Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Hale misses with a shot to the body
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Hale misses.
Hale misses with a hook
and Addams counters with a nice body kick. #TD#
Hale feints and as Addams raises his hands in defense, Hale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hale preventing the sweep.
Hale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hale looking to pass the guard.
Addams controls Hale momentarily but Hale frees himself.
Addams keeping full guard, as Hale tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Hale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Addams's guard.
Addams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams is trying to control but can't. #T1##SUB#
Hale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Addams is just riding it out for now. Hale eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hale is looking for a kimura but Addams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hale to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hale prevents Addams from improving his position.#SUB#
Hale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Addams sees it coming and defends easily.
Addams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Addams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Hale 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.
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams looking to control. #SUB#
Hale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Addams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Addams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hale has passed into side control. #SUB#
Hale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Addams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Addams is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hale tries for a kimura but Addams is defending well. #SUB#
Hale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Addams is looking to reverse the position.
Addams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hale off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hale breaks Addams's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T4##SUB2#
Hale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Addams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hale has managed to get both his arms back between Addams's legs - danger averted.
Addams working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Hale 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.
Addams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Hale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiki Hale dominated that round.
That's time! Hale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hale throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hale looks to land a right hand but Addams moved out of range.
Addams appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Addams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hale tries for a takedown but Addams circles away easily
and Addams counters with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Addams. No joy for Hale on that attempt.
Hale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Addams gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams landing knees to the body.
Hale tries to pull guard but Addams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiki Hale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hale stops a takedown attempt from Addams.
Hale takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hale. #T1#
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Addams.
Addams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hale's face.
Addams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Keiki Hale has been cut.
Addams lands a knee to the head.
Hale takes an elbow to the forehead.
Addams stalling.
A knee to the head by Addams.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Addams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hale misses with a takedown
and Addams finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
Addams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Addams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Addams is looking to clinch but Hale is avoiding it.
Hale misses with a right hand
and Addams counters with a leg kick.
Lurch Addams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hale misses with a takedown
and Addams counters with an inside leg kick.
Hale with a poor takedown
and Addams counters with an outside leg kick.
Hale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Addams throws a leg kick which misses Hale's front leg but catches the back leg as Hale tries to avoid it.
Hale throws a big shot that misses.
Addams's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Addams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Addams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hale throws an off balance right hand
and Addams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Addams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Hale shoots in but Addams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Addams throws a big counter head kick but Hale avoids it with no problem.
Addams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hale takes a step back to recover.
Addams slips under a jab from Hale.
Addams tries a quick counter leg kick but Hale is wise to it.
Lurch Addams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hale shoots in but Addams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hale throws out a loose jab but Addams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hale throws an overhand right that lands on Addams's shoulder, as Addams tries to avoid the shot.
Addams tries a quick counter leg kick but Hale is wise to it.
Hale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hale sets himself, and Addams steps forward looking for the clinch! Hale avoids it this time.
Addams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4##CL2#
Addams clinches.
Addams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Addams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Addams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hale letting Addams take a breather here.
Hale takes an elbow to the forehead.
Addams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Addams obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Addams leaning against his opponent.
Addams crunches a lovely knee into Hale's ribcage.
Hale takes an elbow to the temple.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Addams.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lurch Addams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keiki Hale's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Addams.
Hale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Addams follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Addams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Addams. #CL2#
Addams forces Hale back against the cage and clinches.
Addams lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Keiki Hale's cut is getting worse.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Hale takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Addams lands a good knee to the midsection. Hale won't want to take too many of those.
Addams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Addams with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams lands a good knee to the midsection. Hale won't want to take too many of those.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Keiki Hale's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Addams working Hale over with knees to the body.
Hale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Hale shrugs off.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
Addams manages to break the clinch.
Hale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Addams can pounce on him. #CL2#
Addams moves into range and clinches up with Hale.
Addams has Hale pushed against the cage.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Addams. #CUT2#
Jeez, Keiki Hale's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Addams lands a nice knee to the body.
Hale takes a knee right on the jaw! #T2#
Addams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Addams obliges.
Addams stalling the fight.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams lands an elbow inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lurch Addams!
During a confident post fight interview, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Rocha Barros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newalu looks to land a right hand but Rocha Barros moved out of range.
Rocha Barros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Newalu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newalu fails with the takedown.
Rocha Barros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newalu missing with a left hand there. Rocha Barros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Rocha Barros.
No luck for Newalu with that takedown attempt.
Rocha Barros scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha Barros blocks a jab.
Newalu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rocha Barros is fending him off so far but Newalu persists. Nope, Rocha Barros circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feleti Newalu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocha Barros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newalu.#T1#
Rocha Barros just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Rocha Barros.#TD#
Newalu dives in and scores a takedown into Rocha Barros's guard.
Newalu postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rocha Barros is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Newalu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocha Barros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rocha Barros preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Newalu has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rocha Barros is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Newalu.
