Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: LAFC Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Bashir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soza momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Julian Soza has been cut.
Bashir tries to clinch up.
Bashir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bashir throws a good cross that connects.
Soza drops his hands for a split second and Bashir immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Soza face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bashir follows up with a right hand that knocks Soza into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Bashir!

Event: LAFC Fight Night
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Soza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Soza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Julian Soza has been cut.
Some wild striking there from El Monstro.
Nice sprawl there from El Monstro as Soza shoots in.
El Monstro throws a series of punches but Soza moves out of range.
El Monstro leaves Soza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but El Monstro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soza tries a head kick but it misses.
El Monstro checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
El Monstro lands a big right hand that sends Soza crashing to the mat! El Monstro stays standing though and waves Soza back to his feet!#ROC2#Soza is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
El Monstro lands a big uppercut and Soza crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Soza looks OK. El Monstro waves Soza back to his feet!
Oh Soza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
El Monstro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Julian Soza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Monstro cracks Soza with a left hook right on the temple and Soza goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! El Monstro lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Soza is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tadeo El Monstro!
Tadeo El Monstro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2022

#R1#
Soza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martinez as he jumps to the side.
Soza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Martinez.
Martinez jabs at Soza's body.#TD2#
Soza shoots in and gets a takedown into Martinez's guard.
Martinez seems keen to control Soza's posture.#SUB#
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soza passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez tries to roll over but Soza keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soza.
Soza is thwarting Martinez's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Martinez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Martinez wants to control but Soza is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Soza stands up out of the half guard.
Soza takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soza misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Soza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Soza decides to return to a standing position. #T2#
Soza wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Martinez dives in and grabs Soza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soza pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.#CL2#
Soza has Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.
Soza tries to pull guard but Martinez won't allow it.
Soza is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jaun Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Soza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Martinez manages to pull guard.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Soza is proving a slippery customer.
Soza is fighting to break Martinez's control of his arms but Martinez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Martinez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soza is one step ahead there. #T3#
Soza passes Martinez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martinez is looking to improve his position.
Martinez is trying to stand.
Martinez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martinez wants to stand but Soza is controlling the position. #ES#
Martinez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Soza is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Soza has had enough of the clinch but Martinez keeps him there for the moment.
Martinez tries to throw a body punch but Soza avoids it by throwing Martinez back against the cage.
Soza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch. #CL#
Martinez has managed to clinch.
Martinez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soza to keep the fight standing.
Soza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martinez after a bit of a struggle.
Soza lands a right hand. #BC2#
Soza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinez shoots for a takedown but Soza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab lands there for Martinez.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinez is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Julian Soza will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Soza moves into the clinch successfully.
Soza goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Soza takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Martinez scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soza is defended easily by Martinez.
Martinez misses with a combination
and Soza counters with a three punch combo that has Martinez backing up. Martinez nods at Soza to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaun Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Soza wants to clinch.#T1##CL#
Soza gets tackled into the cage by Martinez. Martinez maintains the clinch.
Martinez gets underhooks to prevent Soza's takedown attempt.
Jaun Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Soza.#BC2#
Soza breaks from the clinch.
Soza fails with a takedown attempt.
Martinez cracks Soza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Soza has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Martinez clinches up with Soza and pushes him back against the cage.
Soza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martinez fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Martinez has closed the distance and engaged Soza in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martinez.
Martinez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soza up against the cage.
Soza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martinez to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Martinez decides to pull guard. #T3##ES#
Martinez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Soza is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Soza jumps guard but Martinez stands there with Soza around his waist. Soza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Soza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martinez scrambles back to his feet.
Martinez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Martinez moves out of range as Soza throws a body kick. #CL#
Martinez clinches.
Soza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Martinez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Julian Soza has been cut.#CL#
Soza tries to keep at a distance but Martinez has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Martinez successfully pulls guard. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martinez looking to control.
Martinez wants to sweep here but Soza controlling him for the moment.
Martinez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soza wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Soza wants to get up but he can't break Martinez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Soza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaun Martinez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julian Soza's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Soza.
Martinez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Soza defends well and Martinez ends up having to push Soza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martinez defends it well.
Soza tries for a takedown but Martinez manages to get underhooks.
Martinez has Soza pressed against the cage, preventing Soza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soza can do to turn this around?
Martinez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez prevents Soza from breaking the clinch.
Soza tries to score a body lock takedown but Martinez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Soza.
Martinez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soza misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Martinez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Martinez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaun Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soza shoots in and drives through. Martinez sprawls well.
Soza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Martinez.
Soza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez goes for a double leg but Soza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Soza continues to drive forward.
Martinez slows down the pace here.
Martinez is working for takedown but Soza is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Martinez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soza is trying to push Martinez away but Martinez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Soza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martinez pinned against the cage. Martinez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Martinez darts in and clinches Soza up against the cage.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Soza's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martinez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Martinez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Martinez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Soza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Soza trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soza preventing the sweep.
Martinez is working hard here to advance position.
Soza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jaun Martinez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Soza is proving a slippery customer.
Soza controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Soza moves into the clinch.
Soza goes for a takedown attempt but Martinez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martinez's waist but Martinez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soza off to one side.
Martinez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Soza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julian Soza.
I think Soza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julian Soza!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Soza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Machine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Soza bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Machine gets a takedown into half guard.

