Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 6
Date: May 09, 2019

#R1#
Mabini misses with a looping left.
Coleman avoids the body shot from Mabini.
Mabini misses the jab.
Coleman misses with an uppercut.
Mabini swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown. Mabini fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coleman postures up in Mabini's guard and throws a big left but Mabini blocks it.
Mabini keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Mabini is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mabini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Mabini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mabini is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
Mabini trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Mabini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Coleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coleman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mabini ducks right into an uppercut from Coleman.
Coleman staying out of range there.
Mabini looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.
Apolinario Mabini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mabini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coleman in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Phil Coleman has been cut.
Apolinario Mabini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman lands a slapping body shot. #T3##CL2#
Mabini instigates a clinch.
Mabini throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Mabini misses with some punches. #BC#
Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Coleman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Coleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coleman.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mabini has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman landing with the ground and pound.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mabini works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Coleman wants to control from the top but Mabini keeps moving.
Mabini is pulling down on Coleman's head. It's preventing any offense from Coleman, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mabini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Coleman's cut.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mabini closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Coleman is trying to control. Mabini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mabini wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mabini trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Coleman manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman tries to control but Mabini wriggling away.
Mabini tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.#T1#
Coleman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mabini hang on?
The referee warns Mabini that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#
Mabini is rocked!
Mabini takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Coleman's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Coleman!
In his post fight interview, Phil Coleman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Apolinario Mabini stepped up to the mic, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 5
Date: May 08, 2019

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Lapu. No joy for Bittencourt on that attempt.
Lapu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bittencourt doesn't manage to clinch there - Lapu circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Lapu misses its target.#CL#
Lapu clinches up against the cage.
Bittencourt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bittencourt has a couple of punches blocked by Lapu.
Bittencourt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lapu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bittencourt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Lapu on the inside.
Lapu lands a hook that snaps the head of Bittencourt backwards.
Bittencourt takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Lapu.
A shot in the inside from Lapu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Lapu on the inside.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike.
Lapu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bittencourt backwards.
Lapu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bittencourt has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC#
Lapu breaks from the clinch. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bittencourt is defended easily by Lapu.
Lapu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Bittencourt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapu. Bittencourt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bittencourt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lapu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lapu throws a body punch but Bittencourt moves out of range.
Bittencourt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bittencourt tries for a takedown but Lapu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Lapu clinches up against the cage.
Bittencourt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bittencourt tries to pull guard but Lapu holds him up against the cage and eventually Bittencourt drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Lapu - that landed with a thud.
Bittencourt can't find room to land a body shot as Lapu controls the action.
Bittencourt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bittencourt jumps guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bittencourt tries to circle away but Lapu has him pinned against the cage.
Bittencourt fails to pull guard.
Lapu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A short right from Lapu on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Bittencourt misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bittencourt fails to land.
Lapu pushes Bittencourt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Lapu on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Luc Bittencourt has been cut.
Lapu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lapu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bittencourt backwards. #ROC#
Bittencourt is rocked!
The referee is keeping an eye on Lapu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lapu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lapu is leaning against Bittencourt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bittencourt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lapu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bittencourt or not.
Lapu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bittencourt.
Lapu gets through Bittencourt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lapu prevents a body shot from Bittencourt.
Bittencourt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lapu walks away with a smile on his face. Bittencourt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Lapu scores with a decent looking hook.
Bittencourt is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapu finish him?
Lapu works Bittencourt's body with a nice hook.
Bittencourt looks winded!
Bittencourt gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Lapu points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Bittencourt wakes up just in time to hear Lapu thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 5
Date: May 08, 2019

#R1#
Whitaker throws an overhand right that lands on Mabini's shoulder, as Mabini tries to avoid the shot.
Mabini misses with an uppercut.
Mabini misses with a hook. Whitaker ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Mabini as Whitaker shoots in.#TD#
Whitaker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mabini tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Whitaker is in Mabini's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mabini's head.
Mabini has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mabini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mabini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mabini pulls Whitaker in close to prevent any damage.
Whitaker lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Whitaker throwing strikes from guard but Mabini blocks nicely.
Whitaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mabini pulls Whitaker in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mabini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whitaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whitaker throws a big right hand that misses.
Mabini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Whitaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mabini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitaker.
Mabini working a defensive guard here. #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.
Mabini managing to control the position.
Mabini controls Whitaker momentarily but Whitaker frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mabini keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mabini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mabini wants to clinch up but Whitaker keeps it at a distance.
Whitaker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whitaker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Whitaker's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Whitaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Whitaker gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Whitaker has been cut.
Whitaker staying out of range there.
Whitaker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mabini fails to land with a series of punches.