Newalu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocha Barros wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Rocha Barros is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newalu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newalu stops Rocha Barros from passing to mount.
Newalu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rocha Barros off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Newalu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rocha Barros has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Newalu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rocha Barros breaks Newalu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Newalu keeping full guard, as Rocha Barros tries to pass.
Rocha Barros works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rocha Barros tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newalu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Newalu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rocha Barros wants to pass the guard but Newalu is keeping the position.
Rocha Barros pushes down on Newalu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rocha Barros wants to pass to mount but Newalu is defending the position.
Rocha Barros looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Newalu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Newalu is looking to get back to full guard here but Rocha Barros has managed to pass to side control instead.
Newalu looks to move to half guard but instead Rocha Barros has passed into mount! Damn!
Rocha Barros seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Newalu is holding on tight.
Newalu working to try and regain half guard.
Newalu regains half guard.
Rocha Barros wants to pass the guard but Newalu is defending well. #SUB#
Newalu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rocha Barros pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rocha Barros 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#
Rocha Barros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newalu manages to avoid it.
Newalu has a takedown stuffed.
Rocha Barros defending well as Newalu loads up on a big left hand.
Rocha Barros moves out of range as Newalu strikes.
Donk. Rocha Barros catches Newalu right on the button with a cross.
Newalu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rocha Barros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newalu somewhat.
Rocha Barros throws out a counter right but Newalu avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newalu misses with a straight left.
Rocha Barros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocha Barros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newalu.
Newalu loads up on a big right hand but Rocha Barros slips the punch.
Newalu misses with a left hand
and Rocha Barros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rocha Barros has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Rocha Barros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newalu was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros throws a hook but Newalu blocks it.
Rocha Barros misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Newalu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rocha Barros!
Rocha Barros sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Newalu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocha Barros gets back to full guard.
Newalu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rocha Barros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rocha Barros wants to pass to mount but Newalu is defending the position. #T2#
Rocha Barros has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros is working for a guillotine from mount but Newalu frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newalu is looking to improve his position but Rocha Barros isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T3##SUB2#
Rocha Barros working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Newalu is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pedro Rocha Barros has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newalu really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros looking to secure an arm triangle but Newalu defends it well.
Newalu is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Newalu is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros working for a submission but Newalu is keeping him at bay.
Newalu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros wants to finish this one by submission but Newalu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rocha Barros.
Rocha Barros mounts Newalu! Really nice guard pass there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Rocha Barros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Newalu throws a looping overhand right but Rocha Barros ducks down to avoid it.
Newalu throws a hook but Rocha Barros avoids it easily.
Newalu throws an overhand right that lands on Rocha Barros's shoulder, as Rocha Barros tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Newalu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rocha Barros gets full guard.
Rocha Barros wants to sweep here but Newalu controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Rocha Barros had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newalu defends it easily.
Rocha Barros lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Newalu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rocha Barros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rocha Barros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newalu is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Rocha Barros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newalu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newalu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rocha Barros's guard.
Newalu is keen to just control but Rocha Barros is a slippery customer.
Rocha Barros is pressing down on Newalu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rocha Barros can't keep his opponent in guard - Newalu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB#
Newalu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocha Barros has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Newalu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocha Barros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newalu.
Rocha Barros trying to hold on to Newalu's head to control him but Newalu postures up. #SUB#
Newalu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocha Barros sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Newalu trying to control from Rocha Barros's half guard. Rocha Barros has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rocha Barros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Feleti Newalu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocha Barros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Newalu wants to improve his position but Rocha Barros is controlling well. #SUB#
Newalu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Rocha Barros is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newalu regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Newalu keeping full guard, as Rocha Barros tries to pass.
Newalu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Newalu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rocha Barros escapes and throws Newalu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Newalu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Newalu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rocha Barros's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Rocha Barros! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Newalu has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pedro Rocha Barros!
After winning the bout, Pedro Rocha Barros thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Guerrero ducks under a wild hook from Kalama.#TD2#
Kalama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Guerrero manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kalama looking to pass the guard.
Kalama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Guerrero trying to control from the bottom.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guerrero wants to get back to full guard but Kalama has mounted him!
Guerrero can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Guerrero defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kalama.
Guerrero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kalama working for a guillotine from mount but Guerrero is in no mood to give up.
Guerrero is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB2#
Kalama is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Guerrero is surviving well by controlling Kalama's body position as best he can.
Kalama seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Guerrero is holding on tight.
Guerrero is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Guerrero regains half guard.
Guerrero wants to control but Kalama is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Guerrero is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalama.
Guerrero is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalama's back!
Kalama grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
You can see the frustration on Kalama's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Guerrero scores with punches and elbows.
Guerrero softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Guerrero scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kalama is looking for a way out.
Guerrero scores with strikes from the back. #ROC#
Kalama is rocked!
Guerrero definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kalama.
Kalama is still in real trouble! Can Guerrero finish him?
Kalama tries to roll but Guerrero sticks to his back.
Can Kalama hold on?! Guerrero is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Guerrero scoring with big shots to the body. Kalama is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Kalama was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Guerrero!
Our winner, Eddie Guerrero, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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

