Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Zioa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zioa misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Rockwell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zioa misses with a kick to the body
and Rockwell counters with a straight right hand.
Zioa misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rockwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Zioa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rockwell to score with a decent uppercut.
Zioa fails with the takedown
and Rockwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Zioa is rocked!
Rockwell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Rockwell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Zioa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zioa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zioa seems to have got his legs back now.
Rockwell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zioa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rockwell cracks Zioa with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zioa falls to his knees and Rockwell doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chest Rockwell!
A relieved looking Chest Rockwell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016

#R1#
Meese stuns Zioa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Meese finds it's target.
Zioa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #KD#
Meese lands a left and a right that send Zioa crashing to the mat, dazed. Meese thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Zioa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meese is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Zioa hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Georges Meese!
Georges Meese spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Maidana lands a two punch combo. #TD#
Zioa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Zioa has an Americana. Maidana didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Zioa is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Zioa hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mio Zioa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
Maidana tries to clinch but Zioa is having none of it.
Maidana stalks Zioa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zioa's face. Zioa staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like Mio Zioa has been cut.
Zioa misses with an uppercut
and Maidana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD#
Maidana drops Zioa with a big left hand and mounts him. Zioa is in big trouble! #ROC#
Zioa is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zioa doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Zioa is still in real trouble! Can Maidana finish him?
Zioa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zioa seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Maidana! Zioa is hurt baaadly! Maidana is firing away with more strikes - Zioa is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Maidana!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Zioa throws a poor cross that misses
and Maidana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maidana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zioa has his takedown stuffed
letting Maidana counter with a right hand.
Lucas Maidana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zioa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Maidana.
Zioa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maidana thuds his shin into the meat of Zioa's side.#KD2#
Maidana catches Zioa napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Zioa to the canvas! #ROC2#
Zioa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zioa pulls Maidana in to control the position.
Oh Zioa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maidana throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zioa holds on and takes a little breather.
Maidana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maidana landing with the ground and pound.
Maidana distracts Zioa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Maidana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zioa holds on and takes a little breather.
Zioa continues to stall.
Zioa seems to have got his legs back now.
Zioa wants to sweep here but Maidana controlling him for the moment.
Zioa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
More hug and hope from Zioa.
Zioa looking for a sweep. Not yet Zioa, not yet.
Maidana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zioa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maidana postures up in Zioa's guard and throws a big left but Zioa blocks it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zioa is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zioa throwing strikes from guard but Maidana blocks nicely.
Zioa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Zioa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maidana dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Zioa is pulling down on Maidana's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Zioa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maidana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zioa is tightening it up a little... Maidana has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Maidana reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Maidana taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zioa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mio Zioa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Zioa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maidana counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Maidana.
Zioa slips a jab from Maidana.
Zioa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zioa lands with a shot to the body.
Maidana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zioa. That did some damage!
Maidana tests Zioa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maidana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Zioa gets a double leg takedown into Maidana's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Maidana looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zioa has picked Maidana up and slammed him! Maidana can't keep hold of the triangle and Zioa manages to pass to side control!#SUB2#
Zioa is working to tighten his grip on Maidana's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Maidana has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Zioa is really squeezing tight and eventually Maidana passes out! Zioa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mio Zioa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2016

#R1#
Jimenez tries to clinch but Zioa moves away #TD#
and Zioa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jimenez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zioa dives into side control.
Jimenez is trying to buck Zioa off.
Zioa avoids the strikes from the bottom by Jimenez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zioa is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jimenez is trying to escape and Zioa transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jimenez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Zioa! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mio Zioa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2016

#R1#
Zioa lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Lucas Maidana has been cut.
Zioa misses with a straight left.
Lucas Maidana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zioa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maidana.
Zioa throws a hook but Maidana blocks it.
Maidana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zioa in his tracks.
Maidana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maidana. #TD#
Zioa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zioa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Zioa working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Zioa has hold of Maidana's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Maidana seems comfortable defending it but Zioa has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Maidana is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Maidana is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Zioa couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mio Zioa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1#
Zioa swings widly with a right hand
and Maidana counters with a straight right hand.
Zioa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Maidana responds with a good body kick, but Zioa manages to step out the way in time.
Maidana throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Zioa counters with a shoot takedown. Maidana fights it but they end up in guard.
Zioa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maidana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zioa is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zioa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zioa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zioa throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Zioa drops back looking for a leg! Maidana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maidana manages to kick Zioa off! Zioa jumps back into Maidana's guard. #SUB#
Zioa drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Zioa seems to have locked his on tight now - Maidana screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Zioa, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mio Zioa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
Bolt throws a nice looking combination but Zioa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Bolt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zioa!#SUB#
Bolt tries for a kimura but Zioa is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Zioa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zioa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Zioa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Zioa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolt defends it well. #SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Bolt gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bolt looking for a triangle here. Zioa is fighting it but it looks tight! Bolt pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zioa is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kell Bolt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016