Mabini leaves Whitaker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whitaker cracks Mabini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mabini lands a right hook to the body.
Mabini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whitaker doesn't seem bothered though.
Whitaker is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Mabini clinches up against the cage.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whitaker jumps guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whitaker can't get the takedown. #T4##TD#
Whitaker pulls guard successfully.
Mabini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitaker is keeping the position for now.
Whitaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mabini is one step ahead there.
Mabini advances to half guard.
Whitaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whitaker is working hard here to advance position.
Mabini blocks the strikes from Whitaker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Apolinario Mabini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Whitaker's cut.
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##CL2#
Mabini rushes Whitaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mabini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whitaker backwards.
Whitaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Mabini backwards.
Whitaker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Whitaker tries to pull guard but Mabini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mabini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whitaker backwards.
Mabini lands a nice shot to the body.
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mabini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Mabini.
Whitaker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mabini.
Whitaker takes a shot to the head.
Whitaker tries to pull guard but Mabini holds him up against the cage and eventually Whitaker drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Mabini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Mabini.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mabini.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mabini is working Whitaker over against the cage.
Apolinario Mabini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Whitaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mabini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Whitaker tries to move into range but Mabini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mabini drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Whitaker right on the button. Whitaker goes down! Mabini follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mabini gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apolinario Mabini!
Apolinario Mabini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Muramasa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muramasa drops his hands momentarily and Bonifacio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muramasa misses with an uppercut. Bonifacio saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Muramasa swings widly with a right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muramasa 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.
Muramasa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Muramasa fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Muramasa misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonifacio misses the target.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muramasa.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut.
Muramasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muramasa throws a looping overhand right but Bonifacio ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muramasa missing with a left hand there. Bonifacio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonifacio scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Bonifacio closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Muramasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muramasa has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Muramasa throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
Muramasa working aggressively here.
Muramasa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muramasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio presses Muramasa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio. #T2#
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio.
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!
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muramasa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Muramasa throws a head punch that misses.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Muramasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muramasa misses with some punches.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Bonifacio.
Muramasa working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Muramasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonifacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards.
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Muramasa manages to pull guard.
Bonifacio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Muramasa working for a triangle but Bonifacio defends it easily. #SUB2#
Muramasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Muramasa looking for a guillotine here but Bonifacio defends easily. #T4#
Bonifacio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bonifacio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muramasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonifacio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonifacio defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bonifacio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonifacio keeps control of Muramasa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio.
Muramasa misses with the head strike.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Bonifacio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muramasas head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio presses Muramasa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muramasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bonifacio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Muramasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muramasa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Muramasa tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonifacio is leaning against Muramasa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muramasa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonifacio walks away with a smile on his face. Muramasa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bonifacio cracks Muramasa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Bonifacio takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Bonifacio pushes Muramasa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonifacio prevents Muramasa from breaking the clinch.
Bonifacio lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muramasa. #TD2#
Muramasa pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muramasa keeping full guard, as Bonifacio tries to pass. #SUB2#
Muramasa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonifacio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bonifacio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Muramasa trying to keep a closed guard but Bonifacio is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bonifacio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Muramasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonifacio defends well.#SUB2#
Muramasa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonifacio is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Muramasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bonifacio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Muramasa looking for a guillotine here but Bonifacio defends easily.
Muramasa working a defensive guard but Bonifacio manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bonifacio tries to move to mount but Muramasa blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that second round.
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#
Muramasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonifacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muramasa misses with an uppercut. Bonifacio saw that one coming.
Bonifacio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muramasa's hands.
Muramasa takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Bonifacio misses. #CL#
Bonifacio instigates a clinch.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muramasa can do to turn this around?
Muramasa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Muramasa's head.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio keeps control of Muramasa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards. #T1#
Bonifacio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muramasa or not.
Good body shot from Bonifacio.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muramasa.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Muramasa wants to break free but Bonifacio has control.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muramasa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muramasa tries to pull guard but Bonifacio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyazawa Muramasa.#TD2#
Muramasa pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Muramasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonifacio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonifacio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bonifacio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonifacio postures up. #T2#
Bonifacio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muramasa is keeping the position for now.
Bonifacio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Muramasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonifacio defends it easily.
Bonifacio content to stall in guard here.
Bonifacio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muramasa on the ground.#SUB2#
Muramasa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyazawa Muramasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Muramasa is trying to keep Bonifacio in close.
Bonifacio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muramasa is keeping the position for now.
Bonifacio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bonifacio tries to free his leg and advance position but Muramasa is retaining full guard.
Andres Bonifacio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muramasa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bonifacio controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Muramasa misses.
Bonifacio cracks Muramasa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muramasa throws a looping overhand right but Bonifacio ducks down to avoid it.
