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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.
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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.
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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!'.
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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.'.
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