Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Luna slaps away a takedown attempt from Gravano, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Luna darts in and clinches Gravano up against the cage.
Luna lands a right hand.
Luna lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
Luna lands an uppercut.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Luna lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Luna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Gravano gets tackled into the cage by Luna. Luna maintains the clinch. #T1#
Luna is pressed up against the cage. Gravano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luna down to the mat. Luna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Gravano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luna tests Gravano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luna drops Gravano with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gravano! Luna dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Luna!
An out of breath Juan Luna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Billy Gravano was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.

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 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019

#R1#
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up with Beaumanoir, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes Beaumanoir against the cage but Beaumanoir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs takes one on the button.#CL#
Beaumanoir darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Beaumanoir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobss head.
Beaumanoir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beaumanoir lands a body punch. #TD2#
Jacobs pulls guard. #SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beaumanoir defends well.
Beaumanoir content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jacobs 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#
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Beaumanoir pushes his legs off easily.
Beaumanoir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beaumanoir defends well.
Beaumanoir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobs on the ground.
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Beaumanoir postures up.
Beaumanoir won't allow Jacobs to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaumanoir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beaumanoir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now. #T2##SUB2#
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaumanoir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacobs tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Beaumanoir avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Jacobs is trying to control the position but Beaumanoir postures up.
Beaumanoir looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beaumanoir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beaumanoir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beaumanoir defends well.
Beaumanoir is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jacobs controls Beaumanoir momentarily but Beaumanoir frees himself.
Beaumanoir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beaumanoir defends it easily.
Beaumanoir trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beaumanoir tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacobs is retaining full guard.
Beaumanoir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Jacobs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Beaumanoir throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beaumanoir digs a good hook to Jacobs's body.
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beaumanoir avoids it really well and circles away.
Beaumanoir sizes up Jacobs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jacobs drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beaumanoir holds on and takes a little breather.
Beaumanoir continues to stall.#T1#
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beaumanoir is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! Beaumanoir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beaumanoir manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into Beaumanoir's guard.
Beaumanoir controlling the position.
Beaumanoir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#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.
Beaumanoir controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beaumanoir throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beaumanoir lands an overhand right.
Marc Beaumanoir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beaumanoir looks to throw the jab but Jacobs is out of range.
Beaumanoir lands a glancing blow to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs moves away from the strike by Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir scores with the left hand. Jacobs knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the liver by Beaumanoir. Beautiful body shot.
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
Marc Beaumanoir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Jacobs.#T3#
Jacobs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Beaumanoir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beaumanoir wants it to stay on the feet.
Beaumanoir just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Jacobs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beaumanoir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnny Jacobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beaumanoir keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully. #T4#
Beaumanoir controlling Jacobs's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beaumanoir is controlling Jacobs's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beaumanoir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacobs can do to turn this around?
Jacobs stays in close to Beaumanoir's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Beaumanoir dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacobs moves forwards but Beaumanoir connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beaumanoir napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beaumanoir is looking for a sweep.
What's Beaumanoir going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jacobs wants to control but Beaumanoir is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaumanoir tries to improve position but can't.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Beaumanoir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacobs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
An elbow from Jacobs crashes against the mat.
Beaumanoir on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beaumanoir tries to get out of the position.
Beaumanoir wants to control but Jacobs postures up.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beaumanoir keeps working.
A control attempt from Beaumanoir but he's now mounted!
Beaumanoir is trying to reverse the position but instead Jacobs has taken his back - oops!
Beaumanoir tries to escape the position.
Beaumanoir is keeping busy. #T2#
Jacobs scores with punches and elbows.
Beaumanoir manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jacobs's guard. Nice work there by Beaumanoir.
Jacobs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Beaumanoir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jacobs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Jacobs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaumanoir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jacobs is looking to stand up but Beaumanoir isn't so interested in that idea.
Beaumanoir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beaumanoir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beaumanoir is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Beaumanoir is sitting in close to Jacobs's body. Jacobs has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Beaumanoir is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Beaumanoir is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jacobs.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johnny Jacobs!
Johnny Jacobs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPARTA 43
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Damian avoids it really well and circles away.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Damian stuffs the takedown.
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Damian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Damian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Damian clinches up with Adams and pushes him back against the cage.
Adams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Damian prevents it.
Adams tries for a takedown but Damian manages to get underhooks.
Adams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Damian after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Damian lands a left hand.
Damian lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like George Adams has been cut.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Damian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Damian lands an elbow inside.
A short left from Damian. #T1#
Damian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Damian lands a body punch.
Adams takes an elbow to the temple.
Damian lands a big right hand that drops Adams! The killer instinct kicks in and Damian finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Damian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rustam Damian!
Our winner, Rustam Damian, 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.
George Adams was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry my peeps'.