Soza manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Machine keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!#TD2#
Machine decides to pull guard.
Soza trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Machine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Soza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine working a defensive guard but Soza passes into half guard. #SU#
Soza stands up out of the half guard. #TD2#
Machine gets the takedown into side control.
Soza is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Machine has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soza manages to get back to half guard.
Machine is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Soza reverses the position - he's now on top in Machine's guard.
Machine has control of Soza's left arm, preventing Soza from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machine can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Soza passes Machine's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Soza is looking for a kimura here.
Machine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Soza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machine sees it coming and defends easily.
Soza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machine defending well though. #T3#
Machine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soza.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machine trying to control but Soza postures up.
Soza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machine keeps working.
Machine wants to sweep but Soza has passed to side control!
Soza wants to control but Machine is keeping him busy.
Machine tries to control but Soza manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soza misses with an elbow to the head. #T4#
Soza struggling to keep hold of the position.
Machine trying to control but not successfully.
Soza wants to control but Machine is keeping busy.#SUB#
Machine showing good submission defense here.
Soza is looking to control Machine but Machine is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Soza lands shots from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Soza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Soza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soza.
Soza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Machine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Soza on his heels. He'll look to pass Soza's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Machine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soza dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Machine keeping moving, preventing Soza from controlling successfully.
Soza throwing strikes from guard but Machine blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machine has an active guard here but Soza has managed to pass into half guard.
Soza is trying to control the action in half guard but Machine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Soza is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SU#
Soza gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Soza connects with a body shot.
Machine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machine fails with the takedown.
Machine is breathing heavily.
Soza shoots in for a double leg but Machine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Soza scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Machine explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Machine darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Soza kicks Machine off and gets back to his feet.
Soza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soza wants it to stay on the feet.
Julian Soza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Machine.
Soza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Soza wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machine or perhaps it was just good defense by Soza, which made it look bad.
No luck for Soza with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Soza scores with a nice body kick.
Soza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machine's waist but Machine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soza off to one side. #TD#
Soza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machine's half guard.
Machine is looking to get back to is feet but Soza passes into side control.
Machine tries to buck Soza off but Soza is having none of it.
Soza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Soza lands a decent elbow from side control.
Machine is not content to let Soza control the position. #T4#
Soza remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Soza throwing strikes but Machine manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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!#SUB2#
Machine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Soza is not content to let Machine control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Soza dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Soza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machine's waist but Machine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soza off to one side. #CL2#
Machine gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machine keeps control of Soza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Machine drags the fight down to the ground.
Soza prevents Machine from getting back to his feet.
Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soza throwing strikes but missing.
Machine has Soza pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza passes Machine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machine is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Soza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Soza's back!#SUB2#
Machine is persistently looking for the submission but Soza is defending it well. #T1##SUB2#
Machine is persistently looking for the submission but Soza is defending it well. #SUB2#
Soza defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Julian Soza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Soza is having to fend off submission attempts from Machine, who is looking to sink in the choke. Machine doesn't have the hooks in though and Soza manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Soza lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Soza trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom. #SU#
Soza stands and steps away. Machine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Machine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Machine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soza did well to prevent Machine getting side control.
Soza pushes Machine off looking to stand but Machine dives back in and keeps control.
Machine wants to take a breather but Soza is having none of it.
Soza is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Machine is trying to control. Soza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machine trying to move into half guard but instead Soza has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Machine keeping full guard, as Soza tries to pass.
Soza postures up.
Machine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Soza haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Machine keeping moving, preventing Soza from controlling successfully. #T4#
Soza throwing strikes but missing.
Soza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Soza preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Soza moves into the clinch successfully.
Soza is looking to break free of the clinch but Machine has double underhooks.
Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Soza avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soza tries to break the clinch but Machine is controlling the position.
Machine tries to pull guard but Soza holds him up against the cage and eventually Machine drops back down to his feet.
Machine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soza to keep the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Julian Soza.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Soza!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2022

