Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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

#R1##TD2#
Bittencourt shoots in and bounces Arteezy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arteezy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arteezy keeping full guard, as Bittencourt tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Arteezy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bittencourt passes Arteezy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arteezy wants to improve his position but Bittencourt is controlling well. #SUB2#
Bittencourt wants to work for an arm triangle but Arteezy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arteezy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arteezy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arteezy is trying is best to control the position here.
Bittencourt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arteezy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arteezy is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Arteezy is looking to control Bittencourt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arteezy avoid being mounted?
Arteezy regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Arteezy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bittencourt defends it easily.#SUB#
Arteezy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bittencourt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arteezy is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Arteezy is looking for a triangle but Bittencourt pushes his legs off easily.
Arteezy trying to control the position.
Arteezy pulls Bittencourt in close to prevent any damage.
Bittencourt trying to control but Arteezy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bittencourt forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Arteezy is in trouble now - Bittencourt has advanced to mount!
Bittencourt prevents Arteezy from getting the reversal.
Arteezy is working hard here to advance position.
Bittencourt avoids the attempt from Arteezy to control.
Arteezy prevents Bittencourt from taking his back.
Arteezy is looking to improve his position but Bittencourt isn't that keen on the idea.
Bittencourt controlling the position easily from mount.
Bittencourt tries to control but Arteezy wriggling away. #T3#
Arteezy working to try and regain half guard.
Arteezy is trying to escape the mount but Bittencourt keeps good control and instead manages to take Arteezy's back. #SUB2#
Bittencourt is looking for the choke from the back position but Arteezy is controlling his hands well.
Arteezy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bittencourt has the hooks in. Arteezy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Bittencourt looking for the choke but no joy.
Arteezy is in bad spot here.
Arteezy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bittencourt.
Bittencourt doesn't have the hooks in and Arteezy manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bittencourt is retaining full guard.
Arteezy postures up.
Arteezy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bittencourt is keeping the position for now.
Arteezy preventing the sweep.
Bittencourt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Arteezy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bittencourt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arteezy is pushing down on Bittencourt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bittencourt is fighting to maintain full guard but Arteezy has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Arteezy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bittencourt is pressing down on Arteezy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Bittencourt dominated that round.
That's time! Arteezy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arteezy dives in and grabs Bittencourt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bittencourt pushes down on Arteezy's head and hops out.
Arteezy lunges at Bittencourt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bittencourt's hand.
Bittencourt fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arteezy. Bittencourt does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Bittencourt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Arteezy is looking for a sweep.
Bittencourt works to advance to full mount. Arteezy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bittencourt working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy is in no mood to give up.
Arteezy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Arteezy is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bittencourt gets his way! #T1#
Bittencourt controlling the position well here. Arteezy rolled but Bittencourt kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Arteezy tries to escape but Bittencourt has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Bittencourt is looking for the choke from the back position but Arteezy is controlling his hands well.
Bittencourt is trying to stick to Arteezy's back but Arteezy is turning into Bittencourt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bittencourt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Arteezy.
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bittencourt is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bittencourt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arteezy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bittencourt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bittencourt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arteezy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arteezy pushing down on Bittencourt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Arteezy seems to be working for a kimura but Bittencourt defends the submission attempt.
Bittencourt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arteezy.
Bittencourt is looking to improve his position.
Bittencourt works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Arteezy drops back looking for a leg! Bittencourt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bittencourt manages to kick Arteezy off! Arteezy jumps back into Bittencourt's guard.
Arteezy stays in close to Bittencourt's body and controls the position.
Bittencourt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Arteezy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bittencourt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bittencourt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bittencourt! #REVB##T3#
Arteezy is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bittencourt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arteezy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bittencourt tries to move to mount but Arteezy blocks the move with his legs.
Bittencourt is looking to take a break and control but Arteezy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bittencourt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arteezy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arteezy is looking for a sweep.
Arteezy looks to move to half guard but instead Bittencourt has passed into mount! Damn!#T4#
Bittencourt prevents Arteezy from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Bittencourt working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy is in no mood to give up.
Bittencourt controlling the pace for now.
Arteezy prevents Bittencourt from taking his back.
Bittencourt controlling the pace for now.
Arteezy is trying to escape the mount.
Bittencourt looking to control but Arteezy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bittencourt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bittencourt looking to control but Arteezy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Bittencourt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arteezy throws a body punch but Bittencourt moves out of range.
Arteezy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bittencourt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arteezy.
Arteezy fails with a takedown attempt.
Arteezy takes a swing at Bittencourt's ribcage but misses.
Arteezy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bittencourt but Bittencourt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bittencourt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arteezy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bittencourt.
Luc Bittencourt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bittencourt stuffs the takedown attempt from Arteezy. Arteezy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Arteezy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bittencourt throws a hook but Arteezy blocks it.
Arteezy leaves Bittencourt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bittencourt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arteezy avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Bittencourt throws a lazy right hand but Arteezy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Arteezy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luc Bittencourt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bittencourt is looking for a sweep. Arteezy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arteezy is controlling the pace.
Arteezy is looking to advance position but Bittencourt won't allow it.
Bittencourt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bittencourt.
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Bittencourt is retaining full guard.
Well,Arteezy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T2#
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Bittencourt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bittencourt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arteezy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bittencourt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Bittencourt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bittencourt is looking for a triangle but Arteezy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Arteezy has gone for a leg lock! Bittencourt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Arteezy's guard.#REVB#
Bittencourt passes into half guard.
Bittencourt uses his free foot to push down on Arteezy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Arteezy. #T3##SUB2#
Bittencourt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Arteezy is surviving well by controlling Bittencourt's body position as best he can.
Bittencourt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arteezy is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Bittencourt is working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy frees his head quite easily.
Arteezy can't escape the position.
Shawn Arteezy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bittencourt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bittencourt is working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy frees his head quite easily.
Bittencourt looking to control but Arteezy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Arteezy holds on, trying desperately to control.
Arteezy tries to lock up and control but Bittencourt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bittencourt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Arteezy to take his back!#SUB2#
Bittencourt looking for the choke but no joy.
Arteezy is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arteezy tries to break free. #SUB2#
Bittencourt looking for the choke from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Bittencourt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bittencourt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Luc Bittencourt!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Luc Bittencourt!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Luc Bittencourt!

