Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1##TD#
Sourian gets the takedown into side control.
Sourian working away.
Sourian grinds an elbow into Muramasa's temple.
Muramasa dodges the ground and pound from Sourian.
Sourian throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sourian cracks Muramasa with a big right hand but Muramasa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sourian cracks Muramasa with a big right hand but Muramasa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Muramasa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muramasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muramasa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Muramasa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sourian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Sourian scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Muramasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sourian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sourian throws an elbow that misses. Muramasa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sourian's guard. Nice move by Muramasa!#REVB##T1#
Sourian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sourian pulls Muramasa in close to prevent any damage.
Muramasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sourian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sourian is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Muramasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Muramasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sourian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Muramasa is tightening it up a little... Sourian has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sourian reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sourian taps out! Nice BJJ there by Muramasa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miyazawa Muramasa!
Miyazawa Muramasa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPARTA 40
Date: Apr 12, 2019

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

A close round but Hamid Sourian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Shelton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sourian defends well and Shelton ends up having to push Sourian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Sourian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shelton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shelton is trying to stall.
Sourian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sourian working aggressively here.
Sourian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shelton blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Sourian.
Shelton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sourian up against the cage.
Shelton is trying to force a seperation but Sourian has the dominant position.
Shelton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Sourian tries for a takedown but Shelton manages to get underhooks.
Sourian looking for a takedown.
Sourian misses with a body punch.
Shelton taking a breather.
Shelton blocking some punches.
Shelton gets underhooks to prevent Sourian's takedown attempt.
Kobi Shelton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamid Sourian.
Sourian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sourian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sourian. #TD2#
Sourian jumps guard.
Kobi Shelton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shelton tries to free his leg and advance position but Sourian is retaining full guard.
Sourian has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shelton has passed into side control.
Shelton lands an elbow.
Sourian can't do much from the bottom here.
Sourian is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Sourian keeps trying to improve his position.
Sourian gets back to half guard.
Shelton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sourian wants to control but Shelton is keeping busy.
Shelton is looking to take a break and control but Sourian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shelton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sourian wants to control but Shelton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shelton is trying to control. Sourian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sourian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shelton is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Shelton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sourian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shelton is working away from the top position though.
Sourian is trying to get back to full guard.
Shelton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Shelton working Sourian over with strikes.
Sourian gets full guard.
Sourian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shelton is one step ahead there.
Shelton postures up.
Shelton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sourian trying to control the position.
Shelton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sourian's guard.
Sourian trying to control here. #T4#
Shelton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sourian defending well though.
Sourian is looking to improve his position.
Shelton winds up and cracks Sourian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shelton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sourian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sourian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shelton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shelton preventing the sweep.
Sourian controls Shelton momentarily but Shelton frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shelton works over Sourian with some ground and pound from guard.
Sourian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform us that Sourian has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shelton throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kobi Shelton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shelton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Shelton throws a hook but Sourian blocks it.
A jab from Sourian misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sourian enables Shelton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sourian manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sourian trying to control the position.
Sourian pulls Shelton in close to his closed guard and prevents Shelton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shelton postures up.
Sourian is looking to sweep but instead, Shelton has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sourian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sourian trying to keep a closed guard but Shelton is proving a slippery customer.
Shelton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shelton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Sourian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shelton.
Shelton postures up.
Shelton is fighting to break Sourian's control of his arms but Sourian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Sourian working for a triangle but Shelton defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sourian is on top in guard. #REVB#
Shelton keeping moving, preventing Sourian from controlling successfully.
Sourian is in close to Shelton's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Shelton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sourian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shelton trying to control the position. #T2#
Sourian chips away with some ground and pound.
Sourian postures up in Shelton's guard and throws a big left but Shelton blocks it.
Sourian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sourian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sourian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shelton's head.
Sourian looking to sit in guard and control but Shelton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sourian is trying to control the position but Shelton postures up. #SUB2#
Sourian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shelton won't allow Sourian to get back to his feet.
Sourian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shelton scoring with some ground and pound.
Sourian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Shelton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shelton connects with a couple of short punches.
Shelton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sourian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sourian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Shelton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shelton wants to control from the top but Sourian keeps moving.
Sourian trying to control the position.
Sourian keeping moving, preventing Shelton from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sourian is trying to keep Shelton in close.
Shelton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shelton throws a big right hand that misses.
Shelton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shelton preventing the sweep.
Sourian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shelton's guard. #REVB#
Sourian throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sourian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sourian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sourian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shelton tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