#R1##TD#
Soza fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lewis sprawls well initially but Soza persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lewis wants to get back to full guard.
Lewis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lewis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soza being controlled here momentarily.
Soza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soza looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Soza from controlling successfully.
Soza's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Soza throws a strike but Lewis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lewis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Soza can't do much from the bottom here.
Soza is looking to regain half guard here but Lewis keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Soza's face as Lewis controls the position.
Soza can't do much from the bottom here.
Lewis is staying tight to Soza's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Lewis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Soza counters with a left to the body.
Soza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD#
Soza dives in and scores a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Soza throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis working for a triangle but Soza defends it easily.
Soza trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lewis is tightening it up a little... Soza has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Soza reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Soza taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lewis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodney Lewis!
Rodney Lewis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Honor 4
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1##TD#
The Russian Giant decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Soza looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Soza manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Russian Giant keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
The Russian Giant pulls guard successfully.
Soza trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Russian Giant's guard.#SUB#
The Russian Giant looking for a guillotine here but Soza defends easily. #SUB#
The Russian Giant working for a triangle but Soza defends it easily. #T1#
Soza with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Soza stopping the sweep attempt from The Russian Giant.
The Russian Giant keeping moving, preventing Soza from controlling successfully.
Soza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Russian Giant's head.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Russian Giant wants to get back to his feet but Soza is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Soza gets to his feet - The Russian Giant follows without any prompting.
Soza moves in looking to clinch but The Russian Giant pushes him off.
The Russian Giant looks to land a combination but Soza avoids it well.
Soza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Russian Giant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Julian Soza has been cut.
The Russian Giant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Soza takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##BC#
The Russian Giant breaks the clinch.
The Russian Giant looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soza shoots in for a takedown but The Russian Giant shows good takedown defense.
Konstantin The Russian Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Soza.
The Russian Giant stuffs the takedown attempt from Soza. Soza gets slowly back to his feet.
Soza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Russian Giant checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soza fails with the takedown
and The Russian Giant counters with a one-two to the body.
The Russian Giant looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Soza looks winded!
Soza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Russian Giant swivels and escapes.#TD#
The Russian Giant shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Russian Giant showed some decent athleticism there.
Soza wants to improve his position but The Russian Giant is controlling well. #T4##SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Russian Giant stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Soza to get to his feet. #TD#
The Russian Giant feints and as Soza raises his hands in defense, The Russian Giant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soza trying to control the position. #SU#
The Russian Giant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soza, up you get! #TD#
The Russian Giant gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
The Russian Giant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Soza has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin The Russian Giant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Soza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
The Russian Giant dives in and scores a takedown into Soza's guard.
Soza wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and The Russian Giant manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Soza wants to get back to his feet. #SU#
The Russian Giant stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Russian Giant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Soza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Russian Giant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soza tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Russian Giant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Russian Giant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soza can do to turn this around?#TD#
The Russian Giant drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soza wants to control but The Russian Giant passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
The Russian Giant is trying to work for a kimura but Soza is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soza tries to get to full guard but The Russian Giant has control of the leg. #T2#
The Russian Giant content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
The Russian Giant is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soza wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
The Russian Giant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Soza moves into full guard. #SU#
The Russian Giant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soza, up you get!
Soza scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Soza clinches up with The Russian Giant and pushes him back against the cage.
Soza misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC#
The Russian Giant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Soza misses.
The Russian Giant throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
The Russian Giant clinches with his opponent. #BC#
The Russian Giant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Soza.
As Soza looks to move away, The Russian Giant throws a big counter combo but Soza just gets out of the way.
Julian Soza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soza shoots in for a takedown but The Russian Giant shows good takedown defense.
The Russian Giant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
The Russian Giant fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soza to the ground. The Russian Giant is now in Soza's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Russian Giant slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Konstantin The Russian Giant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
The Russian Giant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soza, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin The Russian Giant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julian Soza's cut.
That's time! The Russian Giant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
The Russian Giant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Russian Giant is in Soza's guard.
Soza is looking to stand back up but The Russian Giant counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Soza.
The Russian Giant will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REVB#
The Russian Giant working over Soza with some ground and pound. Soza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Russian Giant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Soza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soza.
Soza looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Russian Giant wants to control from the top but Soza keeps moving.
Soza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##SU#
The Russian Giant stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Soza is looking to clinch.
Soza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Russian Giant throws a big counter combination but Soza scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The Russian Giant slips a jab and a cross from Soza.
The Russian Giant lands a slapping body shot.
Soza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Russian Giant is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from The Russian Giant shuts the power down on Soza. Lights out, game over! The Russian Giant is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Konstantin The Russian Giant!
Konstantin The Russian Giant really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Honor 3: Collision
Date: Feb 25, 2022