#R1##TD#
Bolt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zioa's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bolt drops back looking for a leg! Zioa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zioa manages to kick Bolt off! Bolt jumps back into Zioa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zioa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolt.
Zioa controlling the position.
Bolt cracks Zioa with a solid left hand.
Zioa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zioa pulls Bolt in close to prevent any damage.
Zioa controls Bolt momentarily but Bolt frees himself.
Zioa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt throws a big elbow that misses.
Zioa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Zioa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Bolt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bolt is in trouble now - Zioa has advanced to mount!
Bolt working to try and regain half guard.
Bolt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zioa is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Bolt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Bolt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zioa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zioa wants to sweep here but Bolt controlling him for the moment.
Bolt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zioa wants to sweep but no luck.
Zioa is pulling down on Bolt's head. It's preventing any offense from Bolt, at least for the moment.
Bolt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zioa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zioa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolt is one step ahead there.
Bolt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Bolt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bolt throws an elbow that misses. Zioa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bolt's guard. Nice move by Zioa!#REVB##SUB#
Bolt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zioa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zioa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Zioa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zioa passes Bolt's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolt is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Zioa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolt defends it well. #SUB#
Bolt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zioa lands with a punch from half guard. #T4##SUB#
Bolt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zioa is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Zioa seems to be working for a kimura but Bolt defends the submission attempt.
Bolt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zioa landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bolt is looking to cinch up a triangle. Zioa throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bolt's body to avoid the submission. Bolt has instead reached around Zioa's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bolt arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kell Bolt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016

#R1#
Zioa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bolt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bolt misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Bolt shoots in and bounces Zioa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zioa trying to control the position.
Bolt connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zioa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zioa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zioa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Zioa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zioa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolt looks winded!#SUB#
Zioa is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Bolt looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
Zioa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bolt could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Zioa has cracked it and Bolt is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Zioa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mio Zioa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Bolt moves away from the strike by Zioa.
Bolt throws a series of punches but Zioa moves out of range.
Bolt lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Zioa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bolt's half guard.#SUB#
Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zioa pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zioa pulls his head out easily.
Zioa lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Zioa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolt is just riding it out for now. Zioa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bolt has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Zioa. Oh but Bolt has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Zioa goes limp - he's gone! Bolt jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kell Bolt!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016

#R1##TD#
Zioa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Zioa is looking for a kimura but Em is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zioa to get the leverage. #SUB#
Zioa is looking for a kimura but Em is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zioa to get the leverage. #SUB#
Zioa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Em doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zioa. #SUB#
Zioa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Em is just riding it out for now. Zioa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Zioa is trying for a kimura here. Em looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zioa wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mio Zioa!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Zioa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bolt!
Bolt tries to improve position but can't.
Bolt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bolt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zioa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Zioa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bolt manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zioa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bolt has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bolt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zioa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zioa is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zioa 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. #SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#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.
Zioa prevents Bolt from improving his position.#SUB2#
Zioa is trying to work for a kimura but Bolt is defending well.
Bolt wants to sweep but Zioa has passed to side control!#SUB2#
Zioa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bolt, who protects the arm well.
Bolt taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bolt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bolt gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zioa pulls his head out easily.
Bolt is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Zioa wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolt is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zioa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bolt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Zioa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolt is just riding it out for now. Zioa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Zioa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Nice strikes from Zioa there. #SUB2#
Zioa 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. #SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zioa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zioa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolt wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mio Zioa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Zioa misses.
Jab, jab by Bolt - just one landing.
Bolt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bolt throws a hook to the side of Zioa's head but Zioa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zioa takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Bolt drives through and clinches with Zioa against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zioa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bolt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zioa defends it easily.
Zioa connects with a couple of short punches.#T1##SUB#
Bolt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zioa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bolt's head.
Zioa passes Bolt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zioa lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolt manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bolt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zioa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zioa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mio Zioa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zioa connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Bolt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zioa stands up over Bolt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zioa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bolt's head.#SUB#
Bolt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zioa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Zioa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Zioa works over Bolt with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Zioa drops back looking for a leg! Bolt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bolt manages to kick Zioa off! Zioa jumps back into Bolt's guard.
Zioa is pushing down on Bolt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bolt is fighting to maintain full guard but Zioa has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bolt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zioa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolt sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Zioa there. #SUB#
Bolt actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zioa wants to pass to mount but Bolt is defending the position. #SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bolt is defending against the submission attempts here by Zioa.
Zioa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zioa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bolt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Zioa connects with a nice short shot to Bolt's temple. #SUB2#
Zioa is working for a kimura but Bolt is defending it quite comfortably. #T4##SUB#
Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zioa pulls his head out easily.
Zioa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bolt's head. #SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zioa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zioa is pressing down on Bolt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bolt is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zioa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolt is just riding it out for now. Zioa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bolt actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mio Zioa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bolt misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Zioa.
Bolt tries to counter with a takedown but Zioa is quick to defend against it.
Bolt scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Bolt drives through and clinches with Zioa against the cage.
Zioa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Zioa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bolt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zioa to the mat. Zioa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zioa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zioa has control of Bolt's left arm, preventing Bolt from doing any damage.
Zioa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolt's guard. #REVB#
Zioa landing with the ground and pound.
Zioa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zioa lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB#
Bolt looking for a guillotine here but Zioa defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Bolt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zioa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zioa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zioa with a nice head shot there.
Zioa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zioa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zioa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bolt tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Bolt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zioa connects with a decent elbow.
Bolt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bolt is defending against the submission attempts here by Zioa.
Zioa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zioa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Zioa wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Bolt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zioa working the head and body with strikes.
Zioa prevents Bolt from improving his position.#SUB2#
Zioa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bolt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zioa pulls his head out easily.
Zioa working Bolt over with strikes. #SUB2#
Zioa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Zioa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Bolt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bolt working for a triangle but Zioa defends it easily. #SUB#
Bolt is looking for a triangle but Zioa pushes his legs off easily.
Kell Bolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mio Zioa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zioa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Zioa from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bolt is looking for a triangle but Zioa pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Bolt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zioa passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mio Zioa.
I've got Zioa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mio Zioa!

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