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

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

Event: SPARTA 35
Date: Mar 31, 2019

#R1#
Bonifacio throws an overhand right that lands on Sourian's shoulder, as Sourian tries to avoid the shot.
Sourian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonifacio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonifacio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sourian. Bonifacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sourian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sourian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonifacio as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bonifacio. No joy for Sourian on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonifacio misses the target.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sourian.
Bonifacio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bonifacio scores with a nice strike.
Sourian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonifacio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sourian.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamid Sourian.#CL#
Bonifacio drives through and clinches with Sourian against the cage.
Sourian scores with a shot to the side of Bonifacio's head.
Sourian misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sourian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonifacio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bonifacio stops a takedown attempt from Sourian. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sourian.
Bonifacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sourian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio lands a shot to the body.
Sourian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sourian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sourian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
Sourian has Bonifacio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifacio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sourian backwards.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sourian tries for a takedown but Bonifacio manages to get underhooks.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sourian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bonifacio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bonifacio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Bonifacio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hamid Sourian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bonifacio closes the distance and clinches.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Sourian's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sourian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio tries to throw a body punch but Sourian avoids it by throwing Bonifacio back against the cage.
Sourian misses with a punch to the body.
Bonifacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sourian backwards.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sourian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sourian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sourian throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonifacio.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Sourian wants a takedown but no success here.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sourian struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands. #T3#
Bonifacio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sourian or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sourian.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
A body shot lands from Bonifacio.
Sourian misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Sourian.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sourian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio gets through Sourian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sourian tries to break free but Bonifacio pushes him back against the cage.
Sourian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sourian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonifacio lands with a right to the head.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio. #T4#
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body.
Sourian has Bonifacio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifacio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sourian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio pushes Sourian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sourian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Sourian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonifacio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bonifacio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sourian. #BC#
Bonifacio breaks the clinch.
Sourian misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Hamid Sourian has been cut.
Sourian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonifacio throws a shot to the body.
Sourian keeps the fight on the outside.
Andres Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Bonifacio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamid Sourian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bonifacio clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Sourian.
Sourian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio works on Sourian's body with a couple of short punches.
Sourian is trying to push Bonifacio away but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bonifacio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sourians head.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Sourian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sourian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sourian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sourian wants a takedown but no success here.
Sourian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Sourian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sourian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sourian can do to turn this around?
Sourian misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio. #T1#
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sourian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sourian misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Sourian blocks it.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sourian can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sourian tries to pull guard but Bonifacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Sourian drops back down to his feet.
Sourian lands a damaging elbow.
Sourian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sourian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonifacio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamid Sourian.
Sourian is working for takedown but Bonifacio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sourian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sourian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sourian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonifacio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Bonifacio.
Sourian throws a head punch that misses.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Sourian lands a body shot.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sourian misses with a punch on the inside.
Sourian wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonifacio won't allow it.
Bonifacio is pressed up against the cage. Sourian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bonifacio down to the mat. Bonifacio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sourian keeps the fight on the outside.
Sourian tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonifacio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Bonifacio clinches up against the cage.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Sourian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonifacio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sourian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bonifacio works on Sourian's body with a couple of short punches.
Sourian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Bonifacio is pressed up against the cage. Sourian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bonifacio down to the mat. Bonifacio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sourian is breathing heavily.
Bonifacio lands with a hook. Sourian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from Bonifacio as Sourian shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonifacio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonifacio slips a jab and a cross from Sourian.
Sourian takes a swing at Bonifacio's ribcage but misses.
Bonifacio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Sourian with that takedown attempt.
Bonifacio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonifacio connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Bonifacio closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sourian or not.
Sourian tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sourian backwards.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sourian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sourian tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Sourian back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio.
Sourian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sourian looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
A short right from Bonifacio.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonifacio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sourian.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hamid Sourian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Bonifacio cracks Sourian with a hook to the temple - Sourian is on wobbly legs here! Bonifacio swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sourian falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bonifacio wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andres Bonifacio!
Andres Bonifacio retains his bantamweight title!
Andres Bonifacio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPARTA 23
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Sourian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rautio.
Rautio avoids the body shot from Sourian.
Sourian slips a straight right by Rautio.
Sourian slips under a jab.
Sourian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rautio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sourian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rautio somewhat.
Sourian tries to counter by clinching up but Rautio breaks away and moves out of range.
Rautio moves out of range of the strikes.
Sourian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rautio.
Hamid Sourian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sourian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sourian blocks an uppercut.
Sourian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sourian misses with some punches.
A short right from Sourian.
A short right from Sourian. #TD#
Sourian has hold of one of Rautio's legs. Rautio is fighting the takedown attempt but Sourian gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sourian working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Sourian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rautio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sourian has managed to get both his arms back between Rautio's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Sourian is working Rautio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sourian is in close to Rautio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rautio 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.
Rautio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Rautio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sourian defends well.
Rautio looking to control.
Sourian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sourian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rautio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sourian distracts Rautio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sourian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sourian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sourian works over Rautio with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sourian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Rautio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sourian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rautio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Rautio has his foot on Sourian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sourian works his way back into a safe position though.
Sourian landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#
Rautio is rocked!#SUB2#
Rautio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rautio is still in real trouble! Can Sourian finish him?
Sourian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sourian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rautio seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rautio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Sourian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sourian lands a strong strike to the head of Rautio. That's dazed him! Sourian looking to finish here. Rautio is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Sourian lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamid Sourian!
Hamid Sourian was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SPARTA 20
Date: Feb 24, 2019