Bonifacio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonifacio misses the target.
Muramasa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Bonifacio pushes Muramasa up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonifacio has Muramasa pressed against the cage, preventing Muramasa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muramasa.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muramasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muramasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Bonifacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonifacio, 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!

Andres Bonifacio wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Andres Bonifacio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Eugen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lapu wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Eugen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lapu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eugen loads up on a big right hand but Lapu slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Lapu misses
and Eugen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eugen throws the left hand but Lapu avoids the punch easily.
Eugen's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Eugen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lapu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Eugen stalks Lapu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lapu's face. Lapu staggers backwards, shaken.
Eugen throws a hook but Lapu blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Lapu. Beautiful body shot.
Lapu lands a head shot.
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!
Lapu takes a swing at Eugen's ribcage but misses.
Eugen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Lapu finds it's target.#T1#
Eugen misses with a looping right.
Lapu cracks Eugen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD#
Lapu lands a big right hand that sends Eugen crashing to the mat! Lapu stays standing though and waves Eugen back to his feet!#ROC#
Eugen is rocked!
Eugen throws a big shot that misses.
Eugen is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapu finish him?
Lapu throws a jab but it's blocked by Eugen.
Lapu shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Eugen takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Lapu sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Eugen bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lapu Lapu!
Our winner, Lapu Lapu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Martin Eugen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Luna throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Luna - just one landing.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Luna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luna throws a good cross that connects.
Luna misses with an uppercut.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luna.
Zan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Luna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luna misses with an uppercut
and Zan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan misses with a hook.
Luna tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Luna throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab.
Luna wants to clinch
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luna tries to clinch but Zan is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Zan misses its target.
Luna wants to clinch up but Zan keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Zan as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Juan Luna has been cut.
Luna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Luna clobbers Zan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Luna falls backwards - clearly groggy! Zan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A victorious Tan Zan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Juan Luna had this to say: 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Mabini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mabini. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Mabini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mabini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Mabini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Mabini.
Mabini misses with some punches.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mabini pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Mabini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
Mabini lands a body punch.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Mabini controls the action.
Gracie tries to work over Mabini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mabini pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Mabini has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mabini.
Mabini lands a left hand.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Mabini won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apolinario Mabini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie jumps guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mabini lands a shot to the body.
Mabini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie looks winded!
A short left from Mabini.
A short right from Mabini on the inside. #T2#
Mabini lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Mabini.
Mabini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mabini smiles and moves away.
Gracie walks into a jab.#CL#
Mabini pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Mabini scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Mabini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Mabini.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Mabini lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
Mabini lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Mabini.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mabini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mabini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #BC#
Mabini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Mabini has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mabini lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Mabini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mabini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to stall but Mabini uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie tries to pull guard but Mabini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mabini digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Mabini lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Mabini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mabini works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie tries to work over Mabini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Mabini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apolinario Mabini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Crack! Mabini connects with the perfect overhand right and Gracie falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Mabini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apolinario Mabini!
An out of breath Apolinario Mabini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie Jr shoots in and drives through. Bonifacio sprawls well.
Gracie Jr defending well as Bonifacio loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonifacio throws out the jab.
Bonifacio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Bonifacio rushes Gracie Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonifacio lands an uppercut.
Gracie Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bonifacio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr can't break the clinch.
Gracie Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Gracie Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonifacio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr is trying to break the clinch but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie Jr stalls.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie Jr is looking to control Bonifacio's arms but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie Jr has his back to the cage.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bonifacio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie Jr's efforts to push away.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonifacio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but instead, Bonifacio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie Jr into the cage.
Gracie Jr seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#T2#
Bonifacio pushes Gracie Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonifacio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie Jr is looking to control Bonifacio's arms but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie Jr has his back to the cage.
Gracie Jr wants to stall.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards. #T3#
Gracie Jr tries to stall but Bonifacio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bonifacio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie Jr is trying to pull guard but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie Jr fails to pull guard.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie Jr tries to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling the position. #T4#
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonifacio gets through Gracie Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Bonifacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie Jr tries to pull guard but Bonifacio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie Jr trying to stall but Bonifacio improves his position.
Gracie Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonifacio walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bonifacio looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie Jr is just out of range.
Bonifacio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Bonifacio rushes Gracie Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonifacio.#CL#
Bonifacio rushes Gracie Jr and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie Jr can do to turn this around?
Bonifacio pushes Gracie Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gracie Jr is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a left hand. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gracie Jr is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Gracie Jr.
Bonifacio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bonifacio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Bonifacio misses.