Luc Bittencourt wins by unanimous decision!

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##TD2#
Arteezy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sotaro was covering up waiting for the punch and Arteezy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arteezy throws a big right hand that misses.
Sotaro working a defensive guard here.
Sotaro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arteezy controls the pace.
Sotaro trying to keep a closed guard but Arteezy is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Arteezy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arteezy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sotaro is trying to keep Arteezy in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotaro keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sotaro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Sotaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arteezy defends it easily.
Sotaro being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Arteezy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sotaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arteezy has managed to get both his arms back between Sotaro's legs - danger averted.
Arteezy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sotaro is keeping the position for now.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sotaro trying to keep a closed guard but Arteezy is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Sotaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotaro looking to control.
Arteezy looking to pass the guard.
Arteezy forces his way into half guard.
Sotaro wants to get back to full guard.
Sotaro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2##SUB#
Sotaro actively working from the bottom here.
Arteezy is controlling the pace.
Arteezy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Arteezy is thwarting Sotaro's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Arteezy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sotaro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arteezy.
Sotaro is staying active underneath Arteezy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Arteezy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arteezy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sotaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sotaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sotaro is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard.
Sotaro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sotaro trying to control the position. #SUB#
Sotaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Sotaro keeps moving.
Arteezy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arteezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sotaro has his foot on Arteezy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arteezy works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arteezy passes Sotaro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sotaro is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Arteezy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sotaro is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Arteezy!
Our winner, Shawn Arteezy, 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, 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, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Stampede wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie Jr 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.
Gracie Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stampede scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Stampede tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stampede manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stampede throwing a counter right hand but Gracie Jr manages to avoid it.
Stampede has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Stampede tests Gracie Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie Jr misses with a body shot.
Stampede rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Gracie Jr shoots in and bounces Stampede off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gracie Jr has gone for a leg lock! Stampede slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie Jr's guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stampede tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie Jr is retaining full guard. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stampede stays in close to Gracie Jr's body and controls the position.
Stampede knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie Jr on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stampede is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stampede doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie Jr is tightening it up a little... Stampede has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stampede reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stampede taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nick Gracie Jr!

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

#R1##TD#
Arteezy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arteezy showed some decent athleticism there.
Barayev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barayev.
Arteezy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barayev is trying to control the position but Arteezy postures up.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform us that Barayev has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Barayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arteezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arteezy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barayev being controlled here, momentarily.
Barayev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Arteezy passes Barayev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arteezy stalling. #SUB#
Arteezy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arteezy tries to pass to full mount but Barayev defends it. #SUB#
Arteezy seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barayev is trying to maintain the position but Arteezy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arteezy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barayev is just riding it out for now. Arteezy eventually gives up the hold.
Arteezy wants to control but Barayev is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.
Arteezy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Barayev won't allow Arteezy to pass to mount.
Barayev tries to roll over but Arteezy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Arteezy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3##SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barayev trying to control from the bottom.
Arteezy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barayev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Arteezy is looking for a kimura but Barayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arteezy to get the leverage.
Barayev is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard.
Barayev trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Arteezy seems to be looking for submissions.
Arteezy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arteezy prevents Barayev from improving his position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Arteezy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Arteezy is looking for a kimura but Barayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arteezy to get the leverage.
Arteezy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arteezy is looking to take a break and control but Barayev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arteezy prevents Barayev from improving his position.#SUB2#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteezy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Arteezy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Arteezy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Arteezy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barayev did well to prevent Arteezy getting side control.
Arteezy trying to mount his opponent but Barayev defends it. #SUB#
Arteezy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barayev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Arteezy wants to work for an arm triangle but Barayev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
Barayev wants to control but Arteezy is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Arteezy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barayev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arteezy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arteezy stands and throws Barayev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Barayev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barayev is trying to improve his position.
Arteezy wants to control but Barayev is keeping him busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arteezy wants to take a breather but Barayev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Arteezy.
Arteezy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Barayev working for a triangle but Arteezy defends it easily.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.
Barayev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arteezy controls the pace.
Shawn Arteezy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Barayev is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barayev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arteezy controls the pace.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barayev is looking for a triangle but Arteezy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Barayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arteezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Barayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arteezy sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Barayev is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Arteezy drops back looking for a leg! Barayev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barayev manages to kick Arteezy off! Arteezy jumps back into Barayev's guard.
Arteezy looking to pass the guard.
Barayev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Barayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arteezy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barayev trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteezy pushes down on Barayev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barayev is looking for a sweep. Arteezy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Arteezy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Arteezy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barayev napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Barayev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barayev is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard.
Arteezy is pressing down on Barayev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barayev is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Arteezy is looking for a kimura but Barayev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arteezy to get the leverage.
Arteezy wants to take a breather but Barayev is having none of it. #SUB#
Arteezy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.
Arteezy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barayev is trying to escape the mount. #T1##SUB#
Arteezy working for a submission but Barayev is keeping him at bay.
Barayev tries to hold on but Arteezy pushes him away.
Arteezy tries to control but Barayev wriggling away.
Arteezy is stalling here but it's allowed Barayev to get half guard.
Arteezy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barayev can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Barayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arteezy pulls his head out easily.
Arteezy performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Arteezy is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Arteezy is working for a kimura but Barayev is defending it quite comfortably.
Aslanbek Barayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Barayev actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Arteezy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arteezy wants to control but Barayev is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Barayev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Barayev looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Arteezy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arteezy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barayev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Arteezy seems to be working for a kimura but Barayev defends the submission attempt.
Barayev is pressing down on Arteezy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arteezy wants to pass the guard but Barayev is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Barayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arteezy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barayev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arteezy forces his way into half guard.
Shawn Arteezy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Arteezy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barayev manages to get to full guard.
Arteezy trying to control but Barayev is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barayev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arteezy defends it easily.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Arteezy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arteezy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Shawn Arteezy!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Shawn Arteezy!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Shawn Arteezy!

