Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 62: Fire In The Sky
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zoccato feints the counter takedown.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but Zoccato shows good takedown defense.
Borrisinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zoccato.
Borrisinov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Borrisinov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zoccato wants to improve his position but Borrisinov is controlling well.
Borrisinov working the head and body with strikes.
Borrisinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zoccato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zoccato is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Borrisinov jumps into side control!
Borrisinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoccato keeps working.
Zoccato is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zoccato looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Borrisinov pushes past his half guard into mount! #T1#
Borrisinov landing shots from mount.
Borrisinov scoring with strikes but Zoccato is staying in there.
Zoccato is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borrisinov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Borrisinov lands a couple of good shots and Zoccato has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Borrisinov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Zoccato's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Borrisinov scores with strikes from the back. #T2#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Borrisinov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Zoccato tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Borrisinov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Borrisinov prevents Zoccato from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borrisinov raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zoccato can't escape the position.
Zoccato gets back to half guard.
Zoccato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borrisinov drops an elbow to the side of Zoccato's head.
Borrisinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Borrisinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Borrisinov seems content to control.
Borrisinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zoccato actively working from the bottom here.
Borrisinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zoccato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Zoccato is working from the bottom.
Zoccato is trying to get back to full guard.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Zoccato is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borrisinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Zoccato, which made it look bad.
Borrisinov slips under a jab.
Borrisinov attempts a counter takedown but Zoccato avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Borrisinov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Borrisinov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zoccato is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Volodimir Borrisinov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Borrisinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Zoccato sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borrisinov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoccato pulls his leg out and moves away.
Borrisinov ducks under a wild hook from Zoccato.
Volodimir Borrisinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoccato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borrisinov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodimir Borrisinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoccato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borrisinov has time to react.
Zoccato lands a right hook to the body.
Borrisinov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zoccato scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Zoccato tries to sprawl but Borrisinov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Borrisinov prevents Zoccato from improving his position.
Zoccato slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoccato 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.
Borrisinov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borrisinov postures up and lands a big shot to Zoccato's brow. #T1#
Borrisinov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borrisinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoccato can do to turn this around?
Borrisinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Borrisinov won't allow Zoccato to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Zoccato is looking for a triangle but Borrisinov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Zoccato is looking for a triangle but Borrisinov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Zoccato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borrisinov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Borrisinov passes Zoccato's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zoccato taking some punishment here, with Borrisinov in his half guard.
Borrisinov is controlling the pace.
Zoccato is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Zoccato looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Borrisinov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zoccato tries to roll over but Borrisinov keeps him under control.
Borrisinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borrisinov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zoccato for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zoccato misses with a straight right.
Borrisinov shoots in for a double leg but Zoccato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zoccato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borrisinov defends it well.
A slow jab from Zoccato misses its intended target.
Borrisinov fails with a takedown attempt. #T4##TD#
Borrisinov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zoccato did well to prevent Borrisinov getting side control.
Zoccato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borrisinov throwing shots but Zoccato is blocking nicely.
Zoccato tries to roll over but Borrisinov keeps him under control.
Borrisinov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zoccato tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Borrisinov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoccato really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Zoccato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Zoccato gets caught flat footed, as Borrisinov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Borrisinov landing with the ground and pound.
Borrisinov is in close to Zoccato's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Zoccato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Borrisinov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zoccato has hold of Borrisinov's hands but Borrisinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borrisinov slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borrisinov trying to control the action but Zoccato is working from the bottom. #T1#
Borrisinov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Borrisinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Borrisinov controlling the pace.
Borrisinov prevents Zoccato from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borrisinov in particular looking to stall.
Zoccato is trying to stand back up but Borrisinov is controlling him
Borrisinov is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zoccato has hold of Borrisinov's hands but Borrisinov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borrisinov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zoccato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zoccato.
Borrisinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoccato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borrisinov is really struggling to control Zoccato but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Borrisinov is pushing down on Zoccato's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zoccato is fighting to maintain full guard but Borrisinov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borrisinov not doing much here. #T3#
Borrisinov wants to take a breather but Zoccato is having none of it.
Zoccato is looking for a sweep. Borrisinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zoccato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Borrisinov gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Borrisinov seems content to control.
Borrisinov wants to control but Zoccato is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Zoccato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borrisinov pulls his head out easily.
Zoccato is refusing to be controlled, as Borrisinov sits in half guard. #T4#
Borrisinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borrisinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Zoccato is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Borrisinov pulls his head out easily.
Borrisinov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zoccato tries to get to full guard but Borrisinov has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borrisinov drops an elbow to the side of Zoccato's head.
Borrisinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zoccato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Borrisinov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

And that's the end of the fight!
Volodimir Borrisinov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Borrisinov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: RSE 54: Journey To The End
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Chaiyachue leaves Zoccato with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zoccato keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaiyachue wants to clinch.
Zoccato keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Zoccato gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chaiyachue to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Zoccato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Chaiyachue avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Chaiyachue avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Zoccato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chaiyachue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB2#
Zoccato is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chaiyachue frees his head nicely. Oh but Zoccato has switched to an armbar! Chaiyachue is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mirko Zoccato!
In defeat, Naruesorn Chaiyachue stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna thank the fans who watch our fight today, I didn't get the win today but I will be back stronger on my next fight.'.

