziskie throws a low kick, looking for Cardona's leg but Cardona calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cardona.
Cardona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cardona counter with a right hand.
Oh Ziskie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Ziskie drives through and clinches with Cardona against the cage.
Ziskie seems to have got his legs back now.
Ziskie blocks an uppercut.
Ziskie swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Ziskie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Ziskie. #BC#
Ziskie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Cardona slips the punch.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziskie.
Philip Ziskie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cardona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziskie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ziskie.
Ziskie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Cardona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Cardona.#CUT2#
Philip Ziskie's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie cracks Cardona with a good jab.
Cardona with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ziskie to score with a decent uppercut.
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardona circles away.
Cardona digs a good hook to Ziskie's body.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardona is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ziskie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziskie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cardona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ziskie tries to clinch there but Cardona circles away.
Ziskie throws a jab but it's blocked by Cardona.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziskie scores with a spinning back kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Ziskie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ziskie, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Ziskie!
Our winner, Philip Ziskie, 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.

Event: RISE 116 UTH v Cruz Jr
Date: Nov 22, 2019

#R1#
Ziskie fails with the takedown.
Ziskie takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Rodriguez avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Ziskie.
Rodriguez swings widly with a right hand
and Ziskie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
It seemed like Ziskie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodriguez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rodriguez duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Rodriguez misses.
Ziskie slips a straight right by Rodriguez.#T1#
Ziskie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Ziskie moves out of range of the strikes.
Ziskie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodriguez defends it well.
Rodriguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Ziskie counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ziskie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodriguez defends well and Ziskie ends up having to push Rodriguez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodriguez jabs Ziskie right on the nose. Ziskie blinks but takes it well.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Ziskie is rocked!
Ziskie 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.
Ryan Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.
Ziskie is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodriguez finish him?
Ziskie looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rodriguez lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ziskie. Rodriguez pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Rodriguez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryan Rodriguez made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RISE 109 Falcone v Kilpatrick
Date: Oct 31, 2019

#R1#
OGrady throws a leg kick
enabling Ziskie to counter with a crisp jab.
OGrady missing with a left hand there. Ziskie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
OGrady 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.#TD#
Ziskie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but OGrady still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, OGrady has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ziskie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ziskie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ziskie actively working from the bottom here.
Ziskie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Ziskie tries to get to full guard but OGrady has control of the leg.
Ziskie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute OGrady jumps into side control!
Ziskie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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.
Ziskie is working hard here to advance position.
OGrady wants to stand but Ziskie has his arm trapped.
Ziskie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ziskie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
OGrady stopping the sweep attempt from Ziskie.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead OGrady passes into half guard.
OGrady wants to get back to his feet.
OGrady prevents Ziskie from improving his position.
OGrady seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OGrady.
Ziskie misses with the combination.
OGrady throws a push kick but Ziskie slaps the foot to one side.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and OGrady cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OGrady throws a leg kick but Ziskie sees it coming and moves out of range.
OGrady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ziskie throwing a counter right hand but OGrady manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Ziskie.
OGrady misses with a low kick.
Ziskie misses with a straight left. #TD#
Ziskie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ziskie wants to control for a moment but OGrady uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ziskie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OGrady has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 Philip Ziskie will probably get the nod.
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#
OGrady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OGrady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
Ziskie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ziskie throws a low kick, looking for OGrady's leg but OGrady calmly moves out of range.
Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Ziskie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
OGrady throws a wild body kick that Ziskie sees coming a mile off.
Ziskie goes for a double leg but OGrady avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as OGrady continues to drive forward.
OGrady takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OGrady lunges at Ziskie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ziskie's hand.
OGrady lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Ziskie finds it's way through OGrady's defenses.
Ziskie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OGrady can pounce on him.
OGrady uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziskie.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from OGrady.
OGrady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
OGrady throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OGrady blocks a head kick by Ziskie.
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!
Nice straight punches there by OGrady. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of OGrady.
Ziskie dives in and grabs OGrady's left leg, looking for a takedown. OGrady pushes down on Ziskie's head and hops out.#T1#
OGrady throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Ziskie.
OGrady fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocco OGrady seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziskie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
OGrady misses with a straight left.
OGrady stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from OGrady misses #TD#
and Ziskie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ziskie.
Ziskie throwing strikes from guard but OGrady blocks nicely.
Ziskie trying to control but OGrady is working from the bottom.
Ziskie pushes down on OGrady's leg and manages to get into half guard.
OGrady is trying to stand back up but Ziskie is controlling him #T2#
Ziskie with the ground and pound but OGrady uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ziskie pushing down on OGrady's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Ziskie is trying to work for a kimura but OGrady is defending well. #SUB#
Ziskie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, OGrady has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ziskie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3##SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for an arm triangle but OGrady is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
OGrady wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ziskie blocks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Ziskie coming out on top.
Ziskie throws a sloppy body shot
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziskie's corner calls for a 1-2. Ziskie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good work by Ziskie as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
OGrady let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
A slow jab from OGrady misses its intended target.
Ziskie avoids the body shot from OGrady.
Decent striking displayed by OGrady there.
OGrady has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OGrady there as he acknowledges the shot.
OGrady misses with a wild body shot.
Ziskie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
OGrady takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ziskie misses with a wild body shot.
Ziskie slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rocco OGrady will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Ziskie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OGrady is trying to defend but Ziskie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ziskie prevents OGrady from standing back up. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OGrady is trying to stand up here but Ziskie is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OGrady does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ziskie seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead OGrady has recovered full guard.
Ziskie tries to free his leg and advance position but OGrady is retaining full guard. #T1#
OGrady is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Philip Ziskie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but OGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
OGrady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OGrady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Jab, jab by Ziskie - just one landing.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OGrady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
OGrady checks the leg kick.
OGrady gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OGrady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie. #T2##TD#
Ziskie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
OGrady is trying to stand back up but Ziskie is controlling him
OGrady keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ziskie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ziskie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ziskie trying to pass the guard but OGrady defending well. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OGrady defends it well. #T3#
OGrady wants to get back to his feet.
Ziskie is pressing down on OGrady's thigh, looking to free his foot. OGrady is holding on for now.
Ziskie misses with a head shot. OGrady uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Ziskie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ziskie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ziskie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziskie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of OGrady's head but OGrady sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OGrady tries to move into range but Ziskie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OGrady.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. OGrady does a little dance to reset his feet.
OGrady uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ziskie has time to react.
OGrady looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziskie is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OGrady ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
OGrady throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a hook but OGrady blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Ziskie blocks the low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Ziskie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ziskie 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Philip Ziskie!
After winning the bout, Philip Ziskie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 101 Paa v Kilpatrick
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Osterberg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Ziskie as he connects with a hook.
Ziskie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Osterberg's sensitive parts. #TD#
Ziskie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Osterberg did well to prevent Ziskie getting side control.#SUB#
Ziskie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Osterberg sees it coming and defends easily.
Osterberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ziskie is working away from the top position though.
Osterberg pushes Ziskie off looking to stand but Ziskie dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Ziskie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Osterberg could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ziskie has cracked it and Osterberg is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ziskie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Philip Ziskie!
Philip Ziskie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NSC 53: Campbell vs Scaletta
Date: Sep 03, 2019

#R1#
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie catches Bishop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop tries to land a leg kick but Ziskie saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Bishop shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ziskie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bishop controlling the position from side mount.
Ziskie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bishop's best efforts.#SUB#
Bishop is trying to work for a kimura but Ziskie is defending well.
Ziskie is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Ziskie gets back to full guard. #T1#
Ziskie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
Bishop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ziskie working a defensive guard but Bishop manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bishop looking to control but instead Ziskie has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ziskie trying to control here.
Ziskie is looking to escape.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bishop wants to control but Ziskie is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bishop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ziskie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Bishop seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ziskie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Ziskie.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Ziskie misses.
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 Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
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#
Bishop scores with a nice right hand.
Bishop moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop lands with a straight right. Ziskie didn't see that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bishop feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ziskie's calf.
Ziskie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziskie can do to turn this around?
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziskie. That did some damage!
Ziskie throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop tried to counter with a leg kick but Ziskie avoided it.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ziskie is able to avoid easily.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Ziskie.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop walks into a stiff left hand from Ziskie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body.
Ziskie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range. #T1#
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
Ziskie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bishop blocks a low kick nicely.
Bishop scores with the left hand. Ziskie knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Ziskie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bishop doesn't seem phased though.
Ziskie misses with a body kick.
Bishop blocks a leg kick.
Ziskie blocks a jab.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Ziskie moved away.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Bishop thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ziskie scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Bishop catches Ziskie right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
Ziskie throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Nice cross by Bishop.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop. #T2#
Ziskie blocks the body kick.
Ziskie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped Ziskie's head back.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziskie manages to avoid it.
Ziskie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ziskie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bishop's knee momentarily.
Bishop scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Ziskie.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Bishop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziskie doesn't seem bothered though.
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziskie moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Philip Ziskie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziskie misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Ziskie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bishop doesn't seem phased though.
Ziskie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bishop.
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Ziskie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ziskie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ziskie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ziskie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bishop is out of range and Ziskie settles back down.
Ziskie looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Bishop lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziskie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Bishop throws a low kick, looking for Ziskie's leg but Ziskie calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Ziskie blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bishop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop takes a swing at Ziskie's ribcage but misses.
Ziskie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bishop tries to score with a low kick but Ziskie moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziskie. That did some damage!
Bishop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ziskie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Ziskie connects with a body shot.
Ziskie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Ziskie's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziskie tries to avoid it.
Bishop takes one on the button.
Ziskie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bishop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ziskie's sensitive parts.
Ziskie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie throws a hook but Bishop avoids it easily.
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ziskie avoids it.
Bishop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Bishop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ziskie tries to avoid it but Bishop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ziskie to the ground. Ziskie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A jab from Bishop misses.
Ziskie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bishop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ziskie slips under a jab from Bishop.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ziskie at a distance.
Bishop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Philip Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ziskie connects with a crisp jab.
Ziskie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Ziskie staying out of range there.
Ziskie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bishop checks the leg kick.
It looks like Bishop has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie blocks a leg kick.
Bishop lands a front kick.
Ziskie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Ziskie off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Philip Ziskie.
Well Bishop 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!