Bonifacio throws a lazy right hand but Gracie Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Bonifacio clinches.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonifacio is keeping busy.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but instead, Bonifacio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie Jr into the cage.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
A short right from Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr jumps guard but Bonifacio stands there with Gracie Jr around his waist. Gracie Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie Jr is looking to control Bonifacio's arms but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie Jr has his back to the cage.
Gracie Jr is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Gracie Jr.#CL#
Bonifacio darts in and clinches Gracie Jr up against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Gracie Jr jumps guard but Bonifacio stands there with Gracie Jr around his waist. Gracie Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio is leaning against Gracie Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie Jr wants to stall.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Gracie Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonifacio to keep the fight standing.
Bonifacio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bonifacio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Gracie Jr is looking to control Bonifacio's arms but Bonifacio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie Jr has his back to the cage.
Gracie Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonifacio won't allow it.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but instead, Bonifacio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie Jr into the cage.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonifacio gets through Gracie Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that second round.
That's time! Bonifacio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bonifacio closes the distance and clinches.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie Jr tries to pull guard but Bonifacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie Jr drops back down to his feet.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Gracie Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonifacio is keeping busy.
Gracie Jr has Bonifacio pressed against the cage.
Gracie Jr looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bonifacio is keeping busy.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Gracie Jr stalling in the clinch but Bonifacio improves position.
Gracie Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Gracie Jr tries to stall but Bonifacio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie Jr just leaning against Bonifacio, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Gracie Jr.
Bonifacio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr walks into a left hand.
Bonifacio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie Jr.
Jab from Bonifacio.#CL#
Bonifacio moves into range and clinches up with Gracie Jr.#T2#
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!
Bonifacio prevents Gracie Jr from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie Jr is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Gracie Jr looking to stall. #BC#
Bonifacio manages to break the clinch.
Gracie Jr misses the shot to the body.
Gracie Jr misses with a body shot.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Gracie Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Bonifacio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Bonifacio. No joy for Gracie Jr on that attempt.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie Jr.
Bonifacio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie Jr throws out the jab. #CL#
Bonifacio has managed to clinch.
Gracie Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
Bonifacio pushes Gracie Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonifacio digs a right hand underneath Gracie Jr's ribcage. Gracie Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie Jr is trying to push Bonifacio away but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonifacio.
Nick Gracie Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Gracie Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Gracie Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards. #TD2#
Gracie Jr jumps guard and drags Bonifacio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Andres Bonifacio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bonifacio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bonifacio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonifacio has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie Jr's legs - danger averted.
Gracie Jr keeping full guard, as Bonifacio tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonifacio defends it easily.
Gracie Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonifacio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr is looking for a triangle but Bonifacio pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Bonifacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonifacio, 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 for Andres Bonifacio!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!

Andres Bonifacio wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Andres Bonifacio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Gracie moves away from the strike by Lapu.
Gracie throws the left hand but Lapu avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Lapu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapu.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lapu as he jumps to the side.
Lapu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lapu throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Lapu takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Lapu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lapu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lapu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Lapu.
Lapu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Gracie.
Lapu digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lapu lands a body punch. #T1##BC#
Lapu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Lapu takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lapu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie jumps guard but Lapu stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
A left hand lands to the body for Lapu.
A left hand lands to the body for Lapu.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lapu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A short uppercut from Lapu. #T2#
Lapu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie working aggressively here. #BC#
Lapu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie throws a body punch but Lapu moves out of range.
Lapu cracks Gracie on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gracie falls backwards against the cage. Lapu follows up with more strikes that drop Gracie to his knees. Lapu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gracie! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Luna lands with a right hand.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luna as he jumps to the side.
Luna misses with a body shot.
Kimura throws a poor cross that misses
and Luna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Kimura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luna as he avoids it easily.
Luna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Luna moves into the clinch.
Kimura is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Luna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kimura looking to stall.
Luna pushes Kimura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna lands an uppercut.#T1#
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kimura trying to stall but Luna improves his position.
Kimura is trying to break free.
Kimura looking to slow down the pace here.
Kimura taking a breather.
Kimura can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Luna lands a left hand.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Kimura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
A short body shot lands from Luna as the two fighters clinch.
Luna lands a shot to the body.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Luna.
Good body shot from Luna.
Kimura stalling against the cage.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Kimura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luna up against the cage.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luna's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luna scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kimura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kimura seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenshi Kimura.
Luna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Luna dips to his left and cracks Kimura with an uppercut!#T4#
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshi Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt
and Luna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimura tries to move into range but Luna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kimura under the eye.
Kimura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kimura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luna staying out of range there.#KD2#
Luna cracks Kimura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kimura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Luna finish him? #ROC2#
Kimura is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luna drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kimura's head, knocking him out cold! Luna is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Luna!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Luna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Di Betto Bardi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luna's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luna throws a sloppy body shot
and Di Betto Bardi counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Luna! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi!