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

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

#R1#
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Man Savage, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Man Savage against the cage but Man Savage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kimura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Man Savage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man Savage lands with an overhand left.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Man Savage.
Kimura throws a hook but Man Savage blocks it.
Man Savage stuffs the takedown.
Man Savage connects with a single shot there.
Man Savage scores with a hook.
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimura throws a hook but Man Savage blocks it.
A jab from Man Savage does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshi Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Man Savage defends well and Kimura ends up having to push Man Savage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kimura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man Savage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Kimura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Macho Man Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but Man Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Man Savage lands a head shot.
Kimura shoots for a takedown but Man Savage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Man Savage throws a good cross that connects.
Kimura throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Man Savage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Man Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Man Savage pushes Kimura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kimura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kimura is looking to control Man Savage's arms but Man Savage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kimura has his back to the cage.
Man Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man Savage works on Kimura's body with a couple of short punches.
Kimura stalling in the clinch but Man Savage improves position. #BC2#
Man Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimura fails with the takedown
and Man Savage counters with a nice body shot. #T2##TD#
Kimura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kimura has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kimura is pressing down on Man Savage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man Savage is holding on for now.
Man Savage tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Kimura not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man Savage has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kimura passes to side control.
Man Savage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kimura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Man Savage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man Savage has escaped the position, nice work there.
Man Savage is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura but Man Savage is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kimura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Man Savage has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimura but great work by Man Savage.
Man Savage trying to control the position but Kimura is working away.
Man Savage is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kimura will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kimura is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimura trying to hold on to Man Savage's head to control him but Man Savage postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macho Man Savage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Man Savage misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Man Savage.
Man Savage scores with a body shot.
Kimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Savage throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Kimura counters with a single leg into guard. Man Savage didn't expect that.
Kimura passes into half guard.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Man Savage won't allow it.
Kimura works his way into side control.
Kimura in side control, throwing shots but Man Savage defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Man Savage tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Man Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Man Savage struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Man Savage is defending well. #SUB#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Man Savage is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kimura connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Man Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man Savage trying to remain calm as Kimura controls from the top position.#T3#
Man Savage wants to control but Kimura postures up.#SUB#
Kimura has hold of Man Savage's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Man Savage tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kimura cranks the arm and Man Savage screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Man Savage, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kenshi Kimura!
Kenshi Kimura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Macho Man Savage spoke after the fight, saying 'Ohhh, yeaahhh!'.

Event: The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
A left lands for Johnson.#TD#
Ribeiro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribeiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Ribeiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ribeiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Ribeiro not doing much here.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Ribeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ribeiro is posturing up here but Johnson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ribeiro tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ribeiro has to tap! Slick submission there by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derrick Johnson!