Jackson Bishop wins by unanimous decision!
Jackson Bishop was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: NSC 46: Barkley vs Belov
Date: Aug 06, 2019

#R1#
Ziskie lands a really nice looking cross but Aurelius seems unphased.
Ziskie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ziskie with a hook.
Ziskie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ziskie wants it to stay on the feet.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Aurelius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Aurelius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ziskie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aurelius is in Ziskie's guard.#SUB2#
Aurelius postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ziskie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aurelius, into his guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aurelius's guard.
Ziskie works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Ziskie seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ziskie is looking to stall here but Aurelius recovers full guard.
Ziskie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Aurelius keeps moving.
Ziskie is looking to stand up but Aurelius won't let him.
Ziskie looking to pass the guard.
Ziskie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
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.
Ziskie wants to stand and escape but instead Aurelius has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Aurelius looking to pass the guard.
Aurelius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aurelius throws an elbow that misses. Ziskie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aurelius's guard. Nice move by Ziskie!#REVR#
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Aurelius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie wanted to stand there but Aurelius had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie 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#
Ziskie scores with a body shot.
Ziskie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab by Ziskie.
Aurelius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziskie.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aurelius's hands.
Ziskie connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Aurelius scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Ziskie'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.
Aurelius throwing shots but Ziskie is blocking nicely.
Aurelius with the ground and pound but Ziskie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marcus Aurelius has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziskie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aurelius.
Aurelius lands a couple of decent looking shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Aurelius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ziskie's guard.
Aurelius trying to pass the guard but Ziskie defending well. #T1#
Ziskie is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziskie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aurelius stands and throws Ziskie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ziskie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Ziskie is working for a submission of some sort.
Ziskie tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Aurelius.
Ziskie trying to mount his opponent but Aurelius defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Ziskie tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ziskie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aurelius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aurelius defends it well.
Ziskie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ziskie misses the shot to the body.
Ziskie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aurelius was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aurelius tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ziskie is looking to regain half guard here but Aurelius keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aurelius.
Aurelius misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ziskie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Aurelius looking for a submission but Ziskie manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #T1#
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.#SUB2#
Aurelius drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ziskie dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Aurelius has a closed guard, preventing Ziskie from standing up.
Philip Ziskie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ziskie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aurelius trying to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ziskie has gone for a leg lock! Aurelius slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ziskie's guard.#REVB#
Ziskie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Aurelius has gone for a leg lock! Ziskie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aurelius's guard.#REVR#
Ziskie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aurelius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ziskie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aurelius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcus Aurelius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Ziskie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ziskie 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Philip Ziskie!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Philip Ziskie!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Philip Ziskie!

Philip Ziskie wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Philip Ziskie, 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 Marcus Aurelius had this to say: 'Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear'.

Event: NSC 39: McDonald vs Dupree
Date: Jul 16, 2019

#R1#
Pacheco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gerardo Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacheco takes a swing at Ziskie's ribcage but misses.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Pacheco's head but Pacheco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pacheco misses with an uppercut
enabling Ziskie to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Gerardo Pacheco has been cut.
Pacheco scores with a hook to the body. Ziskie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pacheco swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ziskie to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziskie slips a straight right by Pacheco.
Nice defenses there by Pacheco.
Pacheco looks to throw the jab but Ziskie is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Pacheco.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Pacheco ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacheco misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.#T1#
A big left from Ziskie misses.
Pacheco stalks Ziskie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ziskie's face. Ziskie staggers backwards, shaken.
Good exchange - Pacheco coming out on top.
Ziskie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacheco.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a jab when Ziskie was well out of range.
Pacheco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
A punch combination from Ziskie misses.
Pacheco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pacheco scores with a hook.#T2#
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!
Pacheco looks to land a left hand but Ziskie moved out of range nicely.
Pacheco scores with a jab. Ziskie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pacheco throws an off balance right hand
and Ziskie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Pacheco clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Ziskie jumps guard.
Ziskie controls Pacheco momentarily but Pacheco frees himself.
Ziskie wants to sweep here but Pacheco controlling him for the moment.
Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacheco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerardo Pacheco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerardo Pacheco's cut.
That's time! Pacheco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pacheco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pacheco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Pacheco misses.
Ziskie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pacheco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ziskie has time to react.
Ziskie throws the left hand but Pacheco avoids the punch easily.
Pacheco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacheco misses with a left hand
and Ziskie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco looks to land a right hand but Ziskie moved out of range.
Pacheco lands a nice looking body shot.
Ziskie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziskie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Pacheco swings for the body but Ziskie moves out of range.
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziskie counters with a body kick.
Pacheco misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Ziskie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pacheco misses with a hook. Ziskie ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pacheco digs a good hook to Ziskie's body.
Pacheco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziskie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacheco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Pacheco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ziskie moves out of range of the strikes.
Pacheco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziskie doesn't seem bothered though.
Pacheco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziskie.
Ziskie follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Pacheco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziskie.
Pacheco throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie shapes to counter with a head kick.
Good shot there by Pacheco.#CUT#
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Pacheco misses with a straight right.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Pacheco avoids it with no problem.
Pacheco misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Ziskie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Pacheco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pacheco swings for the body but Ziskie moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacheco throws a lazy right hand but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Pacheco clinches up against the ropes.
Pacheco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerardo Pacheco dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pacheco misses with a body shot.
Pacheco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pacheco ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Pacheco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ziskie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Pacheco.
Pacheco misses with a left hand
and Ziskie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pacheco lands a lovely overhand right.
Ziskie misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
Pacheco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziskie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pacheco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziskie doesn't seem bothered though.
Ziskie dodges the punch combination from Pacheco. #T1#
Pacheco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacheco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ziskie's head.
Pacheco scores with a body shot.
Pacheco works the jab nicely.
Ziskie lands with a hook. Pacheco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pacheco looks to land a combination. Ziskie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#
Ziskie is rocked!
Pacheco lands a head shot.
Gerardo Pacheco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ziskie is still on wobbly legs! Can Pacheco finish him?
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Ziskie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pacheco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziskie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ziskie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Pacheco lands a lovely overhand right.
Ziskie throws a hook but Pacheco avoids it easily.
Pacheco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziskie.#CL#
Pacheco forces Ziskie back against the ropes and clinches.
Pacheco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pacheco.
Philip Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pacheco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziskie can do to turn this around?
A short right from Ziskie on the inside.
Pacheco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.
Pacheco scores with a hook to the body.
Pacheco creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ziskie's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ziskie drops to his knees and Pacheco pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerardo Pacheco!
Gerardo Pacheco thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NSC 32: Boston vs Barkley
Date: Jun 18, 2019