#R1#
Sourian misses with an uppercut. Jr saw that one coming.
Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sourian misses with a hook. Jr ducked under it nicely.
Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Sourian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Sourian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sourian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sourian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jr down.
Sourian landing a few strikes.
Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sourian creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sourian lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sourian lands some shots froms side control.
Sourian working the head and body with strikes.
Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jr is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sourian is trying to get an arm triangle but Jr is defending well.
Jr tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Sourian landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sourian scoring with punches from side control.
Sourian working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Sourian's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sourian scores with punches from side control.
Sourian lands a few punches from side control.
Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sourian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jr some visible discomfort.
Jr wants to control but Sourian postures up.
Sourian working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sourian is working Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Sourian moves into full mount!
Sourian punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sourian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Jr is rocked!#T2#
Sourian lands a big elbow.
Sourian with the ground and pound from mount.
Sourian dominating with strikes here.
Sourian with the ground and pound from mount.
Jr is still in real trouble! Can Sourian finish him?
Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jr wants to control but Sourian is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jr tries to reverse the position but Sourian maintains control.
Sourian working Jr over with strikes here.
Sourian lands a big shot to the head and Jr winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hamid Sourian!
Hamid Sourian 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.

Event: IFA : Bang Bang Bang
Date: Feb 07, 2019

#R1#
Sourian looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Sourian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King lands a right hook to the body.
Sourian throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sourian manages to circle out of the way.
Sourian throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Sourian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sourian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Sourian.
Sourian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sourian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sourian throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Sourian misses.
Sourian throws a hook but King blocks it.
Sourian misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely. #T1#
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sourian misses the jab.
Sourian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sourian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Sourian misses.
Sourian looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King tries to clinch there but Sourian circles away.
Sourian swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Hamid Sourian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sourian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. King manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sourian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sourian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sourian lands a couple of digs.
King has momentary wrist control but Sourian slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Sourian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sourian trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sourian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sourian scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sourian landing some decent shots from guard.
Sourian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Sourian got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sourian has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
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!
Sourian wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sourian passes into side control.
King wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T3#
Sourian working the ground and pound.
Sourian grinds an elbow into King's temple.
Sourian lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sourian lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
King takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sourian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear King down.
King is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sourian has just dragged him back down to the mat.
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
King missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sourian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
King flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
King is looking for a sweep. Sourian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Sourian.
King 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.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Sourian blocks the strikes from King.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sourian lands a nice short elbow.
Sourian slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
King tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Sourian wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
Sourian lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sourian working King over with strikes.
King is staying active underneath Sourian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sourian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Sourian. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sourian pulls his head out easily.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sourian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sourian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sourian slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
Sourian working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sourian working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sourian slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
Sourian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Sourian 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamid Sourian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
King ducks under a wild hook from Sourian.
Sourian throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sourian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King wants to clinch.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King slips under a jab from Sourian.
King is looking to counter the offense by Sourian and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sourian scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks. #T1#
Sourian misses the jab.
As Sourian tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Sourian manages to avoid the attempt.
Sourian thuds a left hand into King's body.
Sourian throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King tries to clinch up but Sourian circles away and keeps his distance.
Island King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King moves forwards but Sourian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sourian misses with a hook.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sourian.
Sourian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Sourian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King ducks under a wild hook from Sourian.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Sourian breaks away and moves out of range.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sourian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sourian.
King ducks under a wild hook from Sourian.
Sourian throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Hamid Sourian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Sourian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Sourian getting side control.#ES#
King pushes Sourian off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sourian throws a body shot but no joy.
King is looking to counter the offense by Sourian and move into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Sourian - just one landing.
Sourian looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Sourian throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Sourian throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sourian throws a big shot that misses.
Sourian looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Sourian breaks away and moves out of range.
Sourian misses with a looping left.
Sourian throws a body shot but no joy.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sourian manages to circle out of the way.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sourian.
King scores with a jab.
Sourian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King wants to clinch up but Sourian keeps it at a distance.
King slips a straight right by Sourian.
Sourian throws a hook but King avoids it easily.#T4#
Sourian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sourian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Sourian looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sourian.
King blocks a jab.
King wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Sourian misses.
Sourian misses with a hook.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sourian circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sourian. King does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Sourian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamid Sourian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sourian misses with an uppercut.
Sourian misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Sourian misses the target.
Sourian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sourian misses with a straight right.
Sourian misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sourian throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Sourian misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Sourian misses.
Sourian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sourian throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Sourian looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.#T1#
Sourian misses with an uppercut.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Sourian breaks away and moves out of range.
Sourian swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Sourian throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King avoids the body shot from Sourian.
Sourian swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Sourian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King slips a jab from Sourian.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Sourian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Sourian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Sourian is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sourian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Sourian sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sourian lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
Sourian blocks the strikes from King.
Sourian lands with a punch from half guard.
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. Sourian connects with a nice short shot to King's temple.
King missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sourian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Sourian drops an elbow to the side of King's head.
Hamid Sourian has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
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. Sourian connects with a nice short shot to King's temple.
Sourian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sourian working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sourian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sourian lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Sourian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sourian wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King is looking to escape.
Sourian lands with a punch from half guard.
Sourian winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sourian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sourian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hamid Sourian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sourian pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sourian is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
King tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
King tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King taking some punishment here, with Sourian in his half guard.
Sourian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sourian stalling.

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

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

Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Hamid Sourian!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Hamid Sourian!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Hamid Sourian!

