PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Ziskie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and River Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greywar has chosen "Stick 'em Up!" - Quarashi as his entrance music. River Greywar acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ziskie
vs
Greywar

171 cm
22
147 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

150 cm
25
130 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Buzzkill
Buzzkill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phillip Ziskie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, River Greywar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greywar throws a hook to the side of Ziskie's head but Ziskie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ziskie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ziskie blocks a low kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greywar.
Greywar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ziskie will feel that in the morning.
Ziskie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Greywar.
Ziskie checks a leg kick nicely.
Ziskie blocks a head kick by Greywar.
Ziskie avoids the head kick by Greywar.
Greywar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ziskie.
Ziskie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Ziskie.
Greywar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ziskie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greywar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Greywar throws a lazy right hand but Ziskie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greywar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ziskie, as that shot connected.
Greywar throws a head kick that misses
and Ziskie counters with a good low kick that Greywar was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greywar misses with a body kick.
Ziskie lands a head shot.
Greywar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ziskie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Greywar.
Greywar tries to land a front kick but Ziskie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Greywar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Greywar lands in his opponent's guard.

Greywar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ziskie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Greywar, into his guard.
Greywar has a closed guard, preventing Ziskie from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greywar working a defensive guard here.
Greywar pulls Ziskie in close to prevent any damage.
Greywar wants to sweep but no luck.
Ziskie wanted to stand there but Greywar had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Ziskie decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ziskie cracks a nice hook into Greywar's ribs.
Greywar throws a head kick that misses
and Ziskie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Greywar throws a leg kick but Ziskie moved away.
Greywar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziskie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greywar looks to land a body kick but Ziskie moved away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Greywar. Ziskie shrugs it off though.
Greywar misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar throws a low kick but Ziskie avoids it.
Greywar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Greywar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ziskie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ziskie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greywar doesn't seem bothered though.
Greywar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Greywar throws a leg kick which misses Ziskie's front leg but catches the back leg as Ziskie tries to avoid it.
Ziskie misses with an uppercut.
Ziskie moves out of range of the body kick from Greywar.
Ziskie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greywar doesn't seem bothered though.

Greywar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Greywar lands in his opponent's guard.
Greywar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ziskie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greywar is looking to work some ground and pound but Ziskie has wrist control.
Greywar postures up in Ziskie's guard and throws a big left but Ziskie blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but River Greywar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A lazy body kick from Greywar
and Ziskie counters with a series of strikes. Greywar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ziskie throws out a loose jab but Greywar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greywar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Greywar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ziskie.
A shot to the body from Greywar misses
and Ziskie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greywar throws the kick towards the body but Ziskie avoids it.
Greywar cracks Ziskie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Greywar misses with a hook. Ziskie ducked under it nicely.
Ziskie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Greywar. Greywar obviously looking to wear him down.
Ziskie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziskie avoids the head kick by Greywar.
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greywar.
Ziskie connects with a crisp jab.
Greywar throws a hook but Ziskie avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Greywar.
Greywar throws a leg kick
and Ziskie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Greywar misses
and Greywar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
River Greywar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ziskie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ziskie moves out of range of the body kick from Greywar.
Ziskie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greywar.
Ziskie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ziskie checks a low kick from Greywar.
Greywar lands a slapping body shot.
Phillip Ziskie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greywar throws a leg kick but Ziskie sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ziskie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greywar. Ziskie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greywar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greywar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ziskie counters with a left to the body.
Greywar throws a sloppy body shot
and Ziskie counters with a straight right hand.
Greywar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziskie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the body from Greywar misses
and Ziskie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Ziskie finds it's way through Greywar's defenses.
Greywar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ziskie rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie looks to land a right hand but Greywar moved out of range.
Ziskie stuffs the takedown attempt from Greywar. Greywar gets slowly back to his feet.
Greywar tries a head kick but it misses.
Greywar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ziskie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Greywar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greywar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziskie. That did some damage!
Greywar looks for the body kick but Ziskie saw that one coming.
Greywar looks to throw a body kick
and Ziskie counters with a low kick, right behind Greywar 's knee.
Ziskie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greywar.
Greywar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greywar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greywar cracks the inside of Ziskie's front leg.
Greywar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greywar misses with a shot to the body
and Ziskie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Greywar, right into the meat.
Greywar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ziskie will feel that in the morning.
Greywar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Greywar. Ziskie shrugs it off though.
Ziskie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Greywar.
Greywar tried to score with a low kick but Ziskie checks it.
Greywar thows a leg kick but Ziskie checks it
and Ziskie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greywar throws a head kick that Ziskie semi-blocks.
Ziskie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Greywar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ziskie checks a leg kick.
Greywar misses with a looping left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Greywar - that will leave a mark!
Ziskie staying out of range there.
Greywar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ziskie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to de liver by Ziskie. Beautiful body shot.
Greywar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ziskie.
A big right from Greywar misses.
Ziskie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ziskie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from Greywar.
Ziskie cracks Greywar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Greywar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greywar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Greywar throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Ziskie to counter with a crisp jab.
Greywar misses with a body shot
and Ziskie counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greywar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ziskie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greywar staying out of range there.
Ziskie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greywar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Ziskie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Greywar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ziskie's calf.
Greywar tries to land a body kick
and Ziskie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ziskie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Greywar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ziskie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greywar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phillip Ziskie is winning the standup battle so far.
Greywar misses the body punch
and Ziskie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greywar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greywar misses with a head kick.
Greywar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick by Greywar misses
enabling Ziskie to counter with a crisp jab.
Greywar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ziskie takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ziskie cracks a nice hook into Greywar's ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Greywar.
Greywar throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Greywar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ziskie moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar throws a head kick but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Greywar throws a body kick the misses
and Ziskie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Greywar misses with a body kick.
Ziskie takes one to the chin there.
Greywar misses with a head kick.
Ziskie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greywar can pounce on him.
Greywar tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick by Greywar misses
and Ziskie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ziskie lands a jab.
Greywar throws a body punch but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie thuds his right hand into Greywar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ziskie lands with a nice combination. Greywar backs away looking to recover.
Greywar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ziskie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greywar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greywar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ziskie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greywar throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Greywar checks a low kick from Ziskie.
Ziskie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Greywar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greywar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ziskie with a jab.
Greywar throws a head kick but Ziskie moves out of range.
Ziskie blocks a jab.
Greywar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Greywar lands a head kick!
Ziskie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Greywar throws a hook to the side of Ziskie's head but Ziskie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ziskie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Greywar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ziskie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greywar.
Greywar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greywar feints and then cracks Ziskie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ziskie down.
Ziskie throws a body punch but Greywar moves out of range.
Ziskie with a nice cross.
A jab from Greywar misses.
Ziskie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Greywar throws a sloppy body shot
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Greywar misses.
Greywar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greywar defending well as Ziskie loads up on a big left hand.
Greywar is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ziskie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greywar misses with a low kick.
Ziskie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziskie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greywar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greywar tries to land a body kick
and Ziskie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Greywar thinking.
Ziskie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greywar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Greywar blocks a low kick nicely.
Greywar misses with the body kick
and Ziskie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greywar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ziskie.
Greywar throws a sloppy head kick and Ziskie moves out of range easily.
Greywar tries a head kick but it misses.
Ziskie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ziskie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziskie slips under a jab from Greywar.
Greywar misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Ziskie counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greywar misses with a jab to the body
and Ziskie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ziskie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greywar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Greywar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip Ziskie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ziskie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

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