Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#R1#
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Blood looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Blood misses with a body shot.
Blood lands a jab to the nose.
Blood connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Blood tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Blood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Blood lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blood defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blood throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Blood lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Blood.
Blood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Blood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blood wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blood was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Blood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blood manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Blood's guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard.
My spies in Yaw-Yan Ardigma inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blood seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie 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. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Blood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Blood.
Blood misses with a wild body shot.
Blood misses with a straight left.
Ivan Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie defending well as Blood loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Blood's guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Blood is retaining full guard.
Gracie advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Blood dominated that round.
That's time! Blood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Blood slips the punch.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Blood.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Blood is out of range.
Gracie swings for the body but Blood moves out of range.
Blood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blood throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie moves out of range as Blood strikes.
Blood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Nice uppercut lands for Blood. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Blood misses with a straight left.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Blood looks to land a combination. Gracie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Royler Gracie has been cut.
Blood throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Blood is just out of range.
Blood connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie defending well as Blood loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1##TD2#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie is standing up over Blood. Blood looks to escape but Gracie dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blood has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Blood.
Blood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Blood controlling the position.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Blood is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blood is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blood avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Blood is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Blood is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blood is looking to improve his position.
Blood has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Royler Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES#
Blood manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Blood connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Blood does it's job there.
Blood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Blood misses with a looping right.
Blood misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Blood fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Blood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royler Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Blood ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
An attempted straight right counter from Blood misses the target.
Blood throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie takes a swing at Blood's ribcage but misses.
Blood connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Blood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blood looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Blood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Blood lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blood tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blood to the ground. Blood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blood moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blood's waist but Blood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Blood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blood slips under a jab.#T1#
Gracie slips a straight right by Blood.
Blood connects with a nice looking jab.
Blood with a hook.
Blood scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Blood finish him?
Blood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Blood cracks Gracie on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gracie falls backwards against the cage. Blood follows up with more strikes that drop Gracie to his knees. Blood keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gracie! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Blood!
An out of breath Ivan Blood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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