Hamid Sourian wins by unanimous decision!
Hamid Sourian 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: IFL : KO
Date: Jan 25, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Sourian misses.
Sourian throws a lazy uppercut
letting Barayev counter with a right hand.
Barayev tests Sourian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barayev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sourian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sourian looks to throw the jab but Barayev is out of range.
It looked like Barayev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barayev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barayev throws a body punch but Sourian moves out of range.
Sourian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Sourian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barayev was covering up waiting for the punch and Sourian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sourian told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
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!
Sourian postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barayev looking for a sweep. Not yet Barayev, not yet. #SUB#
Barayev is looking for a triangle but Sourian pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB#
Barayev looking for a guillotine here but Sourian defends easily. #SUB#
Barayev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sourian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sourian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sourian landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Sourian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sourian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barayev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barayev keeping moving, preventing Sourian from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barayev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Sourian is refusing to be controlled, as Barayev sits in half guard.
Sourian is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Sourian is defending against the submission attempts here by Barayev.
Sourian is looking to improve his position.
Sourian manages to get to full guard.
Sourian is adopting a defensive guard.
Sourian trying to keep a closed guard but Barayev is proving a slippery customer.
Barayev looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Sourian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sourian holds on and takes a little breather.
Barayev trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom.
Sourian controls Barayev momentarily but Barayev frees himself.
Sourian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barayev is one step ahead there.
Barayev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sourian is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sourian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4##SUB#
Barayev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Barayev is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Sourian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sourian wants to control from the top but Barayev keeps moving.
Sourian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barayev is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sourian stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Barayev has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sourian manages to get his head free but now Barayev has transitioned to an armbar! Sourian grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Barayev! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aslanbek Barayev!
Aslanbek Barayev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: IFA Insane Feud
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Eugen with a hook.
Sourian shoots in looking for a takedown. Eugen tries to sprawl out of it but Sourian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eugen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sourian with a poor takedown
and Eugen counters with a three punch combo that has Sourian backing up. Sourian nods at Eugen to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Sourian rushes Eugen and presses him up against the cage.
Sourian jumps guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martin Eugen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamid Sourian.
Eugen lands a hook that snaps the head of Sourian backwards.
Sourian is trying to pull guard but Eugen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sourian tries to throw a body punch but Eugen avoids it by throwing Sourian back against the cage.
Eugen lands with a left to the head.
Eugen lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Eugen.
Sourian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Eugen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sourian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sourian struggles to land a body shot inside as Eugen controls his hands.
Sourian looking to slow down the pace here.
Eugen misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Sourian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sourian goes for a takedown attempt but Eugen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eugen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sourian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sourian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sourian shoots and misses
and Eugen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Sourian is rocked!
Sourian is looking to clinch.
Sourian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eugen is fending him off so far but Sourian persists. Nope, Eugen circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Eugen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sourian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eugen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sourian thinking.
Sourian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sourian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eugen circles away.
Eugen connects with the punch.
Sourian is still on wobbly legs! Can Eugen finish him?
Sourian gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Eugen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Eugen!
Martin Eugen retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Martin Eugen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ROTI-18
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Caldeira throws a right hand that Sourian ducks under and follows up with a left that Sourian also avoids with ease.#TD#
Sourian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sourian misses with the ground and pound.
Sourian working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Sourian swings around for an armbar but Caldeira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sourian's guard.
Caldeira advances to half guard.
Sourian trying to control from the bottom.
Sourian tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.
Sourian wants to control but Caldeira is keeping busy.
Caldeira is trying to control the action in half guard but Sourian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Caldeira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sourian defending well though.
Sourian is looking for a sweep. Caldeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sourian gets back to full guard.
Sourian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Caldeira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sourian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Sourian keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Sourian has his foot on Caldeira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caldeira works his way back into a safe position though.
Caldeira trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom.
Caldeira preventing the sweep.
Caldeira is fighting to break Sourian's control of his arms but Sourian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Caldeira prevents Sourian from getting back to his feet.
Sourian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Caldeira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caldeira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Caldeira landing strikes.
Sourian is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Sourian manages to get back to half guard.
Sourian is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sourian is working hard here to advance position.
