Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SyFi 57
Date: Jun 01, 2018

#R1##CL#
Dzejms gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Dzejms manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Zachary.
Dzejms blocks the body kick.
Zachary tries to bum rush Dzejms with a series of wild strikes but Dzejms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Dzejms clinches up with Zachary and pushes him back against the cage.
Dzejms digs a right hand into Zachary's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zachary's gas tank.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dzejms.
Dzejms digs a right hand underneath Zachary's ribcage. Zachary let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzejms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zachary.
Dzejms lands with a right to the head.
Dzejms working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dzejms is working Zachary over against the cage.
Dzejms can't find room to land a body shot as Zachary controls the action. #T1#
Dzejms is leaning against Zachary and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dzejms tries to work over Zachary's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dzejms lands with a short shot to the head.
Dzejms has Zachary pressed against the cage.
Zachary is trying to push Dzejms away but Dzejms has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A left hand lands to the body for Dzejms.
Dzejms is working Zachary over against the cage.
Dzejms lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zachary backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dzejms.
Dzejms lands a body shot.
Dzejms lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zachary.
Dzejms throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zachary looks winded!#T2#
Zachary is looking to break free of the clinch but Dzejms has double underhooks.
Dzejms leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Dzejms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzejms misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zachary pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Dzejms closes the distance and clinches.
Dzejms slows down the pace here.
Dzejms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Dzejms. #T3#
Dzejms tries a knee to the head but Zachary blocks it.
Dzejms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zachary.
Zachary throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dzejms. #BC2#
Zachary pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zachary throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Dzejms counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dzejms.
A hook to the body from Dzejms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dzejms.
Dzejms with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dzejms stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dzejms lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zachary pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dzejms lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Dzejms scores with a knee to the head.
Zachary's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzejms works on Zachary's body with a couple of short punches.
Dzejms scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Dzejms.
A right hook to the body lands for Dzejms.
Dzejms presses Zachary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Dzejms breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zachary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dzejms wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Dzejms takes the fight into the clinch.
Dzejms scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rik Dzejms 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#
Zachary dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dzejms. That did some damage!
Dzejms scores with a one two! Zachary had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rik Dzejms is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Zachary gets tackled into the cage by Dzejms. Dzejms maintains the clinch.
Zachary looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zachary connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dzejms's face.
Dzejms tries to land a knee to the head but Zachary blocks with his arms.
Dzejms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dzejms lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Zachary breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Dzejms moves into the clinch.
Zachary throws a head punch that misses.
Dzejms lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A body shot lands from Dzejms. #BC2#
Zachary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dzejms swinging wildly here.
Zachary is looking for the big counter here.
Dzejms lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zachary's sensitive parts. #CL#
Dzejms darts in and clinches Zachary up against the cage.#BC#
Dzejms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zachary slips a jab and a cross from Dzejms.
Dzejms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zachary can do to turn this around?#CL#
Dzejms moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
A short right from Dzejms on the inside.
Dzejms throws a punch but it's blocked by Zachary. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dzejms manages to break the clinch.
Dzejms swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zachary throws a counter combo.
Zachary throws a head kick that misses.
Dzejms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zachary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zachary throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Dzejms was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zachary.
Zachary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dzejms lands a jab-cross combination.
Dzejms lands a leg kick that knocks Zachary off balance momentarily.#T3#
Dzejms connects with an inside leg kick.
Zachary blocks a head kick by Dzejms.
A head kick misses from Zachary.
Zachary moves out of range of the body kick.
Zachary throws a nice looking combination but Dzejms bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dzejms misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dzejms fails to land with a series of punches.
Zachary lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Dzejms takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dzejms tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zachary swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Zachary gets tackled into the cage by Dzejms. Dzejms maintains the clinch. #BC#
Dzejms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zachary misses with a head kick.
Dzejms turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Zachary tries to keep at a distance but Dzejms has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dzejms lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rik Dzejms dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dzejms wants to clinch.
Dzejms connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzejms tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zachary paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dzejms tries to clinch up but Zachary circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Dzejms rushes Zachary and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Dzejms is struggling to control the position.
Rik Dzejms has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Zachary's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dzejms.
Dzejms lands with a short shot to the head.
Dzejms lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Dzejms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dzejms scores with a punch to the head.
Dzejms is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zachary gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dzejms counters with a left to the body. #T2##CL#
Dzejms rushes Zachary and presses him up against the cage.
Dzejms lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zachary backwards.
A right hand to the body from Dzejms.
Dzejms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dzejms is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dzejms lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zachary backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dzejms tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dzejms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dzejms lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Dzejms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Dzejms moves into range and clinches up with Zachary.#T3#
Dzejms lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zachary just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dzejms's brow.
Dzejms with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dzejms connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zachary's face.
Zachary is looking to break free of the clinch but Dzejms has double underhooks.
Dzejms stalling the fight.
Rik Dzejms is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zachary wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dzejms with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zachary letting Dzejms take a breather here.
Dzejms swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dzejms creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dzejms can't find room to land a body shot as Zachary controls the action.
Dzejms lands a left hand.
Zachary has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Zachary lands an elbow just above Dzejms 's eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Dzejms. #BC2#
Zachary escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dzejms connects with a leg kick. Zachary looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zachary pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dzejms misses with a two punch combination.
DaQuan Zachary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Zachary.
Dzejms fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zachary just manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rik Dzejms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dzejms has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rik Dzejms!

Event: SyFi 51
Date: May 18, 2018

#R1#
Strong tries to clinch there but Heath circles away.
Heath walks into a jab.#CL2#
Strong gets a clinch.
Strong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Strong gets through Heath 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch.
Heath circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Strong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heath looking to slow down the pace here.
Heath has Strong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strong lands a big right hand that drops Heath ! The killer instinct kicks in and Strong finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Strong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathaniel Strong!
Josh Heath was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you'.