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

#R1##CL#
Lightbringer moves into the clinch successfully.
Lightbringer'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.
Gracie Jr wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gracie Jr tries to break free but Lightbringer pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer has Gracie Jr pressed against the cage.
Gracie Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lightbringer is pushing Gracie Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightbringer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lightbringer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lightbringer as Gracie Jr tries to tie him up. #T1#
Gracie Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lightbringer slows down the pace here.
Lightbringer lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lightbringer lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
The referee calls for Lightbringer to work.
Lightbringer stalling.
Lightbringer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Lightbringer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie Jr up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Uther Lightbringer.
A big right from Gracie Jr misses.
Lightbringer slips a jab from Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Lightbringer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lightbringer as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Gracie Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie Jr stalling in the clinch but Lightbringer improves position.
Lightbringer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie Jr is trying to break free.
Lightbringer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie Jr's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gracie Jr looking to stall. #BC#
Lightbringer breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Gracie Jr misses its intended target.
Lightbringer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie Jr misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Lightbringer takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie Jr. #T3#
Lightbringer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lightbringer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie Jr up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lightbringer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Gracie Jr is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Lightbringer - that landed with a thud.
Gracie Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lightbringer smiles and moves away.
Uther Lightbringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie Jr.#CL#
Lightbringer instigates a clinch.
Gracie Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lightbringer is keeping busy.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie Jr stalling in the clinch but Lightbringer improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gracie Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lightbringer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lightbringer keeps control of Gracie Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Gracie Jr.
Lightbringer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Lightbringer moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lightbringer stalls.
Gracie Jr blocks a body shot from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uther Lightbringer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Lightbringer moves into the clinch.
Gracie Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Lightbringer gets an underhook and turns Gracie Jr into the cage.
A short uppercut from Lightbringer.
Gracie Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Lightbringer manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Lightbringer rushes Gracie Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Lightbringer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie Jr's elbow.
Gracie Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Uther Lightbringer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lightbringer blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Gracie Jr to work.
Lightbringer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie Jr can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightbringer controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lightbringer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Lightbringer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lightbringer stalling.
Lightbringer lands a left hand.
A short left from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lightbringer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lightbringer stalling against the cage.
Gracie Jr jumps guard but Lightbringer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie Jr letting Lightbringer take a breather here.
Gracie Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lightbringer's elbow.
Lightbringer lands with a right to the head.
Lightbringer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards. #T2#
Lightbringer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightbringer taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Lightbringer - that landed with a thud.
Gracie Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lightbringer tries a body shot but Gracie Jr blocks it.
Gracie Jr fails to pull guard.
Uther Lightbringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Gracie Jr.
Lightbringer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie Jr 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!
Gracie Jr is trying to pull guard but Lightbringer has him pressed against the cage.
Lightbringer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Lightbringer scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lightbringer as Gracie Jr tries to tie him up.
Lightbringer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightbringer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lightbringer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightbringer lands a nice uppercut.
Lightbringer tries to work over Gracie Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lightbringer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lightbringer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lightbringer.
Lightbringer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lightbringer 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.
Gracie Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Lightbringer won't allow it. #T4##TD2#
Gracie Jr decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Lightbringer is sitting in close to Gracie Jr's body. Gracie Jr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lightbringer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lightbringer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Gracie Jr!

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

#R1##TD#
Arteezy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jr's guard.
Arteezy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jr looking to control.
Arteezy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Arteezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jr is trying to control the position but Arteezy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arteezy won't allow Jr to sweep him here.
Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arteezy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arteezy advances position into side control!
Arteezy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Arteezy tries for a kimura but Jr is defending well.
Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arteezy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arteezy takes a little break here. Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Arteezy is working to tighten his grip on Jr's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jr has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Arteezy is really squeezing tight and eventually Jr passes out! Arteezy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shawn Arteezy!
A victorious Shawn Arteezy 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, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Kimura tests Fry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown. Fry fights it but they end up in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kimura's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fry keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura postures up in Fry's guard and throws a big left but Fry blocks it.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fry working a defensive guard here.
Kimura has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kimura showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Kimura seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fry is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kenshi Kimura!
A victorious Kenshi Kimura 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, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Askcrew ducks under a wild hook from Ribeiro.
Horrible takedown attempt by Askcrew or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribeiro, which made it look bad.
Askcrew tries for a takedown but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
Ribeiro moves away from the strike by Askcrew.
Ribeiro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Askcrew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro swivels and escapes.
Marcus Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Askcrew.#TD#
Ribeiro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Askcrew!
Askcrew is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ribeiro is working to tighten his grip on Askcrew's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Askcrew has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ribeiro is really squeezing tight and eventually Askcrew passes out! Ribeiro breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcus Ribeiro!
Marcus Ribeiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yonic shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
Yonic shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Yonic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
Yonic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Yonic shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Yonic drives through with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic won't allow Garcia to sweep him here. #SUB#
Garcia has his foot on Yonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yonic works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Yonic pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Garcia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yonic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garcia.#T1#
Garcia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've been hearing good reports from Garcia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yonic is pressing down on Garcia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yonic keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Yonic trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Yonic working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
Garcia being controlled here momentarily.
Garcia trying to control but Yonic is working from the bottom.
Garcia sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
Yonic keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia pushes down on Yonic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garcia lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Garcia tries to pass to full mount but Yonic defends it. #SUB#
Yonic is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garcia works his way into full mount!
Yonic is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia wants to control the pace but Yonic is squirming around nicely.
Yonic has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Garcia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Yonic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Garcia.
Yonic is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garcia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yonic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yonic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Garcia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yonic hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic wants to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia looking to control but Yonic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Garcia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yonic slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yonic swivels and escapes.
Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yonic.
Garcia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Garcia stuffs the takedown.
Yonic throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range.
Marcus Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic fails with a takedown attempt.
Rafael Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Yonic.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yonic can do to turn this around?
Yonic moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Yonic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yonic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Garcia misses. #TD2#
Garcia tries to sprawl but Yonic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yonic is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Yonic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yonic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yonic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcia moves into full guard.
Marcus Yonic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yonic landing with the ground and pound.
Yonic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Garcia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yonic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yonic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Yonic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia is trying to control the position but Yonic postures up.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.
Yonic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.#SUB#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Yonic defends easily.
Garcia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yonic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Yonic lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Yonic.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yonic connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple. #T3##SUB#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Yonic is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Yonic is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Yonic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yonic prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Yonic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garcia wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Garcia has hold of Yonic's hands but Yonic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Yonic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yonic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia tries to roll over but Yonic keeps him under control.
Garcia is not content to let Yonic control the position.#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Yonic is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Yonic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yonic drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head. #SUB#
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yonic working Garcia over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Yonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Yonic misses.
Yonic dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yonic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yonic misses the shot to the body.
Yonic closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Yonic pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rafael Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Yonic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yonic shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Yonic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Yonic circles away easily#TD2#
and Yonic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Yonic moves nicely into side control.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Yonic is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yonic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.
Garcia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yonic off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Garcia looking for the choke from the back.
Garcia doesn't have the hooks in and Yonic manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yonic landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic forces his way into half guard.
Yonic working Garcia over with strikes.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Yonic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia wants to get back to full guard but Yonic has passed into side control.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working. #T3#
Yonic lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Yonic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yonic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yonic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yonic prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Marcus Yonic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rafael Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yonic is aware though and is defending well.
Yonic controlling from the top position.
Yonic distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Yonic distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yonic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yonic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yonic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yonic distracts Garcia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yonic with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yonic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yonic's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Yonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yonic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Marcus Yonic!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Marcus Yonic!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Marcus Yonic!