An out of breath Donato Di Niccolo Di Betto Bardi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Antonio Luna was interviewed post fight and said 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Watne dips to his left and cracks Mabini with an uppercut!
Watne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mabini throws out the jab.
Watne 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.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watne scores with a shot to the side of Mabini's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watne.
Watne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watne.
A short uppercut from Watne.
Watne misses with a body punch.
Mabini blocks a body shot from Watne.
Mabini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mabini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mabini blocking some punches.
Watne misses with some punches.
Watne blocks an uppercut.
Mabini misses with a punch on the inside.
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watne struggles to land a body shot inside as Mabini controls his hands.
Watne misses with some punches. #T1#
Watne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watne tries a body shot but Mabini blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Watne fails to land.
Mabini scores with a shot to the side of Watne's head.
Watne struggles to land a body shot inside as Mabini controls his hands.
Watne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watne blocks an uppercut.
Watne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mabini has a couple of punches blocked by Watne.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mabini.
A head punch on the inside from Mabini fails to land.
Watne blocks an uppercut.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike.
Watne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watne tries a body shot but Mabini blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mabini works on Watne's body with a couple of short punches.
Watne misses with the head strike. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mabini misses with the head strike.
Watne tries to work over Mabini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watne lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watne.
Watne can't find room to land a body shot as Mabini controls the action.
Mabini working aggressively here.
Watne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mabini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watne backwards.
Watne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mabini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watne can't find room to land a body shot as Mabini controls the action.
Watne lands with a left to the head.
Watne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watne tries to work over Mabini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watne throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabini.
Watne swings wildly with an uppercut but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Mabini works on Watne's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Watne.
Watne tries to work over Mabini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Watne misses with a body punch.
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watne can't find room to land a body shot as Mabini controls the action.
Watne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mabini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Watne tries a body shot but Mabini blocks it.
Mabini working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Watne has been cut.
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watne.
Watne misses with a body punch.
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mabini.
Mabini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mabini is leaning against Watne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Watne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini blocks a body shot from Watne.
Watne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mabini misses with a body punch.
Watne can't find room to land a body shot as Mabini controls the action.
Watne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mabini.
Watne cracks Mabini with a nice body shot.
Watne tries to throw a body punch but Mabini avoids it by throwing Watne back against the cage.
Watne swings wildly with an uppercut but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini throws a punch but it's blocked by Watne.
Watne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mabini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Watne uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Watne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Watne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Watne lunges at Mabini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mabini's hand.
Watne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Mabini closes the distance and clinches.
Watne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watne has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Mabini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watne's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Watne fails to land.
Watne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watnes head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini misses with some punches.
Mabini struggles to land a body shot inside as Watne controls his hands.
Watne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mabini's elbow.
Mabini blocks a body shot from Watne.
A short right from Mabini on the inside.
Mabini lands a right hand.
Watne goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Watne has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Mabini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watne has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watne tries a body shot but Mabini blocks it.
Mabini blocks an uppercut.
Tom Watne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Watne throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watne.
Watne misses with some punches.
Mabini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mabini lands with a left to the head.
Mabini scores with a shoulder strike.
Mabini prevents a body shot from Watne.
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mabini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watne tries a body shot but Mabini blocks it.
A hook to the body from Watne. #T2#
Watne lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watne tries to throw a body punch but Mabini avoids it by throwing Watne back against the cage.
Mabini presses Watne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watne.
Watne misses with a punch on the inside.
Watne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mabini lands with a right to the head.
Watne misses with a punch to the body.
Mabini lands a shot to the body.
Watne tries to throw a body punch but Mabini avoids it by throwing Watne back against the cage.
Watne misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watne.
Mabini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watnes head.
Mabini blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watne tries to throw a body punch but Mabini avoids it by throwing Watne back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mabini. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Mabini.
Mabini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mabini lands a body punch.
Watne can't find room to land a body shot as Mabini controls the action.
Mabini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watne's elbow.
Mabini lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mabini.
Watne tries a body shot but Mabini blocks it.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
Watne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mabini.
Watne lands a shot to the body.
Mabini blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watne throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mabini blocks a body shot from Watne. #T4#
Watne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mabini lands a hook that snaps the head of Watne backwards.
Mabini lands with a right to the head.
Mabini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watne has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watne presses Mabini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mabini blocking some punches.
Watne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mabini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mabini prevents a body shot from Watne.
Watne has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Watne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mabini gets through Watne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mabini blocks a body shot from Watne.
Mabini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Watne fails to land.
Watne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apolinario Mabini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Watne's cut.
That's time! 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.