Event: WeInSyd 12
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Dante lands an overhand right.
Dante sizes up Dominguez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dante with a hook.
Dante lands a nice shot that snaps Dominguez's head back.
Dante jabs Dominguez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dominguez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dante scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dominguez in his tracks.
Dominguez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dante counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Dominguez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dominguez with a poor takedown
and Dante counters with a huge left! Dominguez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dante isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dominguez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dante!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silvio Dante!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Silvio Dante made sure he mentioned Knockdown Clothes, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WeInSyd 12
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Koshadze leaves Holey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Koshadze is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holey.
Koshadze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holey defends it nicely.#TD#
Koshadze scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koshadze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koshadze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koshadze takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Koshadze is thwarting Holey's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koshadze with the ground and pound but Holey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Koshadze will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koshadze with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Koshadze is working Holey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koshadze postures up and lands a big shot to Holey's brow.
Koshadze wants to control from the top but Holey keeps moving.
Holey will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Holey pulls Koshadze in to control the position.
Holey 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.
Koshadze wants to pass the guard but Holey is keeping the position.
Koshadze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koshadze throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Koshadze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holey's head.
Koshadze landing some decent shots from guard.
Holey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Koshadze is working Holey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Koshadze lands a couple of elbows.
Koshadze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koshadze throws a big elbow that misses.
Koshadze works over Holey with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holey throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Koshadze scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Koshadze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koshadze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#
Holey is rocked!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koshadze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koshadze landing some decent shots from guard.
Koshadze postures up and lands a big shot to Holey's brow.
Holey is still in real trouble! Can Koshadze finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Holey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holey looks winded!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koshadze's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Holey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koshadze is one step ahead there.
Koshadze scoring with some ground and pound.
Holey is trying to keep Koshadze in close.
Holey seems to have recovered his senses.
Koshadze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Koshadze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koshadze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Koshadze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holey wants to sweep but no luck.
Koshadze stands up over Holey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koshadze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Koshadze loads up on a big left hand. Holey felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Koshadze looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Holey can't hide his disappointment, as Koshadze celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zurab Koshadze!
After winning the bout, Zurab Koshadze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SyFi 46
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Zachary tries to keep at a distance but Lermontov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lermontov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lermontov prevents Zachary from breaking the clinch.
Lermontov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Lermontov.
Lermontov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zachary can't break the clinch.
Lermontov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Lermontov.
Lermontov scores with a shot to the side of Zachary's head.
Lermontov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zachary backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Lermontov.
Lermontov lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Lermontov.
A short left from Lermontov.
Zachary's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Zachary is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Lermontov.
Zachary is still on wobbly legs! Can Lermontov finish him?
Lermontov unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zachary! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lermontov is unloading with more strikes now! Zachary drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiyero Lermontov!