#R1#
Gutu misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Gutu as he connects with a hook.
Gutu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gutu.
Gutu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gutu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gutu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gutu looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gutu wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gutu stuffs the takedown.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Gutu is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.#CL#
Gutu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gutu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gutu goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gutu smiles and moves away.
Artur Gutu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.#CL#
Gutu instigates a clinch.
Gutu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Gutu misses with a punch to the body.
Gutu lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gutu lands with a light punch inside.
Gutu can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie jumps guard but Gutu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gutu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gutu lands a body punch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Gutu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2#
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gutu scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gutu digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Gutu tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Gutu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gutu lands with a left to the head.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gutu uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gutu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gutu wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie 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.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Gutu defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Gutu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gutu works his way back into a safe position though.
Gutu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutu preventing the sweep.
Gutu showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Gutu pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gutu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gutu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gutu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artur Gutu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royce Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gutu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gutu.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gutu tries to clinch up.
Gutu avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gutu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie. #CL#
Gutu moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gutu tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gutu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gutu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gutu misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gutu.
Gutu lands a body shot.
Gutu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Gutu, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Gutu against the cage but Gutu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artur Gutu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Nice shot by Gracie.
Gutu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gutu tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gutu defends it well.
Gutu just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie lands a jab.
Gutu tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Gutu counters with a right hand to the body.
Gutu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Gutu wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Gutu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gutu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutu pulls Gracie in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Gutu pulls Gracie in to control the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gutu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Gracie won't allow Gutu to sweep him here.
Gutu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Gutu keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gutu is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
A victorious Royce Gracie 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 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poussin manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Poussin misses its target.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Poussin counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Poussin quickly recovers to half guard.
Poussin tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie 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.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poussin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poussin is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poussin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Poussin tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poussin prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Poussin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Poussin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Poussin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Poussin has moved into half guard.
Poussin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Poussin in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie gets full guard.
Poussin wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Poussin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Poussin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poussin works his way back into a safe position though.
Poussin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##ES#
Poussin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gracie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Poussin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Good body shot from Poussin.
Poussin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poussin misses with a body punch.
Poussin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Gracie jumps guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poussin defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poussin is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Poussin wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Gracie's closed guard. He's half up but Gracie has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Gracie pivots and extends the arm, Poussin falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Gracie! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robin Gracie!
A victorious Robin Gracie 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 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Gracie leaves Lievremont with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Lievremont has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Lievremont looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!#SUB#
Lievremont is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lievremont swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lievremont's guard.#SUB#
Lievremont working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control but Lievremont is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lievremont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lievremont is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lievremont is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
My spies in Yaw-Yan Ardigma inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lievremont is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie postures up. #SUB#
Lievremont is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie stands and throws Lievremont's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lievremont tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Lievremont gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Lievremont looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gracie pushes past his half guard into mount!
Lievremont sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lievremont is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Lievremont is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lievremont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Lievremont sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Lievremont trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Lievremont defends easily. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lievremont can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sylvain Lievremont will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Lievremont closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lievremont lands in his opponent's guard.
Lievremont wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Lievremont preventing the sweep.
Lievremont trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lievremont wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievremont looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Lievremont postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gracie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lievremont, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Lievremont looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Lievremont had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB#
Lievremont working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lievremont is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lievremont looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lievremont keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Lievremont trying to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lievremont is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Lievremont is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lievremont is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Lievremont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lievremont knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lievremont manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lievremont is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Sylvain Lievremont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Gracie 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. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lievremont is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
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 Sylvain Lievremont will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie misses with a body punch #TD#
and Lievremont decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.#SUB2#
Lievremont sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gracie doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Lievremont paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gracie - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royler Gracie!
Royler Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Bolverk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Bolverk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bolverk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Bolverk in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Bolverk defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bolverk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolverk has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolverk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bolverk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolverk has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Bolverk pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolverk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Bolverk pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolverk defends it easily.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Bolverk pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Bolverk defends it easily. #SUB#
Bolverk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolverk has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Bolverk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Bolverk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolverk trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolverk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bolverk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Bolverk has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolverk wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rorion Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bolverk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie sets himself, and Bolverk steps forward looking for the clinch! Gracie avoids it this time.
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Bolverk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Rorion Gracie has been cut.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Bolverk.
Bolverk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie throws a hook but Bolverk blocks it.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolverk pinned against the cage. Bolverk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bolverk wants to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolverk moves away.
Bolverk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bolverk defends it nicely.#T1#
Bolverk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rorion Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolverk works the jab nicely.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Bolverk throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolverk.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bolverk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A punch combination from Bolverk misses.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Bolverk is quick to defend against it.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Bolverk throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Bolverk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie. #CL2#
Bolverk has managed to clinch.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolverk's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolverk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolverk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Bolverk on the inside.
Bolverk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolverk lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Bolverk. #T3#
Gracie tries to pull guard but Bolverk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolverk's elbow.
Bolverk is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bolverk presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bolverk.
Bolverk scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bolverk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bolverk works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Bolverk as the two fighters clinch.
Bolverk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bolverk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jormungand Bolverk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Bolverk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolverk.
Bolverk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Bolverk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Bolverk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolverk.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolverk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Bolverk lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Bolverk.
Bolverk gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bolverk unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gracie! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bolverk is unloading with more strikes now! Gracie drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jormungand Bolverk!
During a confident post fight interview, Jormungand Bolverk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gracie's half guard.
Sakuraba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Sakuraba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sakuraba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sakuraba is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sakuraba is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sakuraba is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Buonarroti Simoni. #TD2#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie prevents Buonarroti Simoni from improving his position.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Buonarroti Simoni defending well.
Buonarroti Simoni desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to control but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping him busy.
Gracie is pressing down on Buonarroti Simoni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buonarroti Simoni is holding on for now.
Gracie 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Buonarroti Simoni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buonarroti Simoni is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buonarroti Simoni looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Buonarroti Simoni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is thwarting Buonarroti Simoni's attempts to control the position.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buonarroti Simoni avoid being mounted?
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Buonarroti Simoni defends it.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buonarroti Simoni desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Buonarroti Simoni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robin Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a leg kick.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buonarroti Simoni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.#T3#
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buonarroti Simoni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Buonarroti Simoni as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Buonarroti Simoni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a straight right.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an outside leg kick.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Gracie.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buonarroti Simoni lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee. #T4#
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie throws a hook but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie throws a body punch but Buonarroti Simoni moves out of range. #TD2#
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Buonarroti Simoni on his heels. He'll look to pass Buonarroti Simoni's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buonarroti Simoni is keeping the position for now.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Buonarroti Simoni has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Buonarroti Simoni continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robin Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Buonarroti Simoni throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Gracie as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with an outside leg kick.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buonarroti Simoni sprawls well. Buonarroti Simoni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Buonarroti Simoni fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Buonarroti Simoni counters with a nice leg kick.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buonarroti Simoni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
A low kick from Buonarroti Simoni is predictable there #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Buonarroti Simoni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control here.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control.
Gracie working away.
Buonarroti Simoni is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Buonarroti Simoni's legs. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buonarroti Simoni, who protects the arm well.
What's Buonarroti Simoni going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Buonarroti Simoni is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Buonarroti Simoni is defending well.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to get back to half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni struggling a bit here.
Buonarroti Simoni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Robin Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buonarroti Simoni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to improve his position.
Gracie working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Buonarroti Simoni didn't expect that.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buonarroti Simoni defends it well.
Buonarroti Simoni has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buonarroti Simoni controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Buonarroti Simoni is defending it quite comfortably.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Buonarroti Simoni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buonarroti Simoni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buonarroti Simoni prevents Gracie from improving position.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Buonarroti Simoni controls the position for a moment.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buonarroti Simoni has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buonarroti Simoni has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buonarroti Simoni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robin Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Buonarroti Simoni can't do much from the bottom here.
Buonarroti Simoni striking from the bottom but nothing landed. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to reverse the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Robin Gracie!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Robin Gracie!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Robin Gracie!

