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Event:
Iron Fist Championship V
Date: Jul 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Blake tries to clinch there but Domizkic circles away.
Blake tries to clinch up but Domizkic circles away and keeps his distance.
Blake leaves Domizkic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blake throws a sloppy head kick and Domizkic moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Blake moves into range and clinches up with Domizkic.
Blake leaning against his opponent.
Blake manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Domizkic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Domizkic pulls guard effortlessly.
Blake wants to get up but he can't break Domizkic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blake won't allow Domizkic to sweep him here. #T1##SUB#
Blake wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Domizkic's closed guard. He's half up but Domizkic has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Domizkic pivots and extends the arm, Blake falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Domizkic! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cruz Domizkic!
Cruz Domizkic retains his middleweight title!
The defeated Danny Blake had this to say: 'This stinks.'. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship IV
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Hernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Hernandez does no damage.
Hernandez throws a combination. Domizkic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Cruz Domizkic has been cut.
Domizkic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Domizkic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hernandez!
Hernandez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Domizkic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Domizkic staying calm.
Domizkic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domizkic cracks Hernandez with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Hernandez pushes Domizkic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Domizkic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Domizkic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Domizkic stands up.
Hernandez scores with a decent looking hook.
Domizkic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
#T2#
Domizkic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Domizkic throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Domizkic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hernandez. Those never looked like landing.
Domizkic slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
#CL2#
Hernandez rushes Domizkic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Domizkic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Domizkic isn't so interested in that idea.
Domizkic advances position into side control!
Hernandez looks winded!
Domizkic is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Domizkic lands a nice forearm strike.
Domizkic is staying tight to Hernandez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez pushes Domizkic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Domizkic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hernandez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Domizkic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hernandez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU#
Domizkic decides to stand back up.
Domizkic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Domizkic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Domizkic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Domizkic closes the distance and pushes Hernandez back into the cage.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but Domizkic won't allow it.
Domizkic prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.
Domizkic keeps control of Hernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Domizkic is trying to drag Hernandez to the mat but Hernandez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but Domizkic has the dominant position.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Domizkic has double underhooks.
Domizkic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hernandez is defending well.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but Domizkic has double underhooks. #TD#
Domizkic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is looking to escape.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Domizkic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T5##SUB#
Domizkic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hernandez defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Domizkic connects with a nice short shot to Hernandez's temple.
Domizkic trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Domizkic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Domizkic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T6#
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.
Domizkic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hernandez!
Domizkic scoring with strikes but Hernandez is staying in there.
Domizkic lands a nice shot to the head.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Domizkic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Domizkic working for a guillotine from mount but Hernandez is in no mood to give up. #T7#
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Domizkic's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Domizkic wants to finish this one by submission but Hernandez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Domizkic.
Hernandez is squirming around, avoiding Domizkic's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Domizkic has hold of Hernandez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hernandez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Domizkic with shots to the head and body - Hernandez looks very uncomfortable down there. #T8#
Hernandez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hernandez is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Domizkic has taken his back!#SUB#
Domizkic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hernandez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Domizkic controls the position.#T9#
Can Hernandez hold on?! Domizkic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Domizkic has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hernandez's body.
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Can Hernandez hold on?! Domizkic is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domizkic cracks Hernandez with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Hernandez from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Good control from Domizkic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Domizkic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cruz Domizkic's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R2##CL#
Domizkic forces Hernandez back against the cage and clinches.
Domizkic leaning against his opponent.
#TD#
Domizkic drags the fight down to the ground.
Domizkic is trying to control the position but Hernandez postures up.
Cruz Domizkic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez tries to stand but Domizkic is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Domizkic looking for a guillotine here but Hernandez defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domizkic working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Domizkic has his hands on Hernandez's head, controlling the position.
Hernandez wants to stand but Domizkic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Domizkic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domizkic is controlling the pace.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hernandez tries to kick Domizkic off but Domizkic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Domizkic slows the pace down in half guard.
Domizkic prevents Hernandez from standing back up.
Domizkic is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Hernandez is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Domizkic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Domizkic moves out of range.
As Hernandez looks to move away, Domizkic throws a big counter combo but Hernandez just gets out of the way.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Hernandez throws a right hand that Domizkic ducks under and follows up with a left that Domizkic also avoids with ease.
Hernandez checks a low kick from Domizkic.
Domizkic closes the distance and clinches up with Hernandez, looking for a takedown. Domizkic pushes Hernandez against the cage but Hernandez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Domizkic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Damjan Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Domizkic shoots for a double leg takedown but Hernandez sprawls well. He's pushed Domizkic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
As Hernandez looks to move away, Domizkic throws a big counter combo but Hernandez just gets out of the way.
Domizkic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Domizkic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Domizkic tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Domizkic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hernandez did well to prevent Domizkic getting side control.
Hernandez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Domizkic manages to mount him!
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!#SUB#
Domizkic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hernandez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Domizkic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Domizkic.#T5#
Domizkic controlling his opponent.
Domizkic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hernandez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Domizkic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Domizkic lands a heavy elbow.
Hernandez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hernandez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T6#
Domizkic controlling his opponent.
Domizkic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Domizkic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Domizkic lands a big shot there that rocks Hernandez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T7##SUB#
Domizkic looking to secure an arm triangle but Hernandez defends it well.
Domizkic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Domizkic working for a submission but Hernandez is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Domizkic has hold of Hernandez's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hernandez manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Domizkic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Domizkic lands with some strikes.
Domizkic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Domizkic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!#T9#
Domizkic landing strikes from the mount.