#R1#
Gin misses with a straight right.
Ziskie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gin sprawls and moves away.
Gin throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Ziskie dives in and grabs Gin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gin pushes down on Ziskie's head and hops out.
Gin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ziskie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gin throws a head kick but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gin throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gin swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ziskie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ziskie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Ziskie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziskie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gin throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ziskie counters with a nice uppercut.
Gin throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Gin.
Gin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gin tries to clinch up
and Ziskie counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jargon Gin has been cut.#T2#
Gin throws an overhand right that lands on Ziskie's shoulder, as Ziskie tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Gin ducks straight into an uppercut from Ziskie and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gin manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#
Gin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie landing with the ground and pound.
Gin is still in real trouble! Can Ziskie finish him?
Gin is looking to stand up but Ziskie isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Ziskie drops back looking for a leg! Gin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gin manages to kick Ziskie off! Ziskie jumps back into Gin's guard.
Gin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gin seems to have recovered his senses.
Ziskie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gin wants to get back to his feet but Ziskie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jargon Gin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gin lands a jab to Ziskie's midsection.
Gin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ziskie has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Gin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ziskie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gin misses with a hook. Ziskie ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gin looks to land a right hand but Ziskie moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gin misses with a wild combination.
Gin looks to throw the jab but Ziskie is out of range. #T1#
Gin misses with a double jab.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Gin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ziskie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziskie is defended easily by Gin.
Gin cracks Ziskie with an open hand slap.#T2#
Gin lands with an overhand left.
Gin lands a nice shot to the body.
Gin throws a series of punches but Ziskie avoids them all with ease.
Ziskie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Ziskie is rocked!
Ziskie fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gin sprawls well. Gin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ziskie gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jargon Gin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Ziskie tries for a takedown but Gin circles away easily
and Gin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Gin misses the target.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gin.
Ziskie slips under a jab.
Ziskie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gin lands a nice shot that snaps Ziskie's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gin thuds his right hand into Ziskie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Ziskie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gin throws an overhand right that lands on Ziskie's shoulder, as Ziskie tries to avoid the shot.
Gin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ziskie.
Ziskie avoids the body shot from Gin.
Ziskie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ziskie blocks a head kick by Gin.
Ziskie is looking to counter punch.
Gin cracks Ziskie with a good jab.
Gin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gin misses with a hook.#T2#
Ziskie connects with a looping right hand.
Gin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ziskie counters with a good, hard body kick but Gin shrugs it off.
Jargon Gin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie avoids the head kick by Gin.
Ziskie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ziskie avoids the body shot from Gin. #TD#
Gin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ziskie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Ziskie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ziskie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ziskie trying to control but Gin is working from the bottom.
Ziskie 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.
Ziskie stops Gin from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jargon Gin just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Gin.
Ziskie attempts a counter takedown but Gin avoids it well and moves away.
Gin scores with a jab. Ziskie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziskie manages to avoid it.
Gin lands a jab to Ziskie's midsection.
Gin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ziskie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziskie was well out of range. Poor timing from Gin.
Ziskie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ziskie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gin momentarily.
Ziskie throws a hook but Gin blocks it.#T1#
Gin looks to throw the jab but Ziskie is out of range.
Ziskie closes the distance and clinches up with Gin, looking for a takedown. Ziskie pushes Gin against the ropes but Gin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ziskie moves away from the strike by Gin.
An attempted straight right counter from Ziskie misses the target.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Gin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gin loads up on a big right hand but Ziskie slips the punch.
Ziskie walks into a stiff left hand from Gin.
Jargon Gin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ziskie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gin tries to avoid it but Ziskie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gin to the ground. Gin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziskie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Gin throws a hook but Ziskie avoids it easily.
Ziskie tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Gin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie sets himself, and Gin steps forward looking for the clinch! Ziskie avoids it this time.
Gin slips a jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie shoots and misses
and Gin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gin tries to clinch but Ziskie moves away
letting Ziskie counter with a right hand.
A cross from Gin lands.
Oh Ziskie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Ziskie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jargon Gin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jargon Gin dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gin jabs Ziskie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ziskie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ziskie attempts a counter takedown but Gin avoids it well and moves away.
Ziskie looks for a takedown but Gin sprawls well.
Gin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Gin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gin.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but Gin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A big left from Gin misses.
Ziskie throws a counter high kick but Gin was just alert enough to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ziskie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Gin as he connects with a hook.
Gin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ziskie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gin connects with the punch.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gin counters with a big right hand! Oh Ziskie is in trouble here! Gin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jargon Gin!

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 16
Date: May 19, 2019

#R1#
Ziskie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ziskie lands with an uppercut that bounces Sagaki off the cage and back into range.
Sagaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sagaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ziskie slips a jab from Sagaki.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Sagaki ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ziskie defends it well.
Ziskie moves out of range of the body kick.
Sagaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ziskie on the side of the head.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Sagaki ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie scoring well with a low kick there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sagaki 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie tries to move into range but Sagaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sagaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've been hearing reports that Ziskie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Sagaki slips a straight right by Ziskie.
Ziskie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Sagaki moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Ziskie lands a jab-cross combination.
Ziskie lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sagaki will feel that in the morning.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Sagaki slips the punch.
Sagaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a low kick but Sagaki avoids it.
Sagaki feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Sagaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sagaki is trying to ground and pound but Ziskie uses the momentary lack of control by Sagaki to regain half guard.
Ziskie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sagaki is working away from the top position though.
Ziskie wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura here.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ziskie is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Sagaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziskie's head.
Sagaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ziskie defending well though. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back.
Sagaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziskie's head.
Ziskie is trying to get back to full guard.
Sagaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Sagaki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ziskie sees it coming and defends easily.
Ziskie wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sagaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sagaki wants to take a breather but Ziskie is having none of it.
Ziskie is doing well to control the position and prevent Sagaki from advancing to side control.
Sagaki is thwarting Ziskie's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Sagaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ziskie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ziskie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sagaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sagaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Sagaki connects with a nice short shot to Ziskie's temple. #SUB2#
Sagaki is looking for a kimura here.
Ziskie manages to get to full guard.
Ziskie trying to keep a closed guard but Sagaki is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Sagaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving. #SUB#
Sagaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sagaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Sagaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Ziskie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziskie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Sagaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziskie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sagaki has managed to get both his arms back between Ziskie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sagaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ziskie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ziskie has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ziskie is looking to land body kicks.
Sagaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ziskie slaps away a takedown attempt from Sagaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ziskie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ziskie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sagaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
Sagaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ziskie is out of range and Sagaki settles back down.
Ziskie lands with an overhand left.
Ziskie throws a chopping leg kick but Sagaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Sagaki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sagaki lands a few punches from side control.
Sagaki tries to score with some ground and pound. Ziskie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagaki landing a few strikes.
Takumi Sagaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ziskie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sagaki off and has taken his back!
Sagaki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sagaki is looking to improve his position but Ziskie isn't that keen on the idea.#T1##SUB#
Ziskie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sagaki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sagaki! #SUB#
Ziskie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sagaki postures up in Ziskie's guard and throws a big left but Ziskie blocks it.
Sagaki throwing strikes but missing.
Sagaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ziskie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sagaki postures up.
Ziskie has control of Sagaki's left arm, preventing Sagaki from doing any damage.
Sagaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Ziskie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 is trying to control the position but Sagaki postures up.
Sagaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Ziskie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for a guillotine here but Sagaki defends easily.
Sagaki working some strikes from top position.
Ziskie wants to sweep but no luck.
Sagaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziskie is retaining full guard.
Sagaki postures up in Ziskie's guard and throws a big left but Ziskie blocks it.
Sagaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Ziskie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sagaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sagaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Ziskie has wrist control.
Ziskie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sagaki cracks Ziskie with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Ziskie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sagaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sagaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sagaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Ziskie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagaki defends it easily.
Sagaki working some strikes from top position.
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sagaki landing with the ground and pound.
Ziskie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Sagaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Ziskie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sagaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sagaki with a nice head shot there.
Ziskie is trying to keep Sagaki in close.
Sagaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ziskie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sagaki scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Ziskie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sagaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takumi Sagaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Sagaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sagaki thumps Ziskie with a low kick.
Sagaki loads up on a big right hand but Ziskie slips the punch.
Sagaki tries a low kick but Ziskie avoids it.
Ziskie thuds his right hand into Sagaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ziskie lands with a nice body punch.
Sagaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.#TD#
Ziskie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sagaki did well to prevent Ziskie getting side control.#SUB#
Ziskie 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.
Sagaki is pressing down on Ziskie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Ziskie trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sagaki's guard.#SUB2#
Sagaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sagaki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ziskie looking to sit in guard and control but Sagaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a triangle but Sagaki pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ziskie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sagaki postures up and lands a big shot to Ziskie's brow. #T2#
Ziskie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sagaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Sagaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sagaki trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Sagaki lands a couple of digs.
Sagaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Sagaki throwing strikes from guard but Ziskie blocks nicely.
Sagaki distracts Ziskie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Ziskie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Sagaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ziskie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ziskie controls Sagaki momentarily but Sagaki frees himself.
Sagaki distracts Ziskie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sagaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Sagaki works over Ziskie with some ground and pound from guard.
Sagaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sagaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Ziskie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Sagaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sagaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sagaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.#ROC2#
Ziskie is rocked!
Sagaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sagaki trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Ziskie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sagaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Ziskie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sagaki postures up in Ziskie's guard and throws a big left but Ziskie blocks it.
Ziskie seems to have got his legs back now.
Sagaki postures up and lands a big shot to Ziskie's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ziskie is looking to stand up but Sagaki isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takumi Sagaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sagaki 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takumi Sagaki!
A victorious Takumi Sagaki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TAFC: Fernando v Navarro II
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Jainar lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Ziskie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jainar!#SUB#
Ziskie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ziskie looks up at the clock and then as Jainar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ziskie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The strikes coming from Ziskie are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Ziskie tries for a kimura but Jainar is defending well. #SUB#
Ziskie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jainar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ziskie's guard! Nice work there by Jainar! #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jainar wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving. #T1#
Jainar is looking to stand up but Ziskie won't let him. #SUB#
Ziskie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jainar is aware though and is defending well.
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. #REVR#
Ziskie 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#
Ziskie seems to be working for a kimura but Jainar defends the submission attempt.
Jainar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jainar looking to control.
Jainar wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Jainar is pulling down on Ziskie's head to control his posture.
Ziskie throwing strikes from guard but Jainar blocks nicely.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jainar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie tries to free his leg and advance position but Jainar is retaining full guard.
Jainar wants to control the position but Ziskie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jainar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ziskie.
Ziskie trying to control the action but Jainar is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ziskie is looking to stall here but Jainar recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Jainar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziskie defends it easily.
Ziskie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jainar is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ziskie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jainar's guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is working for a kimura but Jainar is defending it quite comfortably.
Jainar is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ziskie is working for a kimura but Jainar is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jainar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ziskie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ziskie's back!
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 Philip Ziskie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jainar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ziskie.
Ziskie tries for a takedown but Jainar circles away easily
and Jainar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Ziskie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Jainar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jainar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ziskie is out of range and Jainar settles back down.
Ziskie is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Ziskie has closed the distance and engaged Jainar in a clinch. #TD#
Ziskie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ziskie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Ziskie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jainar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jainar wants to pass the guard but Ziskie is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jainar controlling from the top position.
Jainar wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Jainar looking to sit in guard and control but Ziskie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ziskie tries to free his leg and advance position but Jainar is retaining full guard.
Jainar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Jainar keeps moving.
Ziskie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jainar can do to turn this around?
Jainar 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.#SUB2#
Jainar is looking for a triangle but Ziskie pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Ziskie postures up.
Jainar keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
Ziskie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Jainar keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jainar controls Ziskie momentarily but Ziskie frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jainar.
Jainar misses with a wild body shot.
Ziskie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jainar counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Ziskie works Jainar's body with a nice hook.
No luck for Ziskie with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Jainar tries to sprawl but Ziskie drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for an arm triangle but Jainar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura here.
Ziskie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Ziskie tries to free his leg and advance position but Jainar is retaining full guard.
Jainar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jainar, not yet.
Ziskie trying to control but Jainar is working from the bottom.
Ziskie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Jainar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziskie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ziskie preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jainar trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Philip Ziskie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jainar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jainar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jainar throws an overhand right that lands on Ziskie's shoulder, as Ziskie tries to avoid the shot.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jainar as he avoids it easily.
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown but Jainar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziskie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jainar scores with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Jainar as Ziskie shoots in.
Jainar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie shoots in and drives through. Jainar sprawls well.
Nice jab there from Jainar.
Ziskie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziskie tries to clinch there but Jainar circles away.
Jainar lands a lovely overhand right.
Ziskie blocks a jab.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ziskie misses with a hook.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jainar lands with a right hand.
Ziskie tries to clinch up but Jainar circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jainar.
Jainar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramazan Jainar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Jainar ducked under it nicely.
Jainar scores with a hook.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jainar paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Ziskie clinches up against the cage.
Ziskie is trying to drag Jainar to the mat but Jainar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jainar blocks an uppercut.
Ziskie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ziskie lands a shoulder strike.
Ziskie fails to pull guard. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jainar.
Jainar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jainar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ziskies head. #ROC2#
Ziskie is rocked!
Jainar digs a right hand underneath Ziskie's ribcage. Ziskie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Ziskie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ziskie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Jainar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ziskie seems to have got his legs back now.
Ziskie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ziskie defending well as Jainar loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Jainar misses.
Ziskie wants to clinch.
Ziskie with a hook.
Jainar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Jainar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jainar lands a right hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Jainar as Ziskie shoots in.
Ziskie fails to land the takedown.
Ziskie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ramazan Jainar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jainar throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jainar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jainar keeps the fight on the outside.
Philip Ziskie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ziskie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ziskie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jainar in his tracks.
Jainar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jainar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ziskie.
Jainar tries a quick counter leg kick but Ziskie is wise to it.
Jainar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Ziskie looks to clinch
and Jainar counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jainar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziskie swats away the attempt to clinch by Jainar.
and Jainar counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ziskie! He's just covering up as Jainar starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramazan Jainar!
Ramazan Jainar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Fernando
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Ziskie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perkins is looking to counter punch.
Ziskie clobbers Perkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ziskie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Perkins moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Perkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkins defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Ziskie.
Perkins moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Perkins gets caught napping as Ziskie dives in and scores a takedown. Perkins manages to retain guard.
Ziskie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Perkins 's head.
Ziskie pushing down on Perkins 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ziskie trying to control the action but Perkins is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziskie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Ziskie moves into full mount! Perkins won't be happy about that!
Ziskie fails to advance to Perkins 's back. #SUB2#
Ziskie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Perkins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ziskie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ziskie landing strikes from the mount and Perkins is in trouble!
Perkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ziskie. #T2#
You get the feeling that Perkins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziskie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ziskie looking to finish with strikes here!
Ziskie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ziskie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ziskie trying to control but Perkins is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Perkins really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3##SUB2#
Ziskie looking to secure an arm triangle but Perkins defends it well. #SUB2#
Ziskie looking for a guillotine from mount but Perkins is having none of it.
Ziskie throws some wild stikes that Perkins manages to avoid easily.
Ziskie trying to control but Perkins is having none of it.
Perkins is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Ziskie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB2#
Ziskie quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Ziskie but it's paid off an Perkins is forced to tap! Nice work by Ziskie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Ziskie!
Our winner, Philip Ziskie, 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.

