Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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

#R1##TD2#
Kivela fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hale to the ground. Kivela is now in Hale's guard.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Kivela has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Hale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kivela is aware though and is defending well.
Kivela advances position into side control!
Kivela slows the pace down.
Hale is looking for a sweep.
Hale is not content to let Kivela control the position.
Hale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kivela's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kivela wants to control but Hale is keeping him busy.
Kivela frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Hale sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Kivela is working for a kimura but Hale is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kivela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB#
Hale looking for submissions off his back.
Hale is not content to let Kivela control the position.
Hale is looking for a sweep. Kivela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kivela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Kivela is trying to work for a kimura but Hale is defending well. #SUB#
Hale looking for submissions off his back.
Kivela is trying to control. Hale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kivela is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Kivela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Hale's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kivela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kivela's back!#SUB#
Hale working for a choke but Kivela is defending well.
Kivela tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kivela keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hale wants to take his opponent's back but Kivela doesn't allow it.
Kivela tries to hold on but Hale postures up.#T3##SUB#
Hale looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kivela working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Kivela defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hale. #SUB#
Hale working for a guillotine from mount but Kivela is in no mood to give up.
Kivela tries to hold on but Hale pushes him away. #SUB#
Hale wants to finish this one by submission but Kivela is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hale.
Hale with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kivela tries to lock up and control but Hale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Hale looking for a guillotine from mount but Kivela is having none of it.
Kivela wants to hold on but Hale pushes him away.
Kivela is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hale is staying active.#T4#
Kivela is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kivela is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hale is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kivela to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kivela shrugs it off.
Kivela tries to lock up and control but Hale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kivela is looking to get to half guard.
Kivela wants to hold on but Hale pushes him away.
Kivela is desperately trying to improve his position but Hale has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kivela wants to control but Hale is having none of it.#SUB#
Hale is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kivela to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kivela shrugs it off.
Kivela wants to control but Hale is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiki Hale dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kivela misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Hale misses.
Kivela with the counter takedown but Hale avoids it easily.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Kivela.
Hale with a nice cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kivela.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Kivela.
Kivela staying out of range there.
Kivela fails with the takedown.
Hale feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivela staying out of range there.
Kivela throws a looping overhand right but Hale ducks down to avoid it.
Kivela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hale.
Kivela misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A slow jab from Kivela misses its intended target.
Hale half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kivela scores with a nice strike.
Hale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kivela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hale somewhat.
Kivela misses with a straight right.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kivela stuffs the takedown.
Hale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kivela.#TD#
Hale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kivela's guard.
Hale tries to free his leg and advance position but Kivela is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kivela looking for a guillotine here but Hale defends easily.
Kivela wants to sweep here but Hale controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hale tries to free his leg and advance position but Kivela is retaining full guard.
Kivela has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hale pushes down on Kivela's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kivela actively working from the bottom here.
Keiki Hale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hale seems to be working for a kimura but Kivela defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Hale is trying to work for a kimura but Kivela is defending well. #SUB#
Hale wants to work for an arm triangle but Kivela is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Kivela tries to roll over but Hale keeps him under control.
Kivela trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hale manages to pass to mount! #SUB#
Hale is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kivela to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kivela shrugs it off.
Hale avoids the attempt from Kivela to control.
Kivela really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kivela tries to hold on but Hale pushes him away.
Hale prevents Kivela from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Hale working for a guillotine from mount but Kivela is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Hale is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kivela is surviving well by controlling Hale's body position as best he can. #T4##SUB#
Hale jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kivela manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kivela manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hale's best efforts.
Kivela regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hale preventing the sweep.
Hale looking to pass the guard.
Kivela wants to sweep but no luck.
Hale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Hale drops back looking for a leg! Kivela is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kivela manages to kick Hale off! Hale jumps back into Kivela's guard.
Kivela working a defensive guard but Hale passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kivela makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kivela.
Hale advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiki Hale dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hale gets a takedown into half guard.
Kivela slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hale advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hale is working for a kimura but Kivela is defending it quite comfortably.
Kivela wants to control but Hale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kivela looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hale is trying to work for a kimura but Kivela is defending well.
Hale wants to control but Kivela is keeping him busy. #T1#
Hale moves into full mount! Kivela won't be happy about that!
Kivela tries to reverse the position but Hale maintains control.
Kivela keeps trying to improve his position.
Hale with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Kivela defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hale.
Kivela looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Hale has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hale looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Kivela trying to control the hands but Hale breaks the grip. #SUB#
Hale working for a choke but Kivela is defending well.
Kivela wants to control his opponent's hands but Hale gets his hands free.
Hale doesn't have the hooks in and Kivela manages to turn into his guard.
Kivela wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving. #SUB#
Hale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kivela is aware though and is defending well.
Kivela slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Kivela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Hale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Kivela seems content to control.
Daniel Kivela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kivela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kivela missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hale is looking for a sweep. Kivela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kivela is looking for a kimura here.
Kivela winds up and cracks Hale with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Kivela is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Kivela with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keiki Hale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hale wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hale is trying to get back to full guard.
Hale is staying active underneath Kivela, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kivela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hale actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kivela is pressing down on Hale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hale is holding on for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Keiki Hale!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Keiki Hale!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Keiki Hale!