#R3#
A jab from Watne finds it's way through Mabini's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Watne. Beautiful body shot.
Mabini takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mabini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watne.
Mabini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Mabini feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Watne sprawling to the canvas! Watne rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mabini finish him?! #ROC#
Watne is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mabini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watne is still on wobbly legs! Can Mabini finish him?
Mabini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Mabini moves into range and clinches up with Watne.
Watne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mabini - that landed with a thud.
Watne seems to have recovered his senses.
Watne tries to work over Mabini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watne throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.#T1#
Watne working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Mabini.
Mabini takes a shot to the head.
Mabini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mabini blocking some punches.
Mabini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mabini 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.
Mabini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watne backwards.
Mabini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mabini cracks Watne with a nice body shot.
Watne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watne misses with a punch on the inside.
Mabini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mabini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watne throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabini.
Watne swings wildly with an uppercut but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Mabini. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watne is looking to break free of the clinch but Mabini has double underhooks.
Mabini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Watne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watne misses with a body punch.
Mabini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watne backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Watne fails to land.
Mabini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mabini working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Mabini.
Mabini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
A short body shot lands from Mabini as the two fighters clinch.
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mabini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mabini as the two fighters clinch.
Mabini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watne or not.
Mabini lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mabini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Mabini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watne throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabini.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
A short right from Mabini on the inside. #KD#
Mabini drops Watne onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Watne is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#
That has opened up Tom Watne's cut even more.
Watne tries a body shot but Mabini blocks it.
Mabini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watne can do to turn this around?
Mabini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mabini creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Watne with a big uppercut! Watne tries to clinch up but Mabini pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Watne to the mat! Watne covers up and Mabini unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Apolinario Mabini!
Our winner, Apolinario Mabini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Rasgado lands a really nice looking cross but Bonifacio seems unphased. #CL#
Bonifacio gets a clinch.
Rasgado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasgado.
Rasgado working aggressively here.
Rasgado misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasgado prevents a body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a shot to the body.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
Rasgado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rasgado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rasgado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasgado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasgado swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC#
Bonifacio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonifacio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rasgado. Bonifacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasgado wants to clinch but Bonifacio slips to the side
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonifacio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Rasgado.
Rasgado lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonifacio misses with a hook. Rasgado ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Bonifacio moves into the clinch.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasgado backwards.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rasgado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio.
Rasgado blocking some punches.
Rasgado misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasgado prevents a body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio works on Rasgado's body with a couple of short punches.
Rasgado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
Rasgado blocks a body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Rasgado.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
Rasgado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonifacio. #T3#
Rasgado tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasgado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio lands a nice uppercut.
Rasgado blocking some punches.
Bonifacio misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rasgado blocking some punches.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land. #T4#
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Rasgado.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Rasgado.
Rasgado swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Bonifacio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonifacio misses with a hook. Rasgado ducked under it nicely.
Rasgado looks to throw the jab but Bonifacio is out of range.
Bonifacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rasgado finds it's way through Bonifacio's defenses.
Bonifacio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rasgado misses the jab.
Rasgado throws a hook but Bonifacio blocks it.
Rasgado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonifacio lands with a cross.
Bonifacio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bonifacio avoids the body shot from Rasgado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bonifacio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonifacio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rasgado tries to clinch up.
Rasgado keeps the fight on the outside.
Rasgado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonifacio.
Rasgado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonifacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonifacio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Rasgado rushes Bonifacio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Bonifacio manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Bonifacio tries to keep at a distance but Rasgado has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
Rasgado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rasgado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land. #T1#
Rasgado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rasgado blocks an uppercut.
Rasgado working aggressively here.
Bonifacio goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Bonifacio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricardo Rasgado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Rasgado finds it's way through Bonifacio's defenses. #CL#
Bonifacio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rasgado tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Rasgado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rasgado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rasgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonifacio.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonifacio.
Rasgado lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards. #T2#
Nice body punch from Rasgado.
Bonifacio lands with a left to the head.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio tries to throw a body punch but Rasgado avoids it by throwing Bonifacio back against the cage.
Rasgado tries a body shot but Bonifacio blocks it.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasgado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasgado prevents a body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio tries to work over Rasgado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasgado misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonifacio.
Rasgado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a left to the head.
Rasgado working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
A short right from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio presses Rasgado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonifacio 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.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasgado.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rasgado or not.
Rasgado misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasgado has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Bonifacio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Rasgado controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasgado.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasgado misses with some punches.
Rasgado leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Andres Bonifacio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bonifacio throws a looping overhand right but Rasgado ducks down to avoid it.
Rasgado ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio ducks right into an uppercut from Rasgado.
A big left from Rasgado misses.
