Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: IXF 37
Date: Jun 17, 2018

#R1#
Graves throws out a loose jab but Rohozeanu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Graves misses.
We've been hearing reports that Graves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Graves fails with a takedown attempt.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves lands a jab to the nose.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Rohozeanu swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves scores with a jab. Rohozeanu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Rohozeanu.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves scores with a jab to the head.
Ernest Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rohozeanu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu throws a big counter head kick but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Rohozeanu is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rohozeanu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Rohozeanu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rohozeanu lands in his opponent's guard.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rohozeanu is one step ahead there. #T1#
Graves looking to control but Rohozeanu passes into half guard.
Rohozeanu prevents Graves from improving his position.
Graves regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Graves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rohozeanu stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Rohozeanu postures up and lands a big shot to Graves's brow.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rohozeanu is one step ahead there. #T2#
Rohozeanu landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rohozeanu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rohozeanu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rohozeanu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rohozeanu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rohozeanu lands a couple of elbows.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rohozeanu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Graves is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rohozeanu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rohozeanu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rohozeanu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Rohozeanu stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
Rohozeanu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Graves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rohozeanu trying to control the position from guard on top but Graves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Graves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rohozeanu is aware though and is defending well.
We've been informed that Rohozeanu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rohozeanu distracts Graves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Graves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rohozeanu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Graves wants to pass the guard but Rohozeanu is keeping the position.#T4#
Rohozeanu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rohozeanu postures up.
Graves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rohozeanu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rohozeanu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graves's head.#SUB#
Graves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rohozeanu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Rohozeanu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rohozeanu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rohozeanu stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.
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 Ernest Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Graves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rohozeanu keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Graves preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rohozeanu pulls Graves in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves content to stall in guard here.
Graves trying to control but Rohozeanu is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rohozeanu tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rohozeanu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rohozeanu throws a body kick that misses.
Rohozeanu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rohozeanu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Rohozeanu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu throws a big shot that misses.
Graves moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rohozeanu throws a sloppy head kick
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rohozeanu throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Rohozeanu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Ernest Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Rohozeanu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Graves.
Rohozeanu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graves defends it well.
Rohozeanu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves avoids the head kick by Rohozeanu. #T2#
Rohozeanu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Rohozeanu blocks a jab.
Rohozeanu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rohozeanu swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Rohozeanu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rohozeanu throws a right hand that Graves ducks under and follows up with a left that Graves also avoids with ease.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rohozeanu can do to turn this around?
Rohozeanu throws a head kick that Graves semi-blocks.
Graves jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rohozeanu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Costel Rohozeanu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rohozeanu manages to avoid it.
Rohozeanu tries to score with a low kick but Graves moves his leg out of the way.
A jab lands there for Rohozeanu.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rohozeanu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rohozeanu.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Rohozeanu is just out of range.
Graves blocks a head kick by Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Rohozeanu counters with a left and a right that stings Graves.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Rohozeanu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rohozeanu ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Rohozeanu misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Graves enables Rohozeanu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Graves manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rohozeanu lands a couple of elbows.
Rohozeanu working some strikes from top position.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rohozeanu is one step ahead there. #T4#
Rohozeanu trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Costel Rohozeanu has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rohozeanu holds on and takes a little breather.
Graves sitting in guard here, content to control.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rohozeanu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ernest Graves will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rohozeanu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rohozeanu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rohozeanu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rohozeanu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Graves lands with a nice body punch.
Graves tries to clinch but Rohozeanu is having none of it.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rohozeanu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Rohozeanu staying out of range there.
Rohozeanu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves thuds a left hand into Rohozeanu's body.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Rohozeanu saw that one coming.
Graves misses with a body shot
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Rohozeanu. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Rohozeanu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rohozeanu looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Rohozeanu with a jab.
Rohozeanu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Rohozeanu is just out of range.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rohozeanu.
Graves jabs Rohozeanu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Rohozeanu counters with a head kick. That will keep Graves thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rohozeanu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rohozeanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Rohozeanu thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
And Rohozeanu tries to counter it with a takedown but Graves pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rohozeanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Rohozeanu.
Graves misses with a body shot
letting Rohozeanu counter with a right hand.
Rohozeanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Rohozeanu slips under a jab from Graves.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rohozeanu.
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Rohozeanu throws a series of punches but Graves moves out of range.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rohozeanu.
Graves takes a swing at Rohozeanu's ribcage but misses.
Graves checks a low kick from Rohozeanu.
The fighters circling - Graves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Rohozeanu. Those never looked like landing.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rohozeanu doesn't seem phased though.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Rohozeanu moved out of range.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Rohozeanu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Graves!
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Graves regains half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rohozeanu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rohozeanu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Graves wants to get back to full guard but Rohozeanu has mounted him!
Graves is looking to get to half guard.
Rohozeanu cracks Graves with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Graves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rohozeanu working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Graves taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Rohozeanu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rohozeanu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Graves looks a forlorn figure.
Rohozeanu controlling the pace for now.
Costel Rohozeanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Graves is bucking up trying to escape but Rohozeanu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Graves is trying desperately to improve position.
Rohozeanu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Graves? #ROC2#
Graves is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Costel Rohozeanu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Graves has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Graves!
Ernest Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Costel Rohozeanu spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.

Event: IXF 33
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Carvallo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rohozeanu's calf.
Carvallo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu misses with a low kick.
Rohozeanu swings for the body but Carvallo moves out of range.
Rohozeanu misses the body punch
letting Carvallo counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Carvallo has Rohozeanu up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Carvallo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rohozeanu throws a head kick that misses.
Rohozeanu throws a leg kick but Carvallo sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rohozeanu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rohozeanu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Carvallo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carvallo.
Rohozeanu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Carvallo misses.#T1#
Carvallo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rohozeanu throws out a leg kick but Carvallo moves out of range and Rohozeanu only half commits.
