Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Highland 205
Date: Nov 06, 2022

#R1#
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
Leonov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leonov misses with a body shot.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonov lands with a hook. Ziskie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mike Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leonov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leonov's corner calls for a 1-2. Leonov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziskie swings widly with a right hand
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ziskie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziskie. That did some damage!
Leonov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ziskie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ziskie tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
Leonov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leonov throws a front kick aimed at Ziskie's knee but Ziskie avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Ziskie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Leonov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziskie. That did some damage!
Leonov 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.
Leonov is looking to slow Ziskie down with leg kicks.
Leonov scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Leonov.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Leonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ziskie in his tracks.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Leonov throws a push kick but Ziskie slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov lands a jab-cross combination.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Leonov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut. Leonov saw that one coming.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Leonov.
Leonov with a hook.
Leonov clobbers Ziskie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Ziskie throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
Ziskie tries to clinch up but Leonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Leonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch but Leonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ziskie.
Ziskie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ziskie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ziskie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ziskie swings widly with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. Leonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Leonov scores with a nice head shot.
Leonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
Ziskie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Leonov lands a nice shot that snaps Ziskie's head back.
Leonov digs a good body shot into Ziskie's ribs.
Leonov punishes Ziskie's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziskie throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ziskie's knee momentarily.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov avoids it easily.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Ziskie misses the jab.
Leonov lands a nice hook to Ziskie's body. Ziskie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov with a jab.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leonov moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Leonov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Ziskie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie. #T4#
Leonov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ziskie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leonov. That's going to slow Ziskie down.
Leonov scores with a one two! Ziskie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leonov lands with a right hand.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ziskie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Leonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ziskie's head.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonov throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Ziskie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Ziskie off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Ziskie tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away.
Ziskie dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
Leonov lands a jab.
Leonov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ziskie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonov stuns Ziskie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov thuds his right hand into Ziskie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Leonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.#T1#
Ziskie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonov.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and Leonov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziskie can do to turn this around?
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Leonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ziskie walks into a stiff left hand from Leonov.
Ziskie throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonov.
A good leg kick by Leonov.
Leonov lands a jab to the nose.
Leonov tries to bum rush Ziskie with a series of wild strikes but Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ziskie needs to keep his hands up - Leonov had a free shot at his head there.
Leonov misses with a straight left.
Ziskie throws the left hand but Leonov avoids the punch easily.
As Ziskie looks to move away, Leonov throws a big counter combo but Ziskie just gets out of the way.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Nikolay Leonov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziskie takes one on the button.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
As Ziskie backs away, Leonov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.
Leonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ziskie on the side of the head.
Leonov connects with a jab.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Leonov tries to score with a low kick but Ziskie moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Ziskie does it's job there.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
Leonov misses with a double jab.
Ziskie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Ziskie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Ziskie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leonov. Leonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ziskie takes a kick to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Leonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leonov misses with a wild body shot.
Leonov scores with a hook to the body. Ziskie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ziskie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Ziskie misses with a jab to the body
and Leonov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ziskie darts in trying to clinch
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Ziskie tries to clinch there but Leonov circles away. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Ziskie as he connects with a hook.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ziskie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Leonov - the referee stops the clock and Ziskie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Leonov. Ziskie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziskie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Leonov duly obliges.
Nice cross by Leonov.
Ziskie scores with a decent looking hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leonov!
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Leonov misses the shot to the body.
Leonov scores with the left hand. Ziskie knows he should have avoided that one.
Leonov fakes the leg kick and cracks Ziskie in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ziskie defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Donk. Leonov catches Ziskie right on the button with a cross.
Leonov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ziskie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Leonov to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Leonov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Leonov connects with a jab.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leonov.
Leonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Ziskie misses.
Leonov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov.
Leonov staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonov misses the target.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ziskie needs to keep his hands up - Leonov had a free shot at his head there.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ziskie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Leonov has got the better of the exchanges.
Ziskie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Leonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonov scores with a nice body kick.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ziskie.
Nice defenses there by Leonov.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Leonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Leonov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ziskie blocks a head kick by Leonov.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov lands a body shot.
Ziskie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Ziskie's head.
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Leonov moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Mike Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leonov looks to land a body kick but Ziskie moved away.
Leonov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ziskie at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziskie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leonov.
Leonov slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Leonov scores with a jab to the head.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a low kick, right behind Ziskie 's knee.
Ziskie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov lands a really nice looking cross but Ziskie seems unphased.
Leonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Leonov.#T3#
A jab from Ziskie misses.
Leonov is looking to counter punch.
Leonov staying out of range there.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ziskie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leonov catches Ziskie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
letting Leonov counter with a right hand.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ziskie's sensitive parts.
Leonov lands an overhand right.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziskie blocks a head kick by Leonov.
Ziskie moves out of range as Leonov throws a body kick.
Leonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leonov - that will leave a mark!
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.#T4#
Leonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Leonov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ziskie backs up against the cage.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Leonov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Leonov misses the target.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Leonov slips the punch.
Ziskie misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov thuds his right hand into Ziskie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Ziskie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leonov doesn't seem phased though.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leonov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
A relieved looking Nikolay Leonov 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: Highland 199
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Ziskie fails in his attempt to clinch.
San was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
San throws a hook but Ziskie avoids it easily.
A left lands for San.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but San ducks down to avoid it.
San appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ziskie misses with a body shot.
San was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
San uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San scores with a nice right hand.
San cracks Ziskie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
San throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from San.
San moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Ziskie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziskie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.
Ziskie slips under a jab from San.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - San circles away.
Nice defenses there by San.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Ziskie.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract San.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
San throws a big shot that misses.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but San paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San is looking to counter punch.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but San slips the punch.
Mike Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ziskie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ziskie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ziskie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Ziskie finds it's way through San's defenses.
Ziskie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
San scores with the left hand. Ziskie knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
San ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
San was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
San scores with a decent looking hook.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San moves away.
San ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
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.
Donk. San catches Ziskie right on the button with a cross.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but San uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting San counter with a right hand.
Ziskie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch but San swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
San swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from San misses its intended target. #T3#
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from San.
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziskie was well out of range. Poor timing from San.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but San moved out of range nicely.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from San on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ziskie misses with a hook. San ducked under it nicely.
San is looking to counter punch.
San dips to his left and cracks Ziskie with an uppercut!
San misses with a hook. Ziskie ducked under it nicely.
San throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ziskie.
Donk. Ziskie catches San right on the button with a cross.
Ziskie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
San drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Ziskie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Ziskie misses the body punch
and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut. San saw that one coming.
Ziskie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
San ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
San is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
San slips under a jab.
San takes a swing at Ziskie's ribcage but misses.
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but San sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from San.
San keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
San ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up but San swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shichiroji San dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of San's head but San sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ziskie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like San wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ziskie misses with a hook
and San connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ziskie walks into a jab.
A big right from San misses.
Ziskie avoids the body shot from San.
San throws a hook to the side of Ziskie's head but Ziskie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
San jabs Ziskie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and San counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ziskie thinking.
San takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
San moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San throws a hook to the side of Ziskie's head but Ziskie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ziskie swings away with a body shot that misses
and San counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Ziskie is rocked!
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San sees it coming and avoids it easily.
San is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ziskie is still on wobbly legs! Can San finish him?#T1#
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but San is out of range.
Ziskie seems to have recovered his senses.
San keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San throws a shot to the body.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ziskie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ziskie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
San moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
San punishes Ziskie's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziskie wants to clinch up but San keeps it at a distance.
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - San circles away.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ziskie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and San counters with a stiff right hand.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and San counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and San counters with a nice body shot.
Ziskie takes a swing at San's ribcage but misses.
San was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
San is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziskie can do to turn this around?
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. San was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
San avoids the body shot from Ziskie.
Ziskie lands with a shot to the body.
Ziskie swings widly with a right hand
and San counters with a straight right hand.
San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ziskie! San dives in looking to finish! Ziskie is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shichiroji San!
After the fight, Shichiroji San 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: Highland 192
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Llewellyn moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Ziskie rushes Llewellyn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Llewellyn misses with a punch to the body.
Ziskie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ziskie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Llewellyn tries for a takedown but Ziskie manages to get underhooks.
Llewellyn looking for a takedown.
Ziskie throws a punch but it's blocked by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn has Ziskie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ziskie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Llewellyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie has a couple of punches blocked by Llewellyn.
Ziskie swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Llewellyn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ziskie can't fight it off and eventually Llewellyn manages to take the fight to the floor. Ziskie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Llewellyn looking to sit in guard and control but Ziskie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ziskie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Llewellyn wants to get back to his feet but Ziskie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Llewellyn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziskie is one step ahead there.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Ziskie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Llewellyn keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
Llewellyn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ziskie's guard. #REVR#
Ziskie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Llewellyn is keeping the position.
Llewellyn wants to stand but Ziskie is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llewellyn 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Llewellyn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llewellyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziskie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Llewellyn 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.
Llewellyn can't keep his opponent in guard - Ziskie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Llewellyn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Llewellyn.
Ziskie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Llewellyn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Llewellyn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Llewellyn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ziskie forces his way into half guard.
Llewellyn is looking to control Ziskie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Llewellyn avoid being mounted?
Llewellyn won't allow Ziskie to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Llewellyn defends it well.
Llewellyn tries to get to full guard but Ziskie has control of the leg. #T3#
Ziskie stops Llewellyn from getting back to his feet.
Llewellyn is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Llewellyn wants to control but Ziskie is keeping busy.
Ziskie is taking a breather. Llewellyn 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Llewellyn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ziskie preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ziskie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Llewellyn working a defensive guard here.
Llewellyn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziskie is one step ahead there.
Llewellyn trying to control the position.
Ziskie trying to control but Llewellyn is working from the bottom.
Llewellyn keeping full guard, as Ziskie tries to pass.
Ziskie stays in close to Llewellyn's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Llewellyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Llewellyn is trying to keep Ziskie in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Llewellyn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Llewellyn slips a straight right by Ziskie.#CL2#
Ziskie clinches. #TD#
Llewellyn lands a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziskie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Llewellyn moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Llewellyn.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Llewellyn moved out of range.
Llewellyn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ziskie tries to avoid it but Llewellyn 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 looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ziskie slaps away a takedown attempt from Llewellyn, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Ziskie moves into the clinch successfully.
Ziskie tries a body shot but Llewellyn blocks it.
Llewellyn blocking some punches.
Llewellyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Llewellyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ziskie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Llewellyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Llewellyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Llewellyn blocking some punches.
Ziskie blocks a body shot from Llewellyn.
Ziskie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie throws a punch but it's blocked by Llewellyn. #TD#
Llewellyn tightens his grip and picks Ziskie up, before dumping him to the ground. Ziskie manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Llewellyn 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 Llewellyn paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Llewellyn'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 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Ziskie!
Mike Ziskie thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 186
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz tries to counter by clinching up but Ziskie breaks away and moves out of range.
Tuytuhlz scores with the left hand. Ziskie knows he should have avoided that one.
Tuytuhlz ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
It looked like Tuytuhlz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuytuhlz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tuytuhlz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ziskie.
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuytuhlz circles away.
Ziskie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Tuytuhlz moves out of range of the strikes.
Ziskie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tuytuhlz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. Tuytuhlz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tuytuhlz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Tuytuhlz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tuytuhlz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.#T1#
Tuytuhlz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Tuytuhlz moved out of range.
Tuytuhlz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ziskie throws an off balance right hand
and Tuytuhlz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ziskie fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Tuytuhlz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tuytuhlz slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Tuytuhlz slips under a jab from Ziskie.
It looked like Tuytuhlz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tuytuhlz blocks a jab.
Tuytuhlz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Ziskie misses with a lunging right hand
and Tuytuhlz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ziskie missing with a left hand there. Tuytuhlz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tuytuhlz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a left hand
and Tuytuhlz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Ziskie misses.
Tuytuhlz staying out of range there.#T2#
Tuytuhlz defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Tuytuhlz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Tuytuhlz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tuytuhlz slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Tuytuhlz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a shot to the body
letting Tuytuhlz counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tuytuhlz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Ziskie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tuytuhlz blocks an uppercut.
Ziskie prevents a body shot from Tuytuhlz.
Ziskie tries to work over Tuytuhlz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tuytuhlz blocks an uppercut.
Ziskie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuytuhlz has Ziskie pressed against the cage.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside that Ziskie shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Mike Ziskie has been cut.
Tuytuhlz lands a body shot.
Ziskie tries a body shot but Tuytuhlz blocks it.
Tuytuhlz blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tuytuhlz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuytuhlz.
Ziskie misses with some punches.
Tuytuhlz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ziskie blocks a body shot from Tuytuhlz.
Ziskie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tuytuhlz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.