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

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

#R1#
Delisle throws a body shot but no joy.
Rautio loads up on a big right hand but Delisle slips the punch.#TD2#
Delisle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rautio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rautio is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it. #SUB2#
Delisle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rautio keeps working. #SUB2#
Delisle tries for a kimura but Rautio is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Rautio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Delisle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Delisle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rautio is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T1#
Rautio is not content to let Delisle control the position.
Delisle working away.
Delisle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rautio keeps working.
Delisle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rautio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rautio is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it.
Rautio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rautio is trying to escape the position but Delisle is controlling the position.
Delisle working away.
Delisle trying to control the action but Rautio is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rautio gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Rautio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rautio wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy.
Rautio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rautio won't allow Delisle to pass to mount.
Delisle is keen to just control but Rautio is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Delisle is trying to control the action in half guard but Rautio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rautio is positioning himself well to prevent Delisle advancing to mount. #T3#
Delisle prevents Rautio from improving his position.
Rautio is not content to let Delisle control the position.
Delisle uses his free foot to push down on Rautio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rautio.
Delisle controlling the pace for now.
Rautio is looking to improve his position but Delisle isn't that keen on the idea.
Rautio manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rautio trying to control but Delisle postures up.
Rautio is staying active underneath Delisle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rautio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rautio trying to control from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Delisle seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rautio wants to improve his position but Delisle is controlling well. #SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rautio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Delisle is thwarting Rautio's attempts to control the position.
Delisle works his way into side control.
Rautio wants to control but Delisle postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rautio gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Delisle seems to be working for a kimura but Rautio defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delisle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rautio misses with a looping left.
Delisle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rautio.
Rautio dives in for a single leg takedown but Delisle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rautio misses with a hook. Delisle ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Delisle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Delisle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rautio is looking for a sweep.
Rautio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rautio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delisle is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Delisle is working for a kimura but Rautio is defending it quite comfortably.
Delisle not doing much here. #T1##SUB2#
Delisle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Delisle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rautio trying to control but Delisle postures up.
Rautio tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Delisle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rautio tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg.
Rautio wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Delisle is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rautio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delisle.
Rautio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delisle is working away from the top position though.
Rautio tries to roll over but Delisle keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Delisle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rautio has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Delisle not doing much here.
Rautio is trying to control but can't.
Rautio gets back to full guard.
Rautio trying to keep a closed guard but Delisle is proving a slippery customer.
Delisle looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Rautio working for a triangle but Delisle defends it easily.
Rautio is controlling Delisle's posture.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delisle advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Delisle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
I wouldn't like to be where Rautio is right now.
Rautio tries to bench press Delisle off him but Delisle keeps the position.
Rautio is trying to control Delisle's posture but Delisle avoids it.
Rautio is looking to reverse the position.
Rautio struggling a bit here.
Delisle tries to move to mount but Rautio blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rautio can't do much from the bottom here.
Delisle remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delisle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rautio throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Delisle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rautio!
Rautio is trying to improve his position.
Delisle trying to control the action but Rautio is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Delisle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rautio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rautio is not content to let Delisle control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rautio is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Rautio wants to control but Delisle is having none of it.#SUB2#
Rautio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Delisle. #SUB2#
Delisle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rautio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rautio is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Delisle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Delisle trying to control the position but Rautio is working away.
Rautio is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rautio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rautio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rautio trying to control but Delisle postures up.
Delisle prevents Rautio from improving his position.
Rautio trying to control here.
Delisle is looking to advance position but Rautio won't allow it.
Well,Rautio is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Delisle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rautio tries to roll over but Delisle keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Delisle is working for a kimura but Rautio is defending it quite comfortably.
Rautio is trying to maintain the position but Delisle is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Delisle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rautio is just riding it out for now. Delisle eventually gives up the hold.
Rautio is trying to control but can't.
Alvar Rautio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rautio wants to improve his position but Delisle is controlling well.
Delisle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rautio!
Rautio is looking to get to half guard.
Delisle controlling from the full mount. #T4##SUB2#
Delisle has hold of Rautio's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rautio manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rautio is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Delisle is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rautio can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rautio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rautio tries to hold on but Delisle postures up.
Rautio regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle wants to free his trapped foot but Rautio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Delisle is trying to control the action in half guard but Rautio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

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

Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Gauthier Delisle!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Gauthier Delisle!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Gauthier Delisle!