#R1##CL#
Krutainis has managed to clinch. #TD#
Krutainis tightens his grip and picks Soza up, before dumping him to the ground. Soza manages to land in guard.
Krutainis trying to control but Soza is working from the bottom.
Krutainis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krutainis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soza throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Soza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soza wants to stand but Krutainis is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krutainis preventing the sweep.
Krutainis stops Soza from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Soza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Soza tries to sprawl but Krutainis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Krutainis is looking to stall here but Soza recovers full guard.
Soza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krutainis connects with a couple of short punches.
Krutainis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krutainis stands up over Soza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Krutainis postures up.
Krutainis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krutainis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krutainis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krutainis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krutainis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES2#
Soza is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Krutainis presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Soza wants to get back to striking at distance but Krutainis won't allow it.
Krutainis prevents the takedown attempt. #T3#
Krutainis has Soza pressed against the cage. #TD#
Krutainis has picked Soza up - he's going for a ride! Krutainis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Krutainis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krutainis.
Krutainis wants to take a breather but Soza is having none of it.
Soza pushes Krutainis off looking to stand but Krutainis dives back in and keeps control.
Soza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krutainis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Krutainis is in close to Soza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krutainis trying to control but Soza is working from the bottom.
Soza thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Soza controls Krutainis momentarily but Krutainis frees himself.
Soza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krutainis manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Krutainis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gatis Krutainis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Soza misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Krutainis has closed the distance and engaged Soza in a clinch.
Soza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krutainis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soza tries to circle away but Krutainis has him pinned against the cage.
Krutainis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Soza prevents it. #TD#
Krutainis decides to pull guard.
Krutainis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soza's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Krutainis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Krutainis has Soza in his guard.#REVB#
Krutainis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza postures up in Krutainis's guard and throws a big left but Krutainis blocks it. #T1#
Krutainis working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Krutainis holds on and takes a little breather.
Soza is looking to stand up but Krutainis won't let him.
Soza looking to sit in guard and control but Krutainis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Soza keeping full guard, as Krutainis tries to pass. #SUB#
Krutainis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Soza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Soza has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Soza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krutainis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Soza won't allow Krutainis to sweep him here. #SUB#
Krutainis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soza defends it easily.
Soza must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krutainis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soza is one step ahead there.
Soza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Krutainis is proving hard to escape from.
Gatis Krutainis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Krutainis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Soza escapes and throws Krutainis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krutainis can't do much from the bottom here.
Krutainis gets back to half guard.
Krutainis has his hands clasped together around Soza's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Krutainis actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
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.#SU2#
Soza stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Krutainis to get to his feet.
Julian Soza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #TD#
Krutainis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soza to the ground. Krutainis is now in Soza's guard.
Soza is looking to stand up but Krutainis isn't so interested in that idea.
Krutainis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krutainis throws an elbow that misses. Soza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krutainis's guard. Nice move by Soza!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soza tries to stand but Krutainis is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Krutainis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gatis Krutainis will probably get the nod.
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#
Soza jabs Krutainis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krutainis as he jumps to the side.
Krutainis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Krutainis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Soza was covering up waiting for the punch and Krutainis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Soza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krutainis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Krutainis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Krutainis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Krutainis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU#
Krutainis decides to stand back up.
Soza throws a sloppy head kick and Krutainis moves out of range easily. #CL#
Krutainis clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Soza manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Krutainis scores with a takedown into Soza's guard.
Soza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Krutainis trying to control the position from guard on top but Soza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krutainis is in close to Soza's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Krutainis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Soza, up you get!
Soza throws a right hand that Krutainis ducks under and follows up with a left that Krutainis also avoids with ease.
Krutainis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krutainis moves out of range of the body kick from Soza.
Soza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Krutainis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Krutainis decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
Soza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Krutainis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Krutainis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Krutainis prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Soza's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krutainis moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4##SUB#
Krutainis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soza dodges the ground and pound from Krutainis.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Krutainis tries for a kimura but Soza is defending well.
Krutainis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gatis Krutainis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krutainis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gatis Krutainis!