#R1#
Kiele throws a hook but Whitaker avoids it easily.#CL#
Whitaker pushes Kiele up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitaker blocks an uppercut.
Whitaker throws a head punch that misses.
Whitaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Whitaker - that landed with a thud.
Whitaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whitaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whitaker lands a nice uppercut.
Whitaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kiele throws a punch but it's blocked by Whitaker.
A nice left hand lands by Kiele.
Whitaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whitaker lands a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Kahuna Kiele has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Whitaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker tries to work over Kiele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whitaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiele backwards. #T1#
Whitaker is working Kiele over against the cage.
Kiele blocks a body shot from Whitaker.
Whitaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kieles head.
Kiele misses with a punch on the inside.
Whitaker throws a head punch that misses.
Whitaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiele misses with a punch on the inside.
Whitaker keeps control of Kiele as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whitaker.
Whitaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Whitaker.
Whitaker can't find room to land a body shot as Kiele controls the action.
Whitaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whitaker is working Kiele over against the cage.
Whitaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whitaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whitaker lands a nice uppercut.
Kiele lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Whitaker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiele looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kieles head.
Whitaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whitaker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kiele.
Whitaker pushes Kiele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Whitaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whitaker lands with a short shot to the head.
Whitaker is working Kiele over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Whitaker.
Whitaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiele backwards.
Whitaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whitaker tries a body shot but Kiele blocks it.
Whitaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker lands with a left to the head.
Whitaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiele backwards.
Whitaker presses Kiele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Whitaker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kiele.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whitaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whitaker scores with a shot to the side of Kiele's head.
Whitaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whitaker lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whitaker.
A shot in the inside from Whitaker.
Whitaker digs a right hand into Kiele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kiele's gas tank.
Whitaker scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiele blocks a body shot from Whitaker.
A right hook to the body lands for Whitaker.
A left hand lands to the body for Whitaker.
Whitaker lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Whitaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whitaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whitaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Whitaker. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Whitaker as the two fighters clinch.
Kiele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whitaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whitaker tries a body shot but Kiele blocks it.
Whitaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Whitaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Whitaker.
Whitaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whitaker misses with a body punch.
Whitaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Whitaker.
Still in the clinch, Whitaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whitaker misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitaker lands an uppercut.
Whitaker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Whitaker lands a shoulder strike.
Whitaker lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Whitaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kahuna Kiele's cut.
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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eric Whitaker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whitaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whitaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Whitaker fails to land.
Whitaker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kiele or not.
Whitaker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whitaker works on Kiele's body with a couple of short punches.
Whitaker lands with a short shot to the head.
Whitaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiele backwards.
Whitaker lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Kiele is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Whitaker as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker blocks an uppercut.
Kiele is breathing heavily.
Whitaker misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kiele is still on wobbly legs! Can Whitaker finish him?
Still in the clinch, Whitaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kiele to his knees! Whitaker keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Whitaker!
Eric Whitaker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

