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Event:
TL Fight Night 7
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Da Cunha tries to clinch but Ziskin moves out of range.
Da Cunha misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Ziskin counters with a takedown into side control.
Ziskin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Da Cunha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ziskin cracks Da Cunha with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ziskin throws a strike aimed at the side of Da Cunha's head but Da Cunha avoids it well.
Da Cunha takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ziskin throws a strike aimed at the side of Da Cunha's head but Da Cunha avoids it well.
Ziskin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Cunha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ziskin throws an elbow but Da Cunha slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Da Cunha down.
Ziskin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Da Cunha dodges the ground and pound from Ziskin.#T1#
Ziskin working the strikes but Da Cunha uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziskin winds up and cracks Da Cunha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Ziskin 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.
Da Cunha trying to control here.
Ziskin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Cunha keeps working.
Ziskin missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Ziskin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ziskin lands in his opponent's guard.
Ziskin trying to control but Da Cunha is working from the bottom.
Da Cunha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ziskin.
Ziskin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Da Cunha working for a triangle but Ziskin defends it easily.
Ziskin trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Cunha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ziskin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Da Cunha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ziskin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Da Cunha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ziskin landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ziskin is working Da Cunha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ziskin distracts Da Cunha with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ziskin throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Da Cunha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ziskin defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskin trying to control but Da Cunha is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikhil Ziskin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ziskin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nikhil Ziskin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Cunha throws a head kick but Ziskin moves out of range.
Ziskin avoids the body shot from Da Cunha.
A combination from Ziskin does no damage.
Da Cunha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Ziskin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Da Cunha napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Da Cunha is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ziskin connects with a decent elbow.
Da Cunha tries to buck Ziskin off but Ziskin is having none of it.
Ziskin trying to control the position but Da Cunha is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Cunha is trying to control Ziskin's posture but Ziskin avoids it.
Da Cunha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ziskin off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB#
Ziskin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Da Cunha.
Da Cunha avoiding Ziskin 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Da Cunha working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ziskin rolls, trying to escape but Da Cunha keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Ziskin is having to fend off submission attempts from Da Cunha, who is looking to sink in the choke. Da Cunha doesn't have the hooks in though and Ziskin manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Da Cunha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ziskin controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB#
Ziskin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Cunha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ziskin has managed to get both his arms back between Da Cunha's legs - danger averted.
Ziskin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ziskin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Cunha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ziskin works over Da Cunha with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Ziskin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Ziskin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Da Cunha has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ziskin is looking to defend but Da Cunha has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ziskin! Da Cunha pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ziskin taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Venicius Da Cunha!
Nikhil Ziskin was interviewed post fight and said 'RIGGED'. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 2
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Ziskin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Ziskin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ziskin connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple.
Ziskin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ziskin prevents Smith from improving his position.
Ziskin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ziskin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ziskin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ziskin seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziskin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ziskin slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziskin is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now. #T1##SUB2#
Ziskin wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ziskin working Smith over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziskin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ziskin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith wants to control but Ziskin is keeping busy.
#T2#
Ziskin throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ziskin.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ziskin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ziskin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ziskin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Ziskin eventually gives up the hold.
Ziskin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ziskin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ziskin tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. #SUB2#
Ziskin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ziskin.
Ziskin stalling.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ziskin on the ground.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Ziskin is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Ziskin is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith trying to control but Ziskin postures up.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ziskin.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziskin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ziskin working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikhil Ziskin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Ziskin counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Ziskin pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ziskin trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ziskin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ziskin from controlling successfully.
Ziskin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ziskin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ziskin.
Ziskin passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ziskin connects with a nice short shot to Smith's temple. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ziskin scores with a big shot! Smith's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Smith! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikhil Ziskin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Ziskin shoots in for a takedown but Creed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Creed moves in looking to clinch but Ziskin pushes him off.
Adonis Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziskin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Creed doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Ziskin moves into the clinch.
Ziskin looking for a takedown. #TD#
Creed jumps into guard, dragging Ziskin to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Creed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Creed is looking to stand up but Ziskin isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziskin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ziskin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Ziskin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ziskin wants to pass the guard but Creed is keeping the position.
Ziskin is in close to Creed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ziskin works over Creed with some ground and pound from guard.
Ziskin won't allow Creed to get back to his feet.
Creed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziskin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ziskin working some strikes from top position.
Ziskin looking to pass the guard.
Creed has momentary wrist control but Ziskin slips an elbow through the middle.
Creed keeping moving, preventing Ziskin from controlling successfully.
Ziskin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ziskin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Creed is breathing heavily.#T2#
Ziskin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ziskin pushes down on Creed's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ziskin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ziskin winds up and cracks Creed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ziskin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ziskin working the head and body with strikes.
Ziskin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Creed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#Creed is rocked!
Ziskin stalling.
Oh Creed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Ziskin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Creed seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Ziskin is keen to just control but Creed is a slippery customer.
Ziskin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Creed is looking to get to half guard.
Ziskin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ziskin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Creed looks a forlorn figure.
#CUT2#It looks like Adonis Creed has been cut.
Ziskin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Creed?
#T4#
Ziskin loads up with a big shot that hurts Creed! He's pulled Ziskin in close but Ziskin has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Creed survive? More strikes from Ziskin and Creed is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nikhil Ziskin!
The defeated Adonis Creed had this to say: 'I will be back its just a set back i will be back stonger and better thank you for watching and supporting me i am sorry i let you down but i will be back a winner '. |
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