Event: SyFi 40
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Dominguez goes for a double leg but Sugg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sugg continues to drive forward.
Sugg with the counter takedown but Dominguez avoids it easily.#CL#
Dominguez drives through and clinches with Sugg against the cage. #TD2#
Sugg is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dominguez can't fight it off and eventually Sugg manages to take the fight to the floor. Dominguez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Dominguez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sugg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sugg lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sugg's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Dominguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sugg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Sugg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dominguez is looking for a triangle but Sugg pushes his legs off easily.
Sugg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1##SUB#
Dominguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sugg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sugg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dominguez trying to keep a closed guard but Sugg is proving a slippery customer.
Sugg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dominguez is on top in guard. #REVR#
Sugg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dominguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dominguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sugg is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dominguez asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Dominguez tries for a kimura but Sugg is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sugg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dominguez in the domination position with Sugg hanging on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sugg wants to get back to his feet but Dominguez drags him back down.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Sugg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sugg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dominguez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sugg wants to get back to his feet.
Sugg tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dominguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sugg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sugg wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dominguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sugg is just riding it out for now. Dominguez eventually gives up the hold.
Dominguez prevents Sugg from standing back up. #T3#
Sugg gets full guard.
Dominguez lands a couple of digs.
Sugg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Sugg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dominguez dives into side control.
Sugg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sugg drops an elbow to the side of Dominguez's head.
Sugg moves nicely into side control.
We've been informed that Sugg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sugg trying to control the position but Dominguez is working away. #T4#
Sugg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dominguez some visible discomfort.
Sugg working the head with strikes.
Sugg landing a few strikes.
Sugg grinds an elbow into Dominguez's temple.
Dominguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Dominguez wants to control but Sugg postures up.
Sugg wants to take a breather but Dominguez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sugg.
Sugg connects with a couple of short punches.
Sugg is in close to Dominguez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sugg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dominguez's head.#ROC2#
Dominguez is rocked!
Sugg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Dominguez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sugg arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Dominguez's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bigg Sugg!
Bigg Sugg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SyFi 40
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Koshadze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koshadze. Koshadze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Koshadze is rocked!
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koshadze is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?#KD#
Sitsongrit lands a big head kick that sends Koshadze tumbling to the mat! Sitsongrit takes a step backwards and waves Koshadze back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Koshadze stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Koshadze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sitsongrit to the mat! Sitsongrit manages to get full guard.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koshadze keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Koshadze is controlling the position.
Koshadze seems to have recovered his senses.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Koshadze's head, controlling the position.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB2#
Koshadze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sitsongrit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sitsongrit has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koshadze can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Koshadze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sitsongrit is controlling him.
Sitsongrit pushing down on Koshadze's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Koshadze is looking to improve his position.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sitsongrit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.#SU#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes the leg kick and cracks Koshadze in the body.
Sitsongrit pushes Koshadze away with a front kick.
Zurab Koshadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koshadze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit scores with a push kick.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Koshadze shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Koshadze.#T3##KD#
Sitsongrit lands a big uppercut and Koshadze crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Koshadze looks OK. Sitsongrit waves Koshadze back to his feet!
Koshadze looks winded!
Koshadze gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
Yodsawan Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WeInSyd 8
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Draven tries to clinch up.
Zachary seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zachary staying out of range there.
Draven jabs at Zachary's body.
Draven scores with a one two! Zachary had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Draven fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zachary looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Draven misses with an uppercut. Zachary saw that one coming.
Zachary throws a big counter combination but Draven scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zachary slips a jab and a cross from Draven.
Draven wants to clinch up but Zachary keeps it at a distance.
Zachary is looking for a counter combo.
Zachary blocks a low kick nicely.
Draven misses with a hook. Zachary ducked under it nicely.
Draven tries to bum rush Zachary with a series of wild strikes but Zachary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Draven on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Xander Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven blocks a head kick by Zachary.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven misses with a body shot.
Draven misses with a left hand
and Zachary counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Draven swings widly with a right hand
and Zachary counters with a nice kick to the body.
DaQuan Zachary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zachary tries to bum rush Draven with a series of wild strikes but Draven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Draven pushes Zachary up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Draven. #BC2#
Draven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven looks to score with a jab to the body but Zachary is just out of range.
Draven tries to clinch but Zachary is having none of it.
Zachary wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zachary throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Draven's head.
Draven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zachary counters with a leg kick.
Zachary looks to land a combination but Draven avoids it well.
Draven shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zachary as he avoids it easily.
Zachary feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dravens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Zachary. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draven wants to clinch.
Draven looks to land a combination but Zachary avoids it well.
Zachary went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zachary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Draven.
We've been told by Zachary's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Zachary misses.
Draven throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zachary.
Draven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Draven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Draven throws a series of punches but Zachary avoids them all with ease.
Draven wants to clinch up but Zachary keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Draven lands with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Draven.
DaQuan Zachary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xander Draven.
Zachary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draven.
Zachary seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zachary keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Draven.
Zachary tries a head kick but it misses.
Draven throws a series of punches but Zachary avoids them all with ease.
Draven is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Draven.
Draven looks winded!
Draven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zachary appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zachary cracks Draven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draven. Zachary does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Draven moves into range and clinches up with Zachary.#BC#
Zachary manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zachary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zachary fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Draven.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zachary misses with a jab, cross combination.
Draven throws out a counter right but Zachary avoids it with no problem.
Draven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zachary manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zachary thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Draven if he has to take too many more of those.
Zachary pushes Draven away with a front kick.
Draven is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zachary rather than just go for the knockout.
Draven lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Draven misses with a double jab.
Draven falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zachary counters with a one-two to the body.
Draven wants to clinch
and Zachary counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that DaQuan Zachary will probably get the nod.
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#
Zachary avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Draven misses its intended target.
Draven misses with the combination.
Draven just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZachary.
Nice body punch from Draven.
Draven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zachary counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Draven. Those never looked like landing.
Draven moves to clinch but Zachary breaks away
and Zachary counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven lands a jab.
Zachary fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zachary connects with a high kick. #T1#
Draven misses with a double jab
and Zachary counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Zachary.
Draven wants to clinch.
Draven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zachary.
Zachary on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Draven misses with a series of wild punches.
Draven is looking to clinch but Zachary is avoiding it.
DaQuan Zachary is winning the standup battle so far.
Draven tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zachary swivels and escapes.#T2#
Zachary turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Draven dives in and grabs Zachary's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zachary pushes down on Draven's head and hops out.
Draven is breathing heavily.
Draven avoids the head kick by Zachary.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zachary paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Draven misses with a looping right.
Zachary seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Draven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zachary counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven tries a low kick but Zachary avoids it.
Zachary is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Zachary tries to keep at a distance but Draven has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zachary comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC2#
Draven breaks the clinch.
Zachary tries a head kick but it misses.
Draven is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zachary with a body shot.#T3#
Draven throws a nice looking combination but Zachary bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zachary avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Draven looks to move away, Zachary throws a big counter combo but Draven just gets out of the way.
Zachary throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Draven's head.
Draven misses with an uppercut
and Zachary counters with an outside leg kick.
DaQuan Zachary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Draven takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Draven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zachary, pushing him back against the cage.
Zachary lands an elbow just above Draven 's eye.
Draven has Zachary pressed against the cage.
Zachary tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4##BC#
Zachary manages to break the clinch.
Draven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Draven throws a front kick aimed at Zachary's knee but Zachary avoids it well.
Nice body kick there by Zachary.#CL2#
Draven drives through and clinches with Zachary against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Zachary breaks from the clinch.
Zachary shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Draven eats them both and turns towards Zachary to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Draven fails with a takedown attempt.
DaQuan Zachary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xander Draven.
Draven lands with a nice body punch.
Draven throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DaQuan Zachary dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Draven throws a nice looking combination but Zachary bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zachary moves out of range as Draven strikes.
Draven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zachary.
Draven catches Zachary with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Draven has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Zachary breaks the clinch.
Draven tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Zachary tenderised Draven's leg. Draven is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Draven has managed to clinch. #BC#
Zachary escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draven scores with a jab.#T1#
Draven tries to bum rush Zachary with a series of wild strikes but Zachary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zachary throws a body punch but Draven moves out of range.
Draven throws a series of punches but Zachary avoids them all with ease.
Draven uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zachary has time to react.
Zachary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zachary lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Draven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Draven avoids the head kick by Zachary.
Draven throws a right hand that Zachary ducks under and follows up with a left that Zachary also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Draven closes the distance and clinches.
Draven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Draven stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Draven. #T2##BC#
Zachary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Draven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zachary lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven shoots in but no luck this time.
Draven misses with a hook.
Draven scores with a hook to the body. Zachary takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zachary ducks under a wild hook from Draven.
Draven throws a combination that misses
and Zachary counters with a three punch combo that has Draven backing up. Draven nods at Zachary to acknowledge the strikes.
Zachary throws a head kick that Draven semi-blocks.
Draven swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zachary counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Draven throws a series of punches but Zachary avoids them all with ease.
Draven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Draven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zachary counters with a three punch combo that has Draven backing up. Draven nods at Zachary to acknowledge the strikes.
Zachary lands with a slapping head kick.
Draven looks to clinch
and Zachary counters with a three punch combo that has Draven backing up. Draven nods at Zachary to acknowledge the strikes.
Draven lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Draven tries to clinch up but Zachary circles away and keeps his distance.
Zachary throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zachary lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Draven throws a leg kick but Zachary sees it coming and moves out of range.
Draven moves in looking to clinch but Zachary pushes him off.
Draven wants to clinch.
Zachary thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Draven connects with a body shot.
Draven misses with a combination
and Zachary counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zachary is working the combinations to good effect here.
Draven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zachary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zachary manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaQuan Zachary showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zachary, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaQuan Zachary!
A very excited looking DaQuan Zachary made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Xander Draven spoke after the fight, saying 'I let my fans down, this won't happen again'.