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

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

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

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

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

#R1#
Abellan jabs Immonen right on the nose. Immonen blinks but takes it well.
Abellan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abellan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan Ardigma in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Abellan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Immonen has a couple of punches blocked by Abellan.
Immonen blocking some punches.
Abellan scores with a shot to the side of Immonen's head.
Abellan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Immonen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abellan.
Immonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Immonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice left hand lands by Abellan.
Abellan lands a right hand.
Abellan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Immonen backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Immonen.
Abellan lands an uppercut.
Abellan misses with a body punch.
Abellan lands with a right to the head. #T1##TD2#
Immonen pulls Abellan into guard.
Abellan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Immonen has his foot on Abellan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abellan works his way back into a safe position though.
Abellan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abellan continues to stall.#SUB2#
Immonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Immonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abellan is aware though and is defending well.
Immonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Abellan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abellan stopping the sweep attempt from Immonen.#T2#
Abellan controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Immonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abellan is one step ahead there.
Abellan content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Abellan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Immonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abellan has managed to get both his arms back between Immonen's legs - danger averted.
Abellan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abellan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Immonen looking for a guillotine here but Abellan defends easily.
Abellan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abellan content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Immonen looking for a guillotine here but Abellan defends easily.
Immonen is trying to control the position but Abellan postures up.
Abellan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Immonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abellan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Immonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Abellan avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Abellan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Immonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abellan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abellan pushing down on Immonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Immonen manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Immonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Immonen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Gerardo Abellan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Immonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Abellan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Immonen scrambles back to his feet.
Immonen swings widly with a right hand
and Abellan counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Abellan lands.
Abellan looks to throw the jab but Immonen is out of range. #CL#
Immonen gets tackled into the cage by Abellan. Abellan maintains the clinch.
Abellan misses with a punch on the inside.
Abellan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Immonen blocking some punches.
Abellan swings wildly with an uppercut but Immonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abellan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abellan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gerardo Abellan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abellan throws a head punch that misses.
Abellan cracks Immonen with a nice body shot.
Abellan throws a punch but it's blocked by Immonen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abellan. #T1#
Abellan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abellan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abellan throws a punch but it's blocked by Immonen.
Abellan lands with a short shot to the head.
Abellan lands with a right to the head.
Immonen misses with some punches.
Abellan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Immonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Abellan lands a left hand.
Abellan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Abellan leaning against his opponent.
Abellan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Immonen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Immonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Abellan.
Abellan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abellan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abellan blocks an uppercut.
Immonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Abellan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abellan lands with a short shot to the head.
Immonen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abellan avoiding damage.
Abellan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abellan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Immonen tries to pull guard but Abellan holds him up against the cage and eventually Immonen drops back down to his feet.
Abellan lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Immonen has a couple of punches blocked by Abellan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abellan.
Immonen blocks an uppercut.
Abellan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abellan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abellan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abellan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abellan lands with a light punch inside.
Abellan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Abellan.
Immonen tries to pull guard but Abellan holds him up against the cage and eventually Immonen drops back down to his feet.
Gerardo Abellan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aarni Immonen.
Abellan lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Abellan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abellan swings wildly with an uppercut but Immonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abellan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Immonen blocks an uppercut.
Abellan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Immonen breaks the clinch.
Abellan lands a glancing blow to the side of Immonen's head.#CL#
Abellan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Immonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Abellan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abellan blocks an uppercut.
Immonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abellan walks away with a smile on his face. Immonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abellan connects with a crisp jab.
Immonen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abellan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerardo Abellan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Abellan looks to throw the jab but Immonen is out of range.
Immonen slips under a jab.
Immonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Abellan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Immonen can do to turn this around?
Immonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abellan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Immonen tries to keep at a distance but Abellan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abellan has a couple of punches blocked by Immonen.
Abellan misses with some punches.
Abellan lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abellan.
A shot in the inside from Abellan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Immonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Immonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Abellan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Abellan clinches.
Abellan throws a head punch that misses.
Immonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Immonen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Immonen fails to land.
Abellan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Immonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abellan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Immonen.
Gerardo Abellan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abellan defending well as Immonen loads up on a big left hand.
Abellan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Immonen takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Immonen tries to keep at a distance but Abellan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abellan scores with a shoulder strike.
Abellan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abellan working aggressively here.
Abellan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Immonen breaks the clinch. #T2#
Immonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abellan defends well and Immonen ends up having to push Abellan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Abellan instigates a clinch.
A short left from Abellan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Immonen misses with some punches.
Abellan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Abellan on the inside.
Abellan lands with a short shot to the head.
Abellan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abellan has a couple of punches blocked by Immonen.
A head punch on the inside from Immonen fails to land.
Abellan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Immonen backwards.
Abellan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Immonen manages to break the clinch. #T3##TD2#
Immonen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Abellan quickly recovers to half guard.
Abellan is looking to improve his position.
Immonen controlling the pace.
Abellan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Aarni Immonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Immonen wants to take a breather but Abellan is having none of it.
Abellan trying to hold on to Immonen's head to control him but Immonen postures up.
Abellan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Immonen on the ground.
Immonen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Immonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Abellan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Immonen is trying to control. Abellan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abellan is holding on to half guard well.
Abellan is trying to get back to full guard.
Gerardo Abellan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Abellan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Immonen.
Immonen won't allow Abellan to sweep him here.
Abellan can't keep his opponent in guard - Immonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abellan trying to control from the bottom.
Abellan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Immonen throwing shots but Abellan is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Immonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abellan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Immonen.
Abellan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Immonen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerardo Abellan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abellan, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Gerardo Abellan!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Gerardo Abellan!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Gerardo Abellan!