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Vieira
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Ziskie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ziskie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duanesboy.
Ziskie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ziskie swings widly with a right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duanesboy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Ziskie misses with a hook to the body
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziskie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Duanesboy dodges the punch combination from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a shot from downtown. Duanesboy moves away and avoids it.
Ziskie throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duanesboy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
Nice shot lands for Duanesboy.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Duanesboy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ziskie with a body shot.#T1#
Ziskie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ziskie tries to land a front kick but Duanesboy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duanesboy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziskie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Duanesboy.
Ziskie throws a leg kick
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ziskie misses with a jab to the body
and Duanesboy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ziskie throws a leg kick but Duanesboy moved away.
Duanesboy ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie moves out of range of the strikes.
Ziskie walks into a left hand.
Duanesboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziskie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ziskie cracks Duanesboy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Duanesboy slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Duanesboy ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Duanesboy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ziskie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ziskie with a poor takedown
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ziskie moves out of range of the strikes.
Ziskie misses with a takedown
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duanesboy connects with a solid leg kick.
Ziskie moves forwards but Duanesboy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duanesboy thuds a left hand into Ziskie's body.
Ziskie misses with a combination
and Duanesboy counters with a low kick, right behind Ziskie 's knee.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target. #T3#
Ziskie throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ziskie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duanesboy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ziskie slips under a jab from Duanesboy.
Snake Duanesboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duanesboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duanesboy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duanesboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziskie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ziskie throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziskie cracks Duanesboy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ziskie jabs Duanesboy right on the nose. Duanesboy blinks but takes it well.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ziskie moves out of range as Duanesboy strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duanesboy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duanesboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duanesboy.
Ziskie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duanesboy counters with a good low kick that Ziskie was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duanesboy.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Duanesboy.
Duanesboy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziskie moves to clinch but Duanesboy breaks away
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Duanesboy moves out of range of the strikes.
Duanesboy connects with the punch.
Duanesboy misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie looks to land a combination but Duanesboy avoids it well.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Duanesboy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duanesboy misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Duanesboy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ziskie tries to bum rush Duanesboy with a series of wild strikes but Duanesboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duanesboy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duanesboy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ziskie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duanesboy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ziskie counters with a nice body shot.
Ziskie staying out of range there.
Ziskie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Duanesboy misses.
Ziskie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziskie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duanesboy moves out of range of the strikes.
Duanesboy scores with a nice head shot.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Duanesboy moves out of range.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Ziskie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie clobbers Duanesboy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Ziskie.
Duanesboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duanesboy blocks a jab.
Ziskie misses with a leg kick.
Ziskie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ziskie misses with a leg kick
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Duanesboy as he checks the leg kick.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duanesboy moves away.
Ziskie tries for a takedown but Duanesboy circles away easily
and Duanesboy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duanesboy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duanesboy tries a quick counter leg kick but Ziskie is wise to it.
Duanesboy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziskie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Duanesboy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Duanesboy connects with a body shot that sends Ziskie's belly button to the back.
Ziskie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ziskie misses the body punch
and Duanesboy counters with a left to the body.
Ziskie throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ziskie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ziskie digs a good body shot into Duanesboy's ribs.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziskie backing away here, and Duanesboy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ziskie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ziskie lands with a shot to the body.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Ziskie throws a leg kick but Duanesboy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ziskie scores with a nice strike.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Ziskie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Duanesboy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ziskie's knee momentarily.
Ziskie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ziskie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duanesboy is out of range and Ziskie settles back down.
A nice side step and Duanesboy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Ziskie rushes Duanesboy and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Duanesboy breaks from the clinch.
Duanesboy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duanesboy.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Duanesboy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ziskie scores with the left hand. Duanesboy knows he should have avoided that one.
Duanesboy cracks Ziskie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duanesboy tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Jab by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a sloppy head kick and Duanesboy moves out of range easily.
Ziskie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duanesboy has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Duanesboy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ziskie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ziskie moves out of range of the strikes.
Duanesboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duanesboy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ziskie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ziskie throws a leg kick but Duanesboy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Snake Duanesboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duanesboy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziskie momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Snake Duanesboy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Ziskie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duanesboy.
Ziskie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duanesboy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ziskie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duanesboy jabs Ziskie right on the nose. Ziskie blinks but takes it well.
Ziskie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duanesboy.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ziskie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ziskie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with an outside leg kick.
Ziskie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duanesboy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Duanesboy connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duanesboy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziskie thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Duanesboy tries to move into range but Ziskie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duanesboy staying out of range there.
Duanesboy misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
Duanesboy lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Ziskie misses
and Duanesboy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ziskie's knee momentarily.
Ziskie slips a straight right by Duanesboy.
Ziskie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ziskie misses with a hook
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Ziskie looks to land a combination but Duanesboy avoids it well.
Duanesboy moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziskie lands with a cross.
Duanesboy connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duanesboy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ziskie checks it well. #T2#
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duanesboy.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Duanesboy lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ziskie.
Duanesboy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ziskies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ziskie throws a shot from downtown. Duanesboy moves away and avoids it.
Ziskie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duanesboy misses with a looping right.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duanesboy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duanesboy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A leg kick checked by Ziskie.
Ziskie falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Ziskie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy tries a quick counter leg kick but Ziskie is wise to it.
Duanesboy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Duanesboy lands.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Duanesboy is out of range.
It seemed like Duanesboy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duanesboy moves out of range as Ziskie throws a body kick.
Duanesboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Duanesboy on the side of the head.
Ziskie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ziskie defending well as Duanesboy loads up on a big left hand.
Duanesboy throws an overhand right that lands on Ziskie's shoulder, as Ziskie tries to avoid the shot.
Duanesboy throws a body punch but Ziskie moves out of range.
Duanesboy works the jab nicely.
Ziskie throws a series of punches but Duanesboy moves out of range. #T4#
Duanesboy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziskie was well out of range. Poor timing from Duanesboy.
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with a thumping low kick.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie moves away from the strike by Duanesboy.
Ziskie misses with a hook to the body
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ziskie wants to clinch
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Duanesboy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duanesboy walks into a straight right hand from Ziskie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Duanesboy really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Duanesboy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duanesboys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duanesboy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Duanesboy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Duanesboy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ziskie throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie sizes up Duanesboy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ziskie moves away from the strike by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.#T1#
Duanesboy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Duanesboy throws a leg kick which misses Ziskie's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziskie tries to avoid it.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Duanesboy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziskie jabs Duanesboy right on the nose. Duanesboy blinks but takes it well.
Duanesboy misses with a looping right.
Ziskie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duanesboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ziskie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.
Duanesboy just misses with a punch to the body.
Duanesboy with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Ziskie thows a body kick. Duanesboy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ziskie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duanesboy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Duanesboy is out of range.
Duanesboy avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Nice straight punches there by Ziskie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ziskie.
Duanesboy scoring well with a low kick there.
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
Duanesboy tries a quick counter leg kick but Ziskie is wise to it.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Duanesboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Duanesboy.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ziskie thinking.
Ziskie misses with a takedown attempt
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Duanesboy scores with a nice strike.
Ziskie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Duanesboy misses with a hook
and Ziskie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziskie throws a series of punches but Duanesboy avoids them all with ease.
Ziskie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ziskie.
Ziskie staying out of range there.
Ziskie misses with a wild body shot.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziskie throws a low kick, looking for Duanesboy's leg but Duanesboy calmly moves out of range.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Duanesboy ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziskie misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Duanesboy misses the jab.
Ziskie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Ziskie.
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!
Duanesboy lands with an uppercut that bounces Ziskie off the cage and back into range.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Duanesboy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Duanesboy. Beautiful body shot.
Ziskie slips a jab from Duanesboy.
Jab by Ziskie.
Duanesboy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Duanesboy.
Ziskie slips a jab from Duanesboy.
Ziskie throws a combination that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Duanesboy dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Duanesboy scores with a nice strike.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ziskie misses with a combination
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Duanesboy ducked under it nicely.
Duanesboy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ziskie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duanesboy was well out of range. Poor timing from Ziskie.#TD#
Duanesboy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ziskie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Duanesboy has his hands on Ziskie's head, controlling the position.
Ziskie trying to control but Duanesboy is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ziskie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duanesboy is keeping the position for now.
Duanesboy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Duanesboy managing to control the position.
Duanesboy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ziskie pushing down on Duanesboy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Duanesboy trying to hold on to Ziskie's head to control him but Ziskie postures up. #SUB#
Ziskie is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Duanesboy to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Duanesboy is keeping the position.
Snake Duanesboy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ziskie throwing strikes from guard but Duanesboy blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duanesboy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Ziskie forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Duanesboy is defending against the submission attempts here by Ziskie.
Duanesboy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Ziskie is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Duanesboy as he works his way to full guard.
Philip Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ziskie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziskie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Duanesboy.
Ziskie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duanesboy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duanesboy avoids it really well and circles away.