Tuytuhlz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Tuytuhlz.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Ziskie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuytuhlz pushes Ziskie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ziskie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tuytuhlz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tuytuhlz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ziskie's elbow.
Tuytuhlz lands a left hand.
Tuytuhlz lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie tries to throw a body punch but Tuytuhlz avoids it by throwing Ziskie back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz prevents a body shot from Ziskie.
Tuytuhlz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ziskie misses with the head strike.
Tuytuhlz misses with the head strike. #T4#
Ziskie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ziskie swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Tuytuhlz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ziskie throws a sloppy body shot
letting Tuytuhlz counter with a right hand.
Tuytuhlz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziskie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tuytuhlz moves away.
Tuytuhlz misses with a double jab.
Ziskie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ziskie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ziskie wants to clinch but Tuytuhlz slips to the side
and Tuytuhlz counters with a nice uppercut.
Tuytuhlz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Tuytuhlz moved out of range.
Tuytuhlz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Ziskie looks to move away, Tuytuhlz throws a big counter combo but Ziskie just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
Tuytuhlz swings for the body but Ziskie moves out of range.
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 Lyke Tuytuhlz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Ziskie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tuytuhlz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Ziskie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ziskie throws a right hand that misses
and Tuytuhlz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ziskie thinking.
Ziskie darts in trying to clinch
and Tuytuhlz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tuytuhlz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie throws a hook but Tuytuhlz avoids it easily.
Tuytuhlz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ziskie misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Tuytuhlz misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuytuhlz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie closes the distance but Tuytuhlz moves to the side
enabling Tuytuhlz to counter with a crisp jab.
Tuytuhlz defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Tuytuhlz defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
Tuytuhlz is looking to counter punch.
Tuytuhlz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ziskie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tuytuhlz.
Ziskie is looking to clinch.
Ziskie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tuytuhlz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tuytuhlz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
A little feinted left hand from Tuytuhlz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mike Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tuytuhlz.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Tuytuhlz moved out of range.
It looked like Tuytuhlz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
It looked like Tuytuhlz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and Tuytuhlz comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Ziskie stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Tuytuhlz is on him like rabid pit bull! Ziskie slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyke Tuytuhlz!
After winning the bout, Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 159
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1##CL#
Ziskie clinches.
Ziskie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ziskie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ziskie.
Enkhtulga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Enkhtulga wants to break free but Ziskie has control.
Ziskie throws a punch but it's blocked by Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ziskie. #BC2#
Enkhtulga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enkhtulga lands a glancing blow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Ziskie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.#CL#
Enkhtulga tries to keep at a distance but Ziskie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Enkhtulga tries a body shot but Ziskie blocks it.
Enkhtulga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enkhtulga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ziskie is defending well for now.
Enkhtulga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ziskie avoiding damage as Enkhtulga throws knees to the body.
Enkhtulga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ziskie has Enkhtulga pressed against the cage, preventing Enkhtulga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Enkhtulga blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Enkhtulga throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Enkhtulga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga slips a straight right by Ziskie.
Enkhtulga shoots in for a takedown but Ziskie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enkhtulga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziskie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Enkhtulga throws the kick towards the body but Ziskie avoids it.
Ziskie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ziskie drops his hands momentarily and Enkhtulga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Enkhtulga swings for the body but Ziskie moves out of range.
A jab from Ziskie does it's job there.
Enkhtulga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Enkhtulga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Enkhtulga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ziskie circles away.
Mike Ziskie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tugsbayar Enkhtulga.#CL#
Ziskie closes the distance and clinches.
Enkhtulga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ziskie avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Enkhtulga manages to break the clinch.
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.
Enkhtulga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Enkhtulga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Enkhtulga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2##CL#
Ziskie drives through and clinches with Enkhtulga against the cage.
Enkhtulga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Enkhtulga wants to break free but Ziskie has control.
Enkhtulga is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie is controlling him.
Ziskie has Enkhtulga pressed against the cage, preventing Enkhtulga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ziskie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enkhtulga is looking to control Ziskie's arms but Ziskie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Enkhtulga has his back to the cage.
Ziskie misses with a punch on the inside.
Enkhtulga tries to break the clinch but Ziskie is controlling the position.
Enkhtulga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ziskie throws a punch but it's blocked by Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Enkhtulga throws a punch but it's blocked by Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Ziskie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ziskie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ziskie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ziskie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Enkhtulga blocks an uppercut.
Ziskie misses with some punches.
Ziskie tries to work over Enkhtulga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ziskie swings wildly with an uppercut but Enkhtulga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie can't find room to land a body shot as Enkhtulga controls the action. #T3#
Ziskie avoiding damage as Enkhtulga throws knees to the body.
Ziskie throws a punch but it's blocked by Enkhtulga.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Enkhtulga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enkhtulga tries to break the clinch but Ziskie is controlling the position.
Ziskie misses with a punch on the inside.
Ziskie misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ziskie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enkhtulga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ziskie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ziskie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ziskie has a couple of punches blocked by Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Enkhtulga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Enkhtulga prevents the takedown attempt.
Enkhtulga blocking some punches.
Ziskie misses with a punch on the inside.
Ziskie avoiding damage as Enkhtulga throws knees to the body.
Ziskie has a couple of punches blocked by Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga is trying to push Ziskie away but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Ziskie misses with a punch on the inside.
Enkhtulga blocks a body shot from Ziskie.
Ziskie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enkhtulga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Enkhtulga.
Ziskie throws a head punch that misses.
Ziskie avoiding damage as Enkhtulga throws knees to the body.
Enkhtulga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ziskie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ziskie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enkhtulga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ziskie throws a punch but it's blocked by Enkhtulga.
Ziskie throws a punch but it's blocked by Enkhtulga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie has a couple of punches blocked by Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga wants to get back to striking at distance but Ziskie won't allow it.
Ziskie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ziskie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ziskie misses with some punches.
Enkhtulga is trying to break the clinch but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Enkhtulga blocking some punches.
Ziskie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Enkhtulga's efforts to push away.
Enkhtulga tries to circle away but Ziskie has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziskie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ziskie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Enkhtulga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ziskie is looking to counter punch.
Enkhtulga fails to land the takedown.
A big left from Ziskie misses.
Enkhtulga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Enkhtulga is looking to score with low kicks.
Enkhtulga moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Enkhtulga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ziskie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mike Ziskie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tugsbayar Enkhtulga.
Ziskie throws a right hand that misses
and Enkhtulga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Enkhtulga misses with a head kick.
Enkhtulga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ziskie clinches.
Enkhtulga prevents a body shot from Ziskie.
Enkhtulga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Enkhtulga tries to break the clinch but Ziskie is controlling the position.
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.
Ziskie misses with the head strike.
Ziskie presses Enkhtulga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Enkhtulga can't break the clinch. #T1#
Enkhtulga tries to circle away but Ziskie has him pinned against the cage.
Enkhtulga tries to break free but Ziskie pushes him back against the cage.
Enkhtulga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enkhtulga wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Ziskie on the inside.
Enkhtulga wants to break free but Ziskie has control.
Enkhtulga working aggressively here.
Ziskie has a couple of punches blocked by Enkhtulga.
Ziskie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ziskie blocks a body shot from Enkhtulga.
Enkhtulga blocks an uppercut.
Ziskie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enkhtulga backwards.
Enkhtulga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Enkhtulga tries to circle away but Ziskie has him pinned against the cage.
Enkhtulga wants to break free but Ziskie has control.
Ziskie scores with a shot to the side of Enkhtulga's head.
A short left from Ziskie.
A head punch on the inside from Ziskie fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Enkhtulga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ziskie swings wildly with an uppercut but Enkhtulga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Enkhtulga is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Enkhtulga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ziskie throws a punch but it's blocked by Enkhtulga.
A head punch on the inside from Ziskie fails to land.
Ziskie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enkhtulga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ziskie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ziskie can't find room to land a body shot as Enkhtulga controls the action.
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 misses with some punches.
Enkhtulga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Enkhtulga tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Enkhtulga blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Enkhtulga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Enkhtulga looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Ziskie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Enkhtulga is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ziskie dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Ziskie is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Enkhtulga looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ziskie gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Enkhtulga is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ziskie lets go of the hold and Enkhtulga can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Ziskie!
Mike Ziskie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 151
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Leonov throws a nice head kick!
Ziskie defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie takes one to the side of the head.
Ziskie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Leonov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Ziskie blocks the low kick.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziskie.
Some bone on bone action there as Ziskie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leonov moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Ziskie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov can pounce on him.
Leonov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziskie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov can pounce on him.
Ziskie takes one to the chin there.
Leonov misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov connects with a right hand. Ziskie shakes it off.
A good leg kick by Leonov.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ziskie. #T1#
Leonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonov tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov throws a chopping leg kick but Ziskie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov looks for the body kick but Ziskie saw that one coming.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Leonov throws out a leg kick but Ziskie moves out of range and Leonov only half commits.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Leonov.
Leonov scoring well with a low kick there.
Ziskie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
It looks like Leonov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Leonov moves away from the strike by Ziskie.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Leonov. Ziskie shrugs it off though.
Leonov misses with a low kick as Ziskie jumps back.
Leonov lands with a nice body punch.
Ziskie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Leonov does it's job there.
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Leonov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ziskie takes a swing at Leonov's ribcage but misses.
Leonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ziskie's sensitive parts.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Ziskie checks it.
Leonov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Leonov gets tackled into the cage by Ziskie. Ziskie maintains the clinch.
Ziskie misses with the head strike. #BC#
Leonov breaks from the clinch.
Ziskie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
Leonov slips a straight right by Ziskie.
Ziskie is looking to clinch but Leonov is avoiding it.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.#T3#
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ziskie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonov manages to avoid it.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Mike Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Ziskie blocks the leg kick.
Ziskie throws a lazy right hand but Leonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonov misses with a head kick.
Leonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Leonov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leonov connects with a high kick.
Leonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ziskie.
A leg kick checked by Ziskie.#CL2#
Ziskie gets a clinch. #BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch.
Leonov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Leonov with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov throws a leg kick but Ziskie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Leonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ziskie's head.
Ziskie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonov counters with a big head kick but Ziskie shrugs it off.
Leonov tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ziskie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziskie misses the jab.
Ziskie is looking to clinch but Leonov is avoiding it.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov throws a body kick that misses.
Ziskie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Ziskie blocks the low kick.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie slips a jab and a cross from Leonov.
Ziskie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ziskie avoids the head kick by Leonov.
Leonov throws a chopping leg kick but Ziskie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
Leonov thows a body kick. Ziskie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ziskie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leonov moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Leonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziskie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonov is looking to land body kicks.
Leonov 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 misses with a body shot.
Leonov throws a solid leg kick but Ziskie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leonov.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Ziskie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonov.
Leonov throws a head kick but Ziskie moves out of range.
Leonov thumps Ziskie with a low kick.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Donk. Leonov catches Ziskie right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target. #T1#
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov is looking to chop away at Ziskie's legs.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonov blocks a jab.
Leonov throws a low kick but Ziskie moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ziskie clinches up with Leonov and pushes him back against the cage.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Ziskie throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ziskie fails to land. #BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonov misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Ziskie misses.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
A slow jab from Ziskie misses its intended target.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leonov.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range. #T2#
Ziskie throws an overhand right that lands on Leonov's shoulder, as Leonov tries to avoid the shot.
Ziskie tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leonov.
Ziskie dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
A little jabbing left from Ziskie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ziskie tries to clinch up.
Ziskie ducks right into an uppercut from Leonov.
Leonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ziskie is out of range.
Leonov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ziskie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leonov lands a high kick!
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Ziskie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ziskie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ziskie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Leonov's head but Leonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Leonov.
Leonov throws a body kick that misses.
Nikolay Leonov is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leonov looks to land a body kick but Ziskie moved away.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Ziskie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Leonov avoids it with no problem.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leonov lands a high kick!
Leonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziskie can do to turn this around?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Ziskie is looking to clinch but Leonov is avoiding it.
It looked like Leonov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ziskie.
Leonov throws a head kick that misses.
Ziskie misses with a right hand
and Leonov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Leonov gets tackled into the cage by Ziskie. Ziskie maintains the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leonov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ziskie tries to clinch but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Leonov slips a jab from Ziskie.
Leonov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ziskie misses with a hook.
Leonov lands with an overhand left.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziskie momentarily.
Leonov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ziskie moves out of range of the leg kick from Leonov.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Leonov gets tackled into the cage by Ziskie. Ziskie maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ziskie fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ziskie misses with some punches.
Leonov blocking some punches.
Leonov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Leonov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ziskie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leonov tries to land a leg kick but Ziskie saw it coming and moves away.
Leonov with the inside leg kick.
Ziskie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leonov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ziskie avoids it.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a good jab.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Ziskie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov motions for Ziskie to come forward. Leonov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Ziskie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziskie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leonov.
Leonov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Nice defenses there by Leonov.
Leonov throws a low kick but Ziskie moves out of range easily. #T1#
Leonov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie throws a hook but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov slips under a jab from Ziskie.
Leonov throws a series of punches but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie checks a low kick from Leonov.
Ziskie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
A big right from Ziskie misses.
Leonov connects with a crisp jab.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Leonov misses.
A little jabbing left from Ziskie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leonov defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Leonov throws out a loose jab but Ziskie uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Leonov misses with a leg kick.
Ziskie throws a good cross that connects.
Ziskie misses with a straight left.
Ziskie throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonov counters with a leg kick.
Leonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Mike Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
A head kick misses from Leonov.
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov staying out of range there.
Ziskie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ziskie throws out the jab.
Leonov moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Ziskie looks to throw the jab but Leonov is out of range.
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Leonov tries a low kick but Ziskie avoids it.
Leonov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leonov throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
Leonov lands a nice hook to Ziskie's body. Ziskie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leonov scores with a leg kick.
Ziskie misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Ziskie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ziskie swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3##BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Leonov throws the kick towards the body but Ziskie avoids it.
Ziskie throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Leonov ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie misses with a looping right.
Leonov thumps Ziskie with a low kick.
Leonov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leonov 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.
Leonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Leonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Leonov.
Leonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
Ziskie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leonov.
Leonov lands with a straight right. Ziskie didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Leonov. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Leonov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ziskie on the side of the head.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonov as he connects with a hook.
Ziskie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Leonov moved out of range nicely.
Leonov slips a jab from Ziskie.
Leonov moves out of range as Ziskie strikes.
Leonov slips a straight right by Ziskie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leonov!
Ziskie throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Leonov slips a jab from Ziskie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonov, as that shot connected.
Leonov 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.
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonov slips a straight right by Ziskie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonov, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Highland 149
Date: Apr 01, 2022