Carvallo scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rohozeanu.
Carvallo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rohozeanu moves away.
Rohozeanu is looking to counter punch.
Rohozeanu avoids the body shot from Carvallo.
As Carvallo looks to move away, Rohozeanu throws a big counter combo but Carvallo just gets out of the way.
Carvallo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvallo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rohozeanu misses with a head kick.
Carvallo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rohozeanu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ernesto Carvallo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvallo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Rohozeanu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carvallo can pounce on him.
Rohozeanu lands with a good body shot.
Rohozeanu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carvallo counters with a low kick, right behind Rohozeanu 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rohozeanu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvallo circles away quickly and effectively.
Costel Rohozeanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rohozeanu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carvallo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rohozeanu misses with the combination.
Rohozeanu's corner calls for a 1-2. Rohozeanu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carvallo moves away from the strike by Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu dives in for a single leg takedown but Carvallo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rohozeanu misses with a looping left.
Carvallo's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Carvallo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
A big right from Rohozeanu misses.
Carvallo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvallo scores with a leg kick.
Carvallo fakes the leg kick and cracks Rohozeanu in the body.
Rohozeanu throws a leg kick
and Carvallo counters with a nice body shot.
Rohozeanu walks into a left hand.
Rohozeanu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carvallo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rohozeanu scrambles back to his feet.
Carvallo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carvallo connects with a body shot.
Rohozeanu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carvallo counters with a nice leg kick.
Rohozeanu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick from Carvallo.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvallo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rohozeanu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rohozeanu misses with a wild body shot.
Rohozeanu throws a leg kick
and Carvallo counters with a nice leg kick.
Rohozeanu throws a lazy uppercut
and Carvallo counters with a body kick.
Rohozeanu throws a hook to the side of Carvallo's head but Carvallo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rohozeanu misses with a hook
and Carvallo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Carvallo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Carvallo connects with a leg kick. Rohozeanu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rohozeanu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvallo was well out of range. Poor timing from Rohozeanu.
Carvallo throws a big shot that misses.
Rohozeanu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvallo throws out a counter right but Rohozeanu avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Carvallo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Carvallo throws a leg kick which misses Rohozeanu's front leg but catches the back leg as Rohozeanu tries to avoid it.
Rohozeanu just misses with a punch to the body.
Rohozeanu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Carvallo clinches up with Rohozeanu and pushes him back against the cage.
Rohozeanu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carvallo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvallo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rohozeanu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Carvallo avoids it.
Rohozeanu dives in for a single leg takedown but Carvallo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rohozeanu is looking to wear down Carvallo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvallo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ernesto Carvallo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carvallo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvallo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvallo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Rohozeanu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carvallo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rohozeanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvallo.
Rohozeanu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rohozeanu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slow jab from Rohozeanu misses its intended target.
Rohozeanu throws a head kick that misses.
Carvallo avoids the body shot from Rohozeanu.
Carvallo throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Carvallo.
Rohozeanu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rohozeanu throws a head kick that misses
and Carvallo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rohozeanu misses with a shot to the body
and Carvallo counters with an outside leg kick.
Rohozeanu misses with a shot to the body
and Carvallo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rohozeanu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carvallo counters with a good low kick that Rohozeanu was not able to check. #T2#
Rohozeanu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carvallo checks a low kick from Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu throws a body shot but no joy.
Carvallo counters with a body kick.
Rohozeanu throws an off balance right hand
and Carvallo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
Rohozeanu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Carvallo. That one must have hurt.
Rohozeanu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Carvallo counters with a low kick, right behind Rohozeanu 's knee.
Rohozeanu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carvallo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Carvallo pushes Rohozeanu away with a front kick.
Carvallo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carvallo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T3#
Rohozeanu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carvallo can pounce on him.
Carvallo scores with a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carvallo backs up against the cage.
Rohozeanu shoots and misses
and Carvallo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Costel Rohozeanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvallo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rohozeanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvallo.
Jab by Carvallo.
Carvallo lands with a right hand.
Carvallo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rohozeanu throws a sloppy head kick and Carvallo moves out of range easily.
Carvallo scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvallo lands an overhand right.#T4#
Carvallo lunges at Rohozeanu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rohozeanu's hand.
Carvallo moves out of range of the body kick.
Rohozeanu misses with a hook to the body
and Carvallo counters with a nice leg kick.
Rohozeanu throws a body punch but Carvallo moves out of range.
Carvallo avoids the head kick by Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carvallo misses with a body shot.
Rohozeanu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carvallo lands a leg kick that knocks Rohozeanu off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Carvallo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carvallo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Carvallo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rohozeanu misses with a double jab
and Carvallo counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rohozeanu. Carvallo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvallo flicks out a counter leg kick but Rohozeanu steps away.
Rohozeanu darts in looking for a takedown but Carvallo gets double underhooks and turns Rohozeanu into the cage.
Carvallo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu throws a lazy uppercut
and Carvallo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rohozeanu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carvallo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rohozeanu misses with a wild body shot.
Carvallo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rohozeanu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvallo.
Carvallo throws a body kick that misses.
Rohozeanu throws a body kick that misses
and Carvallo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rohozeanu's knee momentarily.
Rohozeanu misses the jab.
Carvallo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rohozeanu with a body shot.#T1#
Carvallo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rohozeanu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carvallo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rohozeanu misses with a left hand
and Carvallo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carvallo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Rohozeanu misses the target.
Rohozeanu tries for a takedown but Carvallo circles away easily
and Carvallo counters with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carvallo, right into the meat.
Costel Rohozeanu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rohozeanu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carvallo.
Rohozeanu misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Carvallo. #T2#
Rohozeanu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carvallo. Carvallo obviously looking to wear him down.