Event: RSE 42: I Am Abomination
Date: Jan 24, 2024

#R1#
Zoccato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Zoccato shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanselman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hanselman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoccato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanselman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanselman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanselman keeping full guard, as Zoccato tries to pass.
Zoccato won't allow Hanselman to get back to his feet.
Hanselman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zoccato is one step ahead there.
Zoccato throwing strikes from guard but Hanselman blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanselman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanselman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zoccato is controlling him. #T1#
Zoccato trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanselman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoccato is standing up over Hanselman. Hanselman looks to escape but Zoccato dives into side control.
Hanselman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanselman wants to control but Zoccato postures up.
Hanselman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hanselman's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Zoccato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Zoccato thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zoccato is looking to take a break and control but Hanselman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanselman holds on to Zoccato's head and controls the position momentarily.
Hanselman dodges the ground and pound from Zoccato.
Hanselman is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Zoccato wants to control but Hanselman is keeping him busy.
Zoccato working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hanselman wants to control but Zoccato postures up.
Hanselman is pushing Zoccato's head away, looking to escape. Zoccato manages to hold on to the position though.
Zoccato wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanselman keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanselman is looking to regain half guard here but Zoccato keeps moving and retains side control.
Zoccato moves into full mount!
Zoccato tries to control but Hanselman wriggling away.
Hanselman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanselman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zoccato is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zoccato trying to control the action but Hanselman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Hanselman is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Zoccato is looking for a kimura but Hanselman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zoccato to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Zoccato is working for a kimura but Hanselman is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanselman is trying to stand.
Zoccato throwing shots but Hanselman is blocking nicely.
Hanselman trying to control but Zoccato postures up.
Hanselman desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zoccato is looking to take a break and control but Hanselman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Zoccato seems to be looking for submissions.
Hanselman wants to control but Zoccato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanselman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zoccato won't allow Hanselman to sweep him here.
Hanselman is trying to control the position but Zoccato postures up.
Zoccato trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanselman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanselman wants to sweep but no luck.
Zoccato slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zoccato trying to control the action but Hanselman is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An elbow from Zoccato crashes against the mat.
Hanselman wants to get back to his feet but Zoccato drags him back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Zoccato dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hanselman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zoccato tries to avoid it but Hanselman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zoccato to the ground. Zoccato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zoccato shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanselman sprawls well. He's pushed Zoccato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zoccato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanselman avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanselman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zoccato looks for a takedown but Hanselman sprawls well.
Stevie Hanselman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Zoccato.
Hanselman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zoccato defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanselman is defended easily by Zoccato.
Hanselman fails to land the takedown.#T1##TD#
Hanselman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zoccato's guard.
Hanselman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanselman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Zoccato had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanselman defends it easily.#SUB2#
Zoccato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanselman is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Zoccato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanselman landing some decent shots from guard.
Zoccato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanselman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hanselman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zoccato is one step ahead there. #T2#
Hanselman trying to keep a closed guard but Zoccato is proving a slippery customer.
Zoccato won't allow Hanselman to get back to his feet.
Hanselman wants to sweep but no luck.
Zoccato postures up.
Zoccato wants to pass the guard but Hanselman is keeping the position.
Zoccato is still trying to improve position.
Zoccato scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zoccato stops Hanselman from standing up.
Hanselman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zoccato lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Zoccato passes Hanselman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zoccato has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hanselman working to try and regain half guard.
Zoccato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanselman is looking to escape.
Hanselman is trying desperately to improve position.
Hanselman has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
A lull in the action here.
Zoccato gets his hands free as Hanselman looks to control.
Zoccato trying to control momentarily. #T4#
Hanselman is in bad spot here.
Hanselman staying busy and making it hard for Zoccato to control.
Zoccato lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Zoccato.
Hanselman tries to roll but Zoccato sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Zoccato tightening his grip on Hanselman, looking for the choke.
Well, with Zoccato on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hanselman is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hanselman is trying to stand back up.
Hanselman trying to control the position but Zoccato manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zoccato is looking for the choke from the back position but Hanselman is controlling his hands well.
Hanselman tries to escape the position.
Zoccato is looking to control Hanselman but Hanselman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Zoccato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hanselman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zoccato circles away.
Zoccato is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zoccato tries for a takedown but Hanselman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanselman shoots in for a double leg but Zoccato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zoccato with the counter takedown but Hanselman avoids it easily.
Hanselman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zoccato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanselman somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Hanselman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanselman misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Zoccato counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hanselman keeping moving, preventing Zoccato from controlling successfully.
Hanselman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanselman throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanselman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zoccato looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Zoccato controls Hanselman momentarily but Hanselman frees himself.
Hanselman works over Zoccato with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Zoccato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanselman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zoccato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanselman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zoccato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mirko Zoccato has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zoccato is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hanselman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are battling for position here. Zoccato manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Zoccato working a defensive guard but Hanselman passes into half guard.
Hanselman working over Zoccato with some ground and pound. Zoccato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hanselman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zoccato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zoccato.
Zoccato controls Hanselman momentarily but Hanselman frees himself.
Zoccato thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hanselman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hanselman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zoccato swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Zoccato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zoccato is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Zoccato tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanselman is retaining full guard.
Zoccato throwing strikes from guard but Hanselman blocks nicely.
Hanselman wants to stand but Zoccato is controlling the position.
Hanselman looking to control but Zoccato passes into half guard.
Zoccato is trying to control. Hanselman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanselman is looking for a sweep. Zoccato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoccato works his way into full mount! #T4#
Hanselman tries to improve his position but instead Zoccato has taken his back!
Hanselman is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hanselman trying to control but not successfully.
Zoccato has the hooks in. Hanselman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Zoccato lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hanselman takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hanselman has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Zoccato looking to break Hanselman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hanselman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zoccato will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Zoccato controls the position.
Stevie Hanselman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Hanselman's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Zoccato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zoccato has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Zoccato!