#R1#
Job jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Job lands a jab.
Mike Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Job circles away quickly and effectively.
Ziskie looks to land a left hand but Job moved out of range nicely.
Job uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie loads up on a big right hand but Job slips the punch.
Good shot there by Job.
Job dives in and grabs Ziskie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ziskie pushes down on Job's head and hops out.
It looked like Ziskie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ziskie throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ziskie. No joy for Job on that attempt.
Ziskie slaps away a takedown attempt from Job, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mike Ziskie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
The fighters circling - Ziskie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Job shoots in but Ziskie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Job moves out of range of the strikes.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown but Ziskie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Job's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Job ducks under a wild hook from Ziskie.
Ziskie tries to move into range but Job moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ziskie throws a hook to the side of Job's head but Job sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie staying out of range there.#TD2#
Job decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Ziskie is looking for a sweep. Job is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Job in particular looking to stall.
Ziskie wants to control but Job is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Job missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Job is stalling here. Ziskie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Job seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ziskie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Job is trying to control Ziskie's posture but Ziskie avoids it.
Ziskie trying to control the action but Job is working from the bottom.
Job is looking to reverse the position.#T2##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!
Job 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.
Ziskie trying to control the position but Job is working away.
Ziskie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ziskie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Job is looking to reverse the position.
Ziskie slows the pace down. #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! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Job is looking for a sweep.
Ziskie is looking to take a break and control but Job is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Job regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ziskie's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Job looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Job is looking to improve his position.
Ziskie trying to mount his opponent but Job defends it.
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 Mike Ziskie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ziskie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Job decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ziskie gets full guard.
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Job.
Job trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Job trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Job accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ziskie being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Job loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Job scoring with some ground and pound.
Job looking to pass the guard.
Job sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Job wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Job uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.
Job swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Job 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.#T2#
Job pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziskie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for subs off his back but Job has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Ziskie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Job slips a nice elbow through Ziskie's hands, connecting with Ziskie's forehead.
Ziskie is pressing down on Job's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Job throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ziskie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Job scoring with punches to the head and body.
Job stays in close to Ziskie's body and controls the position.
Ziskie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Job throwing strikes but missing.
Job 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.
Job 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#
Job 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.#T4##SUB#
Ziskie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Job looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Job looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Job! #REVB#
Job trying to control the position but Ziskie is working away.
Ziskie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Job wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ziskie is working hard here to advance position.
Job has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie is letting Job control him for a moment.
Ziskie is not content to let Job control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odd Job showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Job closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ziskie to the mat! Ziskie manages to get full guard.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Job from controlling successfully.
Job throwing strikes from guard but Ziskie blocks nicely. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a triangle but Job pushes his legs off easily.
Job works over Ziskie with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving.
Job stands and throws Ziskie's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Job creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Job working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Job looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ziskie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Job's best efforts.
Ziskie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Job trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Job is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Job stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziskie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Job is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ziskie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Job can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Job with a nice head shot there.
Job controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Job defends well.
Odd Job has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Ziskie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Job gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Job showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Job trying to move into half guard but instead Ziskie has managed to sweep!#REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Job is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Job looking for a guillotine here but Ziskie defends easily.
Job looking to control.
Ziskie advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Job looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Job defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odd Job comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Job 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odd Job!