Rohozeanu takes a swing at Carvallo's ribcage but misses.
Rohozeanu 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.
Carvallo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rohozeanu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rohozeanu. Carvallo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Carvallo.
Rohozeanu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carvallo can pounce on him.
Rohozeanu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvallo moves away.
Carvallo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carvallo throws a push kick but Rohozeanu slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Carvallo digs a good body shot into Rohozeanu's ribs.
Rohozeanu throws a head kick but Carvallo moves out of range.
Rohozeanu misses with a jab to the body
and Carvallo counters with a thumping low kick.
Rohozeanu misses with a body shot
and Carvallo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rohozeanu misses with a head kick.
Rohozeanu misses with a double jab
and Carvallo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ernesto Carvallo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carvallo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rohozeanu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Carvallo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rohozeanu.
Carvallo scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Rohozeanu throws a sloppy head kick
and Carvallo counters with a nice leg kick.
Rohozeanu misses with an uppercut. Carvallo saw that one coming.
Carvallo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rohozeanu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rohozeanu throws a right and a left that Carvallo avoids nicely.
Costel Rohozeanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvallo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rohozeanu. That did some damage!
Carvallo blocks a head kick by Rohozeanu.
Carvallo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rohozeanu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carvallo sprawls well. Carvallo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rohozeanu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Costel Rohozeanu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carvallo lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesto Carvallo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carvallo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesto Carvallo!
During a confident post fight interview, Ernesto Carvallo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Costel Rohozeanu had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.

Event: IXF 28
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Rohozeanu throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Wid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rohozeanu is trying to get back to his feet.
Rohozeanu wants to control but Wid postures up.
Rohozeanu tries to bench press Wid off him but Wid keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Wid.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rohozeanu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rohozeanu is trying to escape the position but Wid is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rohozeanu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wid connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Wid stalls from top position.
Wid in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1##SUB#
Wid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wid wants to control but Rohozeanu is keeping him busy.
Rohozeanu defending against the ground and pound.
Wid staying calm.
Wid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rohozeanu some visible discomfort. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rohozeanu is looking to regain half guard here but Wid keeps moving and retains side control.
Wid is looking to take a break and control but Rohozeanu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wid happy to just control the position for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Wid.#T3#
Wid postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wid scoring with punches and elbows.
Rohozeanu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rohozeanu can't do much from the bottom here.
Wid trying to control the action but Rohozeanu is working from the bottom.
Wid controlling the position from side mount.
Rohozeanu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Wid goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rohozeanu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wid but great work by Rohozeanu.
Wid struggling a bit here.
Wid is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rohozeanu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wid wants to improve his position but Rohozeanu is controlling well.
Wid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wid.#SUB#
Wid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rohozeanu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Wid dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rohozeanu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wid looks to throw the jab but Rohozeanu is out of range.
Wid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu cracks Wid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rohozeanu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rohozeanu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rohozeanu leaves Wid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wid misses with a straight left.
Thomas Wid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rohozeanu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rohozeanu connects with a jab.
Rohozeanu ducks under a wild hook from Wid.
Rohozeanu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Rohozeanu misses #TD#
and Wid counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rohozeanu being controlled for a moment.
Wid postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've been informed that Rohozeanu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Wid lands an elbow.
Rohozeanu is not content to let Wid control the position.
Thomas Wid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wid throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wid controls the position.
The strikes coming from Wid are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wid has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wid grinds an elbow into Rohozeanu's temple.
Wid looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wid lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rohozeanu is trying to get back to half guard.
Wid moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wid working the head with strikes.
Rohozeanu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wid.
Rohozeanu can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Wid connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rohozeanu some visible discomfort.
Wid throws an elbow but Rohozeanu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wid controls the position.
Wid fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rohozeanu can do to turn this around?
Wid is trying to ground and pound but Rohozeanu uses the momentary lack of control by Wid to regain half guard.
Wid is taking a breather. Rohozeanu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Rohozeanu gets full guard.
Wid throwing strikes from guard but Rohozeanu blocks nicely.
Rohozeanu is trying to keep Wid in close.
Wid passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rohozeanu is looking for a sweep. Wid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Wid will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wid throws out a loose jab but Rohozeanu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rohozeanu throws a lazy head kick
and Wid counters with a nice uppercut.
Wid looks to land a left hand but Rohozeanu moved out of range nicely.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rohozeanu enables Wid to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rohozeanu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rohozeanu trying to control the position here.
Rohozeanu keeping moving, preventing Wid from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wid content to stall in guard here.
Wid's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Wid wants to pass the guard but Rohozeanu is keeping the position.
Wid is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wid stopping the sweep attempt from Rohozeanu.
Wid trying to control the position from guard on top but Rohozeanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rohozeanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wid is just out of range.#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.
Rohozeanu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wid has time to react.
Costel Rohozeanu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rohozeanu slips a straight right by Wid.#TD#
Wid feints and as Rohozeanu raises his hands in defense, Wid changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rohozeanu trying to control the position.
Rohozeanu keeping moving, preventing Wid from controlling successfully.
Rohozeanu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wid stands up over Rohozeanu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Wid is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rohozeanu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rohozeanu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wid defends it well.
Rohozeanu slips a straight right by Wid.
Rohozeanu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wid throws out the jab.
Rohozeanu lands with a straight right. Wid didn't see that one coming.
Wid throws a lazy right hand but Rohozeanu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rohozeanu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rohozeanu swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Wid blocks a head kick by Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu lands a two punch combo. #TD#
Wid closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rohozeanu quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rohozeanu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wid.
Costel Rohozeanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rohozeanu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wid jumps into side control!
Wid lands a nice forearm strike.
Rohozeanu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Wid seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wid 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Wid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wid, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Wid!
Costel Rohozeanu was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2018

#R1#
Jihad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rohozeanu lands with an uppercut that bounces Jihad off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Jihad does no damage.