Event: RSE 31: The Brimstone Gate
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Zoccato ducks under a wild hook from Breeze.
Zoccato appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zoccato fails with the takedown.
We've been told by Breeze's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zoccato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Breeze as he avoids it easily.
Breeze throwing a counter right hand but Zoccato manages to avoid it.
Zoccato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Breeze avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Breeze misses the target.
Zoccato has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Breeze is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Skye Breeze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Zoccato.
Breeze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Breeze lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoccato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Breeze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Breeze's corner calls for a 1-2. Breeze obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Zoccato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zoccato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Zoccato looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Breeze is concentrating on defense, preventing Zoccato from advancing position.
Zoccato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zoccato thows a huge punch but Breeze dodges it nicely.
Breeze is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Zoccato is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Breeze defends it well. #SUB2#
Zoccato is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Zoccato seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Zoccato is trying to work for a kimura but Breeze is defending well.
Zoccato tries to pass to full mount but Breeze defends it. #SUB2#
Zoccato seems to be working for a kimura but Breeze defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Zoccato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Zoccato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Zoccato landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Zoccato is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Breeze has managed to free his arm - good work.
Breeze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Zoccato seems to be looking for submissions.
Zoccato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Breeze defending well though.
Zoccato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zoccato wants to pass the guard but Breeze is defending well.
Zoccato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zoccato landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Zoccato seems to be looking for submissions.
Zoccato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Breeze is in trouble now - Zoccato has advanced to mount!
Breeze is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #SUB2#
Zoccato swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Breeze is now in Zoccato's guard. A big mistake from Zoccato there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Zoccato has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Breeze should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zoccato has tightened it up now! Breeze should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mirko Zoccato!

Event: RSE 24: A Night Of Violence
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Cirus doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoccato circles away.
Zoccato ducks under a wild hook from Cirus.#TD2#
Zoccato fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cirus sprawls well initially but Zoccato persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Zoccato has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cirus defend it? Zoccato steps over the head and cranks it - Cirus is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Zoccato!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mirko Zoccato!