Sourian is controlling Caldeira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Caldeira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sourian keeps working.
Sourian keeping hold of Caldeira's head, controlling as best he can.
Sourian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caldeira is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Sourian is looking for a sweep. Caldeira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sourian keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Caldeira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sourian gets full guard.
Caldeira stopping the sweep attempt from Sourian.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sourian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sourian working a defensive guard here.
Sourian looking for a sweep. Not yet Sourian, not yet.
Sourian is pulling down on Caldeira's head. It's preventing any offense from Caldeira, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sourian'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.#T4#
Caldeira working some strikes from top position.
Sourian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sourian with a nice head shot there.
Sourian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sourian works over Caldeira with some ground and pound from guard.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Sourian tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sourian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sourian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Sourian from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sourian pushing down on Caldeira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caldeira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sourian.
Caldeira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caldeira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamid Sourian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Sourian drives through with a takedown into Caldeira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Sourian tries to pass.
Caldeira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sourian trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Sourian wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Caldeira trying to control the position.
Sourian wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Caldeira is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sourian looking for a sweep. Not yet Sourian, not yet.
Caldeira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sourian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sourian wants to sweep here but Caldeira controlling him for the moment.
Caldeira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sourian is trying to control the position but Caldeira postures up.
Sourian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Caldeira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Caldeira is working Sourian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sourian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sourian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caldeira is one step ahead there.
Caldeira throws a big elbow that misses.
Sourian keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
Sourian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Caldeira preventing the sweep.
Caldeira trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom.
Sourian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Caldeira distracts Sourian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sourian pulls Caldeira in to control the position.
Caldeira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caldeira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caldeira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Caldeira trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom.
Caldeira won't allow Sourian to sweep him here.
Caldeira postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Sourian. #T3##TD#
Sourian turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sourian manages to end up in side control.
Caldeira is not content to let Sourian control the position.
Caldeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sourian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sourian is chipping away with strikes.
Sourian lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sourian working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Sourian tries for a kimura but Caldeira is defending well. #SUB#
Sourian has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Caldeira is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sourian yanks on the arm and Caldeira is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sourian.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamid Sourian!
Hamid Sourian bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ROTI-11
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Sourian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tkewelulu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Tkewelulu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tkewelulu preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tkewelulu 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.
Sourian wants to sweep but no luck.
Sourian seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sourian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sourian tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Tkewelulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sourian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tkewelulu has managed to get both his arms back between Sourian's legs - danger averted.
Sourian wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Tkewelulu 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.
Sourian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sourian pulls Tkewelulu in to control the position. #SUB2#
Tkewelulu drops back looking for a leg! Sourian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sourian manages to kick Tkewelulu off! Tkewelulu jumps back into Sourian's guard. #SUB2#
Tkewelulu 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. #T1##SUB2#
Tkewelulu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Sourian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sourian is trying to control the position but Tkewelulu postures up.
Tkewelulu wants to pass the guard but Sourian is keeping the position.
Sourian looking for a sweep. Not yet Sourian, not yet.
Sourian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tkewelulu trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tkewelulu 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.
Tkewelulu trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom.
Sourian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sourian working a defensive guard here.
Tkewelulu won't allow Sourian to sweep him here.
Sourian is trying to control the position but Tkewelulu postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sourian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tkewelulu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sourian is in Tkewelulu's guard.
Sourian is in close to Tkewelulu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sourian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Sourian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tkewelulu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sourian has managed to get both his arms back between Tkewelulu's legs - danger averted.
Sourian wants to pass the guard but Tkewelulu is keeping the position.
Sourian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tkewelulu's head.#SUB2#
Sourian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tkewelulu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sourian has managed to get both his arms back between Tkewelulu's legs - danger averted.
Sourian postures up in Tkewelulu's guard and throws a big left but Tkewelulu blocks it.
Tkewelulu looking to control.
Sourian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SUB2#
Tkewelulu working for a triangle but Sourian defends it easily. #SUB2#
Tkewelulu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sourian defends well.
Sourian 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.
Sourian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Tkewelulu looking for a triangle here. Sourian is fighting it but it looks tight! Tkewelulu pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sourian is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gogorosi Tkewelulu!