Rohozeanu feinted with a counter takedown.
Jihad lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Jihad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jihad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jihad swings for the body but Rohozeanu moves out of range.
Jihad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Rohozeanu.
Jihad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jihad throws a nice looking combination but Rohozeanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rohozeanu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rohozeanu avoids a punch combination nicely.
A leg kick checked by Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jihad sprawls and moves away.
Rohozeanu has been working on his balance at Island Safe Space, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jihad.
Rohozeanu misses with a body kick.
Jihad wants to land a leg kick but Rohozeanu is out of range.
Jihad throws a series of punches but Rohozeanu moves out of range.
Rohozeanu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rohozeanu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rohozeanu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Jihad scores with a one two! Rohozeanu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jihad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Rohozeanu is rocked!
Jihad misses with a combination #TD#
and Rohozeanu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jihad!
Oh Rohozeanu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rohozeanu controls the position.
Rohozeanu seems to have got his legs back now.
Rohozeanu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jihad's legs.
Jihad is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rohozeanu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jihad's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rohozeanu scoring with punches from side control.
Rohozeanu is staying tight to Jihad's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rohozeanu tries to advance to mount but Jihad denies him. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Jihad's face as Rohozeanu controls the position.
Jihad is pushing Rohozeanu's head away, looking to escape. Rohozeanu manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee asks Rohozeanu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rohozeanu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jihad wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rohozeanu is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Rohozeanu misses with a few strikes there.
Jihad connects with a leg kick. Rohozeanu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jihad misses with the combination.
Jihad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jihad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rohozeanu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rohozeanu throws a body shot but no joy.
Jihad only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jihad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jihad throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
so Rohozeanu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jihad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rohozeanu controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jihad can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Rohozeanu lands a couple of elbows.
Jihad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rohozeanu is controlling him. #SU#
Rohozeanu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jihad misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Jihad misses.
Rohozeanu throws a big shot that misses.
Jihad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jihad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rohozeanu scores with a body shot.
Rohozeanu throws a low kick but Jihad avoids it.
Jihad throws a counter combo.
Rohozeanu misses with a body shot.
Rohozeanu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jihad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sulayman Jihad dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rohozeanu misses with a few strikes there.
Jihad slips a jab and a cross from Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rohozeanu tries a low kick but Jihad avoids it.
Rohozeanu misses with a body shot.
Rohozeanu checks the leg kick.
Sulayman Jihad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jihad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sulayman Jihad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jihad cracks Rohozeanu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jihad feints a jab promting Rohozeanu to slip. Jihad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rohozeanu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Jihad. Those never looked like landing.
Rohozeanu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jihad fakes the leg kick and cracks Rohozeanu in the body.
Jihad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jihad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rohozeanu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rohozeanu checks a leg kick.
Jihad connects with a solid leg kick.
Jihad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rohozeanu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rohozeanu cracks Jihad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Jihad misses.
A right-left combo lands from Jihad. #T1#
Jihad works the jab nicely.
Rohozeanu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jihad moves away.
Rohozeanu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jihad throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rohozeanu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jihad!
Rohozeanu cracks Jihad with a big elbow.
Rohozeanu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rohozeanu working the ground and pound.
Rohozeanu controlling from side mount.
Jihad wants to get back to his feet.
Rohozeanu lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2#
Rohozeanu lands a decent elbow from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rohozeanu cracks Jihad with a big elbow.
Jihad is pushing Rohozeanu's head away, looking to escape. Rohozeanu manages to hold on to the position though.
Rohozeanu lands an elbow.
Jihad is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rohozeanu connects with a decent elbow.
Jihad is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rohozeanu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jihad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU#
Rohozeanu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Jihad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jihad manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Jihad's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jihad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rohozeanu.
Jihad throws a one two combo.
Jihad throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jihad misses with a left hand #TD#
and Rohozeanu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jihad won't be happy with that.
Jihad is looking to get back to his feet here but Rohozeanu is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jihad's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rohozeanu really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jihad.
Jihad is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Rohozeanu is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Rohozeanu gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Rohozeanu gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Rohozeanu apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rohozeanu 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.
Rohozeanu looks to throw the jab but Jihad is out of range.
Costel Rohozeanu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jihad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rohozeanu misses with the combination.
Jihad misses with a wild combination.
Rohozeanu attempts a counter takedown but Jihad avoids it well and moves away.
Jihad thows a leg kick but Rohozeanu checks it
and Rohozeanu counters with a three punch combo that has Jihad backing up. Jihad nods at Rohozeanu to acknowledge the strikes.
Jihad pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rohozeanu back to the cage. Jihad follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jihad thows a leg kick but Rohozeanu checks it #TD#
and Rohozeanu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Costel Rohozeanu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rohozeanu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jihad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Costel Rohozeanu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rohozeanu blocks a leg kick.
Rohozeanu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Jihad misses.
Rohozeanu feinted with a counter takedown.
Jihad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rohozeanu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jihad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jihad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rohozeanu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jihad unleashes a big counter combination but Rohozeanu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Jihad is predictable there #TD#
and Rohozeanu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rohozeanu trying to control the pace.
Rohozeanu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rohozeanu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rohozeanu controlling the action here.#T1#
Rohozeanu continues to stall.
Rohozeanu passes to full mount!
Jihad in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rohozeanu working the ground and pound effectively.
Rohozeanu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rohozeanu scoring with strikes but Jihad is staying in there.
Jihad's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jihad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Rohozeanu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rohozeanu looking to finish Jihad with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jihad!
Rohozeanu controlling the pace for now.
Rohozeanu lands a nice shot to the head.
Rohozeanu landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jihad taking shots to the head.
Rohozeanu lands a heavy elbow.
Rohozeanu controlling the pace for now.