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

Event: SPARTA 48: THE ISLAND FINALE
Date: Apr 30, 2019

#R1#
Muramasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie Jr.
Muramasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie Jr misses with a hook #TD2#
and Muramasa counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie Jr didn't expect that.
Muramasa wants to pass the guard but Gracie Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muramasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Muramasa forces his way into half guard.
Gracie Jr tries to get to full guard but Muramasa has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muramasa is looking to take a break and control but Gracie Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Muramasa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gracie Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Muramasa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miyazawa Muramasa!
During a confident post fight interview, Miyazawa Muramasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPARTA 48: THE ISLAND FINALE
Date: Apr 30, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Sakurai misses.
Sakurai 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.
Sakurai throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakurai misses with a wild body shot.
Sakurai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arteezy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakurai.
Arteezy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Sakurai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakurai.
Arteezy throws a big shot that misses.
Sakurai has a takedown stuffed.
Arteezy misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arteezy. Sakurai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakurai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arteezy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arteezy shoots in for a takedown but Sakurai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakurai swings for the body but Arteezy moves out of range.
Sakurai throws a jab when Arteezy was well out of range.
Sakurai is looking to wear down Arteezy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1##TD#
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arteezy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Arteezy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sakurai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Sakurai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arteezy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Arteezy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Sakurai tries for a kimura but Arteezy is defending well.
Arteezy struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arteezy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Arteezy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Sakurai is trying to get an arm triangle but Arteezy is defending well. #T2#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Arteezy is looking for a sweep.
Arteezy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sakurai wants to pass to mount but Arteezy is defending the position. #SUB#
Arteezy is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakurai. #SUB2#
Arteezy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakurai pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sakurai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arteezy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakurai. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arteezy trying to control but Sakurai postures up.
Sakurai is looking to advance position but Arteezy won't allow it. #SUB#
Sakurai seems to be working for a kimura but Arteezy defends the submission attempt.
Arteezy is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Arteezy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arteezy trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Sakurai is working for a kimura but Arteezy is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Sakurai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Sakurai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arteezy is just riding it out for now. Sakurai eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Arteezy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakurai pulls his head out easily.
Arteezy tries to get to full guard but Sakurai has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arteezy has hold of Sakurai's hands but Sakurai slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Arteezy actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hayate Sakurai dominated that round.
That's time! Sakurai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arteezy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Sakurai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Arteezy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Arteezy tries to improve position but can't.
Hayate Sakurai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sakurai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakurai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Sakurai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Sakurai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arteezy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteezy tries to improve position but can't.
Arteezy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sakurai off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB2#
Arteezy tightening his grip on Sakurai, looking for the choke.
Sakurai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sakurai is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Arteezy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Arteezy controlling the position well here. Sakurai rolled but Arteezy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sakurai tries to escape but Arteezy has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Sakurai defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Arteezy is looking for a rear naked choke here but Sakurai reverses the position brilliantly into Arteezy's guard! #T2#
Arteezy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakurai passes into half guard.
Arteezy wants to get back to full guard.
Arteezy wants to control but Sakurai is keeping busy. #SUB#
Sakurai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Arteezy sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sakurai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arteezy is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Sakurai is working for a submission of some sort.
Arteezy wants to get back to full guard.
Arteezy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sakurai manages to pass to mount!
Arteezy wants to control but Sakurai is having none of it.
Arteezy is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Sakurai looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Sakurai working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy is in no mood to give up.
Arteezy is desperately trying to improve his position but Sakurai has a good base and remains in mount.#T4##SUB#
Sakurai is working for a guillotine from mount but Arteezy frees his head quite easily.
Arteezy tries to lock up and control but Sakurai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arteezy tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Sakurai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sakurai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arteezy can do to turn this around?
Arteezy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Arteezy controlling from the top position.
Arteezy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Sakurai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 Hayate Sakurai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Arteezy staying out of range there.
Arteezy looks for a takedown but Sakurai sprawls well.
Arteezy throws a hook to the side of Sakurai's head but Sakurai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakurai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Sakurai gets caught napping as Arteezy dives in and scores a takedown. Sakurai manages to retain guard.
Sakurai tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Arteezy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakurai keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arteezy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Sakurai keeps moving.
Arteezy wants to pass the guard but Sakurai is keeping the position.
Arteezy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Sakurai has his foot on Arteezy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arteezy works his way back into a safe position though.
Arteezy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arteezy tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakurai is retaining full guard.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sakurai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arteezy is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Sakurai has his foot on Arteezy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arteezy works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakurai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arteezy looking to sit in guard and control but Sakurai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sakurai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sakurai looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arteezy is on top in guard. #REVB#
Arteezy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arteezy defends well.
Arteezy looking to sit in guard and control but Sakurai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Arteezy pulls Sakurai in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Arteezy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakurai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakurai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shawn Arteezy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Arteezy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Arteezy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Sakurai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arteezy's guard.
Arteezy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Arteezy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a kimura here.
Hayate Sakurai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arteezy trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a kimura but Arteezy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sakurai to get the leverage.
Arteezy wants to control but Sakurai is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shawn Arteezy.
Well Sakurai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayate Sakurai!
Our winner, Hayate Sakurai, 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: SPARTA 46
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Gomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Gomi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Garcia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gomi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gomi won't allow Garcia to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Gomi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Gomi defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gomi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is keen to just control but Gomi is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Gomi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Gomi tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Gomi defends it. #SUB#
Gomi is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
Garcia controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gomi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but Gomi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gomi is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Gomi is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Garcia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gomi is staying active underneath Garcia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gomi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Garcia is working for a kimura but Gomi is defending it quite comfortably.
Well, if Garcia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3##SUB#
Garcia is trying for a kimura here. Gomi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Garcia wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Garcia!
Rafael Garcia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Arteezy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Show changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Show goes for a double leg but Arteezy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arteezy continues to drive forward.
Show shoots in for a double leg but Arteezy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Show tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arteezy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Show. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Show fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Arteezy to the ground. Show is now in Arteezy's guard.#SUB2#
Arteezy has his foot on Show's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Show works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Arteezy pushes a forearm under Show's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Show is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Arteezy!
During a confident post fight interview, Shawn Arteezy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Small Show spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.