Event: WeInSyd 5
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Kubota buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Koshadze clinches with his opponent.
Kubota wants to break free but Koshadze has control. #TD2#
Koshadze pulls guard successfully.
Koshadze seems keen to control Kubota's posture.
Koshadze working a defensive guard here.
Kubota wanted to stand there but Koshadze had control of the position.
Koshadze controls Kubota momentarily but Kubota frees himself.
Koshadze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kubota's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota is looking to stand up but Koshadze isn't so interested in that idea.
Kubota wants to sweep here but Koshadze controlling him for the moment.
Koshadze landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Koshadze landing with the ground and pound.
Koshadze distracts Kubota with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Koshadze stops Kubota from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koshadze is looking to work some ground and pound but Kubota has wrist control.
Kubota has control of Koshadze's left arm, preventing Koshadze from doing any damage.
Kubota definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koshadze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koshadze stands up over Kubota, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Koshadze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Koshadze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kubota trying to control the position here.
Koshadze throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kubota works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koshadze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kubota keeping moving, preventing Koshadze from controlling successfully.
Kubota trying to control the position. #T2##ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kubota has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koshadze is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kubota tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Kubota.
Koshadze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kubota tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koshadze avoids it.#BC#
Kubota breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Koshadze scores with a takedown into Kubota's guard.
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!
Koshadze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koshadze throwing strikes from guard but Kubota blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Koshadze throws a big right hand that misses.
Koshadze postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kubota working a defensive guard here.
Koshadze prevents Kubota from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Koshadze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Koshadze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kubota trying to control the position.
Koshadze chips away with some ground and pound.
Koshadze looking to pass the guard.
Koshadze wants to control from the top but Kubota keeps moving.
Koshadze is working Kubota over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ES#
Kubota wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Kubota gets caught flat footed, as Koshadze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kubota is trying to keep Koshadze in close. #T4#
Kubota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kubota working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koshadze.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kubota trying to control the position here.
Koshadze won't allow Kubota to get back to his feet.
Koshadze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kubota's head.
Kubota is trying to control the position but Koshadze postures up.
Kubota keeping full guard, as Koshadze tries to pass.
Koshadze postures up and lands a big shot to Kubota's brow. #ES#
Kubota pushes Koshadze off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota lands a head kick. Koshadze smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Koshadze walks into a stiff left hand from Kubota.#TD2#
Koshadze closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Kubota manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Koshadze keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zurab Koshadze will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Koshadze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kubota trying to control from the bottom.
Koshadze lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Koshadze working the head and body with strikes.
Kubota wants to control but Koshadze is keeping busy.
Koshadze is nestled in close to Kubota, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koshadze connects with a nice short shot to Kubota's temple.
Kubota tries to get to full guard but Koshadze has control of the leg.
Koshadze tries to stand and escape but Kubota is controlling the position.
Ground and pound from Koshadze. #SUB2#
Koshadze is looking for a kimura but Kubota is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Koshadze to get the leverage.
Koshadze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Kubota is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koshadze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kubota trying to control here.
Kubota is trying to stand.
Koshadze slips a nice elbow through Kubota's hands, connecting with Kubota's forehead.
Koshadze is trying to control the action in half guard but Kubota is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kubota wants to get back to his feet.
Kubota is trying to get back to full guard.
Koshadze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kubota is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koshadze scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES#
Kubota manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Koshadze clinches. #BC#
Kubota breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Koshadze shoots in and bounces Kubota off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kubota looking to hit a scissor sweep but Koshadze is one step ahead there. #T2#
Kubota trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koshadze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kubota's guard.
Koshadze not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koshadze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kubota has hold of Koshadze's hands but Koshadze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kubota tries to kick Koshadze off but Koshadze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Koshadze in particular looking to stall.
Kubota is trying to stand back up but Koshadze is controlling him
Koshadze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kubota on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kubota pushes Koshadze off looking to stand but Koshadze dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Koshadze looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kubota has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koshadze is working away from the top position though.
Kubota looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kubota has hold of Koshadze's hands but Koshadze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Koshadze scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Koshadze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Koshadze there.
Koshadze working over Kubota with some ground and pound. Kubota looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kubota is trying to stand up here but Koshadze is controlling him well.
Koshadze wants to take a breather but Kubota is having none of it.
Kubota is trying to get back to full guard.
Koshadze stops Kubota from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Kubota throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Koshadze is nestled in close to Kubota, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koshadze lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Koshadze there.
Koshadze is thwarting Kubota's attempts to control the position.
Koshadze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Kubota is rocked!
Koshadze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koshadze is looking to take a break and control but Kubota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koshadze winds up and cracks Kubota with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koshadze prevents Kubota from standing back up.
Koshadze lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Kubota is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koshadze working the head and body with strikes.
Koshadze drops an elbow to the side of Kubota's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zurab Koshadze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Koshadze.
A jab from Kubota misses. #CL2#
Koshadze clinches with his opponent.
Koshadze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kubota pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Koshadze wants to take the fight to the mat but Kubota manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Koshadze has Kubota pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kubota manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyoji Kubota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Koshadze.
Koshadze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kubota after a bit of a struggle.
Kubota is pressed up against the cage. Koshadze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kubota down to the mat. Kubota avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Koshadze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Koshadze lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Kubota pushes Koshadze off and gets back to his feet.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kubota seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Kubota.
Zurab Koshadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kubota scores with a nice body kick.
Kubota lands with a nice body punch.
Kubota throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL2#
Koshadze takes the fight into the clinch.
Koshadze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kubota after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kubota lands a nice looking body shot.
Kyoji Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kubota. That's going to slow Koshadze down. #T1#
Kubota works Koshadze's body with a nice hook.
Kubota scores with a body shot.
Koshadze tries to clinch up.
Kubota quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kubota throws a nice looking combination but Koshadze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koshadze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubota swivels and escapes.
Kubota lands a head kick! #TD2#
Koshadze gets a takedown into half guard.
Kubota keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kubota pushes Koshadze off looking to stand but Koshadze dives back in and keeps control.
Kubota is trying to get back to full guard.
Kubota on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Koshadze is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Kubota wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Kubota pushes Koshadze off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koshadze tries to clinch up.
Koshadze tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubota swivels and escapes.
Kubota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kubota lands a head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Koshadze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koshadze tries to move into range but Kubota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kubota moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kubota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koshadze.
Kubota scores with a head kick. Koshadze tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kubota misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Koshadze shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kubota napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
Koshadze advances nicely into full mount.
Koshadze with the ground and pound from mount.
Kubota is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Koshadze dominating with strikes here.
Kubota wants to hold on but Koshadze pushes him away.
Koshadze landing punches.
Koshadze landing strikes from the mount and Kubota is in trouble!
Koshadze lands with some strikes.
Kubota wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Koshadze trying to control but Kubota is having none of it.
Koshadze looking to finish Kubota with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kubota!#T4#
Kubota is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kubota slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zurab Koshadze has got the better of the ground game so far.
Koshadze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kubota tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kubota pushes Koshadze off looking to stand but Koshadze dives back in and keeps control.
Koshadze wants to take a breather but Kubota is having none of it. #ES#
Kubota makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koshadze.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Kyoji Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kubota throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koshadze throws a fast counter high kick but Kubota manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota catches Koshadze with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kubota misses with a low kick.
Koshadze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyoji Kubota showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koshadze 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zurab Koshadze!
After winning the bout, Zurab Koshadze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kyoji Kubota spoke after the fight, saying 'Zurab-kun wa doumo arigatou gozaimasu! Ganbatte!'.