Gerardo Abellan wins by unanimous decision!
Gerardo Abellan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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

#R1#
Gomi leaves Somerkoski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gomi shoots for a takedown but Somerkoski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gomi gets caught flat footed, as Somerkoski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Somerkoski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gomi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Somerkoski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Somerkoski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Somerkoski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomi dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Gomi looking to pass the guard.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Gomi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Somerkoski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomi defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Somerkoski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Somerkoski is trying to control the position here. Gomi has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Somerkoski tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Gomi jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takanori Gomi!
Takanori Gomi thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Kivela scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kivela passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jacobs!
Jacobs has given up his back. Will we see Kivela going for some submissions?
Jacobs wants to escape the position.
Jacobs trying to control the hands but Kivela won't let him. #SUB2#
Kivela is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jacobs is defending well though. Kivela let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Kivela is persistently looking for the submission but Jacobs is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kivela is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jacobs with him. Jacobs is trying to defend but Kivela has an arm under the chin now! Jacobs grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Kivela!
A victorious Daniel Kivela thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Johnny Jacobs stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry to the fans'.

Event: SPARTA 46
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Buakaw instigates a clinch.
Buakaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buakaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Buakaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Immonen tries to pull guard but Buakaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Immonen drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Buakaw.
A hook to the body from Buakaw.
Buakaw lands a right hand. #TD#
Immonen jumps guard and drags Buakaw to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Immonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Buakaw is sitting in close to Immonen's body. Immonen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Buakaw is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Buakaw is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Immonen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aarni Immonen!
An out of breath Aarni Immonen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Banchamek Buakaw had this to say: 'You are just lucky today!'.