Event: SPARTA 43
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Burrows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparks blocks a head kick by Burrows.
Sparks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burrows defends well and Sparks ends up having to push Burrows into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sparks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burrows circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparks's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sparks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sparks lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Clive Burrows has been cut.
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burrows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparks's waist but Sparks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burrows off to one side.
Sparks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sparks closes the distance and clinches up with Burrows, looking for a takedown. Sparks pushes Burrows against the cage but Burrows circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clive Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Sparks.
Nice takedown defense from Burrows. No joy for Sparks on that attempt.
Sparks throws a series of strikes that have Burrows backpedaling.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparks was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sparks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burrows defends well and Sparks ends up having to push Burrows into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sparks avoids a kick to the body.
Sparks blocks a jab.
As Burrows backs off Sparks throws a huge counter combo but Burrows manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Burrows shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burrows showed some decent athleticism there.
Sparks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparks.#T1#
Burrows throws a big right hand that misses.
Burrows has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Burrows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burrows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burrows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Sparks pulls Burrows in close to prevent any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burrows's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burrows with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Burrows working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows throws a big elbow that misses.
Burrows working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burrows in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burrows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet but Burrows is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Burrows is in close to Sparks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burrows connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows cracks Sparks with a solid left hand.
Burrows with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burrows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burrows is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.
Burrows scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Burrows with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparks 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.
Sparks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Burrows from controlling successfully.
Burrows working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Burrows postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burrows lands a couple of digs.
Burrows with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparks 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.
Burrows with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burrows trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Sparks has momentary wrist control but Burrows slips an elbow through the middle.#ES2#
Sparks is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Burrows has Sparks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sparks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Sparks breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Sparks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burrows feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Burrows dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clive Burrows's cut.
That's time! Burrows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sparks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burrows manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burrows dodges the punch combination from Sparks.
Sparks connects with a body shot.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown but Burrows shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Sparks gets caught napping as Burrows dives in and scores a takedown. Sparks manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Sparks pushes Burrows off and scrambles back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sparks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burrows wants it to stay on the feet.
Sparks moves out of range as Burrows strikes.
Sparks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burrows tried to score with a low kick but Sparks checks it.
Sparks feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sparks or perhaps it was just good defense by Burrows, which made it look bad.
Clive Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Sparks.#TD#
Burrows shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Sparks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burrows scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burrows landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burrows is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Burrows working over Sparks with some ground and pound. Sparks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sparks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparks flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sparks is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparks trying to control but Burrows postures up.
Sparks taking some punishment here, with Burrows in his half guard. #T2#
Burrows landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burrows seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burrows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparks's head.
Burrows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burrows working Sparks over with strikes.
Burrows working the head and body with strikes.
Burrows thows a huge punch but Sparks dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Burrows.
Burrows lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burrows lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Burrows lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burrows lands a nice short elbow.
Burrows looks to land a strike but Sparks avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Burrows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparks can do to turn this around?
Burrows in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burrows postures up in Sparks's guard and throws a big left but Sparks blocks it.
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck.
Burrows with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burrows with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Sparks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Sparks!#REVB#
Burrows controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself. #T4#
Sparks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burrows manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Burrows with a nice head shot there.
Burrows is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burrows distracts Sparks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burrows preventing the sweep.
Burrows working some strikes from top position.
Burrows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows throwing strikes from guard but Sparks blocks nicely.
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!
Sparks managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clive Burrows dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clive Burrows's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Burrows scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burrows missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparks controlling the position for now.
Sparks is looking to improve his position.
Burrows takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burrows not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows is nestled in close to Sparks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sparks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burrows.
Sparks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burrows.
Burrows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparks's head. #T1#
Burrows scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burrows slips a nice elbow through Sparks's hands, connecting with Sparks's forehead.
Burrows slips a nice elbow through Sparks's hands, connecting with Sparks's forehead.
Sparks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Burrows connects with a nice short shot to Sparks's temple.
Burrows scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#
Sparks is rocked!
Sparks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burrows.
Burrows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burrows is nestled in close to Sparks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Burrows.
Sparks is still in real trouble! Can Burrows finish him?
Sparks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burrows scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sparks taking some punishment here, with Burrows in his half guard.
Burrows scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Sparks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burrows.
Burrows thows a huge punch but Sparks dodges it nicely.
Sparks seems to have recovered his senses.
Burrows drops an elbow to the side of Sparks's head.
Burrows working the head and body with strikes.
Burrows missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Burrows looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sparks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burrows throwing shots but Sparks is blocking nicely. #ES2#
Sparks kicks off Burrows and gets to his feet.
Sparks connects with a right hand. Burrows shakes it off.
Burrows shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparks pinned against the cage. Sparks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sparks is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from Burrows. No joy for Sparks on that attempt. #TD#
Burrows shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sparks's guard.
Burrows working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sparks trying to control the position.
Burrows throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clive Burrows overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burrows is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burrows with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burrows won't allow Sparks to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burrows's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Burrows throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burrows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burrows is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burrows is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Burrows scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burrows throwing strikes from guard but Sparks blocks nicely.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Sparks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Sparks!#REVB#
Frankie Sparks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks preventing the sweep.
Sparks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burrows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clive Burrows is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sparks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burrows on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burrows tries to get out of the position.
Sparks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clive Burrows showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burrows, 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 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clive Burrows!
Clive Burrows seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Frankie Sparks spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry better try harder I guess'.