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

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

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

#R1#
Van Dijk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kalama.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick that misses.
Kalama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Dijk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Kalama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Dijk to the ground. Kalama is now in Van Dijk's guard.
Van Dijk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kalama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kalama drops back looking for a leg! Van Dijk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Dijk manages to kick Kalama off! Kalama jumps back into Van Dijk's guard.
Kalama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalama stands and throws Van Dijk's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Kalama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Van Dijk tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kalama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kalama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Dijk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Dijk is trying to control Kalama's posture but Kalama avoids it. #SUB#
Kalama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Dijk looks to move to half guard but instead Kalama has passed into mount! Damn!#T2#
Van Dijk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Kalama jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Van Dijk manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kalama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kalama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kalama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Dijk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kalama has an Americana. Van Dijk didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kalama is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kalama hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hoaka Kalama!
After winning the bout, Hoaka Kalama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Kiele ducks under a wild hook from Randy Tessin.
Kiele is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Kiele shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Randy Tessin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kiele pushing down on Randy Tessin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Kiele is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Kiele is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Randy Tessin is just riding it out for now. Kiele eventually gives up the hold.
Kiele is thwarting Randy Tessin's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kiele wants to work for an arm triangle but Randy Tessin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Randy Tessin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kiele on the ground.
Randy Tessin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kiele passes to full mount! #T1#
Randy Tessin is trying to reverse the position but instead Kiele has taken his back - oops!
Randy Tessin trying to control the position but Kiele manages to sink in the hooks.
Randy Tessin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Kiele is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Randy Tessin has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kiele has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Randy Tessin taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kiele doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kahuna Kiele!
An out of breath Kahuna Kiele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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

#R1#
Jacob looks to score with a jab to the body but Hale is just out of range.
Jacob stuffs the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jacob.
Jacob takes a swing at Hale's ribcage but misses.
Jacob lands a nice looking body kick.
Hale misses with a left hand
and Jacob counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Keiki Hale has been cut.
Jacob feints and then cracks Hale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hale down.
Jacob connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Hale does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Hale misses the target.
We've been informed that Jacob has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jacob moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Jacob catches Hale right on the button with a cross.
Jacob misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Hale gets the takedown into side control.
Jacob prevents Hale from moving into mount. #T1##SUB#
Hale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hale has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jacob is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hale yanks on the arm and Jacob is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hale.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keiki Hale!
Our winner, Keiki Hale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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

#R1#
Hale misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Water Law.
Water Law throws a hook but Hale avoids it easily.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale feinted with a counter takedown.
Hale gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Water Law.
Hale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Water Law looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Hale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hale is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Water Law is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Hale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Hale is looking for a kimura but Water Law is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hale to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hale is looking for a kimura but Water Law is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hale to get the leverage.
Hale trying to pass the guard but Water Law defending well. #SUB#
Hale is trying to work for a kimura but Water Law is defending well. #T2#
Water Law regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hale forces his way into half guard.
Water Law wants to improve his position but Hale is controlling well. #SUB#
Hale looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hale is keen to just control but Water Law is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Hale is trying to work for a kimura but Water Law is defending well. #SUB#
Hale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hale wants to take a breather but Water Law is having none of it.
Water Law is looking to control Hale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Water Law avoid being mounted?
Water Law is controlling Hale's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Hale seems to be working for a kimura but Water Law defends the submission attempt.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hale is working for a kimura but Water Law is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Hale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Water Law sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Water Law sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hale is working for a kimura here but Water Law manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hale's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiki Hale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A jab from Water Law does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Keiki Hale has been cut.
Water Law scores with a hook to the body. Hale takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Water Law scores with a decent looking hook.
Water Law throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Water Law is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good shot there by Water Law.
Water Law lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
Water Law lands a big uppercut and Hale crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hale looks OK. Water Law waves Hale back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Water Law cracks Hale with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hale looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Water Law finish him? #ROC2#
Hale is rocked!
Water Law throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hale clean off his feet! He's out cold! Water Law stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trafalgar Water Law!
Trafalgar Water Law is the new super heavyweight champion!
Trafalgar Water Law thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019