Event: SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Good exchange - Fernandino coming out on top.
Somerkoski shoots in for a double leg but Fernandino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernandino misses the target.
Fernandino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Somerkoski's hands.
Somerkoski throws a jab when Fernandino was well out of range.
Fernandino connects with a nice looking jab.
Somerkoski misses with an uppercut.
Fernandino 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.
Fernandino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fernandino loads up on a big right hand but Somerkoski slips the punch.
Somerkoski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Fernandino forces Somerkoski back against the cage and clinches.
Somerkoski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fernandino fails to land.
Somerkoski misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fernandino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somerkoski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somerkoski misses with some punches.
Fernandino swings wildly with an uppercut but Somerkoski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somerkoski blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Fernandino lands with a light punch inside.
Somerkoski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fernandino misses with a punch to the body.
Fernandino lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Somerkoski backwards.
Somerkoski blocks a body shot from Fernandino.
Somerkoski working aggressively here.
Fernandino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Somerkoski manages to break the clinch.
Fernandino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Somerkoski misses with an uppercut
and Fernandino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fernandino lands with a good body shot.
Fernandino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somerkoski sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Somerkoski gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somerkoski is keen to just control but Fernandino is a slippery customer.#T2#
Somerkoski uses his free foot to push down on Fernandino's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fernandino.
Fernandino wants to control but Somerkoski is having none of it.
Somerkoski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Somerkoski controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Somerkoski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fernandino manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Somerkoski wants to control but Fernandino is keeping him busy.
Fernandino wants to control but Somerkoski postures up.#T3##SUB2#
Somerkoski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fernandino, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Somerkoski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Somerkoski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fernandino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Somerkoski off and has taken his back!
Fernandino trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Somerkoski doesn't escape.
Somerkoski turns into Fernandino and is now in his guard.
Somerkoski wants to control from the top but Fernandino keeps moving.
Fernandino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Somerkoski wants to pass the guard but Fernandino is keeping the position.
Somerkoski forces his way into half guard.
Fernandino is in trouble now - Somerkoski has advanced to mount! #T4##SUB2#
Somerkoski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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!#SUB2#
Somerkoski working for a guillotine from mount but Fernandino is in no mood to give up.
Somerkoski prevents Fernandino from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Somerkoski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fernandino is surviving well by controlling Somerkoski's body position as best he can.
Fernandino is desperately trying to improve his position but Somerkoski has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Fernandino is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Somerkoski locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fernandino is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Markus Somerkoski!
A very excited looking Markus Somerkoski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sotaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Peltonen, which made it look bad.
Peltonen tries to counter with a takedown but Sotaro is quick to defend against it.
Peltonen slips under a jab from Sotaro.
Peltonen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sotaro has a takedown stuffed.
Sotaro throws a hook to the side of Peltonen's head but Peltonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sotaro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peltonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arttu Peltonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onaga Sotaro.
Peltonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peltonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peltonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sotaro.
Sotaro defending well as Peltonen loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sotaro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peltonen's half guard.
Peltonen wants to improve his position but Sotaro is controlling well. #SUB#
Peltonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sotaro passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Peltonen working to try and regain half guard.
Sotaro wants to take Peltonen's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Sotaro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Peltonen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Peltonen shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Sotaro wants to finish this one by submission but Peltonen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sotaro.
Peltonen is trying desperately to improve position.
Sotaro fails to take his opponent's back.
Peltonen is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Peltonen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sotaro. #T2#
Sotaro prevents Peltonen from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Sotaro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Peltonen is surviving well by controlling Sotaro's body position as best he can.
Peltonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sotaro is looking to work his way around to Peltonen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Sotaro looking to secure an arm triangle but Peltonen defends it well.
Peltonen tries to lock up and control but Sotaro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peltonen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltonen tries to hold on but Sotaro postures up.
Peltonen working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Sotaro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Sotaro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peltonen working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Sotaro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Peltonen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Peltonen tries to hold on but Sotaro postures up.
Sotaro trying to control but Peltonen is having none of it.
Peltonen gets back to half guard.#T4#
Sotaro prevents Peltonen from improving his position.
Peltonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peltonen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Peltonen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sotaro passes into side control!
Peltonen gets back to half guard.
Peltonen is trying to maintain the position but Sotaro is very close to passing his half guard.
Sotaro 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.#SUB2#
Sotaro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peltonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Peltonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sotaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peltonen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onaga Sotaro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sotaro moves away from the strike by Peltonen.
Peltonen fails to land the takedown.
Sotaro has a takedown stuffed.
Sotaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Sotaro tries to counter it with a takedown but Peltonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sotaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Peltonen misses its intended target.
Sotaro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peltonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Peltonen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotaro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Peltonen defends well and Sotaro ends up having to push Peltonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sotaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peltonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peltonen jabs Sotaro right on the nose. Sotaro blinks but takes it well.
Peltonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sotaro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Peltonen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arttu Peltonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sotaro misses with a looping left.
Peltonen misses with a straight left.
Peltonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sotaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Sotaro throws the left hand but Peltonen avoids the punch easily.
Peltonen misses with a takedown attempt - Sotaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sotaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peltonen defends it nicely.
Peltonen attempts a counter takedown but Sotaro avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Sotaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peltonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sotaro throws out the jab.
Peltonen throws a hook but Sotaro avoids it easily.
Sotaro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peltonen as he jumps to the side.
Peltonen moves out of range as Sotaro strikes.
Peltonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sotaro defends well and Peltonen ends up having to push Sotaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sotaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sotaro wants it to stay on the feet.
Peltonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sotaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peltonen moves away.
Peltonen feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Sotaro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sotaro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peltonen defends it well.
Onaga Sotaro has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Peltonen actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Peltonen looking for submissions off his back.
Sotaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peltonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peltonen tries to roll over but Sotaro keeps him under control.
Peltonen trying to control but Sotaro postures up.
Sotaro is trying to control. Peltonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peltonen is looking to control Sotaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peltonen avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sotaro is working for a kimura but Peltonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Peltonen gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peltonen looking to control.
Sotaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peltonen is keeping the position for now.