Event: SPARTA 43
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Whitley misses with a two punch combination.
Whitley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Whitley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whitley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Whitley jumps guard and drags Shaw to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shaw throws a big elbow that misses.
Shaw engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitley has wrist control.
Shaw controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw 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. #T1#
Shaw throws a strike but Whitley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shaw working a defensive guard here.
Whitley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Whitley postures up. #SUB2#
Shaw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whitley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whitley stops Shaw from standing up.
Shaw is trying to control the position but Whitley postures up.
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitley.
Whitley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whitley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Shaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whitley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shaw is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whitley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Whitley throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Whitley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whitley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shaw is controlling Whitley's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shaw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitley defends it easily.
Whitley throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Shaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitley defends well.
Whitley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Whitley manages to pass into side control anyway.
Shaw manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shaw throwing shots but Whitley is blocking nicely.
Well, if Shaw is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Shaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whitley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shaw perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shaw misses with a head shot. Whitley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whitley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitley has wrist control.
Shaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaw looking to sit in guard and control but Whitley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Shaw has his foot on Whitley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitley works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw pulls Whitley in close to prevent any damage.
Whitley postures up in Shaw's guard and throws a big left but Shaw blocks it.
Whitley trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitley. #SUB2#
Shaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whitley wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitley throwing strikes from guard but Shaw blocks nicely.
Whitley with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Collin Whitley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Whitley shoots in.#CL2#
Shaw moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Whitley controls his hands.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shaw misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Whitley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
Shaw has Whitley pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whitley's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Shaw.
Shaw controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Whitley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Shaw moves into range and clinches up with Whitley.
Shaw effectively controlling the action here.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whitleys head.
Whitley fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Shaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Shaw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.#CL2#
Shaw moves into range and clinches up with Whitley.
Shaw effectively controlling the action here.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaw is pushing Whitley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shaw stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Whitley tries to break free but Shaw pushes him back against the cage.
Shaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whitley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collin Whitley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Shaw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shaw just leaning against Whitley, taking a breather.
Shaw receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whitley's efforts to push away.
Whitley fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Whitley breaks the clinch.
Shaw has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Whitley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Shaw clinches.
Whitley is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whitley up against the cage.
Shaw content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Whitley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whitley can't get the takedown.
Whitley wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaw won't allow it.
Shaw just leaning against Whitley, taking a breather.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.#CL2#
Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whitley up against the cage.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whitley's elbow.
Shaw is struggling to control the position.
Shaw pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Whitley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##CL2#
Shaw clinches up with Whitley and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whitley up against the cage.#BC#
Whitley manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Shaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Shaw.
Shaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whitley wants to get back to striking at distance but Shaw won't allow it.
Whitley jumps guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whitley is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Shaw.
Shaw blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whitley blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
The referee calls for Shaw to work.
Shaw continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Shaw 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Shaw has closed the distance and engaged Whitley in a clinch.
Whitley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaw holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Whitley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shaw gets underhooks to prevent Whitley's takedown attempt.
Whitley blocks a body shot from Shaw. #BC#
Whitley manages to break the clinch.
Whitley goes for a double leg but Shaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shaw continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collin Whitley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whitley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Shaw has closed the distance and engaged Whitley in a clinch.
Shaw tries to work over Whitley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tim Shaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shaw.
Shaw cracks Whitley with a nice body shot.
Shaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whitley up against the cage.
Shaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
Shaw controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.#CL2#
Whitley tries to keep at a distance but Shaw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shaw stalling against the cage.
Shaw holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Shaw content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Shaw's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Shaw scores with a shot to the side of Whitley's head.
Whitley tries for a takedown but Shaw manages to get underhooks.
Shaw leaning his opponent against the cage.
Shaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.
Shaw cracks Whitley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whitley misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Shaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whitley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shaw slows down the pace here.
Whitley wants to break free but Shaw has control.
Whitley being controlled against the cage.
Shaw just leaning against Whitley, taking a breather. #T3#
Shaw leaning against his opponent.
A hook to the body from Shaw.
Shaw stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.
Whitley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shaw is out of range and Whitley settles back down. #CL2#
Shaw closes the distance and pushes Whitley back into the cage.
Shaw leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shaw takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shaw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Whitley is working Shaw over against the cage.
Shaw just leaning against Whitley, taking a breather.
Shaw stops a takedown attempt from Whitley.
Shaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shaw has Whitley pressed against the cage.
Shaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Whitley looking for a takedown.
Whitley lands a left hand.
Whitley letting Shaw take a breather here.
A short body shot lands from Shaw as the two fighters clinch.
Whitley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Shaw.
Whitley is trying to pull guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Shaw.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Shaw.#CL2#
Shaw has closed the distance and engaged Whitley in a clinch.
Shaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whitleys head.
Shaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whitley up against the cage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Shaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Shaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Collin Whitley had this to say: 'sorry everyone'.