Event: WeInSyd 5
Date: Mar 28, 2018

#R1#
Destroyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dominguez.
Destroyer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Destroyer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dominguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Destroyer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a takedown attempt - Destroyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Destroyer throws a front kick that sends Dominguez stumbling back into the cage.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez has his takedown stuffed
and Destroyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Dominguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Destroyer lands with a kick to the temple. Dominguez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Destroyer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Dominguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Destroyer pinned against the cage. Destroyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Destroyer lands a really nice looking cross but Dominguez seems unphased. #TD#
Dominguez scores with a takedown into Destroyer's guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dominguez is stalling in the full guard.
Dominguez passes into half guard. #T2#
Dominguez passes into side control, despite Destroyer's attempt to control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Destroyer struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Dominguez in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Destroyer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Dominguez!
During a confident post fight interview, Javier Dominguez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Noodles Destroyer was interviewed post fight and said 'Fk u, u got lucky'.

Event: WeInSyd 4
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Strong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nebel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Nathaniel Strong has been cut.
Nebel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Strong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strong is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Strong instigates a clinch. #BC#
Nebel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Nebel.
Strong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nebel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strong scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Nebel - just one landing.
Nebel tries to bum rush Strong with a series of wild strikes but Strong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong tries to clinch there but Nebel circles away.
Nebel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
That has opened up Nathaniel Strong's cut even more.
Nebel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nebel lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Strong is looking to close the distance but Nebel sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Strong crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Strong is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hans Nebel!
During a confident post fight interview, Hans Nebel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Zachary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holt tries to counter with a takedown but Zachary is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Holt drives through and clinches with Zachary against the cage. #BC#
Holt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zachary misses with a body kick. #CL#
Holt clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Zachary escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holt is looking to clinch but Zachary is avoiding it.
Zachary circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt tries to close the distance and clinch but Zachary swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zachary throws a head kick but Holt moves out of range.
Holt moves out of range of the body kick from Zachary. #T1#
Zachary throws a head kick that misses.
Holt attempts a counter takedown but Zachary avoids it well and moves away.
Zachary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holt throws a quick counter head kick but Zachary was just out of range.
Holt moves in looking to clinch but Zachary pushes him off.
Holt tries to clinch
and Zachary counters with a nice body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zachary.
Holt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zachary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zachary throws a leg kick #TD#
and Holt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zachary wants to get back to his feet but Holt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Holt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Zachary wants to stand up but Holt is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holt's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holt postures up in Zachary's guard and throws a big left but Zachary blocks it.
Zachary really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zachary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Holt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zachary is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zachary has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zachary trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holt's guard.#T3#
Holt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holt is trying to keep Zachary in close.
Zachary stops Holt from standing up. #SUB#
Holt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zachary doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zachary manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Holt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zachary defends well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holt wants to stand and escape but Zachary is having none of it.
Holt pulls Zachary in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zachary - that will leave a mark!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zachary throws a nice looking combination but Holt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zachary lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DaQuan Zachary dominated that round.
That's time! Holt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Holt tries to clinch there but Zachary circles away.
Zachary tries a quick counter leg kick but Holt is wise to it.#CUT2#
It looks like Erwin Holt has been cut.
Zachary swats away the attempt to clinch by Holt.
Holt tries a head kick but it misses.
Holt misses with a jab to the body
and Zachary counters with a left and a right that stings Holt.
Holt avoids the head kick by Zachary.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Zachary does no damage.
Holt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zachary pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Holt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zachary lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zachary scores with a head kick.
Zachary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holt wants to clinch
and Zachary counters with a series of strikes. Holt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Holt really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Zachary throws a head kick that misses.
Zachary pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Zachary connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Holt has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Zachary escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zachary throws a series of punches but Holt avoids them all with ease.
Holt really is a fat lump.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Zachary's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zachary avoids the body shot from Holt.
Zachary unleashes a big counter combination but Holt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zachary lands a lovely overhand right.#T3##CL#
Holt forces Zachary back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Holt manages to break the clinch.
Zachary tries to work over Holt's front leg with a kick but Holt checks it.
Zachary lets loose with a powerful body kick. Holt will feel that in the morning.
Holt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holt throws a head kick that misses.
Zachary throws a fast counter high kick but Holt manages to duck under it in time.
Zachary misses with a head kick.
Zachary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Holt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zachary throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holt blocks a head kick by Zachary.
Holt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zachary connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holt closes the distance but Zachary moves to the side
and Zachary counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DaQuan Zachary showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erwin Holt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holt is looking to clinch.
Zachary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zachary tries to land a leg kick but Holt saw it coming and moves away.
Zachary throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Holt.
Zachary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Holt.
Zachary is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zachary is looking to slow Holt down with leg kicks. #T1#
Zachary falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Holt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Zachary manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Zachary avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zachary swats away the attempt to clinch by Holt.
Holt tries to clinch but Zachary moves out of range.
Zachary unleashes a big counter combination but Holt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Zachary throws a head kick that misses.
