Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Jackson darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
so Bryan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Jackson has his foot on Bryan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryan works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Bryan is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Bryan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bryan throws a sloppy strike and Jackson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bryan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson 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, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Shelton. No joy for Delisle on that attempt.
Shelton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shelton misses the shot to the body.
Shelton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delisle.
Shelton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shelton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Shelton throws a body punch but Delisle moves out of range.
Delisle wants to counter the offense by Shelton and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Shelton. No joy for Delisle on that attempt.
Shelton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delisle was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelton.
Delisle leaves Shelton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Delisle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shelton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delisle sprawls and moves away.
Delisle has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Shelton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Shelton looks to throw the jab but Delisle is out of range.
A cross from Shelton lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Delisle shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shelton is trying to defend but Delisle finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shelton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Delisle jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Delisle tries for a kimura but Shelton is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Delisle works to advance to full mount. Shelton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Delisle pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shelton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shelton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shelton won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Shelton throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Delisle is looking for a triangle but Shelton pushes his legs off easily.
Shelton works over Delisle with some ground and pound from guard.
Delisle looking for a sweep. Not yet Delisle, not yet. #T2#
Shelton throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Delisle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shelton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shelton stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.
Shelton is looking to work some ground and pound but Delisle has wrist control.
Shelton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Delisle wants to control but Shelton postures up.
Delisle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Delisle is pressing down on Shelton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Delisle is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shelton rolls with it to try and escape but Delisle cranks on the arm and Shelton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gauthier Delisle!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delisle 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: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Wills misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Wills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wills moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Wills has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Stepanovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wills pinned against the cage. Wills gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Wills right on the button with a cross.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Wills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Wills moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Stepanovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wills's guard.
Wills has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stepanovich has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Stepanovich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Wills wants to control but Stepanovich postures up.
Wills tries to improve position but can't.
Wills knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stepanovich on the ground.#SUB2#
Stepanovich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wills rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stepanovich's guard! Nice work there by Wills! #SUB2#
Stepanovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stepanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Stepanovich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wills. #SUB2#
Wills is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Stepanovich has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wills is looking to defend but Stepanovich has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wills! Stepanovich pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wills taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nevzorov Stepanovich!
Nevzorov Stepanovich was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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

#R1#
Orochi misses the shot to the body.
Bryan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Bryan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Orochi is trying is best to control the position here.
Bryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orochi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bryan is trying to control the action in half guard but Orochi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Orochi is looking for a sweep. Bryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bryan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bryan is looking to take a break and control but Orochi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orochi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bryan connects with a nice short shot to Orochi's temple.
Bryan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Orochi tries to roll over but Bryan keeps him under control.
Orochi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bryan. #T1#
Bryan slips a nice elbow through Orochi's hands, connecting with Orochi's forehead.
Orochi is looking to improve his position.
Orochi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bryan.
Orochi trying to control here.
Bryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orochi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bryan is thwarting Orochi's attempts to control the position.
Bryan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bryan trying to control the action but Orochi is working from the bottom.
Orochi is controlling Bryan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Orochi taking some punishment here, with Bryan in his half guard.
Bryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bryan lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Bryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Orochi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bryan.
Bryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orochi defending well though.
Orochi trying to control from the bottom.
Bryan throwing shots but Orochi is blocking nicely.
Bryan thows a huge punch but Orochi dodges it nicely.
Bryan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orochi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bryan lands a nice short elbow.
Orochi is refusing to be controlled, as Bryan sits in half guard.
Orochi keeping hold of Bryan's head, controlling as best he can.
Bryan thows a huge punch but Orochi dodges it nicely.
Bryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orochi is looking for a sweep. Bryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orochi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ground and pound from Bryan. #T3#
Orochi is holding on to half guard well.
Bryan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Orochi is not content to let Bryan control the position.
Bryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Orochi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orochi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bryan.
Orochi wants to get back to full guard.
Orochi has his hands clasped together around Bryan's back. He's all about the action.
Orochi is trying to get back to full guard.
Orochi trying to hold on to Bryan's head to control him but Bryan postures up.
Orochi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bryan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Orochi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Orochi is trying to maintain the position but Bryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Bryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bryan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orochi keeps working.
Bryan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bryan lands a nice short elbow.
Bryan prevents Orochi from improving his position.
Bryan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Orochi wants to control but Bryan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bryan working the head and body with strikes.
Bryan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bryan is keen to just control but Orochi is a slippery customer.
Orochi is looking to improve his position.
Orochi is still trying to improve position.
Orochi is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomi Bryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Orochi.
Orochi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bryan.#CUT2#
It looks like Tomi Bryan has been cut.
Orochi throws a body shot but no joy.
Orochi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Orochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Orochi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bryan throws a jab when Orochi was well out of range.#TD#
Bryan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Bryan is nestled in close to Orochi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orochi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bryan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bryan trying to control the action but Orochi is working from the bottom.
Bryan lands with a punch from half guard.
Bryan prevents Orochi from improving his position.#T1#
Orochi trying to control but Bryan postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bryan lands a nice short elbow.
Orochi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bryan scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Orochi is rocked!
Bryan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Orochi is still in real trouble! Can Bryan finish him?
Orochi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bryan lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Orochi quite badly. Orochi pulls Bryan in close trying to recover. Bryan postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Orochi on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Orochi doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomi Bryan!
Tomi Bryan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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

#R1#
Martinez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shelton digs a good body shot into Martinez's ribs.
Martinez tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Shelton counters with a takedown into side control.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Shelton is dominant here and he's now got Martinez's back!