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 Philip Ziskie.
I think Duanesboy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 46:49
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Duanesboy!
Snake Duanesboy is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Snake Duanesboy, 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.

Event: TAFC: De Barros v Weechar'san
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Ziskie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a body punch but Ziskie moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ziskie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Ziskie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Ziskie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knox throws a head punch that misses.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ziskie lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Beta Knox has been cut.
Ziskie is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Ziskie.
Ziskie lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ziskie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ziskie lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ziskie. #T1#
Ziskie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ziskie lands a left hand.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Ziskie manages to break the clinch.
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Ziskie's head but Ziskie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox backing away here, and Ziskie unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Ziskie closes the distance and clinches.
Ziskie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Ziskie controls the action.
Ziskie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ziskie lands a shoulder strike.
Ziskie lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Ziskie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Ziskie controls his hands. #T2#
Knox tries to stall but Ziskie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Ziskie scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Ziskie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ziskie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ziskie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ziskie gets through Knox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ziskie misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ziskie fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Ziskie has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ziskie manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Ziskie instigates a clinch.
Ziskie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Ziskie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ziskie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ziskie cracks Knox with a nice body shot.#T3#
Knox tries to work over Ziskie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ziskie working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Ziskie breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Ziskie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knox doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Ziskie.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziskie misses with a series of wild punches.
Ziskie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Ziskie clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Ziskie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Ziskie forces Knox back against the cage and clinches.
Ziskie blocks an uppercut.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox tries to break free but Ziskie pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ziskie breaks the clinch. #T4#
Ziskie throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Ziskie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ziskie scores with a punch to the head.
Ziskie tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Ziskie closes the distance and clinches.
Ziskie lands an uppercut.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Ziskie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ziskie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Ziskie lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Ziskie manages to break the clinch.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ziskie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox misses the body punch
and Ziskie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ziskie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ziskie is looking to chop away at Knox's legs.
Knox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziskie throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Ziskie with a jab.
Ziskie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ziskie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ziskie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left and a right from Ziskie both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox misses with a hook. Ziskie ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ziskie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ziskie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ziskie to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ziskie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziskie lands a really nice looking cross but Knox seems unphased.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Ziskie is just out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ziskie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Ziskie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Philip Ziskie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ziskie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Knox is rocked!
Ziskie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Ziskie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ziskie closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
Ziskie scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ziskie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ziskie works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Knox blocking some punches.
Ziskie misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ziskie.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Ziskie controls the action.
Ziskie swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Ziskie on the inside.
Knox blocks an uppercut.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie scores with a shot to the side of Knox's head.
Ziskie dips a shoulder and cracks Knox with a mighty uppercut! Knox falls back against the cage and Ziskie unloads with a barrage of strikes! Knox is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ziskie screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Ziskie!
Philip Ziskie is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Philip Ziskie, 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.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 4
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1##TD#
Ziskie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hugs to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Ziskie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ziskie wants to get back to his feet but Hugs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hugs lands a couple of elbows.
Hugs scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hugs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziskie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hugs has managed to get both his arms back between Ziskie's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing that Hugs has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Ziskie looking for a guillotine here but Hugs defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ziskie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hugs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hugs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Hugs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hugs postures up in Ziskie's guard and throws a big left but Ziskie blocks it. #SUB2#
Ziskie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hugs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Ziskie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hugs defends it easily.
Hugs is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Hugs advances position into side control!
Ziskie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hugs.
Hugs throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ziskie works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hugs 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.
Hugs is trying to control the action in half guard but Ziskie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ziskie is looking for a sweep. Hugs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hugs trying to control from half guard but Ziskie is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hugs lands a nice short elbow.
Hugs prevents Ziskie from standing back up. #T3#
Hugs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Ziskie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hugs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hugs 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.
Hugs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hugs is looking to take a break and control but Ziskie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hugs prevents Ziskie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ziskie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hugs pulls his head out easily.
Ziskie is trying to stand.
Hugs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Ziskie wants to get back to full guard.
Ziskie manages to get to full guard.
Hugs wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving.
Hugs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ziskie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hugs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ziskie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hugs.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Hugs from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie wants to sweep here but Hugs controlling him for the moment.
Hugs postures up and lands a big shot to Ziskie's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lodzov Hugs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ziskie misses with a wild body shot.
Ziskie misses with a low kick.
Hugs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ziskie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ziskie scores with a nice right hand.
Ziskie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ziskie.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Hugs moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hugs misses the target.
Ziskie lunges at Hugs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hugs's hand.
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses.
Hugs loads up on a big right hand but Ziskie slips the punch.
Ziskie has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hugs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hugs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hugs works Ziskie's body with a nice hook.
Ziskie lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziskie misses with a wild body shot.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Ziskie.
Hugs feinted with a counter takedown.
Ziskie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Hugs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ziskie to score with a decent uppercut.
A cross from Ziskie lands.
Hugs throws a lazy right hand but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Hugs avoids it with no problem.
Ziskie tests Hugs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Hugs moves out of range.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Hugs is out of range.
A head kick misses from Ziskie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hugs. Ziskie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hugs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hugs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ziskie takes a swing at Hugs's ribcage but misses.
Hugs throws a big counter combination but Ziskie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hugs takes a swing at Ziskie's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Ziskie.
Ziskie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hugs.
Hugs walks into a stiff left hand from Ziskie.
Ziskie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hugs defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Hugs shoots in for a double leg but Ziskie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Ziskie misses with a few strikes there.
Hugs is looking to wear down Ziskie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ziskie lands with a nice combination. Hugs backs away looking to recover.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hugs moves away.
Hugs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ziskie.
Ziskie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ziskie scores with a jab to the head.
Hugs moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Hugs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ziskie.
Hugs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Hugs. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ziskie.
Hugs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hugs misses with a body shot.
Hugs misses the shot to the body.
Philip Ziskie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Ziskie there.
Hugs connects with a body shot.#T3#
Ziskie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hugs circles away quickly and effectively.
Hugs is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ziskie lands with a cross.
Ziskie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hugs momentarily.
Hugs throws a body punch but Ziskie moves out of range.
It seemed like Ziskie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Hugs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ziskie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hugss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ziskie, right into the meat. #TD#
Hugs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ziskie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hugs working the ground and pound but Ziskie is defending the strikes.
Ziskie tries to bench press Hugs off him but Hugs keeps the position.
Ziskie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hugs trying to control but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie is trying to control. Hugs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Ziskie wants to free his trapped foot but Hugs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hugs tries to roll over but Ziskie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ziskie 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hugs is trying to maintain the position but Ziskie is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hugs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Hugs moved out of range nicely.
Hugs feinted with a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Hugs blocks the low kick.
Hugs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ziskie finds it's way round the side to connect with Hugs's head.
Ziskie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hugs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ziskie checks it well. #CL#
Hugs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Ziskie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ziskie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hugs.
Ziskie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hugs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ziskie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hugs. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hugs fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hugs. Ziskie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ziskie scores with a sloppy right hand. Hugs should have avoided that one. #T1#
Ziskie lands a really nice looking cross but Hugs seems unphased.
Jab, jab by Ziskie - just one landing.
Hugs misses with a two punch combination.
Ziskie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ziskie scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Ziskie.
Philip Ziskie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie cracks Hugs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ziskie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hugs shoots in for a takedown but Ziskie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziskie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ziskie throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hugs throws a nice looking combination but Ziskie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ziskie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good shot there by Ziskie.
Ziskie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hugs in his tracks. #TD#
Hugs gets a double leg takedown into Ziskie's guard.#T2#
Hugs scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hugs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziskie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hugs has managed to get both his arms back between Ziskie's legs - danger averted.
Hugs landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ziskie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ziskie looking for a guillotine here but Hugs defends easily. #SUB2#
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ziskie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hugs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Hugs postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ziskie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hugs looking to improve position, pressing down on Ziskie's thigh with his hand. Ziskie seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hugs paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hugs's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ziskie picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Ziskie!
An out of breath Philip Ziskie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Lodzov Hugs stepped up to the mic, saying 'this was bullshit'.