Event: Honor Begins
Date: Dec 30, 2021

#R1#
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Soza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Scott.
Scott tries a low kick but Soza avoids it.
Soza dives in and grabs Scott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes down on Soza's head and hops out.
Soza has his takedown stuffed
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab.
Soza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soza throws the kick towards the body but Scott avoids it.
Soza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Soza is breathing heavily.
Soza takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Julian Soza has been cut.
Scott is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Soza ducks straight into an uppercut from Scott and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Soza manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#Soza is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Scott gets to his feet. Soza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Soza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Scott moves into range and clinches up with Soza.#BC2#
Scott breaks from the clinch.
Scott lands a body shot.
Scott ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Soza's jaw. Soza's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Scott does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xander Scott!
Xander Scott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Soza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pop throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Pop rushes Soza and presses him up against the cage.
Soza is looking to break free of the clinch but Pop has double underhooks. #BC#
Pop breaks the clinch. #TD#
Pop gets the takedown into side control.

Soza throws Pop to one side and escapes!#TD#
Pop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pop is in Soza's guard.

Soza is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pop presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soza is trying to maintain a safe position but Pop gets an underhook and turns Soza into the cage.
Soza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Pop breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soza. #T1#
Soza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pop Pop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Soza.
Soza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pop is fending him off so far but Soza persists. Nope, Pop circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Pop darts in and clinches Soza up against the cage.
Pop dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD#
Pop pulls guard.
Soza trying to control the position from guard on top but Pop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soza trying to control the position from guard on top but Pop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##ES#
Pop scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Pop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Soza is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pop presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soza wants to break free but Pop has control. #TD#
Pop gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Soza is pressing down on Pop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pop is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Soza working for a triangle but Pop defends it easily. #SUB2#
Soza is looking for a triangle but Pop pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Soza wants to stand and escape but Pop is having none of it.
Pop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Soza pushes Pop off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Pop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pop showed some decent athleticism there.
Pop working Soza over with strikes. #T4#
Soza is looking for a sweep. Pop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soza wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pop in particular looking to stall.
Pop stalling away here and it's allowed Soza to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Soza is looking for a triangle but Pop pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Soza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Soza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Soza misses. #TD#
Pop shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Soza has one foot on Pop's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Soza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pop lands a nice looking kick to the body. Soza takes a step back to recover.
Soza is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soza shoots in for a double leg but Pop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Pop shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Soza is trying to defend but Pop finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pop slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Soza trying to hold on to Pop's head to control him but Pop postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pop's back!#T2#
Pop trying to control the position but Soza manages to sink in the hooks.
Pop is keeping busy.
Soza avoiding Pop 's attempts to control his hands.
Pop wants to escape the position. #T3#
Pop is trying to get back to his feet but Soza has full control of the position and if anything, Pop has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pop looking very determined here, making life difficult for Soza. #SUB2#
Pop fending off the submission attempt from Soza.
Pop is trying to get back to his feet but Soza has full control of the position and if anything, Pop has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pop avoids the strikes from Soza. #SUB2#
Soza looking for the choke from the back.
Pop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soza on the ground.#T4#
Soza wants to control but Pop is keeping busy.
Pop is really stuck here.
Soza wants to control but Pop is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Pop defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pop is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Soza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pop slaps away a takedown attempt from Soza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Soza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soza has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Soza shoots in and bounces Pop off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Soza postures up in Pop's guard and throws a big left but Pop blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soza trying to control but Pop is working from the bottom.