Rohozeanu landing shots from mount. #T3#
Jihad taking shots to the head.
Rohozeanu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rohozeanu scoring with strikes but Jihad is staying in there.
Rohozeanu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jihad really wants to buck Rohozeanu off and get back to his feet.
Rohozeanu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jihad taking shots to the head.
Rohozeanu scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB#
Rohozeanu is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Rohozeanu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Costel Rohozeanu!
A very excited looking Costel Rohozeanu 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2018

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Quac.
Quac checks a leg kick nicely.
Quac throws a right hand that Rohozeanu ducks under and follows up with a left that Rohozeanu also avoids with ease.
Quac misses with the combination.
Rohozeanu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Quac stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quac lands with a slapping head kick.
Quac with a hook.
Quac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quac fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rohozeanu avoids it really well and circles away.
Rohozeanu throws a low kick, looking for Quac's leg but Quac calmly moves out of range.
Rohozeanu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Quac throws a half hearted mid kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quac.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quac is defended easily by Rohozeanu.
Costel Rohozeanu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taco Quac.#T1#
Quac closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rohozeanu circles away.
Rohozeanu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Quac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rohozeanu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rohozeanu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quac was well out of range. Poor timing from Rohozeanu.
Quac walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good work by Quac as he checks the leg kick.
Rohozeanu scores with a body shot.
Quac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rohozeanu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rohozeanu connects with a nice looking jab.
Quac lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Quac tries to get set, Rohozeanu tries to push him back and clinch up but Quac manages to avoid the attempt.
Rohozeanu throws a low kick, looking for Quac's leg but Quac calmly moves out of range.
Rohozeanu tried to score with a low kick but Quac checks it.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Rohozeanu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quac doesn't seem phased though.
Quac lands with a good body shot.
Quac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rohozeanu counters with a head kick. That will keep Quac thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Quac looks winded!
Quac tries to land a front kick but Rohozeanu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rohozeanu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Quac tries a head kick but it misses.
Quac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rohozeanu misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Quac misses.
Quac throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Rohozeanu counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rohozeanu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Quac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rohozeanu controlling from the top position.
Rohozeanu distracts Quac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Quac wants to stand but Rohozeanu is controlling the position.
Quac working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rohozeanu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rohozeanu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rohozeanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quac.
Quac throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rohozeanu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Rohozeanu finds it's way through Quac's defenses.
Rohozeanu misses with a body shot.
Rohozeanu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quac's head backwards.
Quac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rohozeanu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costel Rohozeanu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rohozeanu, right into the meat.
Quac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rohozeanu's sensitive parts.
Quac avoids the body shot from Rohozeanu.
Quac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quac walks into a straight right hand from Rohozeanu.
Taco Quac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rohozeanu scores with a jab to the body.
Rohozeanu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quac. Quac circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rohozeanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quac misses with a body kick.
Rohozeanu throws an overhand right that lands on Quac's shoulder, as Quac tries to avoid the shot.
Quac is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Quac shoots for a double leg takedown but Rohozeanu sprawls well. He's pushed Quac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Rohozeanu misses the target.
Rohozeanu swinging wildly here.
Quac falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Rohozeanu to counter with a crisp jab.
Quac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rohozeanu attempts a counter takedown but Quac avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Rohozeanu lands the left hand.
Quac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rohozeanu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Quac avoids a kick to the body.
Rohozeanu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quac can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Rohozeanu.
Costel Rohozeanu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rohozeanu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Quac's head.
Quac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu avoids the head kick by Quac.
Quac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Costel Rohozeanu is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Quac.
Quac is breathing heavily.
Quac takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Quac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rohozeanu moves away.
Quac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Rohozeanu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Rohozeanu.
Quac swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Rohozeanu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rohozeanu trying to control the pace.
Quac has hold of Rohozeanu's hands but Rohozeanu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rohozeanu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rohozeanu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Rohozeanu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rohozeanu drops an elbow to the side of Quac's head.
Rohozeanu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Quac is doing well to control the position and prevent Rohozeanu from advancing to side control.
Rohozeanu trying to control the pace. #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.
Quac tries to kick Rohozeanu off but Rohozeanu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rohozeanu slips a nice elbow through Quac's hands, connecting with Quac's forehead.
Quac trying to control here.
Quac controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Quac is looking to control Rohozeanu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Quac avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Quac tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costel Rohozeanu dominated that second round.
That's time! Rohozeanu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Quac throws a head kick that misses.
Quac misses with a two punch combination.
Quac misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Rohozeanu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rohozeanu.
Quac is looking to stand back up but Rohozeanu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Quac. #REVB#
Rohozeanu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Quac trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Rohozeanu there.
Rohozeanu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quac is trying to control but can't.
Rohozeanu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Rohozeanu passes to full mount!
Rohozeanu controlling from the full mount.
Rohozeanu with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quac keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rohozeanu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quac on the ground.
Rohozeanu working the ground and pound effectively.
Quac tries to lock up and control but Rohozeanu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rohozeanu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Quac is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Quac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Rohozeanu lands a nice shot to the head.
Quac tries to lock up and control but Rohozeanu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Quac can't escape the position.
Rohozeanu with shots to the head and body - Quac looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu controlling from the full mount.
Rohozeanu cracks Quac with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Quac is bucking up trying to escape but Rohozeanu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Quac is in a horrible position here. Rohozeanu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rohozeanu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Quac wants to hold on but Rohozeanu pushes him away.
Rohozeanu breaks from Quac's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rohozeanu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Quac is working to get back to half guard.
Rohozeanu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rohozeanu raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Rohozeanu landing strikes from the mount and Quac is in trouble!
Rohozeanu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rohozeanu lands a nice shot to the head.