Event: The Island Season 14, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoccato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixon jabs Zoccato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoccato lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoccato throws a big counter head kick but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
Zoccato blocks a jab.
Dixon takes a swing at Zoccato's ribcage but misses.
Zoccato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon connects with a body shot.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon lands a nice hook to Zoccato's body. Zoccato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Zoccato's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Zoccato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dixon sizes up Zoccato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dixon scores with a punch to the head.
Dixon's corner calls for a 1-2. Dixon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zoccato doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zoccato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Zoccato appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoccato.
Dixon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZoccato.#T3#
Dixon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoccato looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Dixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.
Zoccato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dixon is looking to wear down Zoccato with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Dixon lands with a hook. Zoccato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zoccato's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zoccato's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Dixon backs off Zoccato throws a huge counter combo but Dixon manages to avoid it all.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Zoccato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zoccato is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoccato was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Zoccato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dixon lands a right hook to the body.
Zoccato defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
Zoccato throws a counter combo.
Zoccato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zoccato throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoccato.
As Dixon backs off Zoccato throws a huge counter combo but Dixon manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Dixon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoccato.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Dixon scores with a jab.
Zoccato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoccato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Zoccato's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zoccato might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dixon has got the better of the exchanges.
Dixon's corner calls for a 1-2. Dixon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoccato.
Zoccato looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoccato manages to avoid it.
Zoccato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zoccato's hands.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Zoccato is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Willie Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Dixon throws a hook but Zoccato blocks it.
Zoccato is looking for the big counter here.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Zoccato is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Zoccato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirko Zoccato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zoccato slips a straight right by Dixon.
Zoccato unleashes a big counter combination but Dixon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoccato is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Zoccato's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dixon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dixon.
Zoccato avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Zoccato unleashes a big counter combination but Dixon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoccato is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Zoccato unleashes a big counter combination but Dixon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zoccato walks into a left hand.
Dixon with a nice cross.
Zoccato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dixon backs off Zoccato throws a huge counter combo but Dixon manages to avoid it all.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zoccato was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon works Zoccato's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoccato was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Dixon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZoccato.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zoccato.
A nice side step and Zoccato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zoccato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon takes a swing at Zoccato's ribcage but misses.
Zoccato throws a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from Dixon misses.
Zoccato is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Dixon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dixon missing with a left hand there. Zoccato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zoccato appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zoccato slips under a jab from Dixon.
Dixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zoccato doesn't seem bothered though.
Dixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zoccato.
Zoccato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zoccato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Zoccato flicks out a counter leg kick but Dixon steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoccato is just out of range.
A nice side step and Zoccato releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Willie Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zoccato slips a jab from Dixon.#T1#
Dixon swings for the body but Zoccato moves out of range.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Zoccato is out of range.
Zoccato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoccato flicks out a counter leg kick but Dixon steps away.
Nice defenses there by Zoccato.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoccato is just out of range.
Zoccato is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dixon with a body shot.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon takes a swing at Zoccato's ribcage but misses.
Zoccato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mirko Zoccato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon catches Zoccato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoccato is just out of range.
Zoccato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zoccato lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoccato raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dixon swings for the body but Zoccato moves out of range.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Zoccato moves away and avoids it.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoccato lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zoccato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Zoccato is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dixon takes a swing at Zoccato's ribcage but misses.
Zoccato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dixon misses the body punch
and Zoccato counters with a straight right hand.
Zoccato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
Dixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Dixon backs off Zoccato throws a huge counter combo but Dixon manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Dixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Dixon takes a swing at Zoccato's ribcage but misses.
Dixon lands a really nice looking cross but Zoccato seems unphased.
Dixon misses with a looping right.
Zoccato appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoccato moves away.
Willie Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoccato is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dixon 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Willie Dixon!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Willie Dixon!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Willie Dixon!