Holt feinted with a counter takedown.
Holt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zachary paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Holt closes the distance and clinches.
Zachary lands an elbow just above Holt 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zachary blocks it with crossed arms.
Holt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zachary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A knee to the head by Holt.
Holt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zachary to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Zachary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zachary avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Holt doesn't manage to clinch there - Zachary circles away.
Zachary is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DaQuan Zachary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Holt takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Holt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zachary misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holt feinted with a counter takedown.
Zachary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holt thinks about countering with a head kick.
Zachary avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zachary is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DaQuan Zachary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holt tries to clinch but Zachary moves out of range. #T4#
Holt moves in looking to clinch but Zachary pushes him off.
Zachary unleashes a big counter combination but Holt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Holt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holt tries to clinch there but Zachary circles away.
Zachary throws a counter combo.
Zachary throws a wild body kick that Holt sees coming a mile off.
Holt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zachary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zachary is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zachary.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaQuan Zachary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zachary 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DaQuan Zachary!
During a confident post fight interview, DaQuan Zachary thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SyFi 20
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Fog lands with a good body shot.
Koshadze wants to clinch.
Koshadze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koshadze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fog circles away.
Koshadze walks into a straight right hand from Fog.
Fog scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koshadze in his tracks.
Fog lands a jab to Koshadze's midsection.
Fog lands a nice hook to Koshadze's body. Koshadze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fog cracks Koshadze with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koshadze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Fog gets a clinch.
Koshadze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fog pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koshadze darts in looking for a takedown but Fog gets double underhooks and turns Koshadze into the cage.
Brain Fog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Koshadze.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koshadze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fog throws a good cross that connects.
Fog lands a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fog, as that shot connected.
Koshadze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Koshadze dives in and grabs Fog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fog pushes down on Koshadze's head and hops out.
Koshadze moves in looking to clinch but Fog pushes him off.#T1#
Koshadze has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fog cracks Koshadze with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fog slaps away a takedown attempt from Koshadze, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fog throwing a counter right hand but Koshadze manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Fog gets tackled into the cage by Koshadze. Koshadze maintains the clinch.
Fog is working Koshadze over against the cage.
Koshadze has Fog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koshadze looks winded!
Fog lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fog pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fog lands a right hand.
Fog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fog.
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!
Fog prevents the takedown attempt.
Fog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koshadze backwards.
Fog cracks Koshadze with a nice body shot.
Fog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koshadze tries to score a body lock takedown but Fog shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Fog lands with a right to the head.
Fog is stalling here.
Fog prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Fog jumps into guard, dragging Koshadze to the mat.
Fog has control of Koshadze's left arm, preventing Koshadze from doing any damage.
Fog has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Fog's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Fog looking for a guillotine here but Koshadze defends easily.
Fog pulls Koshadze in to control the position. #T3##SUB#
Fog looking for a guillotine here but Koshadze defends easily.
Fog is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Koshadze postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fog on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fog tries to get out of the position.
Fog working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koshadze.
Fog pulls Koshadze in close to his closed guard and prevents Koshadze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Koshadze postures up in Fog's guard and throws a big left but Fog blocks it. #T4#
Koshadze being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Koshadze avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Fog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Koshadze is aware though and is defending well.
Koshadze throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koshadze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fog controlling Koshadze's posture.
Koshadze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fog controlling Koshadze's posture.
Fog continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brain Fog dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Koshadze shoots in and drives through. Fog sprawls well.
Koshadze tries to move into range but Fog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fog lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koshadze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koshadze fails with the takedown.
No luck for Koshadze with that takedown attempt.
Brain Fog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zurab Koshadze.
Fog jabs Koshadze right on the nose. Koshadze blinks but takes it well.
Koshadze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koshadze can do to turn this around?
Fog lands a jab to Koshadze's midsection.
Koshadze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koshadze fails to land the takedown.
Donk. Fog catches Koshadze right on the button with a cross.
Koshadze is breathing heavily.
Fog lands a really nice looking cross but Koshadze seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Fog. No joy for Koshadze on that attempt.
Fog connects with a body shot that sends Koshadze's belly button to the back.#T1#
Fog changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Fog coming out on top.
Fog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Fog clinches.
Nice body punch from Fog.
Fog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koshadzes head.
Koshadze letting Fog take a breather here.
Fog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Fog.
Nice body punch from Fog.
Fog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koshadze backwards.
Fog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koshadze backwards. #ROC#
Koshadze is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koshadze backwards.
Koshadze is still on wobbly legs! Can Fog finish him?
Fog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koshadze backwards.
Koshadze goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fog prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Fog. #T2#
Fog cracks Koshadze with a nice body shot.
Fog stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fog lands with a short shot to the head.
Fog is working Koshadze over against the cage.
Fog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fog.
Fog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Fog.
Fog presses Koshadze against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fog lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Fog on the inside.
Good body shot from Fog.
Fog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koshadze backwards.
Nice body punch from Fog - that landed with a thud.
Fog manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koshadze backwards.
Fog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fog.
Fog's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koshadze misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Fog.
Brain Fog has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fog slows down the pace here. #TD#
Fog drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Koshadze has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fog to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Koshadze is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fog pulls down on the head and he's put Koshadze to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brain Fog!
In his post fight interview, Brain Fog gave a big smile as he said 'Determined, so-so chin.'.