Shelton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Shelton somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelton lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Shelton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but Shelton has full control of the position and if anything, Martinez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shelton connects with a big shot to the side of Martinez's head.
Martinez is trying to get back to his feet but Shelton has full control of the position and if anything, Martinez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Shelton looking to soften up his opponent with punches. #T1#
Shelton is landing big shots and Martinez is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobi Shelton!
Kobi Shelton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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

#R1#
Newalu blocks a jab.
Newalu misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Avalos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Newalu's guard.
Avalos with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Newalu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Avalos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Avalos is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Newalu has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Avalos is looking to defend but Newalu has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Avalos! Newalu pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Avalos taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Feleti Newalu!
During a confident post fight interview, Feleti Newalu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Wills shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wills dives in for a single leg takedown but Queen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Queen lands an overhand right.
Wills shoots and misses
and Wills takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wills throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wills misses with a shot to the body
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Wills cracks Queen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Queen throws a leg kick but Wills moved away.
A slow jab from Wills misses its intended target.
Queen throws out a counter right but Wills avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wills.
Queen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Wills counters with a single leg into guard. Queen didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wills makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Wills in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Queen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wills. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wills accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Queen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wills has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Queen pulls Wills in to control the position.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wills.
Wills cracks Queen with a solid left hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Queen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Queen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wills missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Queen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wills is one step ahead there.
Queen looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wills pushing down on Queen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Queen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wills.
Queen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wills.
Wills has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Queen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wills is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wills connects with a nice short shot to Queen's temple.
Wills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wills missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Wills.
Wills thows a huge punch but Queen dodges it nicely. #T3#
Wills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head.
Wills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Queen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wills.
Wills is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wills looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wills looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Queen taking some punishment here, with Wills in his half guard.
Queen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wills stalling.
Wills drops an elbow to the side of Queen's head. #T4#
Wills throwing shots but Queen is blocking nicely.
Wills trying to control the action but Queen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wills scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Queen is trying to get back to full guard.
Queen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Queen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wills.
Wills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Queen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wills working Queen over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Wills 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#
Wills has a takedown stuffed.
Queen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wills shoots for a double leg takedown but Queen sprawls well. He's pushed Wills's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Queen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wills slips a straight right by Queen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wills is defended easily by Queen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Queen throws a jab when Wills was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Queen misses with the combination.
Wills throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Queen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Wills has a takedown stuffed.
A low kick from Queen is predictable there #TD#
and Wills counters with a shoot takedown. Queen fights it but they end up in guard.
Wills forces his way into half guard.
Wills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wills slows the pace down in half guard.
Wills is nestled in close to Queen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wills seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head. #T2#
Wills working over Queen with some ground and pound. Queen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wills is thwarting Queen's attempts to control the position.
Wills drops an elbow to the side of Queen's head.
Samson Wills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wills controlling the action here.
Wills missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wills slows the pace down in half guard.
Wills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head. #T3#
Wills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wills throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wills lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wills is taking a breather. Queen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wills lands strikes from half guard.
Wills is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head. #T4#
Wills looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wills perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wills is nestled in close to Queen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Wills is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wills working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Wills there.
Wills is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Wills seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wills looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Wills dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wills keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Wills throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Queen's waist but Queen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wills off to one side.
Queen throws a hook but Wills avoids it easily.
Wills misses with a right hand
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
Samson Wills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wills takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wills missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Queen misses with a hook. Wills ducked under it nicely.
Wills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen defending well as Wills loads up on a big left hand.
Queen misses with a two punch combination.
Wills changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Queen lands a jab.
Queen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wills misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Queen throws out a counter right but Wills avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Wills slips the punch.
Wills misses the jab.
Wills misses with a takedown attempt
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wills is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Queen counters with a series of strikes. Wills will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wills misses with a hook.
Wills misses with a takedown attempt
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wills avoids the body shot from Queen.
Wills throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Queen's waist but Queen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wills off to one side.
Queen is looking for the big counter here.
Wills drops his hands momentarily and Queen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dustin Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Queen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wills fails with a takedown attempt.
Dustin Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Queen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Queen moves out of range as Wills strikes.
Queen tried to score with a low kick but Wills checks it.
Dustin Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wills throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.#TD#
Wills looking to score a takedown here. Queen is defending well but Wills drives through and ends up in Queen's guard.
Wills missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Queen looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wills's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Queen has momentary wrist control but Wills slips an elbow through the middle.
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wills scoring with some ground and pound.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wills.
Wills stopping the sweep attempt from Queen.
Wills slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wills scoring with punches from side control.
Samson Wills is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Queen taking a bit of punishment here - Wills scoring with strikes.
Wills cracks Queen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Queen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Queen is trying to escape the position but Wills is controlling the position.
Wills cracks Queen with a big elbow.
Wills cracks Queen with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Queen is rocked!
A big shot lands for Wills! That's hurt Queen! Will he recover? Wills fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Wills!
In his post fight interview, Samson Wills started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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

#R1#
Bryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bryan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sonni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Bryan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sonni tries to buck Bryan off but Bryan is having none of it.
Sonni takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bryan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sonni is avoiding damage well.
Sonni parries the strikes from Bryan easily there. Bryan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sonni to escape.
Sonni is looking for a sweep.
Bryan throwing strikes but Sonni manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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!
Bryan gets back to half guard.
Bryan is looking for a sweep. Sonni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bryan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Bryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sonni looking to sit in guard and control but Bryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bryan chips away with some ground and pound.