Event: SyFi - Aftermath 1
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Clementine misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Clementine avoids it with no problem.
Jab by Ziskie.
Clementine wants to clinch.
Clementine tries to work over Ziskie's front leg with a kick but Ziskie checks it.
Clementine is looking to clinch.
Ziskie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ziskie takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Ziskie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clementines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Jazz Clementine has been cut.
Clementine tries to clinch there but Ziskie circles away.
Clementine tries to clinch there but Ziskie circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Clementine throws a nice looking combination but Ziskie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ziskie raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Clementine misses with a low kick.
Ziskie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Ziskie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ziskie showed some decent athleticism there.
Ziskie wants to free his trapped foot but Clementine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clementine trying to hold on to Ziskie's head to control him but Ziskie postures up. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clementine's coaches at whitey's gym 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.#SUB2#
Ziskie is trying for a kimura here. Clementine looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ziskie wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Philip Ziskie!
Our winner, Philip Ziskie, 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.

Event: SyFi 134
Date: Nov 25, 2018

#R1#
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie lands a jab to the nose.
Ziskie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiger throws out the jab.
Ziskie lands with a hook. Tiger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ziskie lands with a straight right. Tiger didn't see that one coming.
Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ziskie manages to avoid it.
Ziskie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiger misses with a low kick.
Ziskie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tiger throws a lazy right hand but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tiger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiger defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ziskie, as that shot connected.
Ziskie fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
Ziskie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tiger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab. #T1#
Ziskie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Great Tiger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Ziskie.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut. Tiger saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ziskie, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Ziskie.
Ziskie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tiger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ziskie takes a step back to recover.
Ziskie scores with a jab.
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziskie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiger. Tiger obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Ziskie misses.
Tiger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziskie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiger.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
A leg kick checked by Ziskie.#T2#
Ziskie avoids the head kick by Tiger.
Ziskie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziskie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiger finds it's way round the side to connect with Ziskie's head.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiger has time to react.
Ziskie takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Tiger.
Tiger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
Tiger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ziskie lands a jab to Tiger's midsection.
Ziskie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tiger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ziskie throws a sloppy head kick and Tiger moves out of range easily.
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown but Tiger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziskie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tiger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ziskie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ziskie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ziskie lands a really nice looking cross but Tiger seems unphased.
Tiger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ziskie on the side of the head.#T3#
Ziskie swings widly with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
Ziskie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Ziskie dodges the punch combination from Tiger.
Ziskie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ziskie throws the kick towards the body but Tiger avoids it.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Tiger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Tiger misses the target.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Tiger.
Tiger checks a low kick from Ziskie.
Tiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziskie.
Tiger throws a counter high kick but Ziskie was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ziskie.#T4#
Tiger moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ziskie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiger misses the jab.
Tiger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tiger throws a front kick aimed at Ziskie's knee but Ziskie avoids it well.
Ziskie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tiger throws a shot to the body.
Tiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tiger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Tiger does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie is looking to score with low kicks.
Ziskie swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
Ziskie connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ziskie, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Ziskie tries to get set, Tiger tries to push him back and clinch up but Ziskie manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tiger.
Philip Ziskie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiger tried to counter with a leg kick but Ziskie avoided it.
Tiger scores with a leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tiger might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Tiger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Tiger misses with a kick to the body.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiger defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiger lands a head kick. Ziskie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie swings widly with a right hand
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ziskie lunges at Tiger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tiger's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiger throws a low kick, looking for Ziskie's leg but Ziskie calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Ziskie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiger moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Ziskie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ziskie.
Tiger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ziskie.
Tiger avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a front kick aimed at Tiger's knee but Tiger avoids it well.
Tiger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A jab lands there for Tiger.#CUT#
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
A left lands for Tiger.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziskie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Ziskie blocks a head kick by Tiger. #T2#
Ziskie moves out of range as Tiger throws a body kick.
Ziskie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Ziskie blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Ziskie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tiger throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
Tiger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ziskie scores with a nice head shot.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Tiger ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie throws a lazy head kick
and Tiger counters with a low kick, right behind Ziskie 's knee.
Tiger jabs Ziskie right on the nose. Ziskie blinks but takes it well.
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Tiger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiger missing with a left hand there. Ziskie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tiger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tiger motions for Ziskie to come forward. Tiger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ziskie throws a series of punches but Tiger avoids them all with ease.
Tiger misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Tiger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tiger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ziskie throws a leg kick
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tiger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tiger tries to work over Ziskie's front leg with a kick but Ziskie checks it.
Tiger takes one on the button.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiger lands a jab.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiger counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch combination from Ziskie misses.
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Tiger thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tiger thuds a left hand into Ziskie's body.
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!
A head kick misses from Tiger.
Ziskie with a nice cross.
Tiger throws a front kick that sends Ziskie stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Tiger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tiger tries a head kick but it misses.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
Ziskie misses with a hook to the body
and Tiger counters with a straight right hand.
Tiger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Tiger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ziskie lands a nice shot to the body.
Ziskie looks for a takedown but Tiger sprawls well.
Tiger throwing a counter right hand but Ziskie manages to avoid it.
Tiger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziskie.
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ziskie fails to land with a series of punches.
Tiger scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Great Tiger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tiger misses with a low kick.
Ziskie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ziskie just manages to avoid it.
Ziskie ducks right into an uppercut from Tiger.
Ziskie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tiger ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie connects with a right hand. Tiger shakes it off.
Ziskie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ziskie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ziskie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiger's head backwards.
Tiger cracks the inside of Ziskie's front leg.
Tiger moves forwards but Ziskie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tiger throws a good cross that connects.
Ziskie goes for a double leg but Tiger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tiger continues to drive forward.
Tiger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ziskie avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ziskie misses with a double jab.
Ziskie lands a head shot.#T1#
Tiger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ziskie walks into a stiff left hand from Tiger.
Ziskie lands a nice looking body shot.
Tiger cracks Ziskie with an open hand slap.#ROC#
Ziskie is rocked!
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiger tried to counter with a leg kick but Ziskie avoided it.
Ziskie is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiger finish him?
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Tiger slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Tiger misses the target.
Ziskie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Tiger moved out of range nicely.
Tiger fakes the leg kick and cracks Ziskie in the body.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Ziskie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tiger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ziskie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Ziskie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tiger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tiger checks a leg kick.
Tiger connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tiger.
Tiger connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot.
Tiger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ziskie's calf.
Tiger catches Ziskie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tiger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body kick there by Ziskie.
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiger tries to sprawl out of it but Ziskie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiger scores with a leg kick.
Ziskie takes a swing at Tiger's ribcage but misses.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Tiger's head but Tiger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ziskie misses with a two punch combination.
Ziskie throws a low kick but Tiger avoids it.
A jab from Ziskie finds it's way through Tiger's defenses.
Ziskie motions for Tiger to come forward. Ziskie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tiger scores with the left hand. Ziskie knows he should have avoided that one.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a crisp right that sends Ziskie to the canvas! Tiger follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Great Tiger!
Great Tiger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SyFi 123
Date: Nov 04, 2018