Peltonen keeping moving, preventing Sotaro from controlling successfully.
Peltonen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sotaro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sotaro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Peltonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sotaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peltonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peltonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sotaro keeping moving, preventing Peltonen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onaga Sotaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Peltonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Peltonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Sotaro as he connects with a hook.
Peltonen misses with a straight right.
Sotaro misses the jab.
Sotaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sotaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peltonen.
Sotaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sotaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Peltonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sotaro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sotaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peltonen.
Peltonen shoots in but Sotaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sotaro with the counter takedown but Peltonen avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arttu Peltonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sotaro ducks under a wild hook from Peltonen.
Sotaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Peltonen looks to land a left hand but Sotaro moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Peltonen misses the jab.
Peltonen misses with a looping left.
Peltonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sotaro as he jumps to the side.
Sotaro misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Peltonen counters with a shoot takedown. Sotaro fights it but they end up in guard.
Peltonen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Peltonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Sotaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Peltonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sotaro is just riding it out for now. Peltonen eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peltonen is looking to take a break and control but Sotaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Peltonen is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Sotaro moves into full guard.
Sotaro looking to control. #SUB2#
Peltonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sotaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peltonen has managed to get both his arms back between Sotaro's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sotaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peltonen wants to control from the top but Sotaro keeps moving.
Peltonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Peltonen wants to control from the top but Sotaro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sotaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peltonen passes Sotaro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arttu Peltonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Peltonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sotaro is just riding it out for now. Peltonen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Peltonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Onaga Sotaro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peltonen trying to control from half guard but Sotaro is working away.
Peltonen is pressing down on Sotaro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sotaro is holding on for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sotaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sotaro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Peltonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sotaro sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sotaro looking for submissions off his back.
Sotaro is concentrating on defense, preventing Peltonen from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peltonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sotaro keeps working. #SUB#
Peltonen seems to be working for a kimura but Sotaro defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arttu Peltonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sotaro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onaga Sotaro!
Our winner, Onaga Sotaro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Clark misses.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Rautio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clark defends it well.
Clark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rautio goes for a double leg but Clark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clark continues to drive forward.
Rautio scores with a nice right hand.
Rautio throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rautio.
Clark blocks a jab.
Rautio throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Rautio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rautio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clark throws the left hand but Rautio avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Rautio misses.
Rautio misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely.
Rautio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rautio staying out of range there.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Rautio saw that one coming.#T1#
Rautio misses with a straight right.
Clark throws a hook but Rautio blocks it.
Rautio defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Rautio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Rautio slips under a jab from Clark.
Rautio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Clark tries to sprawl but Rautio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Clark's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Rautio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rautio. #SUB2#
Rautio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Rautio trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it. #SUB#
Clark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rautio pulls his head out easily.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rautio tries to pass to full mount but Clark defends it.
Rautio is still trying to improve position.
Clark tries to roll over but Rautio keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Clark actively working from the bottom here.
Rautio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clark tries to get to full guard but Rautio has control of the leg.
Rautio trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark won't allow Rautio to pass to mount.
Clark wants to improve his position but Rautio is controlling well.
Clark is looking to control Rautio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clark avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Clark is defending against the submission attempts here by Rautio. #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.#SUB2#
Rautio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clark defends it well.
Rautio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rautio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rautio wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rautio tries to control but Clark wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rautio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clark has worked his arm free - good work by Clark!
Clark gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvar Rautio dominated that round.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rautio slips a straight right by Clark.
Clark staying out of range there.
Clark shoots for a takedown but Rautio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Clark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rautio did well to prevent Clark getting side control.
Rautio is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Rautio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Clark is working for a kimura but Rautio is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark prevents Rautio from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rautio wants to control but Clark is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Rautio is refusing to be controlled, as Clark sits in half guard. #SUB#
Clark seems to be working for a kimura but Rautio defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Clark wants to work for an arm triangle but Rautio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Clark seems to be working for a kimura but Rautio defends the submission attempt.
Rautio wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well. #SUB#
Clark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rautio trying to hold on to Clark's head to control him but Clark postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rautio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.
Rautio wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Clark is working for a kimura but Rautio is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Clark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rautio is trying to maintain the position but Clark is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Clark is looking for a kimura but Rautio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clark to get the leverage.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Rautio is defending well.
Rautio gets full guard.
Rautio trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Rautio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Rautio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rautio's guard.
Rautio won't allow Clark to pass to mount.
Rautio is looking to control Clark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rautio avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Clark is looking for a kimura here.
Clark trying to pass the guard but Rautio defending well. #SUB#
Rautio is defending against the submission attempts here by Clark.
Rautio manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rautio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Clark dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Clark shoots in for a double leg but Rautio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rautio throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rautio.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rautio enables Clark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rautio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clark preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rautio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rautio 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rautio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Clark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clark passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Clark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rautio is trying to get back to half guard.
Rautio prevents Clark from moving into mount.
Rautio is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Rautio struggling a bit here.
Clark tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rautio's legs.
Rautio is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Clark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rautio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Clark has an Americana. Rautio didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Clark is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Clark hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dominic Clark!
Our winner, Dominic Clark, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SPARTA 41
Date: Apr 14, 2019