#R1#
Harvey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newalu slips under a jab.
Newalu slaps away a takedown attempt from Harvey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown but Newalu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harvey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newalu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newalu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Newalu ducks down to avoid it.
Newalu 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.
Newalu slips a jab from Harvey.#TD2#
Newalu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newalu is looking for a kimura here.
Newalu trying to pass the guard but Harvey defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Newalu seems to be working for a kimura but Harvey defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Harvey is defending against the submission attempts here by Newalu. #SUB2#
Newalu seems to be working for a kimura but Harvey defends the submission attempt.
Newalu prevents Harvey from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Newalu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Newalu is trying to work for a kimura but Harvey is defending well. #SUB2#
Newalu seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Newalu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newalu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Harvey regains half guard.
Harvey has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Harvey is pressing down on Newalu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Newalu tries to pass. #SUB2#
Newalu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harvey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newalu has Harvey in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Harvey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harvey wants to pass the guard but Newalu is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Harvey drops back looking for a leg! Newalu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newalu manages to kick Harvey off! Harvey jumps back into Newalu's guard. #SUB2#
Newalu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harvey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Newalu working for a triangle but Harvey defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Newalu is looking to cinch up a triangle. Harvey throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Newalu's body to avoid the submission. Newalu has instead reached around Harvey's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Newalu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Feleti Newalu!
Feleti Newalu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPARTA 46
Date: Apr 26, 2019

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

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Buchanan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Buchanan misses the shot to the body.
Kalama fails with a takedown attempt.
Buchanan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kalama sprawls well. Kalama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buchanan gets slowly back to his feet.
Buchanan misses with an uppercut.
Buchanan looks to land a left hand but Kalama moved out of range nicely.
Kalama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan just misses with a punch to the body.
Buchanan slips a jab from Kalama.
Kalama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buchanan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalama somewhat.
Chris Buchanan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoaka Kalama.#T1#
Buchanan ducks under a wild hook from Kalama.
Buchanan feinted with a counter takedown.
Buchanan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buchanan loads up on a big right hand but Kalama slips the punch.
Kalama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Kalama misses.
Donk. Buchanan catches Kalama right on the button with a cross.
Kalama throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Buchanan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Buchanan is posturing up here but Kalama has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Buchanan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Buchanan has to tap! Slick submission there by Kalama!

