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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Newalu blocks a jab.
Newalu misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Avalos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Newalu's guard.
Avalos with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Newalu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Avalos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Avalos is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Newalu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Avalos is looking to defend but Newalu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Avalos! Newalu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Avalos taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Feleti Newalu!
During a confident post fight interview, Feleti Newalu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
A big left from Graybeard misses.
Graybeard throws a lazy right hand but Avalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Avalos shoots in and gets a takedown into Graybeard's guard.
Graybeard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Avalos throwing strikes but missing.
Avalos postures up.
Graybeard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Avalos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graybeard pulls Avalos in to control the position.
Avalos throws an elbow that misses. Graybeard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Avalos's guard. Nice move by Graybeard!#REVR#
Graybeard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalos wants to sweep but no luck.
Graybeard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avalos has his hands on Graybeard's head, controlling the position.
Avalos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graybeard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Avalos on the ground.#T1#
Avalos pulls Graybeard in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graybeard won't allow Avalos to sweep him here.
Graybeard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Avalos wants to sweep here but Graybeard controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Avalos is controlling Graybeard's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Graybeard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avalos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Graybeard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avalos.
Graybeard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graybeard. Avalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graybeard lands a nice hook to Avalos's body. Avalos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Avalos takes a swing at Graybeard's ribcage but misses.
Graybeard throws a right hand that Avalos ducks under and follows up with a left that Avalos also avoids with ease.
Avalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graybeard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graybeard misses with a body shot.
Avalos swings for the body but Graybeard moves out of range.
Graybeard scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Rio Avalos has been cut.
Dome Graybeard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Graybeard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Graybeard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graybeard throws a jab when Avalos was well out of range.
Avalos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graybeard defends well and Avalos ends up having to push Graybeard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Graybeard clobbers Avalos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avalos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graybeard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Avalos thinking.
Graybeard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avalos.
Avalos needs to keep his hands up - Graybeard had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Avalos is rocked!
Graybeard drops Avalos with a straight right hand, right on the button! Graybeard follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dome Graybeard!
Dome Graybeard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SPARTA 42
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Avalos loads up on a big right hand but Trussell slips the punch.
Trussell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trussell slips a straight right by Avalos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avalos. Trussell does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Avalos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trussell to the mat! Trussell manages to get full guard.
Trussell is looking to stand up but Avalos isn't so interested in that idea.
Avalos works over Trussell with some ground and pound from guard.
Trussell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trussell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avalos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avalos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Avalos stops Trussell from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avalos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trussell trying to keep a closed guard but Avalos is proving a slippery customer.
Avalos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trussell parries the strikes from Avalos easily there. Avalos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Trussell to escape.
Trussell is trying to control Avalos's posture but Avalos avoids it.
Avalos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Avalos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Trussell bucks up and tries to throw Avalos off but instead Avalos has got his back!
Avalos lands shots from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Avalos scores with punches and elbows.
Avalos is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Trussell up.
#ROC#
Trussell is rocked!
A helpless look comes across Trussell 's face. He knows he's trapped as Avalos lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Avalos!
A less than humble Rio Avalos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Newalu looks to land a left hand but Avalos moved out of range nicely.
Newalu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avalos.
Avalos shoots in for a takedown but Newalu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avalos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Avalos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newalu.
Newalu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Avalos sprawls and moves away.
Newalu fails with a takedown attempt.
Avalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newalu.
Newalu feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Avalos.
Newalu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Avalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newalu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Avalos as Newalu shoots in.
Avalos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newalu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Avalos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Newalu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Avalos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Avalos's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Newalu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Avalos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Newalu gets his way!
#T1##SUB#
Avalos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Avalos is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Avalos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Newalu looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Newalu looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Avalos is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Avalos fending off the submission attempt from Newalu.
Avalos is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Newalu looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Avalos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Newalu's arms. #T3#
I really don't envy Avalos right now.
#SUB#
Newalu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avalos is really stuck here.
Avalos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Avalos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newalu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newalu's back!
Avalos keeps control of the position as Newalu tries to break free.
Avalos is punishing Newalu with some ground and pound. #T4#
Avalos lands strikes to the head.
Newalu is trying to remain composed but Avalos is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Avalos lands a series of strikes from the back and Newalu goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Avalos!
Rio Avalos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
SPARTA 31
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Avalos throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avalos misses with a hook to the body
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Avaloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Avalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Penn coming out on top.