Event: ROTI-06
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Sourian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mahmood Adam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sourian.
Mahmood Adam is looking to control Sourian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mahmood Adam avoid being mounted?
Sourian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahmood Adam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sourian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mahmood Adam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Mahmood Adam is defending against the submission attempts here by Sourian.
Mahmood Adam is concentrating on defense, preventing Sourian from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sourian is taking a breather. Mahmood Adam 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.
Mahmood Adam wants to improve his position but Sourian is controlling well.
Sourian thows a huge punch but Mahmood Adam dodges it nicely. #T1#
Sourian misses with a head shot. Mahmood Adam uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sourian wants to control from the top but Mahmood Adam keeps moving.
Sourian working some strikes from top position.
Mahmood Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Sourian is proving a slippery customer.
Sourian works over Mahmood Adam with some ground and pound from guard.
Sourian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sourian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sourian is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmood Adam has wrist control.
Mahmood Adam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sourian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Sourian landing with the ground and pound.
Sourian postures up and lands a big shot to Mahmood Adam 's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sourian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sourian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sourian throws an elbow that misses. Mahmood Adam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sourian's guard. Nice move by Mahmood Adam !#REVR##SUB2#
Sourian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahmood Adam is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sourian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mahmood Adam trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sourian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Sourian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sourian is adopting a defensive guard.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - All Elite Coaches inform us that Sourian has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Sourian controls Mahmood Adam momentarily but Mahmood Adam frees himself. #SUB2#
Sourian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sourian is trying to control the position but Mahmood Adam postures up.
Mahmood Adam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sourian looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mahmood Adam passes into side control.
Sourian tries to bench press Mahmood Adam off him but Mahmood Adam keeps the position.
Sourian can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mahmood Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sourian keeps working.
Sourian is looking to regain half guard here but Mahmood Adam keeps moving and retains side control.
Mahmood Adam trying to control the action but Sourian is working from the bottom.
Sourian gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sourian trying to control from the bottom.
Mahmood Adam controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamid Sourian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sourian looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mahmood Adam !
Mahmood Adam regains half guard, as Sourian was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Sourian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahmood Adam is just riding it out for now. Sourian eventually gives up the hold.
Sourian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sourian is looking to take a break and control but Mahmood Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sourian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Mahmood Adam is looking to improve his position.
Sourian is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahmood Adam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sourian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sourian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sourian is looking to take a break and control but Mahmood Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sourian working Mahmood Adam over with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sourian 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.
Sourian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Sourian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sourian working the head and body with strikes.
Sourian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sourian throwing shots but Mahmood Adam is blocking nicely.
Sourian missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Sourian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahmood Adam keeps working.
Sourian missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Sourian is looking for a kimura here.
Sourian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sourian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sourian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sourian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahmood Adam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sourian might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mahmood Adam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sourian prevents Mahmood Adam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sourian 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.
Sourian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sourian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sourian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sourian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahmood Adam 's head.
Sourian is looking to take a break and control but Mahmood Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Sourian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mahmood Adam to the mat! Mahmood Adam manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hamid Sourian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sourian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mahmood Adam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sourian is in Mahmood Adam 's guard.
Sourian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sourian is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahmood Adam has wrist control.
Sourian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hamid Sourian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sourian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mahmood Adam keeping moving, preventing Sourian from controlling successfully.
Sourian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sourian has gone for a leg lock! Mahmood Adam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sourian's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sourian wants to sweep here but Mahmood Adam controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sourian looking for a guillotine here but Mahmood Adam defends easily. #T1##SUB2#
Sourian working for submissions but it's allowed Mahmood Adam to get to half guard.
Mahmood Adam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sourian is looking for a sweep. Mahmood Adam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sourian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahmood Adam pulls his head out easily.
Sourian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sourian wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Sourian looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mahmood Adam passes into side control.
Sourian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Sourian manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sourian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahmood Adam pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sourian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahmood Adam pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sourian looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mahmood Adam passes into side control!
Mahmood Adam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sourian keeps working.
Mahmood Adam working away.#T3#
Sourian tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sourian tries to lock up and control but Mahmood Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mahmood Adam wants to control the pace but Sourian is squirming around nicely.
Mahmood Adam prevents Sourian from getting the reversal.
Mahmood Adam manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sourian to take his back!#T4#
Mahmood Adam tries to get the hooks in deep but Sourian pushed the leg off.
Sourian is trying to break free.
Hamid Sourian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mahmood Adam controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Sourian's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mahmood Adam slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Mahmood Adam gets his hands free as Sourian looks to control.
Sourian tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sourian is holding onto Mahmood Adam 's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Sheikh Muhammad Mahmood Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sourian just trying to survive but Mahmood Adam is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamid Sourian!

