PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Philip Ziskie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziskie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2PAC ft. Dr.Dre - California Love. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ziskie
vs
Legend

175 cm
25
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Oblivion Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Philip Ziskie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Legend !
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend blocks a head kick by Ziskie.
Ziskie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ziskie misses with a head kick.
Legend swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Legend throws a series of punches but Ziskie moves out of range.

Legend closes the distance and clinches.
Legend lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ziskie wants to get back to striking at distance but Legend won't allow it.
Ziskie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend cracks Ziskie with a nice body shot.
Legend scores with a shot to the side of Ziskie's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend prevents Ziskie from breaking the clinch.
Ziskie is trying to pull guard but Legend has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Legend .
Ziskie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legend lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ziskie or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ziskie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legend working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Legend .
Good body shot from Legend .
Legend lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ziskie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend pushes Ziskie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ziskie tries to pull guard but Legend won't allow it.
Ziskie blocks the elbow strike.
Legend lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Legend digs a right hand into Ziskie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ziskie's gas tank.
Ziskie jumps guard but Legend stands there with Ziskie around his waist. Ziskie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend pushes Ziskie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Legend as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Legend .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ziskie misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Legend dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ziskie throws a head kick but Legend moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ziskie.
Legend takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Legend clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Legend .
Ziskie is looking to break free of the clinch but Legend has double underhooks.
Legend lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend digs a right hand into Ziskie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ziskie's gas tank.
Legend lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie wants to get back to striking at distance but Legend won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Legend .
Legend works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Legend .
Legend lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Legend - that landed with a thud.
Legend lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Legend has him pressed against the cage.
Legend throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ziskie wants to get back to striking at distance but Legend won't allow it.
Legend lands with a right to the head.
Legend lands with a short shot to the head.
Legend lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Legend .
Ziskie is trying to pull guard but Legend has him pressed against the cage.
Ziskie tries to pull guard but Legend holds him up against the cage and eventually Ziskie drops back down to his feet.
Legend presses Ziskie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Ziskie jumps guard but Legend stands there with Ziskie around his waist. Ziskie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Ziskie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Legend lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Legend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Legend blocks a head kick by Ziskie.
A head kick by Ziskie misses
letting Legend counter with a right hand.
Legend blocks a head kick by Ziskie.
A head kick misses from Ziskie.
It seemed like Legend was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legend scores with a hook.
Ziskie pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Legend clinches up against the cage.
Legend lands with a light punch inside.
Ziskie misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend gets through Ziskie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Legend lands with a short shot to the head.
John Legend seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend lands a hook that snaps the head of Ziskie backwards.
Legend pushes off an throws an elbow but Ziskie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Legend scores with a shoulder strike.
Ziskie working hard to break the clinch.
Ziskie wants to get back to striking at distance but Legend won't allow it.
Legend lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ziskie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Legend smiles and moves away.
Ziskie tries a head kick but it misses.
Philip Ziskie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ziskie lands a high kick!
Legend avoids the head kick by Ziskie.
Ziskie lands a head kick!
Ziskie throws a nice head kick!
Ziskie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Legend clinches up with Ziskie and pushes him back against the cage.
Ziskie jumps guard but Legend turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Legend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Legend on the inside.
Legend lands with a left to the head.
Ziskie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Ziskie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziskie is trying to force a seperation but Legend has the dominant position.
Legend lands a body shot.
Legend lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Legend .
A short body shot lands from Legend as the two fighters clinch.

Ziskie manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a head kick but Legend moves out of range.
As Ziskie backs off Legend throws a huge counter combo but Ziskie manages to avoid it all.
Legend throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ziskie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Philip Ziskie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ziskie throws a sloppy head kick and Legend moves out of range easily.
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 pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Legend comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Legend 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Legend !
John Legend gave a mention to Oblivion Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Philip Ziskie was interviewed post fight and said '"Throw up a finger if ya feel the same way"'.