Event: SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019

#R1#
Gracie Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Rasgado.
Gracie Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rasgado scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Rasgado clinches up with Gracie Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Gracie Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gracie Jr looking to stall.
Gracie Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie Jr fails to pull guard.
Rasgado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rasgado misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie Jr.
Rasgado lands with a right to the head.
Rasgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Gracie Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Gracie Jr manages to break the clinch.
Gracie Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Rasgado.
Rasgado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie Jr under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Gracie Jr has been cut.
Gracie Jr misses with a looping left.
Gracie Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Rasgado closes the distance and clinches.
Rasgado scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie Jr has Rasgado pressed against the cage.
Gracie Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rasgado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rasgado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rasgado throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie Jr.
A bit of stalling here from Rasgado.
Rasgado 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!
Rasgado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Gracie Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Gracie Jr is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gracie Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasgado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasgado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rasgado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rasgado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasgado misses with some punches.
Gracie Jr is trying to pull guard but Rasgado turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie Jr looking to stall. #T3#
Gracie Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasgado.
Rasgado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Gracie Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie Jr misses with a takedown
and Rasgado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasgado manages to avoid it.
Rasgado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rasgado works Gracie Jr's body with a nice hook.
Gracie Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Gracie Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that Rasgado has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Rasgado darts in and clinches Gracie Jr up against the cage.
Rasgado misses with the head strike.
Rasgado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie Jr backwards.
Gracie Jr has Rasgado pushed against the cage.
Rasgado scores with a shot to the side of Gracie Jr's head.
A short right from Rasgado.
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land.
Rasgado lands with a right to the head.
Gracie Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rasgado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie Jr avoiding damage.
Gracie Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rasgado up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Rasgado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Gracie Jr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rasgado throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Gracie Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rasgado!
Rasgado is looking for a sweep.
Rasgado is not content to let Gracie Jr control the position.
Rasgado is trying to improve his position.
Rasgado wants to control but Gracie Jr postures up.#SUB#
Gracie Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gracie Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rasgado, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr throws an elbow but Rasgado slips to the side and avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rasgado can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Rasgado is trying to control Gracie Jr's posture but Gracie Jr avoids it. #SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura but Rasgado is defending well.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but Rasgado is working away.
Rasgado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position but Rasgado is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasgado is trying to escape the position but Gracie Jr is controlling the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rasgado is trying to control Gracie Jr's posture but Gracie Jr avoids it.
Rasgado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rasgado is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasgado keeps trying to improve his position.
Rasgado is trying to control Gracie Jr's posture but Gracie Jr avoids it. #T3#
Rasgado is letting Gracie Jr control him for a moment.
Rasgado tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rasgado is not content to let Gracie Jr control the position.
Nick Gracie Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura but Rasgado is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
Gracie Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rasgado is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie Jr trying to control the action but Rasgado is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rasgado knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Gracie Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Gracie Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rasgado throws a lazy right hand but Gracie Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Rasgado's shoulder, as Rasgado tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rasgado! But no joy.
Rasgado throws out a loose jab but Gracie Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Rasgado to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rasgado catches Gracie Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rasgado cracks Gracie Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rasgado throws a shot from downtown. Gracie Jr moves away and avoids it.
Rasgado looks to land a left hand but Gracie Jr moved out of range nicely.
Gracie Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Rasgado is quick to defend against it.
Rasgado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rasgado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasgado is just out of range.
Rasgado tries to clinch but Gracie Jr is having none of it.
Gracie Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Rasgado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rasgado misses with an uppercut.
Gracie Jr attempts a counter takedown but Rasgado avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Gracie Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rasgado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Gracie Jr misses its intended target.
Rasgado stuns Gracie Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rasgado punishes Gracie Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Rasgado misses.
Rasgado avoids the body shot from Gracie Jr.
Rasgado lands with a cross.
Gracie Jr takes a swing at Rasgado's ribcage but misses.
Rasgado scores with a nice right hand.
Rasgado throws a hook but Gracie Jr blocks it.
Gracie Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rasgado's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gracie Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rasgado but Rasgado pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rasgado throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie Jr. #T2#
Gracie Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rasgado.
Gracie Jr ducks under a wild hook from Rasgado.
Ricardo Rasgado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie Jr swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rasgado to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Rasgado finds it's way through Gracie Jr's defenses. #TD#
Gracie Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie Jr trying to pass the guard but Rasgado defending well. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rasgado is looking to improve his position.
Rasgado wants to control but Gracie Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Gracie Jr is taking a breather. Rasgado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rasgado is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie Jr trying to control from half guard but Rasgado is working away.
Gracie Jr thows a huge punch but Rasgado dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Gracie Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Rasgado defends the submission attempt.
Rasgado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rasgado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rasgado trying to control from the bottom.
Rasgado is looking to improve his position.
Rasgado is in trouble now - Gracie Jr has advanced to mount!
Gracie Jr controlling his opponent.
Gracie Jr misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rasgado has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie Jr wants to take Rasgado's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Gracie Jr has isolated one of Rasgado's arms. Rasgado looking to fight him off but Gracie Jr twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Gracie Jr!