Event: Highland 144
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Ziskie takes the fight into the clinch.
Shalashaska tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ziskie avoids it.
Ziskie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shalashaska 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 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shalashaska tries to work over Ziskie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shalashaska trying to stall but Ziskie improves his position.
Ziskie blocks the elbow strike.
Ziskie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ziskie throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shalashaska connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Mike Ziskie has been cut.
Ziskie tries a body shot but Shalashaska blocks it.
Ziskie can't find room to land a body shot as Shalashaska controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalashaska is looking to control Ziskie's arms but Ziskie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shalashaska has his back to the cage.
Ziskie has a couple of punches blocked by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska prevents a body shot from Ziskie.
Ziskie managing to block the knees to the body from Shalashaska.
Ziskie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ziskie throws a head punch that misses.
Shalashaska is pressed up against the cage. Ziskie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shalashaska down to the mat. Shalashaska avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Shalashaska with a nice calf kick.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut. Shalashaska saw that one coming.
Shalashaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ziskie doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
Ziskie misses with a hook to the body
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shalashaska ducks under a wild hook 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.
Shalashaska throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Shalashaska keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ziskie.
Shalashaska throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Ziskie darts in and clinches Shalashaska up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ziskie fails to land.
Shalashaska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shalashaska lands with a light punch inside.
Ziskie throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Ziskie.
Shalashaska working Ziskie over with knees to the body.
Ziskie throws a punch but it's blocked by Shalashaska.
Shalashaska misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Ziskie is trying to drag Shalashaska to the mat but Shalashaska just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shalashaska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shalashaska misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with the head strike.
Ziskie has a couple of punches blocked by Shalashaska.
Ziskie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shalashaska lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ziskie misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Shalashaska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shalashaska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shalashaska lands a head kick!
Ziskie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shalashaska is looking to clinch.
Ziskie avoids a kick to the body.
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
Ziskie misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Shalashaska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shalashaska jabs Ziskie right on the nose. Ziskie blinks but takes it well.
Mike Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie throws a sloppy body shot
and Shalashaska counters with a huge left! Ziskie is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shalashaska isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ziskie from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shalashaska!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You're pretty good.'.

Event: Highland 142
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Ziskie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ziskie. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Cartwright has closed the distance and engaged Ziskie in a clinch.
Cartwright lands an elbow that stopped Ziskie in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Ziskie has been cut.
Cartwright lands a body shot.
Ziskie misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
A short left from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cartwright tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Ziskie.
Cartwright tries to work over Ziskie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartwright working Ziskie over with knees to the body.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ziskie takes a knee to the side of the body.
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 is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Cartwright scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cartwright is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cartwright landing knees to the head.
Cartwright is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ziskie is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cartwright. #T1#
Cartwright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body.
Cartwright cracks Ziskie with a nice body shot.
Cartwright utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Cartwright.
Cartwright lands an elbow just above Ziskie 's eye.
Knees to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cartwright dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cartwright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cartwright obliges.
Cartwright scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright lands a good knee to the midsection. Ziskie won't want to take too many of those.
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body.
Cartwright lands with a short shot to the head.
Cartwright lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Cartwright lands a body punch.
Cartwright utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cartwright misses with a knee strike.
Ziskie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ziskie throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
A short body shot lands from Cartwright as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Cartwright.
Cartwright is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cartwright is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cartwright lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cartwright.
A short left from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a right hand. #T3#
Cartwright tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cartwright landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ziskie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cartwright.
Ziskie tries to work over Cartwright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ziskie misses with some punches.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Cartwright lands a knee to the body.
Cartwright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ziskie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cartwright landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cartwright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ziskie fails to land.
Cartwright lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ziskie or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cartwright lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Cartwright lands a left hand.
Cartwright is leaning against Ziskie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ziskie takes a shot to the head.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright crunches a lovely knee into Ziskie's ribcage.
Cartwright stalling against the cage.
Cartwright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Cartwright scores with a shot to the side of Ziskie's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartwright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards. #ROC2#Ziskie is rocked!
Cartwright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Ziskie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a right hand.
Cartwright has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ziskie - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Cartwright, and another! Ziskie is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Muchy Cartwright!
A relieved looking Muchy Cartwright 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: Highland 135
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Damien takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Damien shoots for a takedown but Ziskie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ziskie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Ziskie has managed to clinch.
Damien changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ziskie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ziskie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damien throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Damien bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Damien looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ziskie is looking to regain half guard here but Damien keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Damien swings around for an armbar but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Damien's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie looking to pass the guard.
Damien wants to sweep here but Ziskie controlling him for the moment.
Ziskie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damien swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Damien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Damien is keeping the position.
Ziskie passes into half guard.
Ziskie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Damien knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Damien tries to get to full guard but Ziskie has control of the leg.
Ziskie trying to mount his opponent but Damien defends it.
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.
Ziskie stalling.
Ziskie is keen to just control but Damien is a slippery customer.#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.
Damien trying to hold on to Ziskie's head to control him but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damien keeps working.
Damien moves into full guard.
Ziskie advances position into side control!#SUB#
Ziskie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Damien knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ziskie is looking to take a break and control but Damien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Damien seems a little lost for a moment, as Ziskie dominates the positioning.
Damien is looking for a sweep.
Ziskie trying to control the position but Damien is working away.
Damien is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ziskie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damien is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Ziskie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #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.
Damien is trying to get back to half guard.
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damien keeps working.
Damien tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damien keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Ziskie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Damien wants to control but Ziskie postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziskie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Damien closes the distance and clinches up with Ziskie, looking for a takedown. Damien pushes Ziskie against the cage but Ziskie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ziskie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ziskie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Damien.#CL#
Ziskie closes the distance and clinches.
Ziskie misses with a punch on the inside.
Ziskie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Damien wants a takedown.
Mike Ziskie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Damien.
Damien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damien goes for a takedown attempt but Ziskie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ziskie misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damien.
Ziskie throws a jab but it's blocked by Damien.
Damien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ziskie.#CL#
Ziskie closes the distance and pushes Damien back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie swings wildly with an uppercut but Damien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ziskie misses with the head strike.
Damien changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ziskie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ziskie misses with a hook. Damien ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Ziskie clinches up against the cage.
Ziskie throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Ziskie prevents the takedown attempt.
Damien looking for a takedown.
Ziskie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damien can do to turn this around?
Ziskie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ziskie throws a punch but it's blocked by Damien.
Ziskie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ziskie throws a head punch that misses.
Ziskie misses with a body punch.
Damien drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ziskie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Damien wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ziskie.
Ziskie misses with some punches.
A short left from Ziskie. #CUT#It looks like Jake Damien has been cut.
Ziskie lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Damien.
Ziskie misses with the head strike. #TD#
Ziskie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Damien is trying to keep an underhook but Ziskie manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ziskie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Damien!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ziskie working for a submission but Damien is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Damien sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Damien is not content to let Ziskie control the position.
Ziskie is controlling the pace.
Ziskie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Damien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Damien is looking for a sweep. Ziskie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ziskie uses his free foot to push down on Damien's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Damien. #T3##SUB#
Ziskie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Damien turns into him and now he's in Ziskie's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damien is looking to advance position but Ziskie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ziskie content just to control the position here.
Damien is looking to improve his position but Ziskie isn't that keen on the idea.
Damien regains half guard.
Ziskie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Damien!
Mike Ziskie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Damien stops Ziskie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ziskie tries to control but Damien wriggling away.
Damien regains half guard.
Damien won't allow Ziskie to pass to mount.
Damien trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ziskie manages to pass to mount!
Ziskie is looking to work his way around to Damien's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this 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!
Damien is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziskie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Damien's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ziskie has managed to clinch.
Damien blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ziskie fails to land.
Ziskie is pressed up against the cage. Damien has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ziskie down to the mat. Ziskie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Damien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie. #TD2#
Damien closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ziskie did well to prevent Damien getting side control.#SUB2#
Damien 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 Damien.
Ziskie works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damien looking to pass the guard.
Damien works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Damien is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Damien passes to full mount!
Damien prevents Ziskie from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Damien goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ziskie is on top in guard.
Ziskie passes into half guard.
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damien keeps working.
Ziskie trying to mount his opponent but Damien defends it.
Mike Ziskie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Ziskie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Damien tries to roll over but Ziskie keeps him under control.
Ziskie works his way into full mount!
Ziskie content just to control the position here. #T3#
Ziskie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ziskie.
Damien is working to get back to half guard.
Ziskie content just to control the position here.
Damien tries to reverse the position but Ziskie maintains control.
Ziskie controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Damien tries to lock up and control but Ziskie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ziskie content just to control the position here.
Ziskie is trying to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Damien is looking to improve his position but Ziskie isn't that keen on the idea.
Ziskie controlling from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike 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 Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ziskie!
A very excited looking Mike Ziskie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 129
Date: Jan 21, 2022

#R1#
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but Veainu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Ziskie manages to avoid it.
Veainu lands a really nice looking cross but Ziskie seems unphased. #CUT#It looks like Mike Ziskie has been cut.
Siale Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu throws a hook but Ziskie blocks it.
Ziskie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Ziskie feints and as Veainu raises his hands in defense, Ziskie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Veainu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ziskie is one step ahead there.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu is adopting a defensive guard.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.#T1#
Ziskie won't allow Veainu to sweep him here.
Ziskie tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Ziskie misses with a takedown
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Nice jab there from Veainu. #CL2#
Ziskie pushes Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veainu.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ziskie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Siale Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ziskie.
Ziskie jumps guard but Veainu stands there with Ziskie around his waist. Ziskie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Veainu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Veainu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Ziskie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Veainu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Veainu sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Veainu won't allow Ziskie to sweep him here.
Ziskie being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Veainu won't allow Ziskie to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ziskie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ziskie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie wants to clinch up but Veainu keeps it at a distance.
Ziskie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Ziskie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ziskie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
Ziskie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veainu to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Veainu. No joy for Ziskie on that attempt.
Veainu throws the left hand but Ziskie avoids the punch easily.
Ziskie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziskie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Ziskie misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu lands a glancing blow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veainu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ziskie on the side of the head. #T1#
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu misses with a hook. Ziskie ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ziskie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Veainu pinned against the cage. Veainu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Veainu scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Veainu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ziskie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Veainu defends well and Ziskie ends up having to push Veainu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Siale Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ziskie.
Veainu throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Ziskie counters with a shoot takedown. Veainu fights it but they end up in guard.
Ziskie advances to half guard.
Veainu is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie is pressing down on Veainu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veainu is holding on for now. #T3#
Ziskie not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veainu is looking to improve his position.
Ziskie stalling.
Ziskie is trying to control the action in half guard but Veainu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Veainu trying to hold on to Ziskie's head to control him but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Veainu is defending well.
Veainu is refusing to be controlled, as Ziskie sits in half guard.
Ziskie passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ziskie takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Ziskie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Ziskie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Ziskie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Veainu is defending well.
Ziskie is looking to stall here but Veainu recovers full guard.
Mike Ziskie has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ziskie is pushing down on Veainu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Veainu is fighting to maintain full guard but Ziskie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Veainu is staying active underneath Ziskie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ziskie trying to control from Veainu's half guard. Veainu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ziskie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Veainu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziskie trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ziskie stands and throws Veainu's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Ziskie swings around for an armbar but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ziskie's guard.#SUB2#
Ziskie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ziskie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Ziskie tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard.
Ziskie trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Ziskie stays in close to Veainu's body and controls the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ziskie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Veainu controls Ziskie momentarily but Ziskie frees himself.
Veainu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ziskie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Veainu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziskie is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ziskie holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziskie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Ziskie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Siale Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Veainu lands a two punch combo.
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Ziskie feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ziskie.
Ziskie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Veainu slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziskie, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
A big right from Veainu misses. #CL2#
Ziskie rushes Veainu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ziskie is trying to pull guard but Veainu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Veainu cracks Ziskie with a nice body shot.
Ziskie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right hook to the body lands for Veainu. #BC#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siale Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ziskie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ziskie feints the counter takedown.
Good shot there by Veainu.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Ziskie ducks down to avoid it. #T2##KD#
Veainu drops Ziskie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ziskie looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Ziskie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ziskie flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ziskie is out cold! Veainu holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: Highland 128
Date: Jan 14, 2022