Bryan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sonni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Sonni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bryan pushes down on Sonni's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bryan drops an elbow to the side of Sonni's head.
Bryan working over Sonni with some ground and pound. Sonni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sonni's head.
Sonni is not content to let Bryan control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sonni is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bryan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Bryan seems content to control.
Sonni taking some punishment here, with Bryan in his half guard. #T3#
Bryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bryan content to control rather than advance.
Bryan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sonni with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bryan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bryan controlling the action here.
Bryan winds up and cracks Sonni with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Sonni is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Yka Sonni has been cut.
Bryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sonni defending well though.
Bryan working over Sonni with some ground and pound. Sonni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bryan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Bryan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sonni is still in real trouble! Can Bryan finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Yka Sonni's cut even more.
Bryan creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Sonni is out cold and this one is all over! Bryan climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomi Bryan!
Tomi Bryan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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

#R1#
Luna throws a big shot that misses.
Wills swats away the attempt to clinch by Luna.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wills avoids the body shot from Luna.
Wills throws out a loose jab but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Luna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills looks to land a left hand but Luna moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Luna clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna lands a body punch.
Luna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Willss head. #T1##TD2#
Wills gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wills throwing strikes from guard but Luna blocks nicely.
Luna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wills makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wills loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wills has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Luna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wills in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luna has Wills pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Luna keeping moving, preventing Wills from controlling successfully.
Luna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Luna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luna sizes up Wills with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wills throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Wills gets tackled into the cage by Luna. Luna maintains the clinch.
Wills wants to break the clinch but can't.
Luna lands a body punch.
Wills looking to slow down the pace here.
Wills manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Luna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills is looking to break free of the clinch but Luna has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wills can't break the clinch.
Luna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Wills backwards.
A short right from Luna.
Luna has Wills pressed against the cage, preventing Wills from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wills backwards. #T4#
Wills is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wills prevents a body shot from Luna.
Nice body punch from Luna.
Wills goes for a takedown attempt but Luna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left lands for Luna.#CL#
Luna moves into range and clinches up with Wills.
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!
Wills is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Luna is defending well.
Juan Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Wills.
Wills blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wills wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luna has him pressed against the cage.
Wills takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that round.
That's time! Luna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Luna digs a good hook to Wills's body. #CL#
Luna clinches up with Wills and pushes him back against the cage.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Wills is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Luna is defending well.
Wills drops down looking for an ankle pick but Luna pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Luna does it's job there.
A jab from Wills misses.
Luna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wills ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wills. Wills circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wills closes the distance and clinches up with Luna, looking for a takedown. Wills pushes Luna against the cage but Luna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juan Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Wills.#TD2#
Wills bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Luna on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luna tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wills working away.
Luna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wills on the ground.#T1#
Wills working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wills looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Luna is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Luna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luna tries to bench press Wills off him but Wills keeps the position.
Wills lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wills throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Luna can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Wills.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luna is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wills in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Wills misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wills scoring with punches from side control.
Luna is looking to regain half guard here but Wills keeps moving and retains side control.
Wills throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wills 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.
Wills cracks Luna with a big elbow.
Wills working away.
Wills working the ground and pound but Luna is defending the strikes.
Wills scores with punches from side control.
Wills in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Luna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Luna struggling a bit here.
Luna is not content to let Wills control the position.
Samson Wills has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wills cracks Luna with a big right hand but Luna just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC2#
Luna is rocked!
Wills scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Luna is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wills can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Wills!
Samson Wills is the new lightweight champion!
Samson Wills spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Juan Luna stepped up to the mic, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

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

#R1#
Higgs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bryan but Bryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgs.
Bryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Higgs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Higgs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bryan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bryan throwing strikes but missing.
Bryan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Higgs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bryan is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higgs is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Higgs has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bryan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Higgs has tightened it up now! Bryan 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 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Higgs!
Robert Higgs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Graybeard misses.
Graybeard throws a lazy right hand but Avalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Avalos shoots in and gets a takedown into Graybeard's guard.
Graybeard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Avalos throwing strikes but missing.
Avalos postures up.
Graybeard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Avalos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graybeard pulls Avalos in to control the position.
Avalos throws an elbow that misses. Graybeard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Avalos's guard. Nice move by Graybeard!#REVR#
Graybeard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalos wants to sweep but no luck.
Graybeard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Avalos has his hands on Graybeard's head, controlling the position.
Avalos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graybeard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Avalos on the ground.#T1#
Avalos pulls Graybeard in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graybeard won't allow Avalos to sweep him here.
Graybeard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Avalos wants to sweep here but Graybeard controlling him for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Avalos is controlling Graybeard's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Graybeard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avalos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Graybeard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avalos.
Graybeard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graybeard. Avalos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graybeard lands a nice hook to Avalos's body. Avalos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Avalos takes a swing at Graybeard's ribcage but misses.
Graybeard throws a right hand that Avalos ducks under and follows up with a left that Avalos also avoids with ease.
Avalos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graybeard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graybeard misses with a body shot.
Avalos swings for the body but Graybeard moves out of range.
Graybeard scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rio Avalos has been cut.
Dome Graybeard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Graybeard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Graybeard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graybeard throws a jab when Avalos was well out of range.
Avalos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Graybeard defends well and Avalos ends up having to push Graybeard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Graybeard clobbers Avalos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avalos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graybeard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Avalos thinking.
Graybeard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avalos.