Penn scores with a body shot.
Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Avalos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Avalos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avalos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Avalos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Penn's head.
Avalos won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is trying to control the position but Avalos postures up.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Avalos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Avalos trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Avalos distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Avalos chips away with some ground and pound.
Avalos passes into half guard.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Avalos sits in half guard.
Avalos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Avalos drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Avalos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Avalos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
Avalos slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Avalos working the head and body with strikes.
Avalos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Avalos is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Avalos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avalos lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn has hold of Avalos's hands but Avalos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Avalos working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Avalos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Penn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Avalos thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn wants to control but Avalos is keeping busy.
Avalos working Penn over with strikes.
Avalos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avalos lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avalos is nestled in close to Penn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Penn is not content to let Avalos control the position.
Penn taking some punishment here, with Avalos in his half guard.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalos working Penn over with strikes. #T3#
Penn wants to control but Avalos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Avalos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avalos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Avalos has passed into half guard.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Avalos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalos working Penn over with strikes.
Avalos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Avalos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Avalos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Penn is rocked!
Avalos not doing much here.
Oh Penn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Avalos prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn seems to have got his legs back now.
Avalos working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn pushes Avalos off looking to stand but Avalos dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Avalos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Avalos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Avalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Avalos.
Avalos misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Avalos's shoulder, as Avalos tries to avoid the shot.
Penn moves out of range as Avalos strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Avalos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn wants to improve his position but Avalos is controlling well.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Avalos is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avalos lands a nice short elbow.
Avalos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Avalos drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Avalos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avalos slows the pace down in half guard.
Avalos slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Avalos working the head and body with strikes.
Avalos slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Penn tries to roll over but Avalos keeps him under control.
Avalos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Avalos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Avalos working Penn over with strikes.
Penn wants to control but Avalos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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. Avalos connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.
Penn wants to improve his position but Avalos is controlling well.
Avalos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avalos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rio Avalos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Avalos working Penn over with strikes.
Avalos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avalos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Penn is staying active underneath Avalos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn tries to roll over but Avalos keeps him under control.
Avalos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Avalos is nestled in close to Penn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Avalos winds up and cracks Penn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Penn wants to control but Avalos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn tries to roll over but Avalos keeps him under control.
Avalos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Avalos is very close to passing his half guard.
Penn wants to improve his position but Avalos is controlling well.
Avalos wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Avalos drops an elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Avalos controlling the action here.
Avalos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Avalos connects with a nice short shot to Penn's temple.
Penn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Avalos working over Penn with some ground and pound. Penn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Avalos lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Penn quite badly. Penn pulls Avalos in close trying to recover. Avalos postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Penn on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Penn doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Avalos!
A very excited looking Rio Avalos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
SPARTA 26
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from Harvey misses. #TD#
Avalos gets the takedown into side control.
Avalos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Harvey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Avalos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harvey keeps trying to improve his position.
Avalos working the head with strikes.
Avalos scoring with punches from side control.
Avalos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harvey is looking for a sweep.
Avalos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Harvey is looking to regain half guard here but Avalos keeps moving and retains side control.
Harvey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Harvey is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avalos pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Avalos prevents Harvey from improving his position.#SUB2#
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avalos pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.
Avalos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Avalos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Harvey looking for submissions off his back.
Avalos working Harvey over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Avalos there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avalos lands a nice short elbow.
Avalos scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Avalos is looking to take a break and control but Harvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avalos slips a nice elbow through Harvey's hands, connecting with Harvey's forehead.
Harvey wants to get back to full guard.
Avalos drops an elbow to the side of Harvey's head.
Avalos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Avalos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Harvey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harvey looks winded!
Avalos is looking to take a break and control but Harvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Avalos working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harvey taking some punishment here, with Avalos in his half guard.
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. Avalos connects with a nice short shot to Harvey's temple.
Avalos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Avalos lands strikes from half guard.
Avalos lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Avalos.
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. Avalos connects with a nice short shot to Harvey's temple. #SUB2#
Harvey looking for submissions off his back.
Harvey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Avalos scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Harvey is rocked!#SUB2#
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avalos pulls his head out easily.
Avalos is trying to control. Harvey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Avalos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Nice strikes from Avalos there.
Harvey is still in real trouble! Can Avalos finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avalos lands a nice short elbow.
Avalos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avalos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Avalos lands with a punch from half guard.