Event: SPARTA 43
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1##CL#
Gravano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Star, pushing him back against the cage.
Star is trying to break free.#TD#
Gravano gets control of Star's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gravano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gravano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Star has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gravano is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Gravano is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Star has his hands clasped together but Gravano extends and breaks Star's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gravano.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Gravano!
Billy Gravano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SPARTA 41
Date: Apr 14, 2019

#R1#
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from Elijah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elijah's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Elijah's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from Elijah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elijah has a takedown stuffed.
George Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callan Elijah.#CL#
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Elijah.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elijah misses with the head strike. #TD#
Adams wants the takedown. Elijah is fighting it off but Adams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Elijah's guard against the cage.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elijah is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Adams working for a triangle but Elijah defends it easily. #T1#
Elijah tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Elijah pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Elijah 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. Adams tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Elijah!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Callan Elijah!
Our winner, Callan Elijah, 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.
The defeated George Adams had this to say: 'sorry my peeps'.

Event: SPARTA 38
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1#
Whitley motions for Jacobs to come forward. Whitley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs blocks a low kick nicely.
Collin Whitley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whitley circles away quickly and effectively.
Jacobs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A leg kick checked by Jacobs.#CL2#
Whitley has Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jacobs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whitley prevents it.
Jacobs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jacobs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whitley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitley tries for a takedown but Jacobs manages to get underhooks.
Jacobs tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitley avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Whitley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs blocks a head kick by Whitley. #T1#
Whitley tries to land a leg kick but Jacobs saw it coming and moves away.
Whitley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whitley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to avoid it but Whitley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacobs to the ground. Jacobs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whitley walks away with a smile on his face. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Whitley throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Jacobs counters by moving into the clinch.
Whitley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacobs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Whitley clinches.
Jacobs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Whitley pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Whitley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitley shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into Whitley's guard.
Whitley is wriggling around but Jacobs manages to pass to half guard. #T2##REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs trying to control the action but Whitley is working from the bottom.
Jacobs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jacobs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whitley is staying active underneath Jacobs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whitley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jacobs.
Jacobs prevents Whitley from improving his position.
Jacobs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Whitley! #T3#
Jacobs trying to control but Whitley is having none of it.
Whitley taking shots to the head.
Jacobs throws some wild stikes that Whitley manages to avoid easily.
Whitley 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitley pushes Jacobs off looking to stand but Jacobs dives back in and keeps control.
Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whitley's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4##SUB#
Jacobs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacobs tries to pass to full mount but Whitley defends it.
Jacobs is keen to just control but Whitley is a slippery customer.
Jacobs thows a huge punch but Whitley dodges it nicely.
Jacobs wants to control but Whitley is keeping him busy.
Jacobs tries to stand and escape but Whitley is controlling the position.
Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Whitley's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Jacobs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Whitley swinging wildly here. #CL#
Jacobs drives through and clinches with Whitley against the cage.
Whitley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whitley lands with a right to the head.
Jacobs has Whitley pressed against the cage, preventing Whitley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whitley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jacobs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jacobs manages to pull guard.
Jacobs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jacobs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jacobs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Whitley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Jacobs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitley defends it easily.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whitley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Whitley postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it.
Whitley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Whitley postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it. #SUB#
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitley defends well.
Whitley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jacobs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Whitley distracts Jacobs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Whitley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitley has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Whitley throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely. #T2#
Whitley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whitley with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whitley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Whitley pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Jacobs has his foot on Whitley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitley works his way back into a safe position though.
Whitley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitley throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Jacobs has his feet on Whitley's thighs here. He's pushed Whitley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Whitley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Jacobs!
A victorious Johnny Jacobs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Collin Whitley spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry everyone'.