#R1##TD#
Ziskie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tillet on his heels. He'll look to pass Tillet's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Tillet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ziskie is aware though and is defending well.
Ziskie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tillet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tillet throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillet is trying to keep Ziskie in close.
Ziskie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tillet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ziskie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tillet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Tillet misses.
Ziskie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Tillet throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie dodges the punch combination from Tillet.
Ziskie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good work by Tillet as he checks the leg kick.
Ziskie slips a straight right by Tillet.
Tillet throws a shot from downtown. Ziskie moves away and avoids it.
Ziskie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tillet.
Tillet misses with a double jab.
Ziskie avoids the body shot from Tillet.
Tillet lands a body shot.
Tillet tries to bum rush Ziskie with a series of wild strikes but Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tillet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziskie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Tillet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ziskie to the mat! Ziskie manages to get full guard.
Tillet throws a big right hand that misses.
Tillet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tillet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ziskie controlling Tillet's posture.
Tillet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tillet trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Ziskie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ziskie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ziskie wants to sweep here but Tillet controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tillet postures up in Ziskie's guard and throws a big left but Ziskie blocks it.
Tillet is fighting to break Ziskie's control of his arms but Ziskie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Tillet from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tillet throws an overhand right that lands on Ziskie's shoulder, as Ziskie tries to avoid the shot.
Ziskie slaps away a takedown attempt from Tillet, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Ziskie moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Ziskie is trying to trip Tillet. He has hold of a leg but Tillet is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ziskie persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4#
Ziskie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tillet throwing short punches from the bottom.
Ziskie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ziskie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tillet wants to improve his position but Ziskie is controlling well.
Tillet keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziskie trying to control from half guard but Tillet is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maurice Tillet will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Ziskie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ziskie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tillet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tillet prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ziskie goes for a takedown attempt but Tillet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Tillet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ziskie doesn't seem phased though.
Tillet takes a swing at Ziskie's ribcage but misses.
Tillet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tillet swings for the body but Ziskie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice takedown defense from Ziskie. No joy for Tillet on that attempt.
Ziskie just misses with a punch to the body.
Tillet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Ziskie counters with a single leg into guard. Tillet didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie passes Tillet's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Ziskie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tillet tries to roll over but Ziskie keeps him under control.
Ziskie is thwarting Tillet's attempts to control the position.
Ziskie is trying to control the action in half guard but Tillet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ziskie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ziskie is trying to control. Tillet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mike Ziskie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tillet moves into full guard.
Ziskie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tillet's 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 moves into full mount! Tillet won't be happy about that!
Tillet stops Ziskie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tillet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ziskie looking to control but Tillet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ziskie controlling his opponent.
Ziskie wants to take Tillet's back here but Tillet is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tillet is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Tillet gets back to half guard.
Tillet has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tillet won't allow Ziskie to pass to mount.
Tillet tries to get to full guard but Ziskie has control of the leg.
Ziskie trying to control the action but Tillet is working from the bottom.
Ziskie trying to control the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ziskie is looking to take a break and control but Tillet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ziskie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ziskie is keen to just control but Tillet is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie wants to clinch up but Tillet keeps it at a distance.
Maurice Tillet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Tillet misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziskie dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tillet but Tillet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tillet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Tillet shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tillet was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tillet laying and praying for a moment but Ziskie takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Tillet seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie tries to get to full guard but Tillet has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tillet is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ziskie sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Ziskie is concentrating on defense, preventing Tillet from advancing position.
Ziskie is pressing down on Tillet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tillet landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Tillet 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! Tillet manages to get his head free but now Ziskie has transitioned to an armbar! Tillet 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 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Ziskie!
A victorious Mike Ziskie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 115
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Ziskie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Ziskie closes the distance and clinches.
Ziskie fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leonov throws an overhand right that lands on Ziskie's shoulder, as Ziskie tries to avoid the shot.
Ziskie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leonov 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 moves out of range of the body kick from Leonov.
Ziskie takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Ziskie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonov did well to prevent Ziskie getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie wants to free his trapped foot but Leonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leonov wants to improve his position but Ziskie is controlling well.
Leonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ziskie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ziskie is pressing down on Leonov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leonov is holding on for now.
Leonov trying to hold on to Ziskie's head to control him but Ziskie postures up. #T1##SUB#
Ziskie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leonov is just riding it out for now. Ziskie eventually gives up the hold.
Ziskie trying to control from half guard but Leonov is working away. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leonov defends it well.
Ziskie stops Leonov from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leonov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ziskie is looking to advance position but Leonov won't allow it. #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.
Leonov is trying to stand.
Ziskie is controlling the pace.
Ziskie is trying to control. Leonov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ziskie prevents Leonov from standing back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Leonov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leonov.
Leonov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ziskie won't allow Leonov to get back to his feet.
Leonov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziskie controls the pace.
Ziskie preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ziskie misses with a takedown attempt - Leonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ziskie defending well as Leonov loads up on a big left hand.
Ziskie is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Leonov connects with a solid leg kick.
Leonov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ziskie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leonov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ziskie dives into side control.
The referee asks Ziskie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ziskie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Leonov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ziskie asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leonov, who protects the arm well. #SU#
Ziskie stands up and beckons Leonov to his feet. #CL#
Ziskie takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Leonov manages to break the clinch.
Leonov throws a head kick but Ziskie moves out of range.
Leonov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonov as he avoids it easily.
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown but Leonov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziskie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziskie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leonov scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Ziskie has Leonov up against the cage in a clinch.
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 Leonov walks away with a smile on his face. Ziskie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Leonov. No joy for Ziskie on that attempt.
Leonov scores with a jab.
Ziskie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leonov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ziskie scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ziskie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ziskie moves in looking to clinch but Leonov pushes him off.
Leonov throws a hook but Ziskie avoids it easily.
Leonov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leonov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ziskie. Ziskie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but Leonov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ziskie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ziskie.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leonov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ziskie goes for a double leg but Leonov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Leonov continues to drive forward.#TD#
Ziskie decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Ziskie has a closed guard, preventing Leonov from standing up. #SU2#
Leonov stands and steps away. Ziskie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Leonov looks to throw the jab but Ziskie is out of range.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziskie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonov swivels and escapes.
Leonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leonov throws a low kick but Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Leonov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziskie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nikolay Leonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonov tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ziskie tries to clinch up but Leonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Ziskie moved away.
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ziskie.
Ziskie attempts a counter takedown but Leonov avoids it well and moves away.
Leonov throws a one two combo.
Leonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Ziskie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Leonov's waist but Leonov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ziskie off to one side.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Leonov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leonov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leonov lands a really nice looking cross but Ziskie seems unphased.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Leonov stuffs the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Leonov 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 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ziskie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonov throws a right and a left that Ziskie avoids nicely.
Ziskie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Ziskie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mike Ziskie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ziskie is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leonov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Leonov is keeping the position.
Leonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leonov can't keep his opponent in guard - Ziskie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ziskie wants to free his trapped foot but Leonov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ziskie prevents Leonov from improving his position.
Leonov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leonov keeping full guard, as Ziskie tries to pass.
Ziskie preventing the sweep.
Ziskie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #ES2#
Leonov has his feet on Ziskie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ziskie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ziskie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ziskie shoots in for a double leg but Leonov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leonov with a nice cross.
Leonov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ziskie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Leonov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leonov.
Ziskie tries to counter by clinching up but Leonov breaks away and moves out of range.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonov connects with a leg kick.
Ziskie shoots in but Leonov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leonov stuffs the takedown.
Leonov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ziskie is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leonov.
Ziskie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ziskie moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leonov.
Leonov throws a leg kick but Ziskie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Leonov tries to bum rush Ziskie with a series of wild strikes but Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziskie.
Leonov throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Ziskie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Leonov misses with a straight right.
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonov tries to sprawl out of it but Ziskie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonov thuds a left hand into Ziskie's body.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ziskie circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonov connects with a high kick. #CL#
Ziskie darts in and clinches Leonov up against the cage.
Ziskie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leonov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ziskie is keeping busy.
Ziskie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leonov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ziskie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ziskie jumps guard but Leonov stands there with Ziskie around his waist. Ziskie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T2#
Ziskie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leonov just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Leonov. #BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch. #TD#
Ziskie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Leonov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Ziskie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Leonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ziskie has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie has Leonov pressed against the cage, preventing Leonov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ziskie keeps control of Leonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Leonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ziskie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ziskie doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonov circles away.
Leonov lands the left hand.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Leonov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Leonov throws Ziskie to one side and escapes!#T3#
Ziskie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonov cracks Ziskie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leonov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ziskie wants to clinch but Leonov slips to the side
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Leonov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leonov.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ziskie.
Leonov catches Ziskie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziskie.#T4#
Leonov lands a leg kick that knocks Ziskie off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Leonov.
Ziskie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonov as he avoids it easily.
Ziskie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leonov.
Leonov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziskie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ziskie misses with a looping left.
Leonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziskie.
Mike Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Leonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leonov 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov 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.