Event: SyFi 20
Date: Mar 04, 2018

#R1#
Dominguez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Ming moves into the clinch successfully.
Ming lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ming is leaning against Dominguez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ming holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ming lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dominguez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ming lands a nice shot to the body.
Dominguez looks winded!
Dominguez tries to circle away but Ming has him pinned against the cage.
Ming lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ming.
Ming lands a hook that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Ming lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ming lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dominguez.
Ming pushes Dominguez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ming makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Ming lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ming lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ming lands a shot to the body.
Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dominguez takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Ming. #ROC#
Dominguez is rocked!
Ming creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dominguez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dominguez drops to his knees and Ming pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sun Ming!
Sun Ming was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Zachary attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zachary blocks a head kick by Morrison.
Zachary throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Morrison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morrison. #BC2#
Zachary manages to break the clinch.
Morrison dodges the punch combination from Zachary.
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Zachary moves out of range easily.
Morrison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morrison tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zachary checks a leg kick.
Morrison misses with a body kick.
Zachary throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zachary throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Morrison's head.#T1#
Morrison tries to clinch there but Zachary circles away.
Morrison slips a jab and a cross from Zachary.
Zachary looks winded!
Zachary throws a head kick that misses.
As Zachary tries to get set, Morrison tries to push him back and clinch up but Zachary manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zachary will feel that in the morning.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Morrison shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morrison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morrison thows a huge punch but Zachary dodges it nicely. #T2#
Morrison thows a huge punch but Zachary dodges it nicely.
Morrison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zachary's head.
Zachary blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morrison.
Morrison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morrison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Morrison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Morrison could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zachary blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morrison. #T3##SUB#
Morrison seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zachary is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Basil Morrison!

Event: SyFi 11
Date: Feb 16, 2018

#R1#
Green avoids the head kick by Zachary.
Green has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Green tries to land a front kick but Zachary steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zachary.
Zachary goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zachary scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Jonathan Green has been cut.
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Green moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Zachary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Green shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zachary napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green staying calm.#T1#
Green cracks Zachary with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Green is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Zachary is defending well.
Zachary wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Green content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SU#
Green decides to stand back up.
Zachary lands a nice looking body kick.
Zachary lands a head kick! #CL#
Green gets a clinch.
Green is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zachary to keep the fight standing.
Green blocks an elbow strike.
Green has Zachary pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zachary manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Green holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Green pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Green is looking to stand up but Zachary isn't so interested in that idea.
Green has Zachary pulled in close to control his posture. #SU2#
Zachary gets to his feet. Green looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right-left combo lands from Zachary.
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Green closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DaQuan Zachary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Green's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zachary.
Zachary throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Zachary lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zachary defends it nicely.
Zachary throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zachary throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Zachary. #CL#
Green instigates a clinch. #T1#
Green with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Green keeps control of Zachary as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Green is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zachary is defending well.#TD#
Green manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Green seems keen to control Zachary's posture.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Green decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zachary, up you get!
Zachary throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Green looks to land a combination but Zachary avoids it well. #CL#
Green clinches. #T2##TD#
Green has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zachary uses from the top position. #SUB#
Green is looking to cinch up a triangle. Zachary throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Green's body to avoid the submission. Green has instead reached around Zachary's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Green arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathan Green!