Willie Dixon wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Willie Dixon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Do Souza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Do Souza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zoccato gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zoccato controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zoccato has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Do Souza is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zoccato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zoccato actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Do Souza seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Do Souza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zoccato's head.
Zoccato wants to control but Do Souza is keeping busy.
Zoccato keeping control of the position.
Zoccato is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Zoccato looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Zoccato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zoccato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zoccato is trying to get back to full guard.
Zoccato wants to control but Do Souza is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zoccato darts in looking for a takedown but Do Souza gets double underhooks and turns Zoccato into the cage.
Do Souza tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zoccato manages to circle out of the way.#TD#
Do Souza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Do Souza is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Zoccato working for a triangle but Do Souza defends it easily.
Do Souza trying to control but Zoccato is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Zoccato has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Zoccato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Do Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zoccato is tightening it up a little... Do Souza has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Do Souza reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Do Souza taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zoccato!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mirko Zoccato!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1##TD#
Zoccato scores with a takedown into Testa's guard.#SUB2#
Testa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zoccato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoccato controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zoccato postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoccato postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoccato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoccato lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Testa controls Zoccato momentarily but Zoccato frees himself. #T1#
Zoccato postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Testa working a defensive guard here.
Zoccato throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoccato not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Testa wants to improve his position but instead Zoccato has moved into half guard.
Testa trying to control here.
Zoccato looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zoccato lands a nice short elbow.
Testa wants to control but Zoccato is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Testa is trying to control but Zoccato passes into side control!
Testa taking a bit of punishment here - Zoccato scoring with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zoccato lands a decent elbow from side control.
Testa can't do much from the bottom here.
Testa tries to bench press Zoccato off him but Zoccato keeps the position.
Testa wants to control but Zoccato postures up.
Testa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zoccato is looking to take a break and control but Testa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Testa trying to get back to full guard but Zoccato takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Testa is in a horrible position here. Zoccato smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #CUT#It looks like Diego Testa has been cut.
Zoccato prevents Testa from getting the reversal.
Testa wants to hold on but Zoccato pushes him away.
Zoccato scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Testa?
Testa wants to hold on but Zoccato pushes him away.
Testa is bucking up trying to escape but Zoccato cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#Testa is rocked!
Zoccato looking to control and managing it successfully.
Testa wants to hold on but Zoccato pushes him away.
Testa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Zoccato looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Testa is still in real trouble! Can Zoccato finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Diego Testa's cut even more.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diego Testa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mirko Zoccato!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Raymond rushes Zoccato and presses him up against the cage.
Raymond lands a knee to the head.
Zoccato letting Raymond take a breather here.#TD2#
Raymond gets control of Zoccato's arms and successfully pulls guard. Raymond will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Raymond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Raymond looking to control but Zoccato passes into half guard.
Raymond trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Raymond with the active half guard here but Zoccato passes nicely into side control.
Zoccato controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Zoccato tries for a kimura but Raymond is defending well.
Zoccato passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Raymond!
Zoccato controlling from mount. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zoccato wants to take Raymond's back but he can't do it this time.
Zoccato controlling from the full mount.
Zoccato prevents Raymond from getting the reversal.
Raymond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Raymond is controlling an arm, preventing Zoccato from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T3#
Zoccato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Zoccato looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zoccato controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zoccato's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Zoccato is working for a guillotine from mount but Raymond frees his head quite easily.
Zoccato controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mirko Zoccato dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Raymond lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zoccato shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zoccato.
Zoccato looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zoccato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raymond tries to avoid it but Zoccato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raymond to the ground. Raymond escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Zoccato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raymond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zoccato swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Zoccato shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Raymond manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Raymond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoccato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Raymond 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.
Raymond wants to control the position but Zoccato says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Zoccato looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zoccato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raymond can do to turn this around?
Zoccato has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Raymond wants to control but Zoccato is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zoccato tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Raymond tries to buck Zoccato off but he can't manage it.
Zoccato controlling the pace for now.
Raymond is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Raymond has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #SUB#
Zoccato is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Raymond taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Zoccato.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mirko Zoccato!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2023

#R1#
Yah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yah fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Yah shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zoccato is trying to defend but Yah finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Zoccato actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Yah seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zoccato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Yah is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yah wants to work for an arm triangle but Zoccato is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Zoccato is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Yah is tapping! Great win for Zoccato!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mirko Zoccato!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2023

#R1#
Zoccato takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zoccato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Fransisco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zoccato is trying to get back to half guard.
Fransisco 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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zoccato is trying to work for a sweep but Fransisco has mounted him!
Zoccato can't escape the position.
Zoccato sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Zoccato has his hands clasped together around Fransisco's back. He's all about the action.
Fransisco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zoccato on the ground.
Zoccato wants to control but Fransisco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fransisco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fransisco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fransisco lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Ground and pound from Fransisco. #SUB2#
Zoccato looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zoccato is not content to let Fransisco control the position.
Zoccato is trying to get back to full guard.
Zoccato gets back to full guard.
Zoccato is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zoccato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fransisco defends well.#SUB2#
Zoccato is looking for a triangle but Fransisco pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Zoccato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fransisco stays in close to Zoccato's body and controls the position. #T2#
Zoccato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fransisco is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Fransisco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fransisco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zoccato is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zoccato looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fransisco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fransisco tries to get out of the position.
It looks like Zoccato might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Fransisco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fransisco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zoccato controls the pace.
Zoccato wants to control from the top but Fransisco keeps moving.
Zoccato looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Zoccato has gone for a leg lock! Fransisco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zoccato's guard.#REVR#
Fransisco wants to stand but Zoccato has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zoccato wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Zoccato escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fransisco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fransisco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zoccato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zoccato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fransisco trying to control but Zoccato is working from the bottom.
Zoccato is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Zoccato has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fransisco doesn't defend quickly enough and Zoccato has managed to lock this one up! Can Fransisco escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zoccato on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mirko Zoccato!

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