Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RFC Sydney April 11th
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Severini throws a good cross that connects.
Severini misses the jab.
Mabini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Severini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mabini tries to close the distance and clinch but Severini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mabini misses with a looping left.
Severini lands with a nice body punch.
Severini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mabini moves in looking to clinch but Severini pushes him off.
Mabini tries to clinch but Severini moves away
and Severini counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Mabini! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Severini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
A relieved looking Dom Severini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Apolinario Mabini stepped up to the mic, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: RapidFC 64
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Mabini swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling De Bois to counter with a crisp jab.
Mabini tries to clinch up.
De Bois uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mabini.#TD2#
De Bois looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
De Bois loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Bois's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Bois connects with a couple of short punches.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
De Bois content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Mabini is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois postures up.
Mabini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Bois throwing strikes from guard but Mabini blocks nicely.
De Bois throws a big elbow that misses.
De Bois in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Bois trying to control but Mabini is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mabini is pulling down on De Bois's head to control his posture.
Mabini is trying to keep De Bois in close.
Mabini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Bois has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training (12 Elites and Growing). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Mabini keeps moving.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Bois works over Mabini with some ground and pound from guard.
De Bois distracts Mabini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Bois loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mabini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mabini tries to get out of the position.
Mabini pulls De Bois in close to prevent any damage.
De Bois lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
De Bois loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
De Bois landing with the ground and pound.
Mabini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Bois throwing strikes from guard but Mabini blocks nicely.
De Bois trying to control but Mabini is working from the bottom.
Mabini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Bois's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mabini controls De Bois momentarily but De Bois frees himself. #T3#
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mabini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
Mabini keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
De Bois scoring with some ground and pound.
De Bois showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Bois has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mabini trying to keep a closed guard but De Bois is proving a slippery customer.
De Bois trying to control but Mabini is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Bois throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mabini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mabini has De Bois pulled in close to control his posture.
Mabini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Bois working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Bois missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mabini's head.
De Bois wants to control from the top but Mabini keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Bois throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mabini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Bois throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Bois working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
De Bois lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from De Bois does it's job there.
Oh Mabini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Bois closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Mabini out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jambe De Bois!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jambe De Bois waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Apolinario Mabini stepped up to the mic, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: RapidFC Aus Day 2
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Khun tests Mabini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mabini misses with a looping right.#CL#
Khun forces Mabini back against the cage and clinches.
Mabini letting Khun take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khun.
Mabini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mabini.
Khun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mabini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khun taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khun misses with some punches.
Mabini will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khun up against the cage.
Mabini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khun's elbow. #T1#
Khun blocks a body shot from Mabini.
Still in the clinch, Khun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mabini is defending well for now.
Mabini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mabini misses with the head strike.
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mabini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khun.
Khun looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Khun will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mabini up against the cage.#T2#
Mabini throws a punch but it's blocked by Khun.
Mabini displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khun up against the cage.#BC#
Khun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mabini takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
Khun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mabini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mabini goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Khun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Mabini throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mabini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khun moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Khun darts in and clinches Mabini up against the cage.
Mabini has a couple of punches blocked by Khun.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mabini lands a right hand. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Mabini fails to land.
Mabini misses with some punches.
Khun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mabini.
Khun tries a knee to the head but Mabini blocks it.
Mabini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khun blocking some punches.
Khun blocks a body shot from Mabini.
Khun slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mabini.
A short right from Khun.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mabini prevents a body shot from Khun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gok Won Khun dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Mabini as Khun shoots in.#CL2#
Mabini moves into the clinch.
Khun stalling in the clinch.
Khun can't find room to land a body shot as Mabini controls the action.
Mabini throws a punch but it's blocked by Khun.
Mabini misses with a punch on the inside.
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mabini's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mabini throws a punch but it's blocked by Khun.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Khun uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Khun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mabini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mabini misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khun.
Khun blocking some punches.
Khun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mabini tries to throw a body punch but Khun avoids it by throwing Mabini back against the cage.
Mabini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apolinario Mabini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mabini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mabini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Mabini misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mabini fails to land.
Khun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khun.
Mabini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mabini throws a head punch that misses.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Khun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khun cracks Mabini with a good jab.#CL2#
Mabini has managed to clinch.
Mabini misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khun.
Khun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mabini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mabini.
Khun works on Mabini's body with a couple of short punches.
Khun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khun tries a knee to the head but Mabini blocks it.