Event: ROTI-02
Date: Nov 13, 2018

#R1#
A jab lands there for Maht.
Maht ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Sourian closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maht's guard.#SUB2#
Sourian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sourian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sourian lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Sourian drops back looking for a leg! Maht is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maht manages to kick Sourian off! Sourian jumps back into Maht's guard.
Maht is looking to stand up but Sourian isn't so interested in that idea.
Maht keeping moving, preventing Sourian from controlling successfully.
Sourian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maht works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sourian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sourian prevents Maht from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sourian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maht wants to stand up but Sourian is controlling him.
Maht has momentary wrist control but Sourian slips an elbow through the middle.
Sourian stops Maht from standing up.
Sourian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maht working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sourian. #T1#
Sourian is in close to Maht's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sourian wants to control from the top but Maht keeps moving.
Sourian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Sourian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sourian trying to control but Maht is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sourian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sourian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sourian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maht wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Sourian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sourian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maht pushes Sourian away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sourian gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Sourian working the head with strikes.
Maht wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Sourian tries for a kimura but Maht is defending well.
Sourian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maht keeps working. #SUB2#
Sourian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maht wants to get back to his feet but Sourian drags him back down.
Sourian scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Sourian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maht is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Sourian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maht is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sourian grinds an elbow into Maht's temple. #T3##SUB2#
Sourian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sourian landing strikes.
Maht tries to escape but Sourian is in control. #SUB2#
Sourian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maht knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maht on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Maht tries to escape but Sourian is in control.
Sourian trying to control the action but Maht is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sourian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maht has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maht is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sourian asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Sourian cracks Maht with a big right hand but Maht just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB2#
Sourian has an Americana. Maht didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sourian is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sourian hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hamid Sourian!

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