Robin Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Robin Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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

#R1#
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yodachai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yodachai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yodachai slips under a jab from Gracie.
Yodachai feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Yodachai is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Yodachai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yodachai's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yodachai is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Yodachai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yodachai manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Yodachai's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Yodachai managing to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Yodachai is keeping the position.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Yodachai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Yaw-Yan Ardigma inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Yodachai trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yodachai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie moves into full mount! Yodachai won't be happy about that! #T3#
Gracie is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Yodachai is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Yodachai's chin but Yodachai turns very nicely into Gracie's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Yodachai. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yodachai defends well.
Yodachai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Yodachai has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Yodachai defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royler Gracie 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##TD2#
Yodachai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yodachai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yodachai's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yodachai wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for submissions but instead, Yodachai has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yodachai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yodachai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yodachai! #REVR#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Yodachai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #T2#
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Yodachai tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Yodachai pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yodachai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yodachai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Yodachai has managed to pass into half guard.
Royler Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Yodachai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yodachai trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royler Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Yodachai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yodachai wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie pushes down on Yodachai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Yodachai is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Yodachai is having none of it.
Yodachai is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Yodachai to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Yodachai shrugs it off.
Gracie fails to advance to Yodachai's back. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Yodachai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Yodachai! #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yodachai defends it easily.#SUB2#
Yodachai sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gracie doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Yodachai paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Gracie - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royler Gracie!
A relieved looking Royler Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Lawrence 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.
Gracie slips a jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Lawrence with a hook.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawrence circles away.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lawrence.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Lawrence scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Gracie misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawrence throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawrence.
Lawrence slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
Lawrence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawrence jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence connects with a crisp jab.
Lawrence connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Lawrence gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawrence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawrence controls his hands.
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #T2#
Lawrence cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Lawrence letting Gracie take a breather here.
Lawrence blocking some punches. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawrence can pounce on him.
Lawrence works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lawrence throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie shoots and misses
letting Lawrence counter with a right hand.
Lawrence throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lawrence connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lawrence as he connects with a hook.
Lawrence has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lawrence.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawrence.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Lawrence gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
It seemed like Lawrence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Lawrence gets a clinch.
Lawrence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lawrence's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lawrence connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Lawrence connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
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!
Lawrence throws a nice head kick!
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Lawrence closes the distance and clinches.
Lawrence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Lawrence scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawrence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence 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#
Lawrence moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
An inside leg kick lands from Lawrence.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lawrence. That one must have hurt.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence lands a nice looking body shot.
Lawrence lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lawrence scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lawrence connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lawrence lands the left hand.#T1#
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Lawrence - just one landing.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Lawrence sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawrence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab. #CL2#
Lawrence closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Lawrence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A body shot lands from Lawrence. #BC2#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lawrence cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence connects with a jab.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawrence scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Lawrence closes the distance and clinches.
Lawrence scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Lawrence digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawrence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Lawrence creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gracie with a big uppercut! Gracie tries to clinch up but Lawrence pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gracie to the mat! Gracie covers up and Lawrence unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Lawrence!
Johnny Lawrence thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Dos Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.#CL2#
Dos Santos rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Dos Santos gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Rorion Gracie has been cut.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Dos Santos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dos Santos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dos Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dos Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos avoiding damage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Dos Santos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rorion Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank. #T1#
Dos Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dos Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
A short uppercut from Dos Santos.
Gracie wants to get back to striking at distance but Dos Santos won't allow it.
Dos Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dos Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie jumps guard but Dos Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dos Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Dos Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Dos Santos. #TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
Dos Santos wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dos Santos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dos Santos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dos Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Dos Santos is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dos Santos is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dos Santos! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dos Santos taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rorion Gracie!
Rorion Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. ONeil does a little dance to reset his feet.
ONeil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
ONeil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
ONeil shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracie tries to sprawl out of it but ONeil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
ONeil is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. ONeil is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
ONeil is trying to escape back to his feet but Gracie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but ONeil sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and ONeil defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but ONeil is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! ONeil has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
An out of breath Royce Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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