Quac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rohozeanu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rohozeanu breaks from Quac's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Quac is in a horrible position here. Rohozeanu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Rohozeanu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Taco Quac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rohozeanu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Costel Rohozeanu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rohozeanu 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Rohozeanu.
An inside leg kick lands from Rohozeanu.
A slow jab from Rohozeanu misses its intended target.
Costel Rohozeanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rohozeanu fakes the leg kick and cracks Soszynski in the body.
Rohozeanu lunges at Soszynski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soszynski's hand.
Rohozeanu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rohozeanu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Rohozeanu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rohozeanu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rohozeanu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rohozeanu misses with a body kick.
Soszynski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rohozeanu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Soszynski shoots in for a takedown but Rohozeanu shows good takedown defense.
Rohozeanu misses with a series of wild punches.
Soszynski feints the counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soszynski shoots in looking for a takedown but Rohozeanu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soszynski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Rohozeanu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Soszynski was covering up waiting for the punch and Rohozeanu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Soszynski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rohozeanu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Rohozeanu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Soszynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Rohozeanu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rohozeanu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soszynski on the ground.
Soszynski throwing strikes from guard but Rohozeanu blocks nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Soszynski preventing the sweep.
Rohozeanu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rohozeanu is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Rohozeanu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rohozeanu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rohozeanu controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Soszynski working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Some wild striking there from Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Rohozeanu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rohozeanu tries to land a front kick but Soszynski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soszynski checks a leg kick nicely.
Rohozeanu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rohozeanu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rohozeanu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rohozeanu just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costel Rohozeanu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Soszynski is looking to clinch but Rohozeanu is avoiding it.
Rohozeanu's corner calls for a 1-2. Rohozeanu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Soszynski closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Rohozeanu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soszynski won't be happy with that.
Soszynski being controlled for a moment.
Rohozeanu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rohozeanu working away.
Soszynski manages to get back to half guard.
Soszynski tries to roll over but Rohozeanu keeps him under control.
Rohozeanu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soszynski can do to turn this around?#T1#
Soszynski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rohozeanu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Soszynski wants to stand and escape but Rohozeanu is having none of it.
Soszynski being controlled here, momentarily.
Rohozeanu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #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.
Soszynski can't keep his opponent in guard - Rohozeanu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Soszynski has hold of Rohozeanu's hands but Rohozeanu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Soszynski is looking for a sweep. Rohozeanu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rohozeanu working Soszynski over with strikes.
Rohozeanu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rohozeanu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rohozeanu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rohozeanu works his way into full mount!
Soszynski can't escape the position. #T3#
Rohozeanu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Costel Rohozeanu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rohozeanu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rohozeanu breaks from Soszynski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rohozeanu controlling his opponent. #T4#
Rohozeanu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Soszynski looks a forlorn figure.
Rohozeanu controlling his opponent.
Rohozeanu scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rohozeanu working Soszynski over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rohozeanu is landing with some decent strikes but Soszynski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costel Rohozeanu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rohozeanu misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soszynski is defended easily by Rohozeanu.
Soszynski tries to clinch but Rohozeanu moves away #TD#
and Rohozeanu counters with a takedown into side control.
Rohozeanu controlling the position.
Rohozeanu scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soszynski struggling a bit here.
Rohozeanu controls the position.
Soszynski manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Rohozeanu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rohozeanu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rohozeanu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soszynski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rohozeanu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soszynski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rohozeanu. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rohozeanu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soszynski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rohozeanu drops an elbow to the side of Soszynski's head.
Rohozeanu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rohozeanu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Rohozeanu.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rohozeanu lands a nice short elbow.
Rohozeanu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rohozeanu working Soszynski over with strikes. #T3#
Rohozeanu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rohozeanu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rohozeanu winds up and cracks Soszynski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Soszynski is trying to maintain the position but Rohozeanu is very close to passing his half guard.
Rohozeanu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soszynski moves out of range of the body kick.
Soszynski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soszynski throws a wild body kick that Rohozeanu sees coming a mile off.
Rohozeanu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rohozeanu connects with the punch.
Soszynski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rohozeanu looks to land a combination but Soszynski avoids it well.
Rohozeanu throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soszynski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rohozeanu.
Soszynski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomasz Soszynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soszynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Rohozeanu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Costel Rohozeanu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rohozeanu 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Costel Rohozeanu!
A victorious Costel Rohozeanu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Wrecking Havoc 4
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
Bruce throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bruce scores with a head kick. #TD2#
Bruce gets caught napping as Rohozeanu dives in and scores a takedown. Bruce manages to retain guard.#ES#
Bruce manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rohozeanu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rohozeanu fails to land with a series of punches.
Rohozeanu misses with a takedown
and Bruce counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rohozeanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Rohozeanu is looking to clinch but Bruce is avoiding it.
Rohozeanu throws a sloppy head kick
and Bruce counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bruce moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bruce misses with a body shot.
Rohozeanu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bruce is fending him off so far but Rohozeanu persists. Nope, Bruce circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Bruce does it's job there.
Rohozeanu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bruce.
Costel Rohozeanu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruce lands a jab-cross combination.
Bruce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bruce leaves Rohozeanu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robert Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costel Rohozeanu.
Nice shot lands for Bruce.#T1#
Bruce sizes up Rohozeanu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bruce misses with a head kick.
Bruce fails to land with a series of punches.
Bruce is looking to land body kicks.
Bruce slaps away a takedown attempt from Rohozeanu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rohozeanu avoids the head kick by Bruce.
Rohozeanu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rohozeanu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bruce swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruce is looking to chop away at Rohozeanu's legs.
Rohozeanu unleashes a big counter combination but Bruce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bruce tries to work over Rohozeanu's front leg with a kick but Rohozeanu checks it.
Bruce has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bruce is looking to chop away at Rohozeanu's legs.
Bruce looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bruce misses with a two punch combination.