Soza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Pop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Soza cracks Pop with a solid left hand.
Pop trying to keep a closed guard but Soza is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Pop looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soza passes into half guard.
Pop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soza uses his free foot to push down on Pop's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pop. #T2#
Soza prevents Pop from getting the reversal.
Soza landing punches.
Soza working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pop looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Soza gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Pop defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Soza's arms.
Soza lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Pop hold on?! #T3#
Soza lands shots from the back.
Soza avoiding Pop 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Soza is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Pop won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Soza off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Julian Soza!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2021

#R1#
Soza fails with a takedown attempt.
Soza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Soza closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Yan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soza won't be happy with that.

Soza bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Yan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soza throws a series of punches but Yan moves out of range.
Soza throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Yan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yan is controlling the pace.
Soza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yan is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB#
Yan is trying to work for a kimura but Soza is defending well.
Yan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Soza trying to control but Yan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Soza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soza missing with punches from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Soza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yan.
Yan is keen to just control but Soza is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Soza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Yan counters with a takedown into side control.
Yan working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Yan trying to control the action but Soza is working from the bottom.
Soza is looking for a sweep.
Soza keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Yan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Soza has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yan but great work by Soza.
Yan tries to buck Soza off but Soza is having none of it.
Yan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Yan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Soza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Yan tries to buck Soza off but Soza is having none of it.
Soza scores with punches from side control.
Soza throws a strike aimed at the side of Yan's head but Yan avoids it well.
Yan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soza tries to score with some ground and pound. Yan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yan parries the strikes from Soza easily there. Soza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yan to escape. #SU2#
Soza stands up and beckons Yan to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Soza dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Soza avoids the head kick by Yan.
Soza darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Yan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU#
Yan stands up out of the half guard.
Soza slaps away a takedown attempt from Yan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yan leaves Soza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yan thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan misses with a takedown attempt - Soza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soza looks for a takedown but Yan sprawls well.#T1#
Soza with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Yan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yan.
Khalil Yan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Soza.#TD#
Yan gets control of Soza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Yan is looking for a triangle but Soza pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soza wants to control from the top but Yan keeps moving.
Soza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yan keeping moving, preventing Soza from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Soza avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
Soza throws a big elbow that misses.
Soza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Soza trying to control the position from guard on top but Yan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soza throws a head kick but Yan moves out of range. #TD#
Yan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soza's guard.

Soza has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soza tries to break the clinch but Yan is controlling the position.
Soza prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Soza wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yan has him pressed against the cage.
Soza is trying to break the clinch but Yan has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Soza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Soza closes the distance and clinches.
Yan wants to break free but Soza has control.
Soza can't break the clinch. #TD#
Yan pulls guard.
Soza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soza wants to control from the top but Yan keeps moving. #SU2#
Soza decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yan, up you get! #T4##TD#
Yan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soza to the ground. Yan is now in Soza's guard.