Avalos needs to keep his hands up - Graybeard had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Avalos is rocked!
Graybeard drops Avalos with a straight right hand, right on the button! Graybeard follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dome Graybeard!
Dome Graybeard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPARTA 46
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Kalama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buchanan's waist but Buchanan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalama off to one side.
Kalama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buchanan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kalama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buchanan defends it well.
Buchanan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalama was well out of range. Poor timing from Buchanan.
Buchanan digs a good hook to Kalama's body.
Buchanan shoots in for a double leg but Kalama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buchanan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Buchanan misses.
Kalama changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buchanan looks to land a left hand but Kalama moved out of range nicely.
Buchanan slips a jab from Kalama.
Buchanan swings for the body but Kalama moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Buchanan as Kalama shoots in.
Kalama throws an overhand right that lands on Buchanan's shoulder, as Buchanan tries to avoid the shot.
Kalama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buchanan as he jumps to the side.
Chris Buchanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoaka Kalama.
Buchanan misses the jab.
Buchanan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Buchanan swings for the body but Kalama moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kalama. No joy for Buchanan on that attempt.
Buchanan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kalama throws a hook to the side of Buchanan's head but Buchanan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Kalama.
Buchanan takes a swing at Kalama's ribcage but misses.
Buchanan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalama misses with a straight left.
Buchanan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalama.
Buchanan throws an overhand right that lands on Kalama's shoulder, as Kalama tries to avoid the shot.
Kalama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buchanan slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Kalama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Kalama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Buchanan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kalama on his heels. He'll look to pass Kalama's guard now, I'm sure.
Buchanan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kalama keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kalama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kalama working for a triangle but Buchanan defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kalama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buchanan is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Buchanan stopping the sweep attempt from Kalama.
Buchanan cracks Kalama with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Kalama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buchanan defends it easily.
Kalama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Buchanan is controlling Kalama's posture.#SUB2#
Kalama has gone for a leg lock! Buchanan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kalama's guard.#REVR#
Buchanan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kalama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buchanan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buchanan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Buchanan lands a couple of elbows.
Buchanan lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Kalama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buchanan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kalama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buchanan is one step ahead there.
Buchanan landing some decent shots from guard.
Buchanan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kalama keeping moving, preventing Buchanan from controlling successfully.
Buchanan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 Chris Buchanan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Buchanan misses the shot to the body.
Kalama fails with a takedown attempt.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalama sprawls well. Kalama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buchanan gets slowly back to his feet.
Buchanan misses with an uppercut.
Buchanan looks to land a left hand but Kalama moved out of range nicely.
Kalama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan just misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan slips a jab from Kalama.
Kalama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buchanan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalama somewhat.
Chris Buchanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoaka Kalama.#T1#
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Kalama.
Buchanan feinted with a counter takedown.
Buchanan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buchanan loads up on a big right hand but Kalama slips the punch.
Kalama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Kalama misses.
Donk. Buchanan catches Kalama right on the button with a cross.
Kalama throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Buchanan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Buchanan is posturing up here but Kalama has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Buchanan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Buchanan has to tap! Slick submission there by Kalama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hoaka Kalama!
An out of breath Hoaka Kalama thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Bonifacio lands a right hook to the body.
Bonifacio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonifacio is looking to counter punch.
Good shot there by Bonifacio.#CL#
Bonifacio clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shelton.
Bonifacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Shelton.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shelton.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio lands with a right to the head.
Bonifacio letting Shelton take a breather here.
Bonifacio cracks Shelton with a nice body shot.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Shelton's head. #T1#
Shelton blocks a body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio pushes Shelton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shelton looking to stall.
Shelton tries to stall but Bonifacio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
Shelton wants to stall.
Shelton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bonifacio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
Bonifacio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bonifacio lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shelton backwards.
Shelton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio is leaning against Shelton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bonifacio presses Shelton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shelton backwards.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shelton effectively controlling the action here.
Bonifacio is pressed up against the cage. Shelton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bonifacio down to the mat. Bonifacio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kobi Shelton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonifacio is just out of range.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelton. Bonifacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonifacio cracks Shelton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shelton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Kobi Shelton has been cut.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Bonifacio! Shelton is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Bonifacio!
Andres Bonifacio retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Andres Bonifacio 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: SPARTA 42
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Bryan looks to throw the jab but Hogan is out of range.
Bryan misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Hogan gets the takedown into side control.
Bryan is looking to reverse the position.
Bryan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Hogan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bryan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hogan landing with the ground and pound.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Bryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bryan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bryan tries to get out of the position.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bryan 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.
Hogan is in close to Bryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Hogan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bryan's guard.
Hogan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Hogan.
Hogan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bryan defending well though.
Bryan tries to get to full guard but Hogan has control of the leg.
Hogan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bryan tries to roll over but Hogan keeps him under control.
Hogan thows a huge punch but Bryan dodges it nicely.
Bryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hogan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bryan is looking for a sweep. Hogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bryan is positioning himself well to prevent Hogan advancing to mount.
Bryan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hogan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hogan's back!
Hogan wants to escape the position.
Bryan punishes Hogan with strikes from the back mount.
Hogan rolls, trying to escape but Bryan keeps control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hogan trying to control but not successfully.
Bryan lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan turns into Bryan and is now in his guard.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan postures up in Bryan's guard and throws a big left but Bryan blocks it.
Hogan looking to pass the guard.
Hogan is fighting to break Bryan's control of his arms but Bryan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Hogan throwing strikes from guard but Bryan blocks nicely.
Hogan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bryan landing some decent shots from guard.
Bryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bryan postures up.
Bryan stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
Hogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryan.
Hogan has Bryan pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Hogan is looking to sweep but instead, Bryan has passed into half guard.
Hogan moves into full guard.
Bryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hogan wants to pass the guard but Bryan is keeping the position.
Hogan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bryan is trying to keep Hogan in close.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
That's time! Bryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hogan throws a jab when Bryan was well out of range.
Hogan connects with a body shot that sends Bryan's belly button to the back.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryan closes the distance and clinches up with Hogan, looking for a takedown. Bryan pushes Hogan against the cage but Hogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bryan dives in and grabs Hogan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hogan pushes down on Bryan's head and hops out.
Hogan throws a shot from downtown. Bryan moves away and avoids it.
Hogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomi Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hogan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hogan throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bryan to regain full guard.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan is working Bryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hogan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hogan scoring with some ground and pound.
Bryan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogan is in close to Bryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Hogan chips away with some ground and pound.
Hogan throws a strike but Bryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hogan seems keen to control Bryan's posture.
Bryan trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Hogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hogan is trying to control the position but Bryan postures up.
Hogan 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.
Bryan pushes down on Hogan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hogan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bryan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hulk Hogan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hogan has his hands on Bryan's head, controlling the position.
Hogan wants to control but Bryan passes easily into half guard. #T2#
Ground and pound from Bryan.
Bryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hogan is trying to maintain the position but Bryan is very close to passing his half guard.
Bryan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hogan is refusing to be controlled, as Bryan sits in half guard.
Bryan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hogan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bryan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bryan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bryan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Bryan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hogan gets back to full guard.
Hogan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bryan is one step ahead there.
Hogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bryan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hogan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bryan's head.
Bryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bryan throwing strikes but missing.
Hogan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bryan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Hogan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hogan scoring with some ground and pound.
Hogan postures up in Bryan's guard and throws a big left but Bryan blocks it.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hogan is looking to work some ground and pound but Bryan has wrist control.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hogan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogan landing with the ground and pound.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hogan stands up over Bryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryan, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hogan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogan wants it to stay on the feet.
Bryan misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Hogan has closed the distance and engaged Bryan in a clinch.
Bryan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hogan throws a head punch that misses.
Hogan throws a head punch that misses.
Hogan tries a body shot but Bryan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Bryan has Hogan pressed against the cage.
Bryan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bryan.
Hogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryan's elbow.
Hogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogan tries to score a body lock takedown but Bryan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hogan wants a takedown.
Hogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryan blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Bryan slowing the pace effectively.
Bryan is looking to control Hogan's arms but Hogan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bryan has his back to the cage.
Bryan is trying to break the clinch but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.
Hogan working aggressively here.
Hogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryan's elbow.
Hogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bryan stalling.
Hogan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryan's elbow.
Bryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hogan keeps control of Bryan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Bryan is looking to control Hogan's arms but Hogan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bryan has his back to the cage.
Bryan effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bryan.
Hogan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryan.
Hogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Bryan to work.
Bryan looking to stall.
Hogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Bryan.
Bryan looking to stall. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bryan trying to control the position but instead, Hogan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bryan into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tomi Bryan.#TD#
Bryan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hogan's guard.
Hogan wants to sweep here but Bryan controlling him for the moment.
Bryan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hogan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hogan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Hulk Hogan just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Bryan misses with a takedown attempt - Hogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryan is just out of range.#TD#
Bryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hogan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bryan is working away from the top position though.
Bryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hogan gets back to full guard.
Hogan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan has his hands on Bryan's head, controlling the position.
Hogan trying to keep a closed guard but Bryan is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Bryan connects with a couple of short punches.
Hogan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hogan looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hogan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bryan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Bryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryan is working hard here to advance position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hogan postures up in Bryan's guard and throws a big left but Bryan blocks it.
Bryan is pulling down on Hogan's head. It's preventing any offense from Hogan, at least for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bryan 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hogan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bryan defends it nicely.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hogan fails with the takedown.
Tomi Bryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hulk Hogan.
Hogan avoids the body shot from Bryan.
Hogan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bryan throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Hogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hogan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Bryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Bryan, not yet.
Bryan controls Hogan momentarily but Hogan frees himself.
Hogan landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Hogan preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bryan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hogan stands up over Bryan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hogan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hogan wants to sweep here but Bryan controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan controls Bryan momentarily but Bryan frees himself.
Bryan stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hulk Hogan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Hogan looks to land a right hand but Bryan moved out of range.
Hogan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryan.
Hogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bryan throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Bryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Bryan didn't expect that.
Hogan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bryan's head.
Bryan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogan is one step ahead there.
Hogan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bryan's head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Bryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hogan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hogan has Bryan pulled in close to control his posture.
Hogan is trying to keep Bryan in close.
Bryan landing with the ground and pound.
Hogan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bryan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Bryan has his foot on Hogan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hogan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hogan lands a couple of elbows.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Hogan postures up in Bryan's guard and throws a big left but Bryan blocks it. #T2#
Hogan won't allow Bryan to sweep him here.
Bryan is pulling down on Hogan's head. It's preventing any offense from Hogan, at least for the moment.
Hogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hogan cracks Bryan with a solid left hand.
Hogan scoring with some ground and pound.
Hogan chips away with some ground and pound.
Hogan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hogan throwing strikes but missing.
Hogan lands a couple of digs.
Bryan 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.#T3#
Hogan landing with the ground and pound.