#R1#
Kivela tries for a takedown but Water Law sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Water Law ducks under a wild hook from Kivela.
Water Law looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Kivela shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Water Law's guard.#SUB#
Kivela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kivela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Water Law keeping moving, preventing Kivela from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kivela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kivela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kivela slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kivela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Water Law is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water Law keeping moving, preventing Kivela from controlling successfully.
Kivela not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Water Law really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kivela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Kivela trying to control but Water Law is working from the bottom.
Water Law looking for a sweep. Not yet Water Law, not yet.
Water Law controls Kivela momentarily but Kivela frees himself.
Kivela engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kivela missing with a left hand there. Water Law was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Water Law let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Water Law connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kivela momentarily.
Water Law swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kivela dives in and grabs Water Law's left leg, looking for a takedown. Water Law pushes down on Kivela's head and hops out.#T2#
Water Law lands a nice shot that snaps Kivela's head back.
Kivela walks into a jab.
Water Law lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kivela looks to land a right hand but Water Law moved out of range.
Kivela throws out a loose jab but Water Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Water Law is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kivela throws a jab when Water Law was well out of range.
Water Law loads up on a big right hand but Kivela slips the punch.
Kivela appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Water Law stuns Kivela with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Kivela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Water Law misses its intended target.
Water Law scores with a hook.
Water Law just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivela misses with a lunging right hand
and Water Law counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kivela is breathing heavily.
Water Law scores with a jab to the body.
Water Law looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Water Law works Kivela's body with a nice hook.
Kivela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Water Law.
Trafalgar Water Law is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Water Law drops Kivela with a beautiful combination! Kivela stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Water Law is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Kivela is rocked!
Kivela is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Water Law just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Kivela has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trafalgar Water Law!
An out of breath Trafalgar Water Law thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPARTA 40
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
Gracie slips under a jab from Immonen.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Immonen.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Immonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Immonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Immonen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Immonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Immonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Immonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Immonen trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Immonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Immonen trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Immonen is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Immonen to get the leverage.
Immonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Immonen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie manages to get to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Immonen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Immonen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Immonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Immonen wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Immonen pushes his legs off easily.
Immonen trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Immonen is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Immonen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Immonen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royler Gracie!
Our winner, Royler Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SPARTA 39
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Sakurai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Peltonen trying to control here. #SUB2#
Sakurai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Peltonen actively working from the bottom here.
Peltonen tries to roll over but Sakurai keeps him under control.
Sakurai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Peltonen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peltonen manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peltonen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Peltonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakurai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakurai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Peltonen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sakurai stacks Peltonen on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sakurai!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sakurai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peltonen, who protects the arm well.
Peltonen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Sakurai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peltonen, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sakurai has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Peltonen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sakurai yanks on the arm and Peltonen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sakurai.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hayate Sakurai!
Hayate Sakurai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPARTA 39
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Ngoss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Somerkoski won't allow it.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but Somerkoski won't allow it.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Somerkoski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Markus Somerkoski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Ngoss.
Ngoss is looking for a takedown.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Somerkoski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ngoss has Somerkoski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Somerkoski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Somerkoski misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Somerkoski successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ngoss wants to control from the top but Somerkoski keeps moving.
Ngoss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Somerkoski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Somerkoski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ngoss defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngoss wants to pass the guard but Somerkoski is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ngoss is posturing up here but Somerkoski has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ngoss tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ngoss has to tap! Slick submission there by Somerkoski!