Soza scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Soza throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Soza.
Soza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khalil Yan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Yan dives in and scores a takedown into Soza's guard.
Soza is trying to control the position but Yan postures up. #SU#
Yan stands up from Soza's guard - Yan perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julian Soza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Yan shoots in and bounces Soza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Yan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Yan prevents Soza from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan advances position into side control!
Soza wants to control but Yan postures up.#T1#
Soza is looking to regain half guard here but Yan keeps moving and retains side control.
Julian Soza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yan wants to control but Soza is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Yan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yan wants to control but Soza is keeping him busy. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Soza to see if he's OK.
Yan landing a few strikes.
Soza tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Yan easily slips into full mount!
Yan raining down shots from the mount!
Yan mounts Soza! Really nice guard pass there!
Yan trying to control but Soza is having none of it. #T3#
Yan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Soza is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yan controlling from the full mount.
Yan tries to control but Soza wriggling away.
Soza squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Yan content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yan working Soza over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Yan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Soza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Julian Soza!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2021

#R1#
Soza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Soza feints and as Banter raises his hands in defense, Soza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Soza stops Banter from standing up.
Soza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soza passes Banter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banter is trying to stand up here but Soza is controlling him well.
Soza not doing much here.
Banter wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banter wants to stand back up but Soza manages to pass into side control.
Banter prevents Soza from moving into mount. #T1#
Banter wants to get back to his feet but Soza drags him back down.#SUB#
Soza is trying to get an arm triangle but Banter is defending well.
Banter is trying to buck Soza off.
Banter wants to get back to his feet but Soza is dominant here and he's now got Banter's back!
Soza controls the action.#T2#
Soza lands a shot to the head.
Banter wants to get back to his feet.
Banter staying busy and making it hard for Soza to control.
Banter is trying to stand back up.
Banter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3##ES2#
Banter manages to stand up with Soza still on his back. Eventually Soza drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Soza avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Banter has Soza up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Banter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banter slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy Banter.#CL2#
Banter rushes Soza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Banter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Banter has Soza pressed against the cage, preventing Soza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soza looking for a takedown.
Soza tries to break free but Banter pushes him back against the cage.
Banter stalling the fight. #BC#
Soza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banter wants to clinch up but Soza keeps it at a distance.
Banter tries to clinch up.
Banter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soza tries a low kick but Banter avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soza swats away the attempt to clinch by Banter.#TD#
Soza drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Soza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Soza scores with a takedown into Banter's guard.
Soza is standing up over Banter. Banter looks to escape but Soza dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Banter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Soza in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Soza is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Banter takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ROC#Banter is rocked!
Soza passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Banter!
Banter is still in real trouble! Can Soza finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Soza! Banter is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julian Soza!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2021