Event: SPARTA 38
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1##TD#
Aoki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Sparks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Aoki has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aoki circles away.
Aoki tries to counter with a takedown but Sparks is quick to defend against it.
Sparks misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Aoki misses.
Sparks shoots in but no luck this time.
Frankie Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aoki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Aoki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aoki lands in his opponent's guard.
Sparks is looking to stand back up but Aoki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sparks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Sparks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aoki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Sparks defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Sparks is controlling Aoki's trapped leg to prevent Aoki from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparks has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparks has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Aoki is working for a kimura but Sparks is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sparks is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Aoki is trying for a kimura here. Sparks looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Aoki wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shinya Aoki!
A victorious Shinya Aoki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Frankie Sparks was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry better try harder I guess'.

Event: SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Yodachai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Gravano shoots in and gets a takedown into Yodachai's guard.#SUB#
Yodachai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gravano is aware though and is defending well.
Gravano trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yodachai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gravano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yodachai keeping full guard, as Gravano tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano postures up in Yodachai's guard and throws a big left but Yodachai blocks it.
Gravano postures up in Yodachai's guard and throws a big left but Yodachai blocks it. #T1#
Gravano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gravano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gravano is working Yodachai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gravano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yodachai's head.
Gravano trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gravano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gravano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gravano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gravano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yodachai is keeping the position for now.
Yodachai pulls Gravano in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Gravano throws a big right hand that misses.
Gravano looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yodachai wants to clinch up but Gravano keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Gravano shoots in and bounces Yodachai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gravano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yodachai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gravano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Gravano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yodachai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gravano, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Yodachai is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Yodachai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gravano is retaining full guard.
Gravano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gravano trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Gravano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yodachai has passed into half guard!
Gravano flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gravano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gravano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gravano is pressing down on Yodachai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Yodachai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gravano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yodachai has managed to get both his arms back between Gravano's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gravano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yodachai defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gravano wants to sweep here but Yodachai controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gravano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gravano looking for a guillotine here but Yodachai defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Gravano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Gravano moves into the clinch.
Yodachai stalling.
Gravano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yodachai after a bit of a struggle.
Gravano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yodachai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gravano can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodachai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyo Yodachai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gravano.
Yodachai wants to clinch.
Gravano wants to counter with a clinch but Yodachai pushes him away.#T1#
Yodachai is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Gravano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yodachai, pushing him back against the cage.
Gravano blocks the elbow strike.
Gravano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gravano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yodachai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gravano wants to take the fight to the mat but Yodachai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gravano throws a punch but it's blocked by Yodachai.
Yodachai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gravano's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravano.
Gravano takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Billy Gravano has been cut.
Yodachai scores a nice knee to the body.
Gravano is trying to pull guard but Yodachai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gravano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gravano looking to stall.
Yodachai lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Gravano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodachai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gravano is breathing heavily.#CL#
Yodachai takes the fight into the clinch.
Yodachai trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Gravano pulls guard successfully.
Yodachai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gravano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yodachai is aware though and is defending well.
Gravano keeping moving, preventing Yodachai from controlling successfully.
Yodachai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2#
Gravano working for a triangle but Yodachai defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gravano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yodachai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gravano is looking for a triangle but Yodachai pushes his legs off easily.
Yodachai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yodachai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gravano sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Gravano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gravano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gravano.
Gravano working a defensive guard but Yodachai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yodachai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gravano's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyo Yodachai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Gravano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gravano moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yodachai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gravano's brow.
Yodachai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gravano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yodachais head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Gravano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gravano seems to be working for a kimura but Yodachai defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yodachai defending well though. #SUB2#
Gravano seems to be working for a kimura but Yodachai defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Gravano 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.
Gravano trying to advance position but Yodachai counters by regaining guard.
Yodachai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gravano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gravano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yodachai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gravano trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yodachai is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gravano has his foot on Yodachai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yodachai works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gravano is looking for a triangle but Yodachai pushes his legs off easily.
Yodachai wants to pass the guard but Gravano is keeping the position.
Gravano tries to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Yodachai passes Gravano's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gravano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
Gravano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gravano is in trouble now - Yodachai has advanced to mount!
Yodachai wants to control the pace but Gravano is squirming around nicely.
Gravano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yodachai controlling from the full mount.
Yodachai wants to control the pace but Gravano is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB#
Gravano is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Yodachai locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gravano is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyo Yodachai!
Our winner, Kyo Yodachai, 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.
Billy Gravano spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.