Bruce misses with a few strikes there.
Rohozeanu misses with a takedown attempt
and Bruce counters with a series of strikes. Rohozeanu will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rohozeanu avoids the head kick by Bruce.
Rohozeanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruce.
Bruce is breathing heavily.
Rohozeanu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robert Bruce is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rohozeanu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rohozeanu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Rohozeanu. #TD2#
Rohozeanu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Bruce bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rohozeanu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Bruce gets caught flat footed, as Rohozeanu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rohozeanu wants to pass the guard but Bruce is keeping the position.
Rohozeanu trying to control but Bruce is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bruce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rohozeanu is controlling him.
Rohozeanu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bruce wants to get back to his feet but Rohozeanu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bruce can't keep his opponent in guard - Rohozeanu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bruce tries to kick Rohozeanu off but Rohozeanu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bruce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES#
Bruce kicks off Rohozeanu and gets to his feet.
Bruce is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rohozeanu.
Bruce scores with a kick to the midsection.
A left and a right from Bruce both land. Nice combination.
Rohozeanu misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Rohozeanu as he checks the leg kick.
Rohozeanu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruce misses with a head kick.
Bruce slips a jab and a cross from Rohozeanu.
Bruce throws a head kick but Rohozeanu moves out of range.
Rohozeanu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rohozeanu moves in looking to clinch but Bruce pushes him off.
Bruce misses with a double jab.
Rohozeanu throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Bruce dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rohozeanu doesn't manage to clinch there - Bruce circles away.
Bruce throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bruce needs to keep his hands up - Rohozeanu had a free shot at his head there.
Rohozeanu pushes Bruce away with a front kick.
Rohozeanu shoots in and drives through. Bruce sprawls well.
Bruce is looking for a counter combo.
Rohozeanu misses with a body shot.
Rohozeanu misses with a jab to the body
letting Bruce counter with a right hand.
Bruce tries a head kick but it misses.
Rohozeanu with a hook.
Bruce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rohozeanu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruce moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rohozeanu moves out of range of the strikes.
Rohozeanu shoots and misses
and Bruce counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rohozeanu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rohozeanu throws a lazy uppercut
and Bruce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Rohozeanu fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Rohozeanu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Bruce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rohozeanu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bruce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bruce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rohozeanu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bruce's head.
Bruce throws a nice looking combination but Rohozeanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rohozeanu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rohozeanu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robert Bruce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rohozeanu is breathing heavily.
Rohozeanu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robert Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costel Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu fails with a takedown attempt.
Rohozeanu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bruce eats them both and turns towards Rohozeanu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bruce throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rohozeanu.
A combination from Rohozeanu does no damage.
Rohozeanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruce connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rohozeanu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bruce slips a jab from Rohozeanu.
Bruce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick from Bruce lands but Rohozeanu takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruce. That's going to slow Rohozeanu down.
Bruce lands with a nice combination. Rohozeanu backs away looking to recover.
Rohozeanu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rohozeanu misses with a head kick.
Rohozeanu throws a sloppy head kick and Bruce moves out of range easily.
Bruce lands the left hand.
Bruce smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Bruce fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rohozeanu on the side of the head.
Robert Bruce is winning the standup battle so far.
Rohozeanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rohozeanu scoring well with a low kick there.
Rohozeanu looks to land a combination but Bruce avoids it well.
Bruce is looking for a counter combo.
Rohozeanu avoids the head kick by Bruce.
Bruce lands a two punch combo.
Rohozeanu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bruce swivels and escapes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rohozeanu.
Bruce shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rohozeanu eats them both and turns towards Bruce to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rohozeanu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bruce.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rohozeanu circles away quickly and effectively.
Rohozeanu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Rohozeanu 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.
Bruce connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rohozeanu. Rohozeanu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bruce, right into the meat.
Bruce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruce throws the kick towards the body but Rohozeanu avoids it.
Rohozeanu dives in for a single leg takedown but Bruce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rohozeanu misses with a double jab.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses.
Bruce throws a body punch but Rohozeanu moves out of range.
Rohozeanu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rohozeanu throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruce throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rohozeanu lands a nice hook to Bruce's body. Bruce takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bruce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rohozeanu circles away quickly and effectively.
Rohozeanu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Bruce dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bruce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bruce wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruce misses with a double jab.
Rohozeanu unleashes a big counter combination but Bruce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bruce on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rohozeanu scores with a jab. Bruce acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rohozeanu connects with a crisp jab.
Rohozeanu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rohozeanu blocks a head kick by Bruce.
Bruce looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruce misses with a head kick.
Bruce misses with a kick to the body.
Rohozeanu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruce defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruce throws a body kick that misses.
Rohozeanu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Rohozeanu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robert Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Costel Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bruce circles away.
Rohozeanu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bruce on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rohozeanu fails to land with a series of punches.
Bruce connects with a body shot.
Rohozeanu tries to clinch but Bruce moves away
and Bruce counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bruce stuffs the takedown attempt from Rohozeanu. Rohozeanu gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruce scores with a jab to the head.
Bruce lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rohozeanu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Rohozeanu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruce scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Bruce throws a body shot but no joy.
Rohozeanu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rohozeanu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bruce tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Bruce gets tackled into the cage by Rohozeanu. Rohozeanu maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce is pressed up against the cage. Rohozeanu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bruce down to the mat. Bruce avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice cross by Bruce.
Bruce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rohozeanu.
A nice combination there by Bruce.
Bruce throws a right hand that Rohozeanu ducks under and follows up with a left that Rohozeanu also avoids with ease.
Rohozeanu works the jab nicely.
Bruce looks to score with a jab to the body but Rohozeanu is just out of range.#T3#
Rohozeanu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bruce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rohozeanu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good leg kick by Bruce there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bruce plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bruce. That's going to slow Rohozeanu down.