#R1##TD2#
TestTwo drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soza has a closed guard, preventing TestTwo from standing up.
Soza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Soza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TestTwo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
TestTwo wants to stand but Soza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Soza keeping moving, preventing TestTwo from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
TestTwo tries to bum rush Soza with a series of wild strikes but Soza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
TestTwo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soza quickly recovers to half guard.
TestTwo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
TestTwo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soza wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
TestTwo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
TestTwo is trying to work for a kimura but Soza is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
TestTwo is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Soza to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Soza controls TestTwo momentarily but TestTwo frees himself. #T3#
TestTwo wants to control from the top but Soza keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
TestTwo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soza lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like TheeeEighyK TestTwo has been cut.
TestTwo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soza fails in his attempt to clinch.
TestTwo just misses with a punch to the body.
Soza lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Soza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Soza tries to close the distance and clinch but TestTwo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick from Soza lands but TestTwo takes it in his stride. #T4##CL2#
TestTwo clinches up against the cage.
Soza tries to stall but TestTwo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
TestTwo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soza has TestTwo pressed against the cage, preventing TestTwo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soza wants a takedown.
TestTwo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Soza smiles and moves away.
TestTwo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Soza counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TestTwo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soza.
TestTwo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Soza is breathing heavily.#CL2#
TestTwo forces Soza back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TestTwo prevents Soza from breaking the clinch.
Soza is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Soza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soza tries to pull guard but TestTwo holds him up against the cage and eventually Soza drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but TheeeEighyK TestTwo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on TheeeEighyK TestTwo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Soza has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
TestTwo feints and as Soza raises his hands in defense, TestTwo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
TestTwo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soza pulls TestTwo in close to prevent any damage.
TestTwo wants to pass the guard but Soza is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TestTwo wants to stand and escape but instead Soza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Soza trying to control but TestTwo is working from the bottom. #T1#
TestTwo striking off his back but it's not causing Soza any problems.
TestTwo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - TestTwo has eaten all the pies!
TestTwo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Soza is now in half guard.
TestTwo trying to control from the bottom.
Soza is trying to control the action in half guard but TestTwo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
TestTwo is looking for a sweep. Soza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if TestTwo can do anything to dispel that myth.
TestTwo is trying to maintain the position but Soza is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
TestTwo pushes Soza off looking to stand but Soza dives back in and keeps control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soza lands an overhand right.
Soza shoots in for a takedown but TestTwo shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Soza enables TestTwo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Soza manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Soza pushes TestTwo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
TestTwo throws a leg kick but Soza checks it.
Soza tries for a takedown but TestTwo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Soza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
TestTwo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Soza was covering up waiting for the punch and TestTwo finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
TestTwo chips away with some ground and pound.
Soza keeping moving, preventing TestTwo from controlling successfully.
Soza has momentary wrist control but TestTwo slips an elbow through the middle.
Soza keeping full guard, as TestTwo tries to pass.
TestTwo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
TestTwo preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
TestTwo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soza is keeping the position for now.
TestTwo trying to control but Soza is working from the bottom.
TestTwo is looking to stand up but Soza won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soza dives in for a single leg takedown but TestTwo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
TestTwo throws a counter combo.
Come on TestTwo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Soza keeps control of TestTwo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TestTwo is trying to pull guard but Soza turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
TestTwo tries to pull guard but Soza holds him up against the cage and eventually TestTwo drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but TheeeEighyK TestTwo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on TheeeEighyK TestTwo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
TestTwo rushes Soza and presses him up against the cage.
TestTwo tries to land knees in the clinch but Soza avoids the damage to the body.
TestTwo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
TestTwo stops a takedown attempt from Soza.
Soza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but TestTwo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
TestTwo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
TestTwo has clasped his hands together around Soza's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
TestTwo tries to move to mount but Soza blocks the move with his legs.
TestTwo wants to control but Soza is keeping him busy.
TestTwo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
TestTwo lands an elbow.
Soza wants to control but TestTwo postures up.
TestTwo tries to stand but Soza is controlling his head. #SUB2#
TestTwo is trying to get an arm triangle but Soza is defending well.
TestTwo wants to control but Soza is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
TestTwo tries to stand but Soza is controlling his head.
TestTwo wants to control but Soza is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Soza wants to control but TestTwo postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
TestTwo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soza misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
TestTwo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Soza to the mat! Soza manages to get full guard. #T3#
TestTwo trying to control but Soza is working from the bottom.
TestTwo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soza is keeping the position for now.
TestTwo is working Soza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
TestTwo tries to free his leg and advance position but Soza is retaining full guard.
Soza keeping moving, preventing TestTwo from controlling successfully.
TheeeEighyK TestTwo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
TestTwo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soza's guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
TestTwo swats away the attempt to clinch by Soza.
Soza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says TestTwo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Soza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TestTwo misses with a kick to the body.
Soza looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Julian Soza is winning the standup battle so far.
TestTwo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soza fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
TestTwo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soza is trying to get back to full guard.
Julian Soza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TheeeEighyK TestTwo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
TestTwo wants to take a breather but Soza is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
TheeeEighyK TestTwo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got TestTwo 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TheeeEighyK TestTwo!

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