Avalos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harvey's head.
Harvey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Avalos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Avalos. #SUB2#
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avalos pulls his head out easily.
Harvey seems to have recovered his senses.
Avalos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harvey on the ground.
Ground and pound from Avalos.
Harvey on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey is looking for a sweep. Avalos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.
Harvey has hold of Avalos's hands but Avalos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Avalos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Harvey staying out of range there.
Harvey drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Avalos defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Avalos.#TD#
Avalos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harvey tries to roll over but Avalos keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Harvey has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Avalos. Oh but Harvey has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Avalos goes limp - he's gone! Harvey jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathan Harvey!
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Event:
SPARTA 20
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Peltonen throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Avalos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Avalos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Avalos stands up over Peltonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peltonen trying to keep a closed guard but Avalos is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Avalos has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Peltonen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Avalos is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Peltonen pulls down on the head and he's put Avalos to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arttu Peltonen!
During a confident post fight interview, Arttu Peltonen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
SPARTA 14: Yamamoto vs. Knives
Date: Feb 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Graybeard misses with a body shot.
Avalos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Graybeard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avalos circles away quickly and effectively.
Avalos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graybeard.
And Avalos tries to counter it with a takedown but Graybeard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Graybeard cracks a nice hook into Avalos's ribs.
Graybeard lunges at Avalos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Avalos's hand.
Avalos avoids the body shot from Graybeard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graybeard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Avalos misses with a hook to the body
and Graybeard counters with a straight right hand.
Avalos takes one on the button.
Avalos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graybeard scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Avalos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Graybeard napping and manages to drive through into 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. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Graybeard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Graybeard is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Avalos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Avalos lands a nice forearm strike.
Graybeard tries to improve position but can't.
Graybeard seems a little lost for a moment, as Avalos dominates the positioning.
An elbow from Avalos crashes against the mat.
Graybeard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Graybeard is trying to improve his position.
Avalos working away.
Graybeard trying to remain calm as Avalos controls from the top position.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Graybeard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Avalos taking a breather here.
Graybeard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Avalos controls the position from side control.
Check out the look on Avalos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Graybeard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graybeard tries to get out of the position.
Avalos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Graybeard can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Avalos is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Graybeard dodges the ground and pound from Avalos.
Avalos is chipping away with strikes.
Graybeard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Avalos is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Graybeard is trying to escape the mount.
Avalos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Avalos lands a couple of good shots and Graybeard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
What can Graybeard do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Graybeard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Avalos.
Graybeard covers up after that shot from Avalos.
Avalos looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Graybeard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graybeard tries to break free.
Avalos is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Graybeard up.
Graybeard turns into Avalos and is now in his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avalos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rio Avalos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Avalos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graybeard sprawls well. Graybeard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avalos gets slowly back to his feet.
Graybeard throws a nice looking combination but Avalos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avalos with a poor takedown
enabling Graybeard to counter with a crisp jab.
Graybeard lands a nice looking body shot.
Dome Graybeard is winning the standup battle so far.
Graybeard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Avalos in his tracks.
Avalos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graybeard lands a jab.
Graybeard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avalos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graybeard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the body from Avalos misses
and Graybeard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graybeard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graybeard lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Avalos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graybeard. Avalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graybeard lands with an overhand left.
Graybeard scores with a sloppy right hand. Avalos should have avoided that one.
Graybeard moves out of range of the strikes.
Graybeard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avalos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Graybeard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Avalos doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Avalos misses.
Avalos looks to land a left hand but Graybeard moved out of range nicely.
Graybeard connects with a right hand. Avalos shakes it off.#ROC#
Avalos is rocked!
Graybeard lands a jab-cross combination.
Avalos is still on wobbly legs! Can Graybeard finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graybeard scores with a body shot.
Graybeard throws a monster overhand right that drops Avalos! Graybeard follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dome Graybeard!
A victorious Dome Graybeard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SPARTA 11: Sakurai vs. Lapu
Date: Jan 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Avalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Avalos with a hook.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avalos.
Nice defenses there by Avalos.
Gracie throws a body punch but Avalos moves out of range. #TD2#
Avalos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Avalos lands in his opponent's guard.
Avalos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avalos passes into half guard.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Avalos scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Avalos is controlling well.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avalos pulls his head out easily.
Avalos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Avalos throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely. #T1#
Avalos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avalos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Avalos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Avalos has control of the leg.