Event: SPARTA 35
Date: Mar 31, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Adams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jacob has his hands clasped together around Adams's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams working the head and body with strikes.
Jacob manages to get to full guard.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacob is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Adams trying to control but Jacob is working from the bottom.
Adams postures up.
Jacob has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams wants to control from the top but Jacob keeps moving.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams with a nice head shot there.
Jacob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jacob is looking to sweep but instead, Adams has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Jacob is defending against the submission attempts here by Adams. #T2#
Adams is pressing down on Jacob's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacob is holding on for now.
Adams is thwarting Jacob's attempts to control the position.
Adams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacob trying to control here.
Jacob taking some punishment here, with Adams in his half guard.
Adams scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jacob!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Adams connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#
Jacob is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jedd Jacob has been cut.
Adams softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Jacob is out cold! Adams jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Adams!
During a confident post fight interview, George Adams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPARTA 32
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Artemovich gets a double leg takedown into Whitley's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Artemovich drops back looking for a leg! Whitley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whitley manages to kick Artemovich off! Artemovich jumps back into Whitley's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artemovich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Artemovich wants to control but Whitley is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Artemovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitley, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Artemovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitley, who protects the arm well.
Whitley has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Artemovich is trying to get an arm triangle but Whitley is defending well. #SUB2#
Artemovich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whitley has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Artemovich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whitley has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Whitley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Artemovich is looking to take a break and control but Whitley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Artemovich is working to tighten his grip on Whitley's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Whitley has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Artemovich is really squeezing tight and eventually Whitley passes out! Artemovich breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Isayev Artemovich!
Isayev Artemovich 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.
The defeated Collin Whitley had this to say: 'sorry everyone'.

Event: SPARTA 32
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1##TD#
Jacobs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Beaumanoir's half guard.
Beaumanoir is staying active underneath Jacobs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jacobs seems to be working for a kimura but Beaumanoir defends the submission attempt.
Jacobs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beaumanoir tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
Jacobs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Beaumanoir is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jacobs is working for a kimura but Beaumanoir is defending it quite comfortably.
Beaumanoir won't allow Jacobs to pass to mount. #T1#
Jacobs prevents Beaumanoir from improving his position.
Jacobs content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Beaumanoir is holding on to half guard well.
Jacobs lands with a punch from half guard.
Beaumanoir is trying to control but can't.
Beaumanoir is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jacobs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beaumanoir wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Beaumanoir is working from the bottom.
Jacobs is taking a breather. Beaumanoir says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beaumanoir manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Beaumanoir pulls Jacobs in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacobs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jacobs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beaumanoir is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Beaumanoir is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Beaumanoir rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the cage.
Beaumanoir is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beaumanoir has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacobs is trying to force a seperation but Beaumanoir has the dominant position.
Beaumanoir stops a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaumanoir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jacobs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir lands with a right to the head.
Beaumanoir gets underhooks to prevent Jacobs's takedown attempt. #T4#
A short left from Beaumanoir.
Good body shot from Beaumanoir.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobss head.
Beaumanoir works on Jacobs's body with a couple of short punches.
Beaumanoir gets through Jacobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Beaumanoir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Beaumanoir lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beaumanoir lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Beaumanoir.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaumanoir presses Jacobs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beaumanoir lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beaumanoir.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beaumanoir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Beaumanoir dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Beaumanoir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacobs, pushing him back against the cage.
Jacobs looking to throw knees to the head but Beaumanoir is blocking nicely.
Beaumanoir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beaumanoir lands a left hand.
Beaumanoir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacobs goes for a takedown attempt but Beaumanoir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beaumanoir cracks Jacobs with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beaumanoir.
Beaumanoir misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaumanoir lands a jab to the head.
Jacobs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beaumanoir scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaumanoir cracks Jacobs on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jacobs falls backwards against the cage. Beaumanoir follows up with more strikes that drop Jacobs to his knees. Beaumanoir keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jacobs! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Beaumanoir!
A victorious Marc Beaumanoir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Johnny Jacobs was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry to the fans'.