Rasgado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonifacio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonifacio throwing a counter right hand but Rasgado manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio doesn't manage to clinch there - Rasgado circles away.
Rasgado looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonifacio is just out of range.
Rasgado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonifacio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rasgado connects with a body shot that sends Bonifacio's belly button to the back.
Rasgado scores with a jab to the body.
Bonifacio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rasgado.
A little feinted left hand from Bonifacio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rasgado has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rasgado.
Rasgado blocking some punches.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Rasgado controls the action.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonifacio.
Good body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
Rasgado has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rasgado swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Rasgado has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Good body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasgado tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Bonifacio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasgado backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio.
Rasgado blocks a body shot from Bonifacio.
A right hand to the body from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with some punches.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasgado backwards.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Rasgado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasgado.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
Rasgado working aggressively here.
Rasgado misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Ricardo Rasgado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonifacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasgado takes a shot to the head.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Rasgado.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Bonifacio.
Rasgado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Rasgado blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Rasgado.
A short right from Rasgado on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasgado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Rasgado.
Rasgado blocking some punches.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasgado misses with the head strike.
Bonifacio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rasgado throws a head punch that misses.
Rasgado has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.

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 Andres Bonifacio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonifacio, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!

Andres Bonifacio wins by unanimous decision!
Andres Bonifacio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Lapu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tiny on the side of the head.
Lapu connects with a right hand. Tiny shakes it off.
Tiny slips under a jab.#CL#
Lapu clinches.
Lapu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lapu pushes Tiny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Lapu.
Lapu lands with a light punch inside.
Lapu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lapu lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lapu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lapu prevents a body shot from Tiny.
Tiny tries to score a body lock takedown but Lapu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tiny misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tiny is trying to pull guard but Lapu has him pressed against the cage.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Tiny.
A shot in the inside from Lapu.
Lapu lands a left hand.
Tiny tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lapu just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Lapu lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lapu.
Lapu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tiny backwards.
Lapu gets through Tiny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lapu pushes Tiny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tiny misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Lapu.
A short left from Lapu.
Lapu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lapu is pressed up against the cage. Tiny has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lapu down to the mat. Lapu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lapu knocks out Tiny with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Lapu before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Lapu picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luna counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a head kick but Luna moves out of range.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Luna has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Luna pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luna walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Luna lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Luna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Luna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Luna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Luna is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luna down to the mat. Luna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Juan Luna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Luna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luna misses with some punches.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson 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.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luna lands an uppercut.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luna creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Johnson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Johnson drops to his knees and Luna pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Luna!
Our winner, Juan Luna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luna doesn't seem bothered though.
Luna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
David Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Luna saw that one coming.
It seemed like Luna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luna manages to avoid it.
Luna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Luna's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luna drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luna takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheers as Carter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luna doesn't seem phased though.
Carter throws a jab when Luna was well out of range.
Carter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luna misses with a hook.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Carter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luna circles away quickly and effectively.
Carter misses with a jab to the body
and Luna counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like David Carter has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Luna.#T1##CL#
Carter gets a clinch.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Luna controls his hands.
Luna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luna works on Carter's body with a couple of short punches.
Luna tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Luna back against the cage.
Luna prevents a body shot from Carter.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Luna controls his hands.
Luna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Luna avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Luna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter misses with some punches. #T2#
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lunas head.
Carter tries to work over Luna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter tries a body shot but Luna blocks it.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Luna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luna backwards.
Luna misses with some punches.
Carter works on Luna's body with a couple of short punches.
Luna blocks a body shot from Carter.
Luna lands a body punch.
Carter blocks a body shot from Luna.
Good body shot from Carter.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Luna avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage. #T3#
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luna lands with a light punch inside.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Luna controls his hands.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
Luna blocking some punches.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Luna. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter works on Luna's body with a couple of short punches.
Luna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Luna blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Luna.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter working aggressively here. #BC2#
Luna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Carter rushes Luna and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Carter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Carter slips a jab from Luna.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
David Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Luna misses with a jab to the body
and Luna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carter.
Carter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luna on the side of the head.#CL2#
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Luna has taken the fight into the clinch.
Luna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luna takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter gets through Luna's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luna can do to turn this around?
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Luna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter tries a body shot but Luna blocks it.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luna misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
Luna blocking some punches.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
Carter tries to work over Luna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Luna controls his hands.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luna misses with some punches.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lunas head.
Luna prevents a body shot from Carter. #T2#
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Luna controls his hands.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luna backwards.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luna's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Carter blocks a body shot from Luna.
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Luna controls the action.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter prevents a body shot from Luna.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Luna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luna can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Carter lands a right hand.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
Carter tries a body shot but Luna blocks it.