Hogan working some strikes from top position.
Bryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hogan.
Bryan trying to control the position here.
Tomi Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hogan sprawls and moves away.
Bryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hogan's waist but Hogan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bryan off to one side.
Hogan feints the counter takedown.
Hogan swings for the body but Bryan moves out of range.
Hulk Hogan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bryan throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan moves in looking to clinch but Bryan pushes him off.
Bryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Bryan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomi Bryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Bryan counters with a shoot takedown. Hogan fights it but they end up in guard.
Hogan wants to sweep here but Bryan controlling him for the moment.
Bryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogan is pulling down on Bryan's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryan lands a couple of digs.
Bryan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hogan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bryan lands a couple of decent looking shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Hulk Hogan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPARTA 42
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Avalos loads up on a big right hand but Trussell slips the punch.
Trussell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trussell slips a straight right by Avalos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avalos. Trussell does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Avalos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trussell to the mat! Trussell manages to get full guard.
Trussell is looking to stand up but Avalos isn't so interested in that idea.
Avalos works over Trussell with some ground and pound from guard.
Trussell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trussell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avalos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avalos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Avalos stops Trussell from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avalos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trussell trying to keep a closed guard but Avalos is proving a slippery customer.
Avalos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Trussell parries the strikes from Avalos easily there. Avalos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Trussell to escape.
Trussell is trying to control Avalos's posture but Avalos avoids it.
Avalos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Avalos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Trussell bucks up and tries to throw Avalos off but instead Avalos has got his back!
Avalos lands shots from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Avalos scores with punches and elbows.
Avalos is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Trussell up. #ROC#
Trussell is rocked!
A helpless look comes across Trussell 's face. He knows he's trapped as Avalos lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Avalos!
A less than humble Rio Avalos misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SPARTA 40
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
Wills jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Wills pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Wills closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wills lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wills has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wills trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Wills controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wills's guard. #REVB#
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wills's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wills 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Wills 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.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wills is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is working Wills over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wills is controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wills works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Wills wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Wills controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson postures up in Wills's guard and throws a big left but Wills blocks it.
Wills keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Wills preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wills has wrist control.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wills is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Wills is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wills controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wills swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Wills uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Wills!#REVR#
Wills stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Wills is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wills slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wills stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Wills trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wills trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is looking to sweep but instead, Wills has passed into half guard.
Johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wills slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wills lands a nice short elbow.
Wills not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wills missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wills scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wills prevents Johnson from improving his position.
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 Samson Wills will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Wills, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Wills against the cage but Wills circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wills pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Wills as Johnson shoots in.
Wills appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Wills tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson has Wills pushed against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wills wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson has Wills pressed against the cage, preventing Wills from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Wills trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Wills is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson is working for takedown but Wills is calmly controlling the position for now.
Samson Wills has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Wills escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wills throws out the jab.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wills.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson. #T2#
Wills wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Wills is looking for a sweep.
Wills takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wills manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here.
Wills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson wants to control but Wills is keeping busy.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson tries to roll over but Wills keeps him under control.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wills is working away from the top position though.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Wills is controlling well.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson is looking to control Wills's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?#T3#
Wills thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Wills advancing to mount.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wills wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Wills stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wills throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wills lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wills is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Wills working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Wills controlling him for the moment.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wills trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson pulls Wills in close to prevent any damage.
Wills lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson looking to control.
Wills throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Samson Wills will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Wills shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Wills finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Wills gets full guard.
Wills avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throws a strike but Wills rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wills is one step ahead there.
Wills working some strikes from top position.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wills with a nice head shot there.
Wills throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Johnson is in close to Wills's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wills is keeping the position for now.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson works over Wills with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control but Wills is working from the bottom.
Wills manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wills trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Wills postures up.
Johnson 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.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson is trying to keep Wills in close. #T3#
Johnson 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.
Wills working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson is trying to keep Wills in close.
Wills stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Dwayne Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wills throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson 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.
Wills trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wills is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Samson Wills is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wills working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wills with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wills accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wills throws a big elbow that misses.
Wills is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wills landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson looking to control.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Wills showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wills, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Wills!
In his post fight interview, Samson Wills started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Dwayne Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.

Event: SPARTA 40
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
Sourian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sourian blocks a jab.
Sourian throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Shelton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Sourian manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shelton blocks an uppercut.
Shelton blocking some punches.
Shelton trying to control the position but instead, Sourian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shelton into the cage.
Shelton effectively controlling the action here.
Sourian misses with some punches.
Sourian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sourian misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shelton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shelton is trying to push Sourian away but Sourian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Shelton. #T1#
Shelton is trying to maintain a safe position but Sourian gets an underhook and turns Shelton into the cage.
Shelton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sourian up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kobi Shelton.
Sourian missing with a left hand there. Shelton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shelton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shelton throws a right hand that misses
and Sourian counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Sourian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sourian misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Sourian has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shelton is trying to keep an underhook but Sourian manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Shelton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sourian.
Sourian is looking to take a break and control but Shelton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shelton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sourian is looking to work some ground and pound but Shelton has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sourian is looking to pass into half guard but Shelton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shelton is in guard.#REVR#
Sourian is pulling down on Shelton's head to control his posture.
Sourian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Shelton landing some decent shots from guard.
Shelton distracts Sourian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shelton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sourian is keeping the position for now.
Sourian wants to sweep but no luck.
Shelton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sourian looking to control.
Sourian might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shelton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shelton wants to control from the top but Sourian keeps moving.