Event: SPARTA 31
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Gravano slips a jab from Garnier.
Garnier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravano was well out of range. Poor timing from Garnier.
Gravano has a takedown stuffed.
Garnier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gravano's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Billy Gravano has been cut.
Gravano shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Garnier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gravano tries to score a body lock takedown but Garnier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ronald Garnier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gravano.
Garnier lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garnier.
Garnier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Gravano is rocked!#TD2#
Gravano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garnier tries to get to full guard but Gravano has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Gravano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Gravano seems to be working for a kimura but Garnier defends the submission attempt.
Gravano is pressing down on Garnier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garnier is holding on for now.
Gravano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garnier is looking for a sweep. Gravano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gravano connects with a nice short shot to Garnier's temple.
Gravano prevents Garnier from improving his position.#T2#
Garnier is concentrating on defense, preventing Gravano from advancing position.
Garnier'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.
Garnier wants to improve his position but Gravano is controlling well.
Garnier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garnier is trying to get back to full guard.
Gravano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Gravano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Gravano is looking for a kimura here.
Gravano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garnier wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Gravano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garnier wants to control but Gravano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gravano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gravano working Garnier over with strikes.
Garnier tries to get to full guard but Gravano has control of the leg.
Gravano is thwarting Garnier's attempts to control the position.
Garnier is refusing to be controlled, as Gravano sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Gravano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garnier has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
Gravano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garnier sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gravano 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.
Gravano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garnier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garnier is staying active underneath Gravano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Gravano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Gravano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Garnier misses with a wild body shot.
Garnier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garnier, as that shot connected.
Garnier throws a hook to the side of Gravano's head but Gravano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Garnier as Gravano shoots in.
Garnier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garnier throws a body punch but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano misses with a takedown attempt - Garnier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Garnier. Those never looked like landing.
Gravano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano walks into a left hand.
Gravano is still on wobbly legs! Can Garnier finish him?
Gravano walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Garnier swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ronald Garnier!
After winning the bout, Ronald Garnier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Billy Gravano was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.

Event: SPARTA 29
Date: Mar 17, 2019

#R1#
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Water Law swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Water Law counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like George Adams has been cut.
Water Law drops Adams with a straight right hand, right on the button! Water Law follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trafalgar Water Law!
Trafalgar Water Law seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, George Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry my peeps'.

Event: SPARTA 26
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
Whitley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tor Silachai counters with a right hand to the body.
Whitley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tor Silachai counters with a series of strikes. Whitley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tor Silachai jabs at Whitley's body.
Whitley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Whitley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Collin Whitley has been cut.#CL#
Tor Silachai forces Whitley back against the cage and clinches.
Tor Silachai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Whitley.
Whitley looks winded!
Whitley is trying to break the clinch but Tor Silachai is controlling him.
Tor Silachai gets underhooks to prevent Whitley's takedown attempt.
Whitley has had enough of the clinch but Tor Silachai keeps him there for the moment.
Whitley tries to break free but Tor Silachai pushes him back against the cage.
Tor Silachai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Tor Silachai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tor Silachai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tor Silachai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whitley backwards.
Tor Silachai lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Whitley is rocked!
Tor Silachai is working Whitley over against the cage.
Whitley is still on wobbly legs! Can Tor Silachai finish him?
Tor Silachai creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Whitley's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Whitley drops to his knees and Tor Silachai pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tongchai Tor Silachai!
Tongchai Tor Silachai spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Collin Whitley stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry everyone'.

Event: SPARTA 26
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
Artemovich throws an off balance right hand
and Jacobs counters with a series of strikes. Artemovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Artemovich misses with a looping right.
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Artemovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacobs sprawls well. He's pushed Artemovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacobs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Artemovich defends well and Jacobs ends up having to push Artemovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Artemovich looks to land a left hand but Jacobs moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Artemovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Jacobs.
Jacobs has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Artemovich.
Artemovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up with Artemovich, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes Artemovich against the cage but Artemovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Artemovich's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Artemovich's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jacobs ducks under a wild hook from Artemovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artemovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Artemovich misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Artemovich turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jacobs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jacobs is looking for a takedown.
Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Artemovich prevents a body shot from Jacobs.
Artemovich throws a head punch that misses.
Artemovich misses with some punches. #BC#
Jacobs breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Jacobs gets the takedown into side control.
Jacobs wants to stand but Artemovich has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Artemovich is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Artemovich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Artemovich working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
Jacobs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Artemovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Artemovich throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jacobs escapes and throws Artemovich's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artemovich tries to bench press Jacobs off him but Jacobs keeps the position.
Jacobs throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Artemovich regains half guard, as Jacobs was trying to land strikes.
Artemovich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacobs.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Artemovich is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Artemovich looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jacobs pushes past his half guard into mount!
Artemovich tries to reverse the position but Jacobs maintains control.
Jacobs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jacobs tries to control but Artemovich wriggling away.
Jacobs lands a couple of good shots and Artemovich has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Artemovich tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jacobs's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Artemovich showing good submission defense here.
Jacobs has the hooks in. Artemovich is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jacobs is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jacobs gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jacobs gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jacobs apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Jacobs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Jacobs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Artemovich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacobs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacobs's back!#SUB2#
Artemovich is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jacobs knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jacobs for a finish. #SUB2#
Jacobs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Artemovich. #SUB2#
Jacobs showing good submission defense here.
Jacobs tries to escape but Artemovich has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Artemovich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1#
Jacobs is trying to get back to his feet but Artemovich has full control of the position and if anything, Jacobs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jacobs tries to escape the position.
Jacobs trying to control the action but Artemovich just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Artemovich tightening his grip on Jacobs, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Artemovich looking to break Jacobs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jacobs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Artemovich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T2##SUB2#
Artemovich is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jacobs wants to control his opponent's hands but Artemovich gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Artemovich tightening his grip on Jacobs, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Jacobs right now. #T3#
Jacobs is trying to get back to his feet but Artemovich has full control of the position and if anything, Jacobs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jacobs trying to control the hands but Artemovich breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Artemovich is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jacobs is defending well though. Artemovich let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Jacobs showing good submission defense here.
Jacobs turns into Artemovich and is now in his guard.
Artemovich is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Artemovich keeps moving.
Jacobs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Artemovich is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Artemovich 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! Jacobs rolls with it to try and escape but Artemovich cranks on the arm and Jacobs is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isayev Artemovich!
Isayev Artemovich tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Johnny Jacobs stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry to the fans'.