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Luna.
Luna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter tries a body shot but Luna blocks it.
Carter working aggressively here.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luna misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Carter.
David Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Luna misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luna blocking some punches.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Carter.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Luna avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Carter misses with a body punch.
Carter blocks a body shot from Luna.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luna tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Luna back against the cage.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Luna controls his hands.
Luna tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Luna back against the cage.
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 David Carter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Carter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Luna's corner calls for a 1-2. Luna obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luna ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Carter's jaw. Carter's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Luna does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Luna!
Our winner, Antonio Luna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Mabini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cricky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cricky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mabini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cricky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mabini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mabini throws an overhand right that lands on Cricky's shoulder, as Cricky tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Mabini pushes Cricky up against the cage in a clinch.
Cricky tries to break free but Mabini pushes him back against the cage.
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cricky is looking to break free of the clinch but Mabini has double underhooks.
Mabini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cricky or not.
Mabini lands with a light punch inside.
Mabini has a couple of punches blocked by Cricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cricky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mabini.
Mabini misses with a punch on the inside.
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Mabini lands a nice uppercut.
Mabini keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cricky's efforts to push away.
Cricky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mabini has him pressed against the cage.
Mabini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cricky stalling in the clinch.
Cricky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mabini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cricky is trying to push Mabini away but Mabini has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cricky has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mabini keeps control of Cricky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Mabini breaks the clinch.
Cricky lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Mabini rushes Cricky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Mabini on the inside. #T2#
Cricky working hard to break the clinch.
Mabini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cricky backwards.
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mabini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crickys head.
Mabini lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Mabini.
Cricky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mabini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cricky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Mabini.
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Mabini.
Mabini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mabini.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cricky is trying to break the clinch but Mabini has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mabini.
Cricky is trying to break the clinch but Mabini has him pressed against the cage.
Mabini digs a right hand into Cricky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cricky's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricky.
Mabini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cricky backwards.
Mabini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cricky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cricky is trying to break free.
Cricky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cricky has had enough of the clinch but Mabini keeps him there for the moment.
Mabini lands with a short shot to the head.
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Cricky is rocked!
Mabini throws a big uppercut that drops Cricky! More strikes from Mabini and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cricky lies dazed against the cage as Mabini celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apolinario Mabini!
A relieved looking Apolinario Mabini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Jacinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacinto.
Good shot there by Tor Silachai.
Jacinto misses with an uppercut.
Tor Silachai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacinto.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacinto misses the target.
Jacinto thuds a left hand into Tor Silachai's body.
Jacinto throws a shot from downtown. Tor Silachai moves away and avoids it.
Jacinto throws an off balance right hand
and Tor Silachai counters with a nice body shot.
Jacinto misses with a jab to the body
and Tor Silachai counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab by Tor Silachai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tor Silachai wants to clinch up but Jacinto keeps it at a distance.
Tor Silachai scores with a nice head shot.
Tor Silachai steps in with a hook that catches Jacinto right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tor Silachai follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jacinto looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tongchai Tor Silachai!
Tongchai Tor Silachai spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Cox on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Bonifacio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bonifacio digs a right hand underneath Cox's ribcage. Cox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cox tries to score a body lock takedown but Bonifacio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Cox.
Bonifacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cox backwards. #ROC#
Cox is rocked!
Bonifacio throws a big uppercut that drops Cox! More strikes from Bonifacio and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cox lies dazed against the cage as Bonifacio celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Bonifacio!
Andres Bonifacio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##CL#
Lapu moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lapu.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Peltonen tries to pull guard but Lapu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lapu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peltonen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lapu.
Peltonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right hook to the body lands for Lapu.
Peltonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peltonen takes a shot to the head.
Lapu lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Peltonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lapu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lapu.
A short uppercut from Lapu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lapu. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peltonen.
A head punch on the inside from Peltonen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peltonen.
Lapu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lapu scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Peltonen is rocked!
A short left from Lapu.
Peltonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapu finish him?
Lapu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Lapu.
Peltonen throws a head punch that misses.
Lapu scores with a hook to the body.
Lapu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Peltonen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lapu is unloading with more strikes now! Peltonen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Luna slaps away a takedown attempt from Gravano, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Luna darts in and clinches Gravano up against the cage.
Luna lands a right hand.
Luna lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
Luna lands an uppercut.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Luna lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Luna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gravano gets tackled into the cage by Luna. Luna maintains the clinch. #T1#
Luna is pressed up against the cage. Gravano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luna down to the mat. Luna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Gravano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luna tests Gravano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luna drops Gravano with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gravano! Luna dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Luna!
An out of breath Juan Luna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Billy Gravano was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.

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