Event: Highland 96
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
Ziskie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koppia sets himself, and Ziskie steps forward looking for the clinch! Koppia avoids it this time.
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 will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Ziskie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Koppia manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ziskie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ziskie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Koppia's legs. #SUB2#
Ziskie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Koppia is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Ziskie!
A victorious Mike Ziskie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 91
Date: Sep 15, 2021

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Serrano as Ziskie shoots in.#TD#
Ziskie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziskie avoids the strikes from the bottom by Serrano.
Serrano throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Serrano is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Serrano, who protects the arm well.
Ziskie in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Serrano, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ziskie has an Americana. Serrano didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ziskie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ziskie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Ziskie!
An out of breath Mike Ziskie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 88
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1#
Ziskie is looking to clinch but Godoi is avoiding it.
Ziskie darts in looking for a takedown but Godoi gets double underhooks and turns Ziskie into the cage.
Godoi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ziskie in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Mike Ziskie has been cut.
Ziskie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Godoi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ziskie somewhat.
Ziskie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Godoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guilherme Godoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ziskie.
Ziskie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godoi manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Godoi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ziskie tries to clinch #KD#
and Godoi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ziskie! Godoi lets Ziskie back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ziskie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! Godoi connects with the perfect overhand right and Ziskie falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Godoi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guilherme Godoi!
A relieved looking Guilherme Godoi 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: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021

#R1#
Koppia lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Mike Ziskie has been cut.
Koppia thuds a left hand into Ziskie's body.
Koppia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koppia scores with a nice right hand.
Ziskie tries to clinch up.
Koppia swings for the body but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Koppia misses the target.
Ziskie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ziskie takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
Koppia cracks Ziskie with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Koppia has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ziskie to stand back up!#ROC#Ziskie is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziskie walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ziskie limp body while Koppia jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!

Event: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021

#R1#
Leonov scores with a punch to the head.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leonov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leonov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ziskie walks into a left hand.
Ziskie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ziskie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Ziskie darts in and clinches Leonov up against the cage.
Ziskie fails to pull guard. #BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch.
Ziskie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leonov to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Leonov misses.
Leonov tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Leonov gets tackled into the cage by Ziskie. Ziskie maintains the clinch. #BC#
Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ziskie wants to clinch.
Ziskie is looking to score with low kicks.
It looks like Leonov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonov scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Ziskie moves into range and clinches up with Leonov.#BC#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leonov misses with a wild body shot.
Leonov looks to land a right hand but Ziskie moved out of range.#TD2#
Ziskie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Leonov on his heels. He'll look to pass Leonov's guard now, I'm sure.
Leonov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ziskie controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziskie won't allow Leonov to sweep him here.
Leonov trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ziskie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leonov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leonov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Leonov wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Leonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziskie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leonov has managed to get both his arms back between Ziskie's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Ziskie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ziskie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leonov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Leonov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ziskie throws up his legs and catches Leonov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Leonov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ziskie! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Ziskie!
A very excited looking Mike Ziskie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Ziskie rushes Zlatev and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Ziskie decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Ziskie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zlatev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ziskie is tightening it up a little... Zlatev has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zlatev reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zlatev taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ziskie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Ziskie!
After winning the bout, Mike Ziskie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021

#R1#
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crackudo as he avoids it easily.
Ziskie tries for a takedown but Crackudo circles away easily
and Crackudo counters with a stiff right hand.
Crackudo keeps the fight on the outside.
Crackudo looks to land a right hand but Ziskie moved out of range.#TD2#
Ziskie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ziskie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ziskie is just content to waste time from the top position. Crackudo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ziskie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crackudo keeps working.
Ziskie tries to move to mount but Crackudo blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Crackudo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
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!
Crackudo is looking for a sweep.
Ziskie advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Ziskie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T2##SUB2#
Ziskie has hold of Crackudo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crackudo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ziskie controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Ziskie is working for a guillotine from mount but Crackudo frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ziskie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Crackudo is on top in guard. #T3##SUB2#
Crackudo is sitting in close to Ziskie's body. Ziskie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Crackudo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Crackudo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ziskie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Ziskie!
Our winner, Mike 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: Highland 83
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1##TD#
Ziskie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Galvao to the ground. Ziskie is now in Galvao's guard.#SUB2#
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
Ziskie passes into half guard.
Galvao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Galvao wants to improve his position but Ziskie is controlling well.
Galvao is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie trying to pass the guard but Galvao defending well. #SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for an arm triangle but Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ziskie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Ziskie is taking a breather. Galvao 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 trying to control the action but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Ziskie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galvao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ziskie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Galvao looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziskie pulls his head out easily.
Ziskie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Galvao 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!#SUB2#
Galvao 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 Galvao will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Galvao is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ziskie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ziskie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ziskie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galvao's guard. Nice work there by Ziskie.
Ziskie looking to pass the guard.
Ziskie pushes down on Galvao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ziskie is keen to just control but Galvao is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Ziskie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Galvao still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Galvao has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Galvao throws a strike aimed at the side of Ziskie's head but Ziskie avoids it well.#SUB2#
Galvao tries for a kimura but Ziskie is defending well.
Galvao postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Galvao thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ziskie is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Galvao goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ziskie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Galvao's guard! Nice work there by Ziskie!
Ziskie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Galvao's guard. #SUB2#
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ziskie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Galvao 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Mike Ziskie will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Ziskie takes the fight into the clinch.
Ziskie fails to pull guard.
Ziskie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Galvao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Galvao fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Galvao decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ziskie pushes down on Galvao's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziskie pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ziskie wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy. #T1#
Galvao is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galvao keeps working.
Galvao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Galvao.
Ziskie looking to pass the guard.
Mike Ziskie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ziskie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Galvao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ziskie defends well.
Ziskie content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ziskie has gone for a leg lock! Galvao slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ziskie's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ziskie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully.
Galvao pushing down on Ziskie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Galvao works his way into full mount!
Galvao punching from mount but Ziskie doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2#
Galvao is working for a guillotine from mount but Ziskie frees his head quite easily.
Ziskie tries to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.
Ziskie avoids a series of strikes thrown by Galvao.
Ziskie tries to lock up and control but Galvao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Galvao tries to control but Ziskie wriggling away.
Galvao thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
Ziskie wants to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.
Galvao throws some wild stikes that Ziskie manages to avoid easily.
Ziskie is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Galvao is stalling here but it's allowed Ziskie to get half guard.
Galvao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ziskie's head. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziskie tries to get to full guard but Galvao has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Galvao is working for a kimura but Ziskie is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ziskie!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Galvao 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. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Ziskie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#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 has an active guard here but Galvao has managed to pass into half guard.
Ziskie wants to control the action here but instead Galvao manages to pass to full mount!
Ziskie blocking the ground and pound.
Galvao wants to control the pace but Ziskie is squirming around nicely.
Ziskie tries to hold on but Galvao postures up.#SUB2#
Galvao moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ziskie has worked his arm free - good work by Ziskie!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Galvao not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back.
Galvao misses with a head shot. Ziskie uses the momentum to regain guard.
Galvao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ziskie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Galvao throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Ziskie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ziskie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
Ziskie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziskie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Galvao 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.
Galvao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziskie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galvao defends well.
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Ziskie is keeping the position.#SUB#
Galvao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziskie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Galvao has managed to get both his arms back between Ziskie's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Ziskie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Galvao.
Ziskie trying to control the position.
Ziskie keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ziskie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galvao is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ziskie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Galvao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Galvao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galvao defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galvao defends well.
Galvao throwing strikes from guard but Ziskie blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Galvao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galvao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ziskie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Galvao looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ziskie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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 Mike Ziskie.
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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ziskie!
A relieved looking Mike Ziskie 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: Highland 80
Date: Jul 18, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Ziskie closes the distance and pushes McKay back into the cage.
McKay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McKay lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
McKay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
McKay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.
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 McKay walks away with a smile on his face. Ziskie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McKay throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Ziskie counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziskie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ziskie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ziskie is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ziskie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Ziskie!
Mike Ziskie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IXF XLIII
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Behnder doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziskie circles away. #CL2#
Behnder clinches up with Ziskie and pushes him back against the cage.
Behnder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ziskie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ziskie tries to score a body lock takedown but Behnder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ziskie tries to score a body lock takedown but Behnder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Behnder is pushing Ziskie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Behnder jumps guard.
Behnder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Behnder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziskie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Behnder keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder is trying to keep Ziskie in close. #SUB2#
Behnder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Behnder is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ziskie frees his head nicely. Oh but Behnder has switched to an armbar! Ziskie is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marcus Behnder!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Behnder thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IXF XL
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Ziskie stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ziskie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ziskie has hold of one of Behnder's legs. Behnder is fighting the takedown attempt but Ziskie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Behnder working a defensive guard here.
Ziskie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Behnder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ziskie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Behnder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ziskie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Behnder 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Behnder 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. #T1#
Ziskie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Behnder is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Ziskie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Behnder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ziskie has Behnder in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ziskie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Behnder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ziskie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Behnder wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving.
Behnder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Behnder defends well.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ziskie looking for subs off his back but Behnder has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Behnder pulls his head out easily.
Behnder wants to take a breather but Ziskie is having none of it.
Ziskie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Behnder has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Behnder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ziskie is looking to escape. #T3#
Ziskie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ziskie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Behnder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ziskie gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a triangle but Behnder pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ziskie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Behnder 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.
Behnder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziskie keeps working. #T4#
Ziskie tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Behnder tries for a kimura but Ziskie is defending well.
Behnder working away.
A control attempt from Ziskie but he's now mounted!#SUB2#
Behnder wants to finish this one by submission but Ziskie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Behnder.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behnder is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ziskie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Behnder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ziskie is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ziskie has Behnder up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Behnder pulls Ziskie into guard. #SUB2#
Behnder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziskie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Behnder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Behnder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziskie defends it easily.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Behnder 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie stays in close to Behnder's body and controls the position. #T1#
Behnder keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
Ziskie postures up.
Behnder is pulling down on Ziskie's head. It's preventing any offense from Ziskie, at least for the moment.
Behnder looking to control but Ziskie passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Behnder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Behnder is trying to control but can't.
Ziskie passes to full mount!
Ziskie looking to control but Behnder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2##SUB#
Ziskie working for a submission but Behnder is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for a guillotine from mount but Behnder is having none of it.
Behnder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ziskie controlling from mount.
Behnder tries to lock up and control but Ziskie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Behnder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ziskie looking to control but Behnder is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Behnder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Ziskie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Behnder has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ziskie has hold of Behnder's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Behnder manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Behnder tries to lock up and control but Ziskie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Behnder is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Behnder defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ziskie. #T4#
Ziskie wants to control the pace but Behnder is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Behnder defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ziskie.
Behnder tries to hold on but Ziskie pushes him away. #SUB#
Ziskie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Behnder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Behnder shrugs it off.
Behnder tries to hold on but Ziskie postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ziskie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Behnder tries to hold on but Ziskie pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziskie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Ziskie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Behnder is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Behnder pulls guard.
Ziskie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Behnder can do to turn this around?
Ziskie controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Ziskie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Behnder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ziskie has managed to get both his arms back between Behnder's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Ziskie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ziskie advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Behnder actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ziskie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for an arm triangle but Behnder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Ziskie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Behnder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Behnder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Behnder is trying to control but can't.
Behnder is staying active underneath Ziskie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Behnder trying to control but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie trying to mount his opponent but Behnder defends it.
Behnder is trying to maintain the position but Ziskie is very close to passing his half guard.
Mike Ziskie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ziskie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Behnder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ziskie.
We've been informed that Behnder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Behnder wants to control but Ziskie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Ziskie moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Behnder has picked Ziskie up - he's going for a ride! Behnder dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions off his back.
Ziskie is refusing to be controlled, as Behnder sits in half guard. #T3#
Behnder wants to free his trapped foot but Ziskie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Behnder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ziskie trying to control but Behnder postures up. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Behnder is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Behnder seems to be looking for submissions.
Behnder is keen to just control but Ziskie is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Behnder seems to be working for a kimura but Ziskie defends the submission attempt.
Behnder stalling away here and it's allowed Ziskie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Behnder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Behnder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Behnder.
I think Behnder 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: IXF XXXVIII
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Veainu tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ziskie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
It looked like Veainu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses the shot to the body.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tezâ€™s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Ziskie moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Ziskie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Ziskie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Veainu throws a monster overhand right that drops Ziskie! Veainu follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!