Event: SyFi 9
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Carioca throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Carioca finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carioca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dominguez trying to keep a closed guard but Carioca is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Carioca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
Dominguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carioca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca looking to pass the guard.
Carioca is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Dominguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carioca is aware though and is defending well.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Carioca from controlling successfully.
Carioca looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Dominguez looking for a guillotine here but Carioca defends easily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Carioca from controlling successfully. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dominguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carioca gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carioca trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dominguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Carioca content to stall in guard here.
Dominguez wants to sweep here but Carioca controlling him for the moment.
Carioca's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Carioca throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dominguez was covering up waiting for the punch and Carioca finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dominguez is trying to keep Carioca in close. #T4##SUB#
Dominguez is looking for a triangle but Carioca pushes his legs off easily.
Carioca sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Dominguez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Carioca is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carioca trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Carioca has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Know Squat. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Carioca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joca Carioca dominated that round.
That's time! Dominguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dominguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Carioca's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dominguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carioca defends it nicely.
Carioca with the counter takedown but Dominguez avoids it easily.#TD#
Dominguez shoots in and bounces Carioca off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carioca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carioca swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dominguez 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.
Carioca looking to control.
Dominguez looking to sit in guard and control but Carioca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Dominguez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Carioca is defending well. Dominguez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Carioca has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dominguez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Dominguez!
A victorious Javier Dominguez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SyFi 7
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Strong dodges the punch combination from Riitta. #KD#
A head kick lands from Strong that sends Riitta to the canvas. Riitta tries to scramble back to his feet but Strong brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Riitta is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rivo Riitta has been cut.
Strong tries to advance to mount but can't.
Strong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Riitta is trying to control Strong's posture but Strong avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Strong wants to stand but Riitta is controlling his arm.
Riitta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Riitta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strong is just riding it out for now. Riitta eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Riitta is trying to control. Strong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Riitta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strong has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Riitta seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Strong is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rivo Riitta!

Event: SyFi 3
Date: Jan 26, 2018

#R1#
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zachary sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Zachary's guard.#SU#
Zachary is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Zachary. #TD#
Zachary gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson stands and throws Zachary's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson controls the position.#T1#
Johnson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zachary for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnson advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson controlling his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zachary is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Johnson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Zachary manages to avoid easily. #SU#
Johnson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T3##TD#
Johnson scores with a takedown into Zachary's guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zachary is keeping the position for now.
Zachary can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Zachary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zachary looks winded!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Zachary connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zachary defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Zachary throws a fast counter high kick but Johnson manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zachary sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson looks for a takedown but Zachary sprawls well.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Zachary.
Zachary connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zachary can do to turn this around?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zachary.
Zachary moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zachary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zachary feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Zachary throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zachary lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Zachary, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Zachary against the cage but Zachary circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zachary lands a head kick!
Zachary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zachary is breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zachary throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Johnson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Zachary is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control. #REVB#
Johnson 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.
Zachary really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zachary knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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!
Johnson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Zachary controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zachary wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is dominant here and he's now got Zachary's back!#SUB#
Johnson is working for a rear naked choke. Zachary is not defending it well and Johnson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Zachary refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Zachary's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Johnson!

Event: SyFi 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Dominguez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Dominguez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carioca sprawls well initially but Dominguez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Carioca is trying to stand back up but Dominguez is controlling him
Carioca is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Dominguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Carioca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Carioca is defending well.
Carioca is refusing to be controlled, as Dominguez sits in half guard. #T1#
Carioca tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dominguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dominguez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carioca is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Dominguez wants to control but Carioca has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Dominguez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carioca is looking to escape.
Carioca tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Dominguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carioca doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dominguez.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carioca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Dominguez pushing down on Carioca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carioca avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dominguez.
Carioca slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carioca trying to control the position here.
Carioca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dominguez is one step ahead there.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carioca is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carioca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Carioca is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dominguez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carioca haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Dominguez dominated that round.
That's time! Carioca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Dominguez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carioca was covering up waiting for the punch and Dominguez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dominguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Dominguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Dominguez drops back looking for a leg! Carioca is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carioca manages to kick Dominguez off! Dominguez jumps back into Carioca's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carioca swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Carioca controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Dominguez trying to control but Carioca is working from the bottom.
Carioca wants to stand but Dominguez is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Javier Dominguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carioca is trying to control the position but Dominguez postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Dominguez drives through with a takedown into Carioca's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Carioca looking to control.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving.
Carioca is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Carioca seems keen to control Dominguez's posture.
Carioca wants to sweep but no luck.
Carioca keeping full guard, as Dominguez tries to pass. #SUB#
Dominguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Carioca keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dominguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Carioca counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carioca not doing much here.
Carioca is looking to advance position but Dominguez won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Carioca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez landing rabbit punches to the side of Carioca's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Dominguez trying to get back to full guard but Carioca takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Dominguez is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Carioca tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dominguez gets back to half guard.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Carioca has control of the leg.
Carioca seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Javier Dominguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Nice takedown defense from Carioca. No joy for Dominguez on that attempt.
Javier Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carioca slaps away a takedown attempt from Dominguez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown but Carioca shows good takedown defense.
Carioca changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Joca Carioca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Dominguez.#TD#
Carioca dives in and scores a takedown into Dominguez's guard.#SUB2#
Carioca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carioca has managed to get both his arms back between Dominguez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dominguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carioca is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioca seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dominguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dominguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Carioca tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Carioca trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
Carioca preventing the sweep.
Carioca wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Carioca trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Carioca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carioca showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carioca trying to control but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carioca tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Carioca drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dominguez is not content to let Carioca control the position. #T3#
Carioca working away.#SUB#
Carioca thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dominguez is trying to control Carioca's posture but Carioca avoids it. #T4#
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.
Dominguez is looking to regain half guard here but Carioca keeps moving and retains side control.
Carioca in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dominguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Carioca is trying to control. Dominguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joca Carioca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dominguez looking for submissions off his back.
Carioca prevents Dominguez from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joca Carioca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dominguez 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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