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

Event: SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Sakuraba ducks under a wild hook from Kiele.
A slow jab from Kiele misses its intended target.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. Kiele ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Sakuraba.
Kiele lands an overhand right.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Sakuraba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kiele to the ground. Sakuraba is now in Kiele's guard.#SUB2#
Kiele working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Sakuraba pushing down on Kiele's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kiele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kiele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Sakuraba wants to pass to mount but Kiele is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kiele looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sakuraba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiele defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura but Kiele is defending well.
Sakuraba prevents Kiele from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kiele looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sakuraba passes into side control!#SUB#
Sakuraba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiele manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kiele wants to get back to full guard.
Kiele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back!
Sakuraba is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kiele gets his way!
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Kiele has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3##SUB2#
Kiele is cranking Sakuraba's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Sakuraba! He's tightened the choke and Sakuraba is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kahuna Kiele!
After winning the bout, Kahuna Kiele thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Hale closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Artemovich has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Artemovich can't do much from the bottom here.
Artemovich is looking for a sweep.
Hale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Hale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Artemovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Artemovich tries to improve position but can't.
Artemovich tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hale easily slips into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artemovich is just holding on here. Hale manages to take his back.
You can see the frustration on Artemovich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T1##SUB2#
Artemovich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Hale working for a choke but Artemovich is defending well.
I really don't envy Artemovich right now. #SUB2#
Hale is looking for the choke from the back position but Artemovich is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hale tightening his grip on Artemovich, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Artemovich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T2#
Artemovich rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hale has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Artemovich defend it? Hale steps over the head and cranks it - Artemovich is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hale!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keiki Hale!
Keiki Hale is the new super heavyweight champion!
Keiki Hale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPARTA 42
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Hershon blocks a jab.
Newalu misses with a left hand
and Hershon counters with a low kick, right behind Newalu 's knee.
Hershon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newalu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hershon.
Hershon throws a head kick but Newalu moves out of range.
Hershon staying out of range there.
A big left from Newalu misses.
Hershon misses with a body shot.
Newalu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Newalu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newalu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Newalu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newalu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hershon's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hershon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Newalu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Newalu seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hershon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Feleti Newalu!
An out of breath Feleti Newalu 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#
Kalama misses with a straight left.
Kalama missing with a left hand there. Espiga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kalama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kalama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kalama there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Kalama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Espiga sprawls well initially but Kalama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Espiga on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Espiga tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Kalama wants to work for an arm triangle but Espiga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Kalama is working for a submission of some sort.
Espiga trying to control but Kalama postures up. #SUB2#
Kalama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Espiga sees it coming and defends easily.
Kalama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Espiga wants to control but Kalama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Espiga is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Espiga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Kalama seems to be working for a kimura but Espiga defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kalama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kalama is looking to advance position but Espiga won't allow it. #SUB2#
Kalama is trying to work for a kimura but Espiga is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Kalama seems to be looking for submissions.
Espiga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kalama on the ground.
Espiga tries to roll over but Kalama keeps him under control.
Espiga 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.
Espiga trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kalama seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kalama in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Espiga tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kalama!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoaka Kalama!
Hoaka Kalama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPARTA 39
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Kiele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexandersson blocks a jab.
Alexandersson ducks under a wild hook from Kiele.
Kiele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandersson.
Alexandersson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexandersson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kiele's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Kahuna Kiele has been cut.
Alexandersson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiele.
Alexandersson throws out a loose jab but Kiele uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Kiele gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kiele is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alexandersson wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Kiele is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #ES2#
Alexandersson pushes Kiele off and gets back to his feet.
Kiele throws a looping overhand right but Alexandersson ducks down to avoid it.
Alexandersson slips a jab from Kiele.#TD#
Kiele gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kiele has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Alexandersson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kiele yanks on the arm and Alexandersson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kiele.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kahuna Kiele!
A relieved looking Kahuna Kiele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Gustaf Alexandersson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good fight, man!'.

Event: SPARTA 38
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1#
Beaumanoir just misses with a punch to the body.
Hale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hale avoids the body shot from Beaumanoir. #TD#
Hale gets a double leg takedown into Beaumanoir's guard.
Hale stopping the sweep attempt from Beaumanoir.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beaumanoir can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beaumanoir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Hale drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hale seems to have locked his on tight now - Beaumanoir screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hale, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Keiki Hale!
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: SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019

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

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

Event: SPARTA 32
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1#
Kiele misses with a left hand
and Chesterfield counters with a nice body shot.
Kiele misses with a takedown
and Chesterfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Chesterfield.
Kiele slips a jab and a cross from Chesterfield. #TD2#
Kiele shoots in and bounces Chesterfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chesterfield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kiele on the ground.#SUB2#
Kiele drops back looking for a leg! Chesterfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chesterfield manages to kick Kiele off! Kiele jumps back into Chesterfield's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kiele thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB2#
Kiele drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kiele jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kiele thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kiele 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.
Kiele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiele works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Kiele is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Chesterfield is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kahuna Kiele!
An out of breath Kahuna Kiele thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPARTA 31
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Litten moves in looking to clinch but Newalu pushes him off.#TD2#
Newalu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Newalu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Newalu is trying to get an arm triangle but Litten is defending well. #SUB2#
Newalu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Newalu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Litten on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Litten tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newalu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Newalu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Litten sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Litten tries to roll over but Newalu keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Newalu wants to work for an arm triangle but Litten is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Newalu seems to be looking for submissions.
Newalu is trying to control. Litten wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Litten desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Newalu seems to be working for a kimura but Litten defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Litten is looking to improve his position.
Litten trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Litten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Newalu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Newalu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Litten has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Newalu is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB2#
Newalu is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Newalu is working for a kimura here but Litten manages to reverse the position and he's now in Newalu's guard. #SUB2#
Litten has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Newalu to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Litten is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Newalu pulls down on the head and he's put Litten to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Feleti Newalu!
Feleti Newalu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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