Event: IXF XXX
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1##CL#
Ziskie moves into the clinch.
Ziskie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonov's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Leonov. #BC2#
Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ziskie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Leonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leonov dips to his left and cracks Ziskie with an uppercut!
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ziskie momentarily.
Mike Ziskie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskie tries to clinch
and Leonov counters with a straight right hand.
Ziskie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ziskie clinches up with Leonov and pushes him back against the cage.
Ziskie is trying to pull guard but Leonov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ziskie tries for a takedown but Leonov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leonov to keep the fight standing.
Ziskie has Leonov pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonov.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Leonov. #T1#
Jab by Leonov.
Ziskie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ziskie tries to clinch up but Leonov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ziskie misses with a body shot.
Leonov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leonov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Ziskie clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Leonov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ziskie trying to land knees 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!
Ziskie tries to pull guard but Leonov holds him up against the cage and eventually Ziskie drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ziskie as Leonov tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Leonov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Ziskie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Ziskie slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonov. #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 pushes a forearm under Leonov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Leonov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Ziskie!
After winning the bout, Mike Ziskie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: IXF XXIII
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grappler throws an elbow but misses.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Grappler prevents a body shot from Ziskie.
Grappler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grappler lands a nice uppercut.
Grappler lands a damaging elbow.
Grappler tries to work over Ziskie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Grappler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Ziskie has his feet on Grappler's thighs here. He's pushed Grappler off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Grappler screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Ziskie!
Our winner, Mike 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: IXF XVII
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1##TD#
Ziskie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Siddik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Siddik is trying to control Ziskie's posture but Ziskie avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ziskie is trying to get an arm triangle but Siddik is defending well.
Siddik is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Ziskie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Siddik is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ziskie off and has taken his back!#T1#
Siddik scores with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik missing with strikes.
Ziskie tries to roll but Siddik sticks to his back.
Ziskie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ziskie is working hard here to advance position.
Siddik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Siddik scores with punches from the back.
Siddik is punishing Ziskie with strikes - can he finish him?!
You can see the frustration on Ziskie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ziskie is taking damage to the body and head. #T2#
Siddik scores with punches to the body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Siddik's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Siddik keeps control of the position as Ziskie tries to break free.
Siddik is landing with strikes. Ziskie can't take much more of this.
Siddik landing with strikes.
Ziskie can't escape the position.
Siddik trying to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#T3#
Ziskie tries to escape the position.
Ziskie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ziskie is in a horrible position here. Siddik smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Ziskie that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ziskie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ziskie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ziskie tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Ziskie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ziskie looking to pass the guard.
Ziskie won't allow Siddik to sweep him here.
Ziskie trying to control but Siddik is working from the bottom.
Ziskie is looking to work some ground and pound but Siddik has wrist control.
Siddik keeping moving, preventing Ziskie from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Siddik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ziskie avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Ziskie gets a double leg takedown into Siddik's guard.
Ziskie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ziskie is pushing down on Siddik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siddik is fighting to maintain full guard but Ziskie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siddik has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SMASH Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ziskie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ziskie is working for a submission of some sort.
Siddik tries to roll over but Ziskie keeps him under control.#T1#
Ziskie is looking to advance position but Siddik won't allow it.
Ebubekir Siddik has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Ziskie seems to be looking for submissions.
Siddik is in trouble now - Ziskie has advanced to mount!
Ziskie wants to control but Siddik has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Siddik trying to hold on to Ziskie's head to control him but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Ziskie stalling away here and it's allowed Siddik to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Siddik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie forces his way into half guard.
Ziskie is trying to control the action in half guard but Siddik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Siddik is trying to control but can't.
Siddik won't allow Ziskie to pass to mount. #T3#
Ziskie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Siddik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Siddik tries to get to full guard but Ziskie has control of the leg.
Siddik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siddik.
Siddik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ziskie trying to control but Siddik is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown but Siddik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Siddik feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Siddik or perhaps it was just good defense by Ziskie, which made it look bad. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ziskie closes the distance and clinches up with Siddik, looking for a takedown. Ziskie pushes Siddik against the cage but Siddik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Siddik feints the counter takedown.
Ziskie shoots in but no luck this time.
Siddik feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siddik circles away.
Ziskie shoots in but Siddik avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Ziskie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Siddik was covering up waiting for the punch and Ziskie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ziskie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siddik is keeping the position for now.
Ziskie controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Siddik keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziskie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Siddik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Siddik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ziskie was covering up waiting for the punch and Siddik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Siddik preventing the sweep.
Siddik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Siddik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Siddik landing some decent shots from guard.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving. #SUB#
Ziskie has an active guard here but Siddik has managed to pass into half guard.
Ziskie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siddik cracks Ziskie with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Ziskie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Siddik has passed into half guard! #T2#
Siddik controlling the action here.
Ziskie has hold of Siddik's hands but Siddik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ziskie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ziskie trying to control the position.
Siddik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Ziskie looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziskie, not yet.
Siddik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Ziskie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siddik controls the pace.#SUB#
Ziskie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Siddik 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 Siddik!
Ziskie is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Ziskie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siddik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ziskie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siddik's best efforts.
Ziskie tries to get to full guard but Siddik has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Siddik seems content to control.
Siddik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie is looking for a sweep. Siddik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siddik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Ziskie has a takedown stuffed.
Siddik shoots in and drives through. Ziskie sprawls well.
Ziskie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Siddik defends it nicely.
Siddik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Siddik drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Siddik working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Siddik working the ground and pound from side control.
Ziskie is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Siddik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Siddik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ziskie some visible discomfort.
Ziskie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ziskie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Siddik is looking to take a break and control but Ziskie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ziskie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ziskie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Siddik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Siddik wants to control for a moment but Ziskie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Siddik working the head and body with strikes.
Siddik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siddik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Siddik drops an elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.
Ziskie is not content to let Siddik control the position.#T3#
Ziskie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ziskie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siddik is one step ahead there.
Siddik cracks Ziskie with a solid left hand.
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 being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Siddik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ziskie is keeping the position for now.
Siddik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Siddik working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ziskie working for a triangle but Siddik defends it easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Siddik slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziskie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ebubekir Siddik dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Ziskie shoots in looking for a takedown. Siddik tries to sprawl out of it but Ziskie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Siddik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ziskie looks for a takedown but Siddik sprawls well.#TD2#
Siddik 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.
Siddik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ziskie's head.
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.
Siddik with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving.
Siddik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Siddik trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Siddik scoring with some ground and pound.
Siddik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #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.
Siddik landing with the ground and pound.
Ziskie being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Siddik. No joy for Ziskie on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ziskie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Siddik is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ziskie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Siddik knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ebubekir Siddik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Siddik manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
Siddik is not content to let Ziskie control the position.#SUB#
Ziskie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Siddik is looking for a sweep. Ziskie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siddik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Siddik keeping full guard, as Ziskie tries to pass.
Siddik has his hands on Ziskie's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Siddik is trying to control the position but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie stands and throws Siddik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Siddik is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Siddik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskie taking a breather here.
Mike Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siddik wants to control but Ziskie postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ebubekir Siddik.
Well Siddik 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebubekir Siddik!
Ebubekir Siddik is the new middleweight champion!

Event: IXF XII
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Ziskie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Car has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ziskie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Car misses with a punch on the inside.
Car lands a right hand. #TD2#
Ziskie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Car is looking to get back to his feet here but Ziskie is keeping cool and he's managed to take Car's back.
Car is trying to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ziskie looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Ziskie has his arm under Car's chin here. Game over son! Ziskie squeezes tightly and Car is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Ziskie!
Mike Ziskie is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Mike 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: IXF VIII
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1#
Ziskie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Home closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ziskie blocks an uppercut.
Ziskie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Home tries to throw a body punch but Ziskie avoids it by throwing Home back against the cage.
Home looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Home lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ziskie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Home after a bit of a struggle.
Ziskie misses with some punches. #TD#
Ziskie jumps into guard, dragging Home to the mat.
Ziskie wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Home decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ziskie, up you get!
Ziskie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Home connects with the punch.
Ziskie slips under a jab.
Home misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
Home throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Home throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ziskie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Home!
Home pushes Ziskie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ziskie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Home has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ziskie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Home avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ziskie. #T1##SUB#
Ziskie looking for a guillotine from mount but Home is having none of it.
Home wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB#
Ziskie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Home manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee asks Ziskie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ziskie prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Ziskie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ziskie wants to control but Home is keeping him busy.
Home is trying to buck Ziskie off.#SUB#
Ziskie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Home is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Home is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ziskie asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2##SUB#
Home is wriggling around trying to escape but Ziskie has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Home taps out and Ziskie picks up the big win! Great work there by Ziskie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Ziskie!
A victorious Mike Ziskie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2021