Event: SPARTA 26
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
Filippovich swings widly with a right hand
and Sparks counters with a stiff right hand.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filippovich but Filippovich pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Filippovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sparks's guard.#ES2#
Sparks pushes Filippovich off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sparks wants to clinch.
Filippovich dips to his left and cracks Sparks with an uppercut!
Filippovich misses with an uppercut. Sparks saw that one coming.#CL2#
Filippovich gets tackled into the cage by Sparks. Sparks maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Filippovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Filippovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sparks just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Sparks successfully pulls guard.
Filippovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filippovich stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.#SUB#
Filippovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Filippovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparks is retaining full guard.
Sparks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Filippovich 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.
Sparks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Filippovich drops back looking for a leg! Sparks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sparks manages to kick Filippovich off! Filippovich jumps back into Sparks's guard. #SUB#
Filippovich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sparks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sparks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sparks! #REVB#
Filippovich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sparks tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Filippovich looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Filippovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Filippovich is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Filippovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Filippovich wants to control but Sparks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Filippovich controlling the position for now.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Filippovich looking for submissions off his back.
Filippovich controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Sparks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sparks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Filippovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Filippovich is refusing to be controlled, as Sparks sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frankie Sparks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Sparks moves into the clinch.
Sparks's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sparks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Filippovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Filippovich prevents a takedown attempt there.
Filippovich misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sparks breaks the clinch. #TD#
Filippovich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sparks is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Filippovich is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sparks still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sparks has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filippovich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sparks's best efforts.#T1##SUB#
Filippovich looking for submissions off his back.
Filippovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparks.
Frankie Sparks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sparks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Filippovich defending well though.
Filippovich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Filippovich is looking for a sweep. Sparks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Filippovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparks.
Sparks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparks is looking to take a break and control but Filippovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Filippovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparks.
Sparks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Filippovich defending well though.
Filippovich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparks throws a big elbow that misses.
Filippovich pulls Sparks in to control the position.
Sparks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Filippovich keeping full guard, as Sparks tries to pass. #SUB#
Filippovich has his foot on Sparks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparks works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Filippovich is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sparks throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Filippovich's body to avoid the submission. Filippovich has instead reached around Sparks's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Filippovich arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drotenkov Filippovich!
In his post fight interview, Drotenkov Filippovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Frankie Sparks stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry better try harder I guess'.

Event: SPARTA 25
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1##TD#
Adams gets a double leg takedown into Kazehaya's guard.
Kazehaya has control of Adams's left arm, preventing Adams from doing any damage.
Kazehaya trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Kazehaya has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Adams doesn't defend quickly enough and Kazehaya has managed to lock this one up! Can Adams escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kazehaya on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takeru Kazehaya!
In defeat, George Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry my peeps'.

Event: SPARTA 25
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
Gravano moves away from the strike by Knives.
Gravano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knives makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gravano shoots in for a takedown but Knives shows good takedown defense.
Knives 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.
Gravano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Knives. That snapped Gravano's head back. #ROC#
Gravano is rocked!
Gravano misses with a takedown
and Knives counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denzel Knives!
A victorious Denzel Knives thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Billy Gravano spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.

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