Khun struggles to land a body shot inside as Mabini controls his hands.
Mabini lands with a right to the head.
Khun pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mabini or not. #T4#
Mabini tries a body shot but Khun blocks it.
Khun trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Khun breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Mabini closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mabini throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Khun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Mabini gets caught flat footed, as Khun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mabini controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apolinario Mabini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Khun lands a nice shot that snaps Mabini's head back.
Mabini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Mabini backs away, Khun returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Khun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Khun.#CL2#
Mabini pushes Khun up against the cage in a clinch.
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mabini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Khun just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mabini's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini throws a punch but it's blocked by Khun. #BC#
Khun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Mabini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khun fails to land the takedown.
Khun fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gok Won Khun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mabini moves in looking to clinch but Khun pushes him off.
Gok Won Khun is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mabini misses with some punches.
Mabini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khun blocks a body shot from Mabini.
Mabini fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Mabini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khun's elbow.
Mabini throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Khun breaks from the clinch.
Gok Won Khun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mabini lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Khun falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mabini dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apolinario Mabini!
Our winner, Apolinario Mabini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 6
Date: May 09, 2019

#R1#
Mabini misses with a looping left.
Coleman avoids the body shot from Mabini.
Mabini misses the jab.
Coleman misses with an uppercut.
Mabini swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown. Mabini fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coleman postures up in Mabini's guard and throws a big left but Mabini blocks it.
Mabini keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Mabini is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mabini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Mabini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mabini is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Coleman lands a couple of elbows.
Mabini trying to keep a closed guard but Coleman is proving a slippery customer.
Mabini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Coleman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Coleman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mabini ducks right into an uppercut from Coleman.
Coleman staying out of range there.
Mabini looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.
Apolinario Mabini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mabini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coleman in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Phil Coleman has been cut.
Apolinario Mabini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman lands a slapping body shot. #T3##CL2#
Mabini instigates a clinch.
Mabini throws a punch but it's blocked by Coleman.
Mabini misses with some punches. #BC#
Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Coleman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Coleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coleman.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mabini has momentary wrist control but Coleman slips an elbow through the middle.
Coleman landing with the ground and pound.
Coleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mabini works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Coleman wants to control from the top but Mabini keeps moving.
Mabini is pulling down on Coleman's head. It's preventing any offense from Coleman, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mabini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mabini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Coleman's cut.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mabini closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Coleman is trying to control. Mabini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mabini wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Coleman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mabini trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Coleman manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman tries to control but Mabini wriggling away.
Mabini tries to hold on but Coleman postures up.#T1#
Coleman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mabini hang on?
The referee warns Mabini that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#
Mabini is rocked!
Mabini takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Coleman's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Coleman!
In his post fight interview, Phil Coleman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Apolinario Mabini stepped up to the mic, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 5
Date: May 08, 2019

#R1#
Whitaker throws an overhand right that lands on Mabini's shoulder, as Mabini tries to avoid the shot.
Mabini misses with an uppercut.
Mabini misses with a hook. Whitaker ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Mabini as Whitaker shoots in.#TD#
Whitaker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mabini tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Whitaker is in Mabini's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mabini's head.
Mabini has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mabini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mabini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mabini pulls Whitaker in close to prevent any damage.
Whitaker lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Whitaker throwing strikes from guard but Mabini blocks nicely.
Whitaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mabini pulls Whitaker in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mabini can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whitaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whitaker throws a big right hand that misses.
Mabini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Whitaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mabini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whitaker.
Mabini working a defensive guard here. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mabini managing to control the position.
Mabini controls Whitaker momentarily but Whitaker frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mabini keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mabini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mabini wants to clinch up but Whitaker keeps it at a distance.
Whitaker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whitaker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Whitaker's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Whitaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Whitaker gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#
It looks like Eric Whitaker has been cut.
Whitaker staying out of range there.
Whitaker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mabini fails to land with a series of punches.
Mabini leaves Whitaker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whitaker cracks Mabini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mabini lands a right hook to the body.
Mabini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whitaker doesn't seem bothered though.
Whitaker is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Mabini clinches up against the cage.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whitaker jumps guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whitaker can't get the takedown. #T4##TD#
Whitaker pulls guard successfully.
Mabini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitaker is keeping the position for now.
Whitaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mabini is one step ahead there.
Mabini advances to half guard.
Whitaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whitaker is working hard here to advance position.