Sourian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shelton postures up. #SUB2#
Sourian looking for a guillotine here but Shelton defends easily. #T3#
Shelton distracts Sourian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shelton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sourian wants to sweep but no luck.
Shelton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shelton preventing the sweep.
Sourian controls Shelton momentarily but Shelton frees himself.
Shelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sourian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sourian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sourian controlling the position.
Sourian is trying to keep Shelton in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Shelton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shelton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shelton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sourian keeping full guard, as Shelton tries to pass.
Shelton wants to control from the top but Sourian keeps moving.
Shelton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shelton preventing the sweep.
Shelton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shelton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shelton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sourian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shelton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sourian is trying to keep Shelton in close.
Shelton wants to control from the top but Sourian keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hamid Sourian 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#
Shelton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sourian defends well and Shelton ends up having to push Sourian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Sourian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shelton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shelton is trying to stall.
Sourian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sourian working aggressively here.
Sourian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shelton blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Sourian.
Shelton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sourian up against the cage.
Shelton is trying to force a seperation but Sourian has the dominant position.
Shelton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Sourian tries for a takedown but Shelton manages to get underhooks.
Sourian looking for a takedown.
Sourian misses with a body punch.
Shelton taking a breather.
Shelton blocking some punches.
Shelton gets underhooks to prevent Sourian's takedown attempt.
Kobi Shelton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamid Sourian.
Sourian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sourian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sourian. #TD2#
Sourian jumps guard.
Kobi Shelton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shelton tries to free his leg and advance position but Sourian is retaining full guard.
Sourian has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shelton has passed into side control.
Shelton lands an elbow.
Sourian can't do much from the bottom here.
Sourian is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Sourian keeps trying to improve his position.
Sourian gets back to half guard.
Shelton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sourian wants to control but Shelton is keeping busy.
Shelton is looking to take a break and control but Sourian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shelton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sourian wants to control but Shelton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shelton is trying to control. Sourian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sourian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shelton is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Shelton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sourian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shelton is working away from the top position though.
Sourian is trying to get back to full guard.
Shelton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shelton working Sourian over with strikes.
Sourian gets full guard.
Sourian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shelton is one step ahead there.
Shelton postures up.
Shelton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sourian trying to control the position.
Shelton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sourian's guard.
Sourian trying to control here. #T4#
Shelton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sourian defending well though.
Sourian is looking to improve his position.
Shelton winds up and cracks Sourian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shelton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sourian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sourian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shelton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shelton preventing the sweep.
Sourian controls Shelton momentarily but Shelton frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shelton works over Sourian with some ground and pound from guard.
Sourian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform us that Sourian has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shelton throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Kobi Shelton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shelton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Shelton throws a hook but Sourian blocks it.
A jab from Sourian misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sourian enables Shelton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sourian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sourian trying to control the position.
Sourian pulls Shelton in close to his closed guard and prevents Shelton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shelton postures up.
Sourian is looking to sweep but instead, Shelton has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sourian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sourian trying to keep a closed guard but Shelton is proving a slippery customer.
Shelton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shelton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Sourian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shelton.
Shelton postures up.
Shelton is fighting to break Sourian's control of his arms but Sourian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Sourian working for a triangle but Shelton defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sourian is on top in guard. #REVB#
Shelton keeping moving, preventing Sourian from controlling successfully.
Sourian is in close to Shelton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Shelton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sourian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shelton trying to control the position. #T2#
Sourian chips away with some ground and pound.
Sourian postures up in Shelton's guard and throws a big left but Shelton blocks it.
Sourian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sourian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sourian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shelton's head.
Sourian looking to sit in guard and control but Shelton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sourian is trying to control the position but Shelton postures up. #SUB2#
Sourian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shelton won't allow Sourian to get back to his feet.
Sourian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shelton scoring with some ground and pound.
Sourian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Shelton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shelton connects with a couple of short punches.
Shelton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sourian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sourian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Shelton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shelton wants to control from the top but Sourian keeps moving.
Sourian trying to control the position.
Sourian keeping moving, preventing Shelton from controlling successfully. #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.
Sourian is trying to keep Shelton in close.
Shelton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shelton throws a big right hand that misses.
Shelton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shelton preventing the sweep.
Sourian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shelton's guard. #REVB#
Sourian throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sourian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sourian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sourian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shelton tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kobi Shelton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shelton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kobi Shelton!
Kobi Shelton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SPARTA 40
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
Sokhela throws a nice head kick!
Buchanan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sokhela lands a jab to the nose.
Buchanan throws a body punch but Sokhela moves out of range.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the body
and Sokhela counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Danga de danga de dang - Sokhela scores with a four punch combination!
Sokhela lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sokhela misses with the combination.
Buchanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokhela throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sokhela pounces like a tiger and cracks Buchanan with a vicious hook! Buchanan is down but not out! Sokhela follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nkululeko Sokhela!
During a confident post fight interview, Nkululeko Sokhela thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Newalu looks to land a left hand but Avalos moved out of range nicely.
Newalu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avalos.
Avalos shoots in for a takedown but Newalu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avalos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Avalos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newalu.
Newalu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Avalos sprawls and moves away.
Newalu fails with a takedown attempt.
Avalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newalu.
Newalu feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Avalos.
Newalu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Avalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newalu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Avalos as Newalu shoots in.
Avalos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newalu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Avalos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Newalu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Avalos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Avalos's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Newalu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Avalos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Newalu gets his way! #T1##SUB#
Avalos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Avalos is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Avalos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Newalu looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Newalu looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Avalos is trying to break free. #SUB#
Avalos fending off the submission attempt from Newalu.