Avalos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Avalos scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avalos thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Avalos stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Avalos content to stall in guard here.
Avalos won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #T2##SUB#
Avalos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Avalos has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Avalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Avalos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Avalos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Avalos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avalos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Avalos lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Avalos controls the pace.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Avalos defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Avalos should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Avalos should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robin Gracie!
Robin Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Avalos needs to keep his hands up - Casaus had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Casaus.
Avalos misses with a hook. Casaus ducked under it nicely.
Casaus lands with an uppercut that bounces Avalos off the cage and back into range.
Casaus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Avalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Casaus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avalos's head backwards.
Nice cross by Casaus.
Casaus cracks Avalos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, jab by Casaus - just one landing. #TD2#
Avalos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Casaus's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalos distracts Casaus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Casaus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Casaus tries to get out of the position.
Casaus trying to keep a closed guard but Avalos is proving a slippery customer.
Avalos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like Avalos might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Let's hope that Avalos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Avalos distracts Casaus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Avalos is in close to Casaus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Avalos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Avalos postures up and lands a big shot to Casaus's brow.
Avalos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Avalos controlling from the top position.
Avalos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Casaus has momentary wrist control but Avalos slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avalos chips away with some ground and pound.
Casaus trying to control the position.
Avalos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Avalos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Avalos stands up over Casaus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Casaus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Avalos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Avalos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Avalos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casaus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Avalos stands up over Casaus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Avalos working some strikes from top position.
Avalos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Casaus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Avalos on the ground.
Casaus trying to control the position here.
Avalos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Avalos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Avalos stays in close to Casaus's body and controls the position.
Avalos postures up in Casaus's guard and throws a big left but Casaus blocks it. #T3#
Casaus is trying to control the position but Avalos postures up.
Avalos is working Casaus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Avalos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Avalos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Avalos stands and throws Casaus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Casaus being controlled for a moment.
Casaus can't do much from the bottom here.
Avalos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Casaus some visible discomfort.
Avalos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Avalos staying calm.
Avalos is chipping away with strikes.
Casaus is looking to regain half guard here but Avalos keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Avalos just content to control the position.
Check out the look on Avalos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Casaus is trying to control Avalos's posture but Avalos avoids it.
Avalos looks up at the clock and then as Casaus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Avalos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Avalos working the ground and pound.
Casaus taking a bit of punishment here - Avalos scoring with strikes. #ROC2#
Casaus is rocked!
Casaus trying to remain calm as Avalos controls from the top position.
Oh Casaus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Casaus seems to have got his legs back now.
Avalos working away.
Avalos 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 Casaus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Casaus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Avalos landing strikes.
A lull in the action here as Avalos stalls from top position.
Casaus tries to bench press Avalos off him but Avalos keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Avalos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Avalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avalos drops his hands momentarily and Casaus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Casaus lands with a right hand.
Casaus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Avalos looks to land a left hand but Casaus moved out of range nicely.
Casaus lunges at Avalos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Avalos's hand.
Casaus lands a jab.
Casaus misses with a straight left.
Casaus lands with a straight right. Avalos didn't see that one coming.
Aaron Casaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avalos throws the left hand but Casaus avoids the punch easily.
Avalos throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Casaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Casaus moves out of range as Avalos strikes.
A swing and a miss from Casaus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casaus clobbers Avalos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avalos looks to throw the jab but Casaus is out of range.
Casaus throws a shot from downtown. Avalos moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Casaus throws a hook but Avalos blocks it.
Avalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Casaus.
Avalos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Casaus connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Casaus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Avalos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Avalos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Casaus wants to sweep here but Avalos controlling him for the moment.
Casaus can't keep his opponent in guard - Avalos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Casaus wants to control but Avalos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Avalos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Casaus!
Avalos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Avalos landing shots from mount.
Avalos content just to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Casaus is working to get back to half guard.
Avalos working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
Casaus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Avalos controlling his opponent.
Avalos is continuing to stall.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Avalos with shots to the head and body - Casaus looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Casaus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Casaus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Avalos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Casaus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Casaus wants to hold on but Avalos pushes him away.
Avalos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Avalos working the ground and pound effectively.
Avalos with shots to the head and body - Casaus looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Avalos! Casaus is hurt baaadly! Avalos is firing away with more strikes - Casaus is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Avalos!
Rio Avalos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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