Mabini blocks the strikes from Whitaker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Apolinario Mabini will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Whitaker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Mabini rushes Whitaker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mabini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whitaker backwards.
Whitaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Mabini backwards.
Whitaker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Whitaker tries to pull guard but Mabini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mabini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whitaker backwards.
Mabini lands a nice shot to the body.
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mabini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Mabini.
Whitaker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mabini.
Whitaker takes a shot to the head.
Whitaker tries to pull guard but Mabini holds him up against the cage and eventually Whitaker drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Mabini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Mabini.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mabini.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mabini is working Whitaker over against the cage.
Apolinario Mabini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Whitaker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mabini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Whitaker tries to move into range but Mabini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mabini drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Whitaker right on the button. Whitaker goes down! Mabini follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Mabini gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apolinario Mabini!
Apolinario Mabini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
The fighters circling - Mabini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mabini. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Mabini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mabini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Mabini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Mabini.
Mabini misses with some punches.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mabini pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Mabini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
Mabini lands a body punch.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Mabini controls the action.
Gracie tries to work over Mabini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mabini pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Mabini has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mabini.
Mabini lands a left hand.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Mabini won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apolinario Mabini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie jumps guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mabini lands a shot to the body.
Mabini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie looks winded!
A short left from Mabini.
A short right from Mabini on the inside. #T2#
Mabini lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Mabini.
Mabini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mabini smiles and moves away.
Gracie walks into a jab.#CL#
Mabini pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Mabini scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Mabini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Mabini.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Mabini lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
Mabini lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Mabini.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mabini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mabini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #BC#
Mabini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Mabini has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mabini lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Mabini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mabini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie tries to stall but Mabini uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie tries to pull guard but Mabini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mabini digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Mabini lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Mabini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mabini works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie tries to work over Mabini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Mabini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apolinario Mabini dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Crack! Mabini connects with the perfect overhand right and Gracie falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Mabini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apolinario Mabini!
An out of breath Apolinario Mabini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Watne dips to his left and cracks Mabini with an uppercut!
Watne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mabini throws out the jab.
Watne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watne scores with a shot to the side of Mabini's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watne.
Watne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watne.
A short uppercut from Watne.
Watne misses with a body punch.
Mabini blocks a body shot from Watne.
Mabini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mabini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mabini blocking some punches.
Watne misses with some punches.
Watne blocks an uppercut.
Mabini misses with a punch on the inside.
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watne struggles to land a body shot inside as Mabini controls his hands.
Watne misses with some punches. #T1#
Watne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watne tries a body shot but Mabini blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Watne fails to land.
Mabini scores with a shot to the side of Watne's head.
Watne struggles to land a body shot inside as Mabini controls his hands.
Watne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Watne blocks an uppercut.
Watne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mabini has a couple of punches blocked by Watne.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mabini.
A head punch on the inside from Mabini fails to land.
Watne blocks an uppercut.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike.
Watne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watne tries a body shot but Mabini blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mabini works on Watne's body with a couple of short punches.
Watne misses with the head strike. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mabini misses with the head strike.
Watne tries to work over Mabini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watne lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watne.
Watne can't find room to land a body shot as Mabini controls the action.
Mabini working aggressively here.
Watne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mabini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watne backwards.
Watne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mabini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Watne can't find room to land a body shot as Mabini controls the action.
Watne lands with a left to the head.
Watne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watne tries to work over Mabini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watne throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabini.
Watne swings wildly with an uppercut but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Mabini works on Watne's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Watne.
Watne tries to work over Mabini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Watne misses with a body punch.
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watne can't find room to land a body shot as Mabini controls the action.
Watne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mabini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Watne tries a body shot but Mabini blocks it.
Mabini working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Watne has been cut.
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watne.
Watne misses with a body punch.
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mabini.
Mabini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mabini is leaning against Watne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Watne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini blocks a body shot from Watne.
Watne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mabini misses with a body punch.
Watne can't find room to land a body shot as Mabini controls the action.
Watne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mabini.
Watne cracks Mabini with a nice body shot.
Watne tries to throw a body punch but Mabini avoids it by throwing Watne back against the cage.
Watne swings wildly with an uppercut but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini throws a punch but it's blocked by Watne.
Watne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mabini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Watne uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Watne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Watne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Watne lunges at Mabini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mabini's hand.
Watne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Mabini closes the distance and clinches.
Watne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watne has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Mabini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watne's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Watne fails to land.
Watne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watnes head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini misses with some punches.