Avalos is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Newalu looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Avalos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Newalu's arms. #T3#
I really don't envy Avalos right now. #SUB#
Newalu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avalos is really stuck here.
Avalos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Avalos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newalu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newalu's back!
Avalos keeps control of the position as Newalu tries to break free.
Avalos is punishing Newalu with some ground and pound. #T4#
Avalos lands strikes to the head.
Newalu is trying to remain composed but Avalos is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Avalos lands a series of strikes from the back and Newalu goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Avalos!
Rio Avalos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SPARTA 36
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Bryan moves out of range as Fernandino strikes.
Fernandino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#TD#
Bryan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bryan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fernandino will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fernandino wants to control but Bryan postures up.
The referee asks Bryan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bryan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fernandino defending against the ground and pound.
Fernandino takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bryan looks up at the clock and then as Fernandino takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bryan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bryan landing strikes.
Bryan trying to control the position but Fernandino is working away.
Bryan landing a few strikes.
Bryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Bryan in side control, throwing shots but Fernandino defends.
Bryan is chipping away with strikes.
Bryan throws a strike aimed at the side of Fernandino's head but Fernandino avoids it well.
Fernandino is looking for a sweep.
Bryan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bryan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fernandino down. #CUT#
It looks like Eduardo Fernandino has been cut.
Fernandino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fernandino is looking to regain half guard here but Bryan keeps moving and retains side control.
Fernandino defending against the ground and pound.
Bryan is chipping away with strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Eduardo Fernandino's cut even more.
Bryan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bryan is putting a hurting on Fernandino here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT#
The cut above Eduardo Fernandino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Fernandino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bryan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bryan working away.
Bryan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bryan is looking to take a break and control but Fernandino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bryan working away.
Bryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandino keeps working.
Fernandino is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Bryan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bryan misses with the ground and pound.
Bryan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fernandino dodges the ground and pound from Bryan.
Sloppy strikes there by Bryan.
Fernandino trying to remain calm as Bryan controls from the top position.
Fernandino is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Bryan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fernandino down.
Fernandino is looking for a sweep.
Fernandino avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bryan.
Bryan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T4#
Bryan controls the position.
Bryan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #CUT#
Eduardo Fernandino'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 Eduardo Fernandino's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tomi Bryan!
Tomi Bryan retains his middleweight title!
Tomi Bryan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SPARTA 36
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Wills closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knives jabs Wills right on the nose. Wills blinks but takes it well.
Wills loads up on a big right hand but Knives slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knives! But no joy.
Wills has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.
Wills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knives manages to avoid it.#TD#
Wills shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Knives avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wills missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wills won't allow Knives to sweep him here.
Wills sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knives trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knives wants to sweep here but Wills controlling him for the moment.
Wills throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Wills throwing strikes but missing.
Wills might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wills is fighting to break Knives's control of his arms but Knives is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wills content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knives looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wills is in close to Knives's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wills with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wills throws a strike but Knives rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Knives preventing the sweep.
Wills wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Wills bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knives's guard. #REVR#
Knives working a defensive guard here.
Wills stopping the sweep attempt from Knives.
Wills trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knives trying to control the position here.
Wills throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Knives looking to control.
Wills working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wills forces his way into half guard.
Wills throwing shots but Knives is blocking nicely.
Wills has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knives's head.
Wills working over Knives with some ground and pound. Knives looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wills with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wills is nestled in close to Knives, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wills missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Still in half guard, Wills seems content to control.
Wills not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knives blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wills.
Wills perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been informed that Knives has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wills takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wills keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knives can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wills throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Knives to regain full guard.
Wills loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wills accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knives really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wills. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wills postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wills in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wills landing with the ground and pound.
Wills throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Wills dominated that round.
That's time! Wills's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knives moves away.
Wills slips a jab and a cross from Knives.
Wills half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knives lands a jab.
Wills shoots for a takedown but Knives saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knives comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wills avoids the body shot from Knives.
Knives swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wills.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knives, as that shot connected.
Knives throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knives sprawls and moves away.
Knives has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knives misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Wills counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knives won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wills tries to score with some ground and pound. Knives controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Samson Wills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wills throws an elbow but Knives slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wills cracks Knives with a big right hand but Knives just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wills misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1#
Knives struggling a bit here.
Sloppy strikes there by Wills.
Knives taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Wills's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Knives is trying to improve his position.
Wills trying to control the position but Knives is working away.
Knives can't do much from the bottom here.
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Wills working the ground and pound from side control.#T2#
Wills trying to control the position but Knives is working away.
Wills advances nicely into full mount.
Wills fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wills throwing strikes here but Knives is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wills content just to control the position here.
Knives blocking the ground and pound.
Wills throws some wild stikes that Knives manages to avoid easily.
Wills throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Wills cracks Knives with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3#
Knives is in a horrible position here. Wills smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wills dominating with strikes here.
Wills is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knives can do to turn this around?
Wills raining down shots from the mount!
Wills throwing strikes here but Knives is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wills lands a big elbow.
Knives wants to hold on but Wills pushes him away.
Wills misses with a head shot.
Wills lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Knives hang on?
Wills unloading with bombs!
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!
Wills lands with some strikes.#T4#
Wills raining down shots from the mount!
Wills punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wills lands a big shot to the head and Knives winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samson Wills!
Samson Wills decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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