#R1#
Nice jab there from Romeo.
Romeo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Royce Gracie has been cut.
Romeo slips a straight right by Gracie.#KD2#
Romeo sends Gracie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Romeo is motioning to the referee to let Gracie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romeo misses with a double jab #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romeo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Romeo is kicking away at Gracie from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Gracie grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Romeo trying to push Gracie off... Romeo taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Royce Gracie, 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 48: THE ISLAND FINALE
Date: Apr 30, 2019

#R1#
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamamoto shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Yamamoto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.
Gracie 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.#TD#
Yamamoto feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Yamamoto changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamamoto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Yamamoto pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Yamamoto tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Yamamoto defends easily. #SUB2#
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Yamamoto should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Yamamoto should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royler Gracie!
A very excited looking Royler Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019

#R1#
Lapu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Lapu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lapu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Robin Gracie has been cut.
Gracie tries to move into range but Lapu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Lapu cracks Gracie with a left hook right on the temple and Gracie goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Lapu lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Gracie is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Lapu Lapu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019

#R1#
Hogan throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Hogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hogan tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hogan to the ground. Hogan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Hogan closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie jumps guard but Hogan stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hulk Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rorion Gracie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogan.
Hogan misses with some punches.
Hogan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hand to the body from Hogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Hogan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hogan prevents Gracie from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hogan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hogan.
Hogan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#
It looks like Rorion Gracie has been cut.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hogan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hogan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hogan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Rorion Gracie's cut even more.
Hogan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hogan with a nice head shot there.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Hogan finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Rorion Gracie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Hogan pushes his legs off easily.
Hogan connects with a couple of short punches.#CUT#
Rorion Gracie's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rorion Gracie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hulk Hogan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPARTA 46
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1##TD#
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sor Ploenchit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Sor Ploenchit is defending well.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Sor Ploenchit is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie trying to control the action but Sor Ploenchit is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sor Ploenchit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracie! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Sor Ploenchit has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie retains his light heavyweight title!
Royce Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.

Event: SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Gracie staying out of range there.#TD#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Johnson trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson trying to control but Gracie postures up. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Johnson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Johnson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royler Gracie!
An out of breath Royler Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Dwayne Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'My time is not yet now.'.

Event: SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aoki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aoki throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Aoki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Aoki. #SUB2#
Aoki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Aoki eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #T1##SUB2#
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Aoki has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Aoki is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Aoki to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rickson Gracie!
An out of breath Rickson Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPARTA 41
Date: Apr 14, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Mabini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabini.
Mabini lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mabini.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mabini lands a left hand.
Mabini lands a left hand.
Mabini presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mabini lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini lands a left hand.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Mabini holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabini. #T1#
Mabini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie 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 Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mabini walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mabini takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mabini as the two fighters clinch.
Mabini digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Mabini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mabini blocks an uppercut.
Mabini cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Mabini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mabini lands a body shot.
Mabini blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mabini to keep the fight standing.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
Good body shot from Mabini.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mabini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mabini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mabini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Gracie pushes a forearm under Mabini's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mabini is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Apolinario Mabini spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

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