Rohozeanu throws a front kick aimed at Bruce's knee but Bruce avoids it well.
Rohozeanu scores with a shot to the body.
Bruce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rohozeanu.
Bruce throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rohozeanu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by Bruce there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rohozeanu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bruce throws a leg kick which misses Rohozeanu's front leg but catches the back leg as Rohozeanu tries to avoid it. #T4#
Bruce throws a jab when Rohozeanu was well out of range.
Bruce misses with a wild combination.
Rohozeanu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rohozeanu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruce defends it nicely.
Costel Rohozeanu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rohozeanu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rohozeanu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bruce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rohozeanu can do to turn this around?
Rohozeanu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robert Bruce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bruce keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Bruce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bruce, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Bruce!
Robert Bruce really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ZZ POPS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Costel Rohozeanu stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better fighter tonight.'.

Event: New Adventure
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercer. Rohozeanu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rohozeanu at a distance.
Mercer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Rohozeanu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mercer quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Rohozeanu is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rohozeanu lands a nice short elbow.
Rohozeanu prevents Mercer from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rohozeanu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mercer sees it coming and defends easily.
Rohozeanu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mercer defending well though.
Rohozeanu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Rohozeanu thows a huge punch but Mercer dodges it nicely.
Rohozeanu stops Mercer from getting back to his feet.
Mercer wants to improve his position but Rohozeanu is controlling well.
Rohozeanu working the head and body with strikes.
Rohozeanu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mercer's head.
Mercer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Rohozeanu.
Rohozeanu throwing shots but Mercer is blocking nicely.
Rohozeanu thows a huge punch but Mercer dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Rohozeanu. #T2#
Mercer is looking to escape.
Rohozeanu wants to take a breather but Mercer is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rohozeanu controlling the pace.
Mercer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rohozeanu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rohozeanu lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Rohozeanu.
Mercer has hold of Rohozeanu's hands but Rohozeanu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rohozeanu throws a strike but Mercer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mercer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rohozeanu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Rohozeanu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rohozeanu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rohozeanu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rohozeanu trying to move into half guard but instead Mercer has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rohozeanu throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rohozeanu wants to sweep here but Mercer controlling him for the moment.
Mercer being controlled here momentarily.
Rohozeanu wants to sweep here but Mercer controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Rohozeanu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercer is one step ahead there.
Rohozeanu is trying to keep Mercer in close.
Rohozeanu keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Mercer wants to pass the guard but Rohozeanu is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rohozeanu 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Rohozeanu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rohozeanu throws out a counter right but Mercer avoids it with no problem.
Rohozeanu moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costel Rohozeanu dominated that round.
That's time! Mercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rohozeanu tries for a takedown but Mercer manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rohozeanu.#TD2#
Rohozeanu has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mercer regains guard immediately.
Rohozeanu won't allow Mercer to get back to his feet.
Rohozeanu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mercer can't keep his opponent in guard - Rohozeanu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rohozeanu thows a huge punch but Mercer dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rohozeanu thows a huge punch but Mercer dodges it nicely.
Mercer trying to control here.
Costel Rohozeanu has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Rohozeanu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rohozeanu stops Mercer from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rohozeanu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rohozeanu lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Rohozeanu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rohozeanu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rohozeanu thows a huge punch but Mercer dodges it nicely.
Rohozeanu is stalling here. Mercer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rohozeanu seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mercer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mercer looking to control but instead Rohozeanu has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rohozeanu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercer.
Mercer with the ground and pound but Rohozeanu uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Rohozeanu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mercer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mercer is fighting to break Rohozeanu's control of his arms but Rohozeanu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mercer throwing strikes from guard but Rohozeanu blocks nicely. #T3#
Rohozeanu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Rohozeanu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rohozeanu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rohozeanu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rohozeanu pulls Mercer in close to prevent any damage.
Rohozeanu has a closed guard, preventing Mercer from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#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.#SUB2#
Mercer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rohozeanu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercer has managed to get both his arms back between Rohozeanu's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Mercer tries to sprawl but Rohozeanu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mercer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rohozeanu manages to mount him!
Mercer is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rohozeanu with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Costel Rohozeanu 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##CL2#
Rohozeanu takes the fight into the clinch.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Rohozeanu avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Rohozeanu jumps guard but Mercer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mercer. #TD2#
Rohozeanu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rohozeanu manages to end up in side control.
Rohozeanu happy to just control the position for now.
Mercer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rohozeanu trying to control the position but Mercer is working away. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Rohozeanu.
Mercer is trying to escape the position but Rohozeanu is controlling the position.
Rohozeanu working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Rohozeanu tries for a kimura but Mercer is defending well.
Rohozeanu throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rohozeanu fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mercer prevents Rohozeanu from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Rohozeanu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Mercer is trying to buck Rohozeanu off.
Rohozeanu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercer keeps working.
Rohozeanu lands a few punches from side control.
Rohozeanu tries to score with some ground and pound. Mercer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rohozeanu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Rohozeanu scores with punches from side control.
Mercer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mercer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rohozeanu advances nicely into full mount.
BOOM! Rohozeanu connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#
Mercer is rocked!
Mercer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Oh Mercer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rohozeanu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mercer is looking to escape.
Rohozeanu scoring with strikes but Mercer is staying in there.
Jerimiah Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mercer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rohozeanu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mercer is on top in guard.
Mercer seems to have got his legs back now.
Mercer preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rohozeanu working for a triangle but Mercer defends it easily.
Rohozeanu wants to sweep here but Mercer controlling him for the moment.
Costel Rohozeanu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Costel Rohozeanu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rohozeanu 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 Winston Alpacca 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... Costel Rohozeanu!
Costel Rohozeanu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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