#R1#
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ziskie.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ziskie 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziskie is defended easily by Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Ziskie tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petdee Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
A leg kick checked by Ziskie.#TD2#
Ziskie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sitsongrit quickly recovers to half guard.
Sitsongrit scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ziskie manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit really wants to buck Ziskie off and get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Ziskie postures up.
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but Ziskie maintains control.#T1#
Ziskie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sitsongrit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Ziskie postures up.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ziskie.
BOOM! Ziskie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ziskie landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Ziskie working for a submission but Sitsongrit is keeping him at bay.
Ziskie wants to take Sitsongrit's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Ziskie looking for a guillotine from mount but Sitsongrit is having none of it. #T2#
Sitsongrit is trying desperately to improve position.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Ziskie pushes him away.
Ziskie wants to take Sitsongrit's back here but Sitsongrit is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ziskie tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Ziskie pushes him away.
Sitsongrit working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Ziskie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sitsongrit is now in Ziskie's guard. A big mistake from Ziskie there, giving up the dominant position!
Ziskie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ziskie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sitsongrit passes into half guard. #T3##SU#
Sitsongrit stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ziskie to get to his feet.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ziskie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
A combination from Ziskie does no damage.
No luck for Ziskie with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziskie.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ziskie dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Ziskie's head and hops out.#T4#
Ziskie shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit leaves Ziskie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sitsongrit is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Ziskie.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ziskie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Ziskie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ziskie just manages to avoid 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!
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Ziskie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Petdee Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Philip Ziskie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Ziskie avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Ziskie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ziskie lands in his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit managing to control the position.
Ziskie looking to sit in guard and control but Sitsongrit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sitsongrit wants to get up but he can't break Ziskie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit advances position into side control!
Ziskie is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Sitsongrit decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ziskie to his feet.
Ziskie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ziskie.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Ziskie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ziskie lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD2#
Ziskie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitsongrit on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitsongrit's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Ziskie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit 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 wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit has Ziskie pulled in close to control his posture.
Sitsongrit's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ziskie looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziskie is one step ahead there.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ziskie cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Ziskie drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Sitsongrit is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ziskie presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ziskie is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitsongrit to keep the fight standing.
Ziskie jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Ziskie around his waist. Ziskie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petdee Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Ziskie.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Ziskie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ziskie is breathing heavily.
Ziskie tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ziskie blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Ziskie prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ziskie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Ziskie's head.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Ziskie is rocked!
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Ziskie is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit gets through Ziskie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit pushes Ziskie against the cage. Sitsongrit is working some dirty boxing. Sitsongrit pushes off with a quick right hook! Ziskie goes down! Ziskie tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sitsongrit moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petdee Sitsongrit!
Petdee Sitsongrit got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: SyFi 115
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Ziskie throws a series of punches but Муромец moves out of range.
Ziskie misses with a wild body shot.
Муромец bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Муромец gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Муромец moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Ziskie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ziskie looks to score with a jab to the body but Муромец is just out of range.
Ziskie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Муромец will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good standup being displayed there by Ziskie as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Ziskie shoots in and gets a takedown into Муромец's guard.
Муромец is trying to hold Ziskie in close to prevent damage but Ziskie has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for an arm triangle but Муромец is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Муромец looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ziskie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Муромец sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Ziskie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Муромец keeps working.
Муромец is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Ziskie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Муромец works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ziskie is working Муромец over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Муромец throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Муромец trying to control the position.
Муромец trying to control the position here.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Муромец is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie passes Муромец's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Муромец is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Ziskie seems to be working for a kimura but Муромец defends the submission attempt.
Муромец tries to get to full guard but Ziskie has control of the leg.
Муромец keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3##SUB#
Ziskie is working for a submission of some sort.
Муромец wants to get back to full guard.
Ziskie wants to free his trapped foot but Муромец is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Ziskie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Муромец is just riding it out for now. Ziskie eventually gives up the hold.
Ziskie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ziskie seems to be working for a kimura but Муромец defends the submission attempt.
Ziskie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura but Муромец is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ziskie to get the leverage.
Муромец works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ziskie controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie won't allow Муромец to sweep him here.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Муромец is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ziskie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Муромец tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ziskie is in Муромец's guard.
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Муромец keeps moving.
Ziskie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Муромец is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Муромец looking for a sweep. Not yet Муромец, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Муромец trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Philip Ziskie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ziskie trying to control but Муромец is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ziskie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Муромец is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Муромец is pulling down on Ziskie's head. It's preventing any offense from Ziskie, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Муромец throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Ziskie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ziskie trying to control but Муромец is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ziskie 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.
Ziskie throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Ziskie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Муромец is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Муромец has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Муромец trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ziskie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Муромец controls the pace.
Муромец throwing strikes from guard but Ziskie blocks nicely.
Муромец is looking to work some ground and pound but Ziskie has wrist control.#SUB#
Ziskie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Муромец doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Муромец manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a triangle but Муромец pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Муромец wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving.
Муромец scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for a triangle here. Муромец is fighting it but it looks tight! Ziskie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Муромец is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Philip Ziskie!

Event: SyFi 106
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Ziskie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kishimoto on the side of the head.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Kishimoto's head but Kishimoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
Kishimoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ziskie 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.
Ziskie leaves Kishimoto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ziskie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziskie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ziskie. Kishimoto shrugs it off though.
Kishimoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kishimoto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ziskie sprawls well. Ziskie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kishimoto gets slowly back to his feet.
Ziskie misses with a series of wild punches.
Ziskie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kishimoto backs up against the cage. #T1#
Nice body punch from Ziskie.
Ziskie lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Kishimoto looking to score a takedown here. Ziskie is defending well but Kishimoto drives through and ends up in Ziskie's guard.
Kishimoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ziskie can't keep his opponent in guard - Kishimoto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kishimoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Ziskie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kishimoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Ziskie is trying to control but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Ziskie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ziskie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kishimoto.
Ziskie is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Kishimoto is looking for a kimura but Ziskie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kishimoto to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kishimoto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ziskie is just riding it out for now. Kishimoto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Kishimoto 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. #T3##SUB#
Kishimoto is working for a kimura here but Ziskie manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kishimoto's guard. #SUB#
Kishimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Ziskie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kishimoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ziskie has managed to get both his arms back between Kishimoto's legs - danger averted.
Ziskie is looking to stand up but Kishimoto won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Kishimoto working a defensive guard here.
Ziskie wants to stand but Kishimoto has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Kishimoto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ziskie wants to stand but Kishimoto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ziskie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kishimoto avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Kishimoto has his takedown stuffed
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ziskie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ziskie cracks Kishimoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kishimoto 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.
A big left from Ziskie misses.
Kishimoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
Kishimoto with a poor takedown
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie lands a nice shot that snaps Kishimoto's head back.
Kishimoto has a takedown stuffed.
Ziskie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Philip Ziskie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kishimoto blocks the body kick.
Kishimoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Kishimoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziskie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daichi Kishimoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Ziskie.
Kishimoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziskie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kishimoto.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ziskie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ziskie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ziskie duly obliges.
Kishimoto shoots and misses
and Kishimoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziskie throws a jab when Kishimoto was well out of range.
Kishimoto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ziskie.
Ziskie scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kishimoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Kishimoto's shoulder, as Kishimoto tries to avoid the shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ziskie. #ROC2#
Kishimoto is rocked!
Ziskie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kishimoto shoots and misses
and Ziskie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Kishimoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kishimoto.
Kishimoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Ziskie lands with a straight right. Kishimoto didn't see that one coming.
Ziskie misses with a head kick.
Ziskie misses with a hook #TD#
so Kishimoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Ziskie has his foot on Kishimoto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kishimoto works his way back into a safe position though.
Kishimoto won't allow Ziskie to sweep him here.
Kishimoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziskie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kishimoto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziskie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kishimoto has managed to get both his arms back between Ziskie's legs - danger averted.
Kishimoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziskie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Kishimoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ziskie dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ziskie wants to stand but Kishimoto has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Kishimoto is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ziskie has his hands clasped together but Kishimoto extends and breaks Ziskie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kishimoto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daichi Kishimoto!
Daichi Kishimoto retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Daichi Kishimoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SyFi 93
Date: Aug 24, 2018

#R1#
Jainar tries to clinch up.
Jainar throws a hook but Ziskie avoids it easily.
Jainar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ziskie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jainar. Ziskie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jainar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
Ziskie has a takedown stuffed.
Jainar unleashes a big counter combination but Ziskie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Jainar moves out of range.
Jainar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ziskie at a distance.
A slow jab from Jainar misses its intended target. #T1#
Ziskie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jainar counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jainar counters with a nice uppercut.
Jainar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jainar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jainar swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ziskie. #TD#
Ziskie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Jainar is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ziskie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jainar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ziskie is trying to get an arm triangle but Jainar is defending well.
Ziskie trying to control the action but Jainar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ziskie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Ziskie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ziskie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Ziskie trying to control the action but Jainar is working from the bottom.
Jainar is looking to reverse the position.
Jainar keeps trying to improve his position.
Jainar throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so. #SUB#
Ziskie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jainar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jainar has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Jainar wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Ziskie has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jainar's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jainar is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Ziskie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Philip Ziskie!