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

Event: SPARTA 36
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Rautio throws a shot from downtown. Seme moves away and avoids it.
Seme scores with a head kick.
Seme throws a head kick that misses.
Rautio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Seme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rautio.
Rautio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rautio throws a poor cross that misses
and Seme counters with a straight right hand.
Rautio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Rautio missing with a left hand there. Seme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick from Seme.
Seme throws a sloppy head kick and Rautio moves out of range easily.
Seme lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rautio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rautio misses with a hook. Seme ducked under it nicely.
Seme let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Seme slams his shin into Rautio's torso.
Seme lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Seme thumps Rautio with a low kick.
Rautio misses with an uppercut
and Seme counters with a nice body shot.
Seme looks to score with a jab to the body but Rautio is just out of range.
Seme throws a jab but it's blocked by Rautio.
A telegraphed right hand from Rautio misses the target.
Seme's coach down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seme's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Seme fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rautio.
Seme scores with a head kick. Rautio tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Rautio is rocked!
Seme closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Rautio out cold! Rautio corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bekithemba Seme!
Bekithemba Seme decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPARTA 35
Date: Mar 31, 2019

#R1#
Kivela misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Elijah misses its intended target.
Elijah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elijah throws out a loose jab but Kivela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivela shoots in and drives through. Elijah sprawls well.
Elijah slaps away a takedown attempt from Kivela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kivela defending well as Elijah loads up on a big left hand.
Kivela throws out a loose jab but Elijah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elijah misses with a straight right. #TD#
Kivela fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Elijah sprawls well initially but Kivela persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivela is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Elijah tries to roll over but Kivela keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kivela is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Elijah wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kivela seems to be working for a kimura but Elijah defends the submission attempt.
Kivela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elijah is looking for a sweep. Kivela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kivela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elijah is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elijah is pressing down on Kivela's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kivela slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Elijah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kivela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Kivela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kivela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Elijah is not content to let Kivela control the position. #SUB#
Kivela wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elijah, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elijah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kivela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Elijah is not content to let Kivela control the position.
Elijah is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kivela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Kivela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elijah keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kivela happy to just control the position for now.
Kivela trying to control the position but Elijah is working away.
Elijah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Elijah is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kivela looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Elijah tries to improve position but can't.
Kivela taking a breather here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elijah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kivela is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kivela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Elijah is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kivela trying to control the position but Elijah is working away.
You can see the frustration on Elijah's face as Kivela controls the position.
Kivela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elijah keeps working. #SUB#
Kivela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Kivela dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kivela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elijah tries to avoid it but Kivela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elijah to the ground. Elijah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kivela misses with a hook #TD2#
and Elijah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kivela's guard.#SUB2#
Elijah drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elijah jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Elijah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kivela's guard. #SUB2#
Elijah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kivela defends it well.
Kivela moves into full guard.
Kivela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kivela lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Daniel Kivela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivela trying to control the position from guard on top but Elijah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Elijah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kivela got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elijah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kivela has managed to get both his arms back between Elijah's legs - danger averted.
Elijah keeping moving, preventing Kivela from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Elijah looking for a guillotine here but Kivela defends easily.
Kivela trying to control the position from guard on top but Elijah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kivela is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Kivela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Elijah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kivela is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Elijah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kivela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kivela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kivela trying to control the position from guard on top but Elijah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elijah keeping full guard, as Kivela tries to pass. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elijah keeping moving, preventing Kivela from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Elijah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kivela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kivela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kivela advances position into side control!
Elijah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kivela trying to control here.
Kivela looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Elijah looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Elijah is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Elijah is looking for a kimura but Kivela is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elijah to get the leverage.
Kivela makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kivela.
Elijah pushing down on Kivela's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Elijah is working for a kimura but Kivela is defending it quite comfortably.
Kivela is pressing down on Elijah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Elijah is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kivela has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Elijah is looking to defend but Kivela has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Elijah! Kivela pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Elijah taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Kivela!
A relieved looking Daniel Kivela 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 34
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1##TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Peltonen quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Peltonen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Peltonen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robin Gracie!
After winning the bout, Robin Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SPARTA 34
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Sotobe scores with a jab.
Sotobe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sotobe catches Immonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Immonen misses.
Sotobe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Immonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Immonen looks to land a right hand but Sotobe moved out of range.
Immonen 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.
Immonen misses the jab.
Immonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sotobe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Sotobe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sotobe. #TD2#
Immonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Immonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sotobe is retaining full guard.
Immonen trying to control but Sotobe is working from the bottom.
Immonen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sotobe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB2#
Immonen drops back looking for a leg! Sotobe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sotobe manages to kick Immonen off! Immonen jumps back into Sotobe's guard.
Immonen controlling from the top position.
Sotobe keeping full guard, as Immonen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Immonen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Immonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sotobe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Immonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotobe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sotobe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Immonen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sotobe keeping full guard, as Immonen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Immonen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sotobe dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Sotobe stays in close to Immonen's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Immonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sotobe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sotobe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Immonen trying to control the position. #T3#
Sotobe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Immonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sotobe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Immonen is looking for a triangle but Sotobe pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Sotobe is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Immonen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sotobe is looking to defend but Immonen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sotobe! Immonen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sotobe taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aarni Immonen!
After winning the bout, Aarni Immonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SPARTA 32
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1##KD2#
Finch drops Somerkoski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Somerkoski looks back up at him and smiles so Finch waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#
It looks like Markus Somerkoski has been cut.
Somerkoski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Finch pinned against the cage. Finch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Somerkoski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Somerkoski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Finch was covering up waiting for the punch and Somerkoski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch is adopting a defensive guard.
Finch wants to sweep but no luck.
Somerkoski stays in close to Finch's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Somerkoski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Somerkoski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Somerkoski preventing the sweep. #T1#
Finch is trying to keep Somerkoski in close.
Somerkoski trying to control the position from guard on top but Finch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finch trying to keep a closed guard but Somerkoski is proving a slippery customer.
Finch wants to stand but Somerkoski is controlling the position.
Somerkoski 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.
Somerkoski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Somerkoski slips nicely into half guard.
Somerkoski controlling the action here.
Somerkoski prevents Finch from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Finch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Somerkoski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Finch trying to control from the bottom.
Somerkoski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Somerkoski is working for a guillotine from mount but Finch frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Somerkoski looking to control but Finch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Somerkoski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Somerkoski looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Somerkoski trying to control but Finch is having none of it.
Finch wants to hold on but Somerkoski pushes him away.
Finch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Somerkoski tries to control but Finch wriggling away. #SUB#
Somerkoski is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Somerkoski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Markus Somerkoski!
A victorious Markus Somerkoski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPARTA 29
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1##TD#
Show shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peltonen is trying to defend but Show finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Peltonen wants to improve his position but Show is controlling well.
Show thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Peltonen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peltonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Show has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Peltonen has Show pulled in close to control his posture.
Show trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Peltonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Show is aware though and is defending well.
Show is in close to Peltonen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Show has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Peltonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Show doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Show manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Show postures up in Peltonen's guard and throws a big left but Peltonen blocks it.
Show lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Show postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Peltonen looking for a guillotine here but Show defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Show accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB2#
Peltonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Show is aware though and is defending well.
Show is working Peltonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Peltonen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Arttu Peltonen has been cut.
Show gets to his feet and stands over Peltonen, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Peltonen felt that one! Show unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Peltonen from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Show!
Our winner, Small Show, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SPARTA 28
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Rautio just misses with a punch to the body.
GnP shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rautio as he jumps to the side.
Rautio slips under a jab from GnP.
GnP slips under a jab from Rautio.
Rautio fails with a takedown attempt.
Rautio misses with an uppercut. GnP saw that one coming.
Rautio moves away from the strike by GnP.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio missing with a left hand there. GnP was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rautio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rautio shoots in for a takedown but GnP shows good takedown defense.
GnP with the counter takedown but Rautio avoids it easily.
Rautio fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvar Rautio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
GnP shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1##SUB#
Rautio 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! GnP rolls with it to try and escape but Rautio cranks on the arm and GnP is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

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

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