Event: SPARTA 43
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Kimura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luna.
Luna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Luna moves into the clinch.
Luna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kimuras head.
Kimura is trying to maintain a safe position but Luna gets an underhook and turns Kimura into the cage.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna pushes Kimura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kimura just leaning against Luna, taking a breather.
Kimura stalling in the clinch but Luna improves position.
Kimura is trying to maintain a safe position but Luna gets an underhook and turns Kimura into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Luna.
A right hand to the body from Luna.
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
Luna has Kimura pressed against the cage, preventing Kimura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Luna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kimura takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Luna.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Luna as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Kimura has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
A body shot lands from Luna.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
Luna gets through Kimura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Luna lands a body shot.
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kimura tries to stall but Luna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
Luna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Kimura tries to stall but Luna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Luna digs a right hand underneath Kimura's ribcage. Kimura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna. #T3#
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Luna.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luna cracks Kimura with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
Luna presses Kimura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Luna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Luna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Luna digs a right hand underneath Kimura's ribcage. Kimura let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Luna.
Luna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kimura's efforts to push away.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna gets through Kimura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Kimura's head.
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Kimura jumps guard but Luna stands there with Kimura around his waist. Kimura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Luna gets a clinch.
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kimura throws a head punch that misses.
Luna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
A bit of stalling here from Kimura.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luna looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kimura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
Luna lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Luna.
Luna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
Luna is working Kimura over against the cage.
Kimura takes a shot to the head.
Luna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juan Luna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Luna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kimura leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Luna.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luna lands with a light punch inside.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Luna holds him up against the cage and eventually Kimura drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Kimura tries to stall but Luna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Luna as the two fighters clinch.
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kimura takes a shot to the head.
Luna works on Kimura's body with a couple of short punches.
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Kimura's head.
Luna lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Luna breaks the clinch.
Kimura misses with a hook
and Luna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Luna closes the distance and clinches.
Luna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kimura backwards. #T3#
Luna lands with a left to the head.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luna lands an uppercut.
Kimura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Luna is keeping busy.
A left hand lands to the body for Luna.
Kimura trying to control the position but instead, Luna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kimura into the cage.
Luna lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Luna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Luna pushes Kimura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kimura is trying to push Luna away but Luna has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
A body shot lands from Luna.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luna digs a right hand into Kimura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kimura's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Kimura is trying to stall.
Kimura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Luna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Luna clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the cage.
Kimura stalling in the clinch but Luna improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Luna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kimura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luna defends it nicely.#CL#
Luna closes the distance and pushes Kimura back into the cage.
Kimura throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura stalling.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Kimura jumps guard and drags Luna to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Luna showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Luna pushing down on Kimura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Luna wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Luna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura trying to control here. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Luna is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Luna seems content to control.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Luna stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position.
Luna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Luna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Luna continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Luna's guard. #REVB#
Luna trying to control the position here.
Kimura postures up.
Luna is controlling Kimura's posture.
Kimura advances position into side control!
Luna can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura but Luna is defending well.
Luna is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Luna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura in the domination position with Luna hanging on.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Luna is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kenshi Kimura just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Kimura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Luna closes the distance and clinches.
Luna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Luna.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna presses Kimura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Luna - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Kimura decides to pull guard.
Luna controlling from the top position. #T1#
Luna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Luna is proving a slippery customer.
Luna wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Luna avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Luna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.
Luna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kenshi Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luna slips a jab from Kimura.#CL#
Luna takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Luna.
Kimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Luna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Luna forces Kimura back against the cage and clinches.
Luna gets through Kimura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Luna lands a body punch. #T4#
Luna pushes Kimura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Luna.
Luna prevents Kimura from breaking the clinch.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luna gets through Kimura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kimura taking a breather.
Kimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kimura trying to control the position but instead, Luna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kimura into the cage.
Kimura is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna had his way with Kenshi Kimura in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Luna scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Luna closes the distance and pushes Kimura back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Luna scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Luna.
Luna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kimura taking a breather.