Event: SyFi 86
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
A lazy left from Ziskie finds it's target.
Santana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ziskie to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Santana decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ziskie is trying to maintain the position but Santana is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Santana.
Ziskie trying to control here.
Ziskie's coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory 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.#SUB#
Ziskie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santana pulls his head out easily.
Ziskie is trying to get back to full guard.
Santana tries to pass to full mount but Ziskie defends it.
Santana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ziskie is looking for a sweep. Santana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santana tries to pass to full mount but Ziskie defends it.
Ziskie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB#
Ziskie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santana defends it easily.
Santana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziskie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziskie wants to stand but Santana is controlling the position.
Ziskie looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziskie, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana advances to half guard.
Ziskie is not content to let Santana control the position.
Ziskie is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ziskie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
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.
Ziskie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back.
Ziskie is staying active underneath Santana, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ziskie is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziskie trying to control from the bottom.
Santana tries to pass to full mount but Ziskie defends it.
Ziskie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Santana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziskie is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Ziskie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santana stopping the sweep attempt from Ziskie.
Santana chips away with some ground and pound.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Santana from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Santana postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ziskie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santana, into his guard. #REVR#
Ziskie is pushing down on Santana's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santana is fighting to maintain full guard but Ziskie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Santana tries to get to full guard but Ziskie has control of the leg.
Ziskie tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
Santana moves into full guard.
Ziskie is looking to stand up but Santana won't let him.
Ziskie tries to free his leg and advance position but Santana is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ziskie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ziskie advances to half guard.
Santana wants to improve his position but Ziskie is controlling well. #SUB2#
Santana looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana is looking to improve his position.
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 Philip Ziskie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Santana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ziskie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santana scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Santana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ziskie is trying to stand back up but Santana is controlling him
Santana is keen to just control but Ziskie is a slippery customer.
Ziskie tries to kick Santana off but Santana keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ziskie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santana.
Santana slips a nice elbow through Ziskie's hands, connecting with Ziskie's forehead.
Santana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana 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 works his way to full guard. Good work.
Santana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ziskie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santana manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Ziskie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Ziskie passes into half guard.
Ziskie wants to stand up but Santana is controlling the position.
Ziskie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santana gets back to full guard.
Ziskie preventing the sweep.
Ziskie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Santana is proving hard to escape from.
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ziskie avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #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.
Santana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ziskie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a triangle but Santana pushes his legs off easily.
Santana chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Ziskie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ziskie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santana with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Ziskie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santana 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. #T3##SUB#
Santana stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ziskie has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Santana manages to get his head free but now Ziskie has transitioned to an armbar! Santana grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ziskie! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philip Ziskie!

Event: SyFi 77
Date: Jul 15, 2018

#R1#
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
Daucourt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a jab but it's blocked by Daucourt.
Daucourt takes a swing at Ziskie's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Daucourt misses the jab.
Ziskie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daucourt.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Ziskie throws a hook but Daucourt blocks it.
Daucourt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daucourt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daucourt moves away.
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daucourt.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Daucourt.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daucourt misses with a looping right.
Daucourt defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daucourt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Daucourt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Daucourt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daucourt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziskie.
Daucourt missing with a left hand there. Ziskie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ziskie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Ziskie misses.
Daucourt misses with a looping right.
Ziskie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daucourt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
Daucourt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ziskie as he avoids it easily.
Ziskie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daucourt catches Ziskie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ziskie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daucourt.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Ziskie misses.
Daucourt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziskie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daucourt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziskie was well out of range. Poor timing from Daucourt.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Ziskie as he connects with a hook.
Ziskie scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Daucourt slips the punch.
Daucourt misses with a looping left.
Daucourt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daucourt moves away.
Daucourt misses with a straight left.
Ziskie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daucourt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daucourt.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daucourt moves away.
Daucourt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daucourt throws a hook but Ziskie avoids it easily.
Daucourt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daucourt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daucourt moves away.#TD#
Daucourt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ziskie to the ground. Daucourt is now in Ziskie's guard.
Daucourt 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. #SUB2#
Ziskie looking for a guillotine here but Daucourt defends easily. #T3##SUB2#
Daucourt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daucourt looking to pass the guard.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Daucourt from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Daucourt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziskie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daucourt has managed to get both his arms back between Ziskie's legs - danger averted.
Daucourt is pushing down on Ziskie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ziskie is fighting to maintain full guard but Daucourt has managed to sneak the leg through.#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.
Daucourt wants to take a breather but Ziskie is having none of it.
Daucourt trying to mount his opponent but Ziskie defends it.
Daucourt trying to control the action but Ziskie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ziskie actively working from the bottom here.
Daucourt wants to take a breather but Ziskie is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daucourt is thwarting Ziskie's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Daucourt is looking for a kimura but Ziskie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Daucourt to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Ziskie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Daucourt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ziskie to the mat! Ziskie manages to get full guard.
Daucourt stopping the sweep attempt from Ziskie.#SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daucourt defends well.
Daucourt trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Big Bear Fight Factory inform us that Ziskie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Daucourt advances to half guard.
Ziskie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daucourt works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daucourt trying to control the position but Ziskie is working away. #T1#
Ziskie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Daucourt's best efforts.
Daucourt controlling the pace.
Ziskie is not content to let Daucourt control the position.
Daucourt is taking a breather. Ziskie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ziskie manages to get to full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ziskie wants to improve his position but instead Daucourt has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Daucourt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ziskie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Daucourt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daucourt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ziskie for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Daucourt avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
Ziskie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daucourt defends it easily.
Daucourt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daucourt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Ziskie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daucourt defends it easily.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Daucourt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daucourt is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Daucourt is pushing down on Ziskie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ziskie is fighting to maintain full guard but Daucourt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Daucourt in particular looking to stall.
Daucourt trying to control from Ziskie's half guard. Ziskie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Daucourt from controlling successfully.
Ziskie wants to get back to his feet but Daucourt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Daucourt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ziskie.
Ziskie blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice cross by Ziskie.
Daucourt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ziskie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daucourt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Philip Ziskie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ziskie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Daucourt is rocked!
Ziskie connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Daucourt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daucourt looks for a takedown but Ziskie sprawls well.
Ziskie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Daucourt ducked under it nicely.
Daucourt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ziskie but Ziskie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daucourt seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Daucourt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daucourt throws a jab when Ziskie was well out of range.
Ziskie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daucourt at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie misses with a two punch combination. #T1##TD#
Daucourt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daucourt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Ziskie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Remi Daucourt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daucourt trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daucourt pushing down on Ziskie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Daucourt is trying to work for a kimura but Ziskie is defending well.
Ziskie wants to improve his position but Daucourt is controlling well. #T2#
Ziskie trying to hold on to Daucourt's head to control him but Daucourt postures up.
Daucourt trying to pass the guard but Ziskie defending well.
Daucourt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziskie keeps working. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daucourt pulls his head out easily.
Daucourt is thwarting Ziskie's attempts to control the position.
Daucourt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Ziskie trying to control but Daucourt postures up.
Daucourt uses his free foot to push down on Ziskie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ziskie. #SUB#
Daucourt looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ziskie tries to improve his position but instead Daucourt has taken his back! #SUB#
Ziskie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ziskie is trying to break free. #T4##SUB#
Daucourt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ziskie prevents Daucourt from getting a body triangle.
Ziskie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Daucourt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ziskie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Daucourt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ziskie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie manages to get to full guard.
Daucourt trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Philip Ziskie.
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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Ziskie!

Event: SyFi 64
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Henley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie leaves Henley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Ziskie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ziskie gets underhooks to prevent Henley's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Ziskie successfully pulls guard.
Henley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ziskie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Henley doesn't defend quickly enough and Ziskie has managed to lock this one up! Can Henley escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ziskie on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Ziskie!

Event: SyFi 54
Date: May 25, 2018

#R1#
A cross from Garbandit lands.
Garbandit tries to clinch there but Ziskie circles away.
Garbandit throws a hook to the side of Ziskie's head but Ziskie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Garbandit misses.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Philip Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ziskie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Garbandit trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Ziskie seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziskie wants to take a breather but Garbandit is having none of it.
Ziskie stops Garbandit from getting back to his feet.
Garbandit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ziskie. #SUB#
Ziskie seems to be working for a kimura but Garbandit defends the submission attempt.
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!
Garbandit trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for an arm triangle but Garbandit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ziskie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Garbandit defend it? Ziskie steps over the head and cranks it - Garbandit is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ziskie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Philip Ziskie!

Event: SyFi 46
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magomedov.
Ziskie lands with a good body shot.
Ziskie cracks Magomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ziskie finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomedov's head. #CL2#
Ziskie forces Magomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ziskie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ziskie lands a nice shot to the body.
Ziskie gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ziskie 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.
Ziskie lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ziskie.
A right hand to the body from Ziskie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Ziskie.
Ziskie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magomedov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ziskie lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Magomedov is rocked!
Ziskie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Magomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ziskie lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Ziskie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ziskie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Magomedov seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##SUB2#
Ziskie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ziskie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Magomedov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ziskie's body to avoid the submission. Ziskie has instead reached around Magomedov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ziskie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philip Ziskie!

Event: SyFi 36
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
Ziskie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziskie's corner calls for a 1-2. Ziskie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ziskie lands an overhand right.
Ziskie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Monahan's hands.
Ziskie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Ziskie has managed to clinch.
A short right from Ziskie on the inside.
Monahan is trying to pull guard but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Ziskie.
Monahan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ziskie smiles and moves away.
Ziskie darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Monahan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ziskie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monahan.
Monahan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ziskie finish him?#T1#
Ziskie fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Monahan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Monahan looks to clinch but Ziskie throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Monahan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Philip Ziskie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017

#R1#
Ziskie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ziskie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zallic misses with a wild body shot.
Ziskie moves to clinch but Zallic breaks away #TD#
and Zallic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zallic controlling from the top position.
Zallic cracks Ziskie with a solid left hand.
Zallic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zallic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zallic forces his way into half guard.
Zallic controlling the action here.#T1#
Ziskie has hold of Zallic's hands but Zallic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Zallic.
Zallic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ziskie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zallic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zallic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Zallic passes to side control.
Ziskie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ziskie wants to try and get back to his feet.
Zallic landing strikes from the mount and Ziskie is in trouble!
Zallic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zallic lands a couple of good shots and Ziskie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#
Ziskie is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.#T3#
Ziskie takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ziskie is still in real trouble! Can Zallic finish him?
Zallic scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ziskie is looking for a way out.
Zallic is punishing Ziskie with some ground and pound.
Ziskie is trying to remain composed but Zallic is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Zallic is loading up with his shots from the back and Ziskie is in big trouble! Ziskie taps out to strikes and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pepe Zallic!
Pepe Zallic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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