#R1#
Spiegel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ziskie.
Ziskie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spiegel circles away.
Spiegel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ziskie.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie tries for a takedown but Spiegel circles away easily#CL2#
and Spiegel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ziskie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spiegel gets underhooks to prevent Ziskie's takedown attempt.
Spiegel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ziskie prevents a body shot from Spiegel.
Spiegel missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spiegel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiegel is trying to maintain a safe position but Ziskie gets an underhook and turns Spiegel into the cage.
Spiegel is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Ziskie takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Ziskie has been cut.
Spiegel blocks an elbow strike from Ziskie.
Spiegel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spiegel connects with a knee to the head. #T1#
Spiegel landing knees to the body.
Ziskie is breathing heavily.
Spiegel taking a breather.
Ziskie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spiegel has a couple of punches blocked by Ziskie.
Spiegel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ziskie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spiegel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spiegel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spiegel lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spiegel.
Knees to the body from Spiegel.
Spiegel crunches a lovely knee into Ziskie's ribcage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spiegel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spiegel controlling the action here for a moment.
Spiegel stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Spike Spiegel.#CL2#
Spiegel clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Spiegel lands a good knee to the midsection. Ziskie won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiegel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spiegel lands an elbow just above Ziskie 's eye.
Spiegel lands a nice knee to the body.
Spiegel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spiegel is pushing Ziskie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from Ziskie fails to land.
Spiegel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spiegel crunches a lovely knee into Ziskie's ribcage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spiegel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spiegel lands a knee to the body.
Spiegel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spiegel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spiegel lands a nice elbow.
Ziskie has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Spiegel.
Spiegel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spiegel.
Spiegel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ziskie blocking some punches.
Spiegel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spiegel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spiegel lands an elbow inside that Ziskie shrugs off.
Spiegel just leaning against Ziskie, taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spiegel is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A knee to the head by Spiegel.
Spiegel keeps control of Ziskie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spiegel lands a knee to the body.
Spiegel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spiegel controlling the action here for a moment.
Spiegel working Ziskie over with knees to the body.#T4#
Spiegel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiegel is struggling to control the position.
Spiegel landing knees to the body.
Spiegel is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Spike Spiegel.#TD#
Ziskie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spiegel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Spiegel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ziskie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spiegel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ziskie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Spiegel tries to bench press Ziskie off him but Ziskie keeps the position.
Ziskie tries to advance to mount but Spiegel denies him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Spiegel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ziskie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spike Spiegel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike 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##TD#
Ziskie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spiegel pushes Ziskie off looking to stand but Ziskie dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Ziskie is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziskie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Ziskie looking to secure an arm triangle but Spiegel defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ziskie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Spiegel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Ziskie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
Spiegel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Ziskie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spiegel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Ziskie has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Spiegel is in real trouble here. Ziskie gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Spiegel is tapping out! Ziskie wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Ziskie!
A relieved looking Mike Ziskie 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2021

#R1#
Vaughn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vaughn throws a body punch but Ziskie moves out of range.
Vaughn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ziskie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Ziskie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vaughn sprawls well initially but Ziskie persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Vaughn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vaughn wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vaughn actively working from the bottom here.
Ziskie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vaughn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziskie moves into full mount! Vaughn won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Ziskie throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Vaughn has his hands clasped together but Ziskie breaks the hold and Vaughn is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ziskie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Ziskie!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Ziskie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2021

#R1##TD#
Ziskie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Weber tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ziskie is in Weber's guard.
Weber wants to stand up but Ziskie is controlling him.
Ziskie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weber throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Weber working for a triangle but Ziskie defends it easily.
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving.
Ziskie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ziskie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Weber is avoiding damage well.
Weber being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Ziskie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Weber is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Ziskie!
Our winner, Mike 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1##TD#
Ziskie gets a double leg takedown into Galvao's guard.#SUB2#
Ziskie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ziskie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Ziskie stands and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ziskie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ziskie throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Galvao works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ziskie not doing much here. #T1#
Galvao trying to control here.
Ziskie prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Ziskie wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Galvao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ziskie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Ziskie is posturing up here but Galvao has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ziskie tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ziskie has to tap! Slick submission there by Galvao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Galvao!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2021

#R1##TD#
Ziskie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blaze is looking for a sweep. Ziskie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ziskie is trying to control the action in half guard but Blaze is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ziskie is really struggling to control Blaze but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Ziskie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ziskie seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziskie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Ziskie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blaze is just riding it out for now. Ziskie eventually gives up the hold.
Ziskie is pressing down on Blaze's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blaze is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ziskie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Ziskie is working for a kimura but Blaze is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for an arm triangle but Blaze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Ziskie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ziskie trying to control from half guard but Blaze is working away.
Ziskie blocks the strikes from Blaze.
Blaze trying to control but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Ziskie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blaze avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ziskie.
Ziskie thows a huge punch but Blaze dodges it nicely.
Ziskie is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Blaze gets full guard.
Ziskie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ziskie postures up.
Blaze can't keep his opponent in guard - Ziskie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blaze is in trouble now - Ziskie has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Ziskie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blaze has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blaze! #SUB#
Ziskie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blaze defends well.#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. #REVR#
Ziskie moves into full mount! Blaze won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Ziskie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blaze is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blaze and Ziskie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #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! #T4##SUB#
Ziskie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blaze, who protects the arm well.
Ziskie tries to stand but Blaze is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziskie works to advance to full mount. Blaze defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Ziskie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Blaze manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Blaze avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ziskie. #SUB#
Ziskie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ziskie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziskie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blaze shoots in for a double leg but Ziskie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ziskie fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ziskie.
Ziskie looks for a takedown but Blaze sprawls well.
As Ziskie backs off Blaze throws a huge counter combo but Ziskie manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blaze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ziskie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blaze can do to turn this around?
Ziskie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blaze.
Ziskie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Ziskie scores with a takedown into Blaze's guard.#SUB#
Ziskie drops back looking for a leg! Blaze is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blaze manages to kick Ziskie off! Ziskie jumps back into Blaze's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ziskie wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
Ziskie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blaze is keeping the position for now.
Blaze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ziskie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ziskie slips nicely into half guard.
Blaze slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ziskie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #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.
Blaze can't keep his opponent in guard - Ziskie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Ziskie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blaze has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Blaze is refusing to be controlled, as Ziskie sits in half guard.
Ziskie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blaze!
Ziskie wants to take Blaze's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Ziskie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blaze has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blaze!
Blaze trying to control but Ziskie is working from the bottom.
Ziskie looking for a sweep. Not yet Ziskie, not yet. #T3##SUB#
Ziskie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blaze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blaze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blaze wants to control from the top but Ziskie keeps moving.
Ziskie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ziskie tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Ziskie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blaze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ziskie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blaze manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Ziskie tries to free his leg and advance position but Blaze is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Blaze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziskie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ziskie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blaze is breathing heavily.
Ziskie tries to pass to full mount but Blaze defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blaze is in trouble now - Ziskie has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Ziskie throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Blaze has his hands clasped together but Ziskie breaks the hold and Blaze is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Ziskie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Ziskie!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Ziskie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ziskie. #SUB2#
Ziskie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Galvao, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galvao manages to get back to half guard.
Ziskie prevents Galvao from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galvao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ziskie.
Ziskie wants to pass to mount but Galvao is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Ziskie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ziskie wants to work for an arm triangle but Galvao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ziskie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galvao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Ziskie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ziskie wants to pass the guard but Galvao is defending well. #SUB#
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Ziskie works his way into full mount! #T2#
Ziskie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Galvao can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziskie wants to control the pace but Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Galvao regains half guard.#SUB#
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziskie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
Ziskie trying to control the pace. #T3#
Ziskie tries to pass to full mount but Galvao defends it. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura but Galvao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ziskie to get the leverage.
Galvao trying to control but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie is looking to advance position but Galvao won't allow it.
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#
Galvao is defending against the submission attempts here by Ziskie.
Galvao manages to get to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ziskie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ziskie pushes down on Galvao's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ziskie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galvao is just riding it out for now. Ziskie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galvao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ziskie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Ziskie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ziskie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galvao. #TD2#
Ziskie feints and as Galvao raises his hands in defense, Ziskie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Galvao looking for a sweep. Not yet Galvao, not yet. #SUB#
Galvao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziskie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Galvao 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.
Ziskie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ziskie works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Galvao looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ziskie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Ziskie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ziskie throwing strikes here but Galvao is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ziskie is looking to work his way around to Galvao's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Ziskie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Galvao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Galvao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ziskie.
Galvao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ziskie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Galvao is holding on tight. #T2#
Ziskie tries to take Galvao's back but instead Galvao uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ziskie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Ziskie is working for a kimura but Galvao is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Ziskie is working for a kimura but Galvao is defending it quite comfortably.
Galvao won't allow Ziskie to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ziskie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galvao sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Mike Ziskie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ziskie trying to control from half guard but Galvao is working away. #T3#
Galvao is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ziskie is looking to advance position but Galvao won't allow it. #SUB#
Galvao actively working from the bottom here.
Galvao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ziskie.
Ziskie trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziskie wants to stand and escape but instead Galvao has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T4#
Galvao throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Ziskie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Galvao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ziskie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galvao postures up in Ziskie's guard and throws a big left but Ziskie blocks it. #SUB2#
Ziskie has his foot on Galvao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galvao works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ziskie looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily. #SUB2#
Ziskie pushes a forearm under Galvao's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Galvao is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Ziskie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2021

#R1##CL#
Ziskie tries to keep at a distance but Maximoff has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maximoff lands a body shot.
Maximoff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maximoff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maximoff gets through Ziskie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ziskie is looking for a takedown.
Ziskie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maximoff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ziskie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maximoff up against the cage.
Maximoff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Maximoff on the inside.
Maximoff presses Ziskie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maximoff lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximoff lands with a light punch inside.
Maximoff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maximoff lands with a left to the head.
Ziskie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wanderlei Maximoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ziskie.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ziskie looks winded!
Maximoff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maximoff lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Maximoff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ziskie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maximoff is defending well.
A short right from Maximoff.
Maximoff lands a hook that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards. #TD2#
Ziskie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maximoff regains guard immediately.
Maximoff wants to sweep here but Ziskie controlling him for the moment.
Maximoff trying to keep a closed guard but Ziskie is proving a slippery customer.
Ziskie tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximoff is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maximoff is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximoff trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ziskie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ziskie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximoff is keeping the position for now.
Maximoff is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maximoff keeping full guard, as Ziskie tries to pass.
Maximoff working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Ziskie has gone for a leg lock! Maximoff slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ziskie's guard.#REVR##T3#
Maximoff won't allow Ziskie to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ziskie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Maximoff stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ziskie throws up his legs and catches Maximoff in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Maximoff tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ziskie! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Ziskie!

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