Hernandez is still in real trouble! Can Domizkic finish him?#SUB#
Domizkic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hernandez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hernandez shrugs it off. #SU#
Domizkic is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL2#
Hernandez rushes Domizkic and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Domizkic is trying to trip Hernandez. He has hold of a leg but Hernandez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Domizkic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Domizkic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Domizkic from controlling successfully.
Damjan Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz Domizkic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Domizkic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Domizkic 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 20:18
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 20:18
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cruz Domizkic!
Cruz Domizkic retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
BFA 1-Domizkic vs Grech
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Domizkic has closed the distance and engaged Grech in a clinch.
Grech looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Domizkic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Domizkic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Domizkic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Domizkic kicks Grech off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Domizkic darts in and clinches Grech up against the cage.#BC#
Domizkic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Domizkic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grech did well to prevent Domizkic getting side control.
Grech tries to kick Domizkic off in order to stand up. Domizkic Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domizkic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Grech to see if he's OK.
Grech wants to control but Domizkic postures up.
Grech trying to remain calm as Domizkic controls from the top position.
Domizkic tries to move to mount but Grech blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SU#
Domizkic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Grech to his feet. #TD#
Domizkic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Domizkic lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Domizkic lands a nice short elbow.
Grech is trying to get back to full guard.
Domizkic controlling the pace. #T2#
Domizkic passes to full mount!
Domizkic controlling from mount. #T3#
Domizkic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grech for as long as he can get away with.
Domizkic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Domizkic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Domizkic is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Grech defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Domizkic.
Domizkic controlling his opponent. #T4#
Grech squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Domizkic scoring with strikes but Grech is staying in there.
Domizkic landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Domizkic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Domizkic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grech sprawls well initially but Domizkic persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ROC#Grech is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Domizkic scores with a big shot! Grech's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Grech! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cruz Domizkic!
Cruz Domizkic is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Rom looks for a takedown but Domizkic sprawls well.
As Rom backs off Domizkic throws a huge counter combo but Rom manages to avoid it all.
Domizkic tries for a takedown but Rom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Domizkic.
Rom throws a big counter combination but Domizkic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rom thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Domizkic gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Domizkic jumps into guard, dragging Rom to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Domizkic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Domizkic looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rom trying to control but Domizkic is working from the bottom.
Rom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Domizkic looking for a sweep. Not yet Domizkic, not yet. #T1##SU#
Rom stands and steps away. Domizkic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Domizkic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Rom gets caught flat footed, as Domizkic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Domizkic throws a strike but Rom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Domizkic pulls Rom in close to prevent any damage.
Domizkic wants to sweep here but Rom controlling him for the moment.
Rom postures up.
#T2#
Rom trying to control the position from guard on top but Domizkic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rom is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Domizkic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Domizkic looking for a sweep. Not yet Domizkic, not yet.
Domizkic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Domizkic is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rom wants to stand but Domizkic is controlling the position.
Rom looking to control but Domizkic passes into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Domizkic is looking for a kimura but Rom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Domizkic to get the leverage.
Domizkic trying to pass the guard but Rom defending well.
Rom is looking to control Domizkic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rom avoid being mounted?
Domizkic is just content to waste time from the top position. Rom takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rom controlling Domizkic's posture. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Domizkic trying to control but Rom is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rom is pulling down on Domizkic's head. It's preventing any offense from Domizkic, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Domizkic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rom tries to avoid it but Domizkic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rom to the ground. Rom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rom throws a quick counter head kick but Domizkic was just out of range.
Jorge Rom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruz Domizkic.
Domizkic misses with a body kick.
Rom fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Domizkic wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cruz Domizkic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Domizkic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jorge Rom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Domizkic as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Domizkic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rom was covering up waiting for the punch and Domizkic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Domizkic is looking to stand up but Rom won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Domizkic trying to control but Rom is working from the bottom.
Domizkic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Domizkic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rom defends well.
Rom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz Domizkic has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rom prevents Domizkic from getting back to his feet.
Domizkic looking to control.
Domizkic controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Domizkic controls Rom momentarily but Rom frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rom wants it to stay on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Domizkic. #CL2#
Domizkic drives through and clinches with Rom against the cage.
#TD2#
Domizkic has hold of one of Rom's legs. Rom is fighting the takedown attempt but Domizkic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Domizkic is breathing heavily.
Domizkic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Domizkic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Domizkic wants to stand and escape but instead Rom has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Domizkic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rom defends well.#SU#
Rom stands up from Domizkic's guard - Rom perhaps looking for a knockout.
Domizkic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Rom.#TD#
Rom shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Domizkic is trying to defend but Rom finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU#
Rom stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4#
Domizkic fails with a takedown attempt.
Rom tries a head kick but it misses.
Domizkic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Domizkic as he avoids it easily.
Domizkic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jorge Rom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cruz Domizkic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rom takes a swing at Domizkic's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jorge Rom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Domizkic.
Domizkic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Domizkic forces Rom back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Domizkic jumps into guard, dragging Rom to the mat.
Rom throws a strike but Domizkic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Domizkic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Domizkic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Domizkic wants to sweep here but Rom controlling him for the moment.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Domizkic wants to stand up but Rom is controlling him.
Domizkic looking to control.
Domizkic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Rom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rom fails with a takedown attempt.#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.#TD#
Rom scores with a takedown into Domizkic's guard.
Rom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Domizkic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Domizkic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Rom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rom advances position into side control!
Domizkic tries to escape but Rom is in control. #SUB#
Rom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Domizkic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Domizkic wants to control but Rom postures up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Domizkic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Domizkic is not content to let Rom control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Domizkic wants to control but Rom postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rom avoids the body shot from Domizkic.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rom shoots in looking for a takedown but Domizkic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Domizkic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rom defends well and Domizkic ends up having to push Rom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Domizkic fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jorge Rom.
I think Rom 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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