Luna dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Luna lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna pushes Kimura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kimura fails to pull guard.
Kimura is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kimura trying to stall but Luna improves his position.
Kimura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luna lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Luna.
Kimura is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kimura.
Luna pushes Kimura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luna is leaning against Kimura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kimura jumps guard but Luna stands there with Kimura around his waist. Kimura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juan Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshi Kimura.#T2#
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna lands a right hand.
A short right from Luna.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kimura takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Kimura looking to slow down the pace here.
Kimura is trying to stall.
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Luna.
Kimura taking a breather.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Luna lands with a short shot to the head.
Kimura is trying to maintain a safe position but Luna gets an underhook and turns Kimura into the cage.
Luna is working Kimura over against the cage.
Kenshi Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Luna.
A right hand to the body from Luna.
Kimura trying to stall but Luna improves his position.
Luna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juan Luna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Luna. #ROC#
Kimura is rocked!
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!
Luna lands a left hand.
Kimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Luna finish him?
A short right from Luna.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kimura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
Luna lands with a short shot to the head.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luna lands a big right hand that drops Kimura! The killer instinct kicks in and Luna finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Luna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Luna!
Juan Luna retains his lightweight title!
Juan Luna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPARTA 43
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1##CL#
Aguinaldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aguinaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ribeiro stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Aguinaldo.
Ribeiro is struggling to control the position.
Aguinaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aguinaldo keeps control of Ribeiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aguinaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Ribeiro fails to pull guard.
Ribeiro slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguinaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aguinaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Ribeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Aguinaldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aguinaldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aguinaldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Aguinaldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emilio Aguinaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Ribeiro.
Aguinaldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Emilio Aguinaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aguinaldo.
Ribeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aguinaldo finds it's way round the side to connect with Ribeiro's head.
Aguinaldo avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a hook to the side of Aguinaldo's head but Aguinaldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aguinaldo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ribeiro. Aguinaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ribeiro shoots in and drives through. Aguinaldo sprawls well.
It looked like Aguinaldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Aguinaldo cracks Ribeiro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ribeiro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Aguinaldo finish him? #CUT#
It looks like Marcus Ribeiro has been cut.
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!#KD#
Aguinaldo cracks Ribeiro with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Aguinaldo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ribeiro to stand back up!#ROC#
Ribeiro is rocked!
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aguinaldo but Aguinaldo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Ribeiro misses with a takedown
and Aguinaldo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Aguinaldo closes the distance and pushes Ribeiro back into the cage.
Aguinaldo slowing the pace effectively.
Aguinaldo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aguinaldo pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aguinaldo lands a shoulder strike.
Aguinaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aguinaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Ribeiro taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aguinaldo has Ribeiro pressed against the cage, preventing Ribeiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aguinaldo as Ribeiro tries to tie him up. #T3#
Aguinaldo cracks Ribeiro with a nice body shot.
Aguinaldo lands an uppercut.
Aguinaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aguinaldo lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Ribeiro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aguinaldo is keeping busy.
Ribeiro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ribeiro avoiding damage.
Ribeiro receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short left from Aguinaldo. #T4#
Aguinaldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Ribeiro is trying to maintain a safe position but Aguinaldo gets an underhook and turns Ribeiro into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Ribeiro tries to stall but Aguinaldo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ribeiro tries to break free but Aguinaldo pushes him back against the cage.
Ribeiro'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marcus Ribeiro.#KD#
Aguinaldo lands a big right hand that sends Ribeiro crashing to the mat! Aguinaldo stays standing though and waves Ribeiro back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Aguinaldo moves into range and clinches up with Ribeiro.
A short right from Aguinaldo on the inside.
Ribeiro is trying to pull guard but Aguinaldo 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.

Emilio Aguinaldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Ribeiro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD#
Aguinaldo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ribeiro sprawling to the canvas! Ribeiro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aguinaldo finish him?!
Ribeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Aguinaldo finish him?
Aguinaldo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Aguinaldo stuns Ribeiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ribeiro shoots in but Aguinaldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aguinaldo is looking to counter punch.
Aguinaldo shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ribeiro takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Aguinaldo sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ribeiro 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 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Aguinaldo!
Emilio Aguinaldo retains his welterweight title!
Emilio Aguinaldo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPARTA 40
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
Whitebeard swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Whitebeard defends it well.
Garcia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Rafael Garcia has been cut.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitebeard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Whitebeard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia 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.
A left lands for Whitebeard.#TD2#
Garcia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whitebeard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Garcia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Whitebeard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Whitebeard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcia takes a little break here. Whitebeard wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Garcia tries for a kimura but Whitebeard is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Garcia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Garcia has hold of Whitebeard's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Whitebeard tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Garcia cranks the arm and Whitebeard screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Whitebeard, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rafael Garcia!
A victorious Rafael Garcia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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