Mabini struggles to land a body shot inside as Watne controls his hands.
Watne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mabini's elbow.
Mabini blocks a body shot from Watne.
A short right from Mabini on the inside.
Mabini lands a right hand.
Watne goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Watne has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Mabini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watne has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watne tries a body shot but Mabini blocks it.
Mabini blocks an uppercut.
Tom Watne seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Watne throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watne.
Watne misses with some punches.
Mabini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mabini lands with a left to the head.
Mabini scores with a shoulder strike.
Mabini prevents a body shot from Watne.
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mabini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watne tries a body shot but Mabini blocks it.
A hook to the body from Watne. #T2#
Watne lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watne tries to throw a body punch but Mabini avoids it by throwing Watne back against the cage.
Mabini presses Watne against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Watne.
Watne misses with a punch on the inside.
Watne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mabini lands with a right to the head.
Watne misses with a punch to the body.
Mabini lands a shot to the body.
Watne tries to throw a body punch but Mabini avoids it by throwing Watne back against the cage.
Watne misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watne.
Mabini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Watnes head.
Mabini blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watne tries to throw a body punch but Mabini avoids it by throwing Watne back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mabini. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Mabini.
Mabini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mabini lands a body punch.
Watne can't find room to land a body shot as Mabini controls the action.
Mabini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watne's elbow.
Mabini lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mabini.
Watne tries a body shot but Mabini blocks it.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
Watne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mabini.
Watne lands a shot to the body.
Mabini blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watne throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mabini blocks a body shot from Watne. #T4#
Watne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mabini lands a hook that snaps the head of Watne backwards.
Mabini lands with a right to the head.
Mabini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Watne has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Watne presses Mabini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mabini blocking some punches.
Watne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mabini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mabini prevents a body shot from Watne.
Watne has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Watne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mabini gets through Watne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mabini blocks a body shot from Watne.
Mabini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Watne fails to land.
Watne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apolinario Mabini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Watne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A jab from Watne finds it's way through Mabini's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Watne. Beautiful body shot.
Mabini takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mabini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watne.
Mabini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Mabini feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Watne sprawling to the canvas! Watne rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mabini finish him?! #ROC#
Watne is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mabini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watne is still on wobbly legs! Can Mabini finish him?
Mabini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Mabini moves into range and clinches up with Watne.
Watne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mabini - that landed with a thud.
Watne seems to have recovered his senses.
Watne tries to work over Mabini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watne throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.#T1#
Watne working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Mabini.
Mabini takes a shot to the head.
Mabini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mabini blocking some punches.
Mabini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mabini has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mabini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watne backwards.
Mabini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mabini cracks Watne with a nice body shot.
Watne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watne misses with a punch on the inside.
Mabini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mabini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Watne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watne throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabini.
Watne swings wildly with an uppercut but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Mabini. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watne is looking to break free of the clinch but Mabini has double underhooks.
Mabini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Watne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watne misses with a body punch.
Mabini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watne backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Watne fails to land.
Mabini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mabini working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Mabini.
Mabini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
A short body shot lands from Mabini as the two fighters clinch.
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mabini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mabini as the two fighters clinch.
Mabini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watne or not.
Mabini lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mabini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Mabini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watne throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabini.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
A short right from Mabini on the inside. #KD#
Mabini drops Watne onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Watne is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT#
That has opened up Tom Watne's cut even more.
Watne tries a body shot but Mabini blocks it.
Mabini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watne can do to turn this around?
Mabini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mabini creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Watne with a big uppercut! Watne tries to clinch up but Mabini pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Watne to the mat! Watne covers up and Mabini unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Apolinario Mabini!
Our winner, Apolinario Mabini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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

#R1#
Mabini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cricky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cricky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mabini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cricky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mabini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mabini throws an overhand right that lands on Cricky's shoulder, as Cricky tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Mabini pushes Cricky up against the cage in a clinch.
Cricky tries to break free but Mabini pushes him back against the cage.
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cricky is looking to break free of the clinch but Mabini has double underhooks.
Mabini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cricky or not.
Mabini lands with a light punch inside.
Mabini has a couple of punches blocked by Cricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cricky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mabini.
Mabini misses with a punch on the inside.
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Mabini lands a nice uppercut.
Mabini keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cricky's efforts to push away.
Cricky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mabini has him pressed against the cage.
Mabini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cricky stalling in the clinch.
Cricky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mabini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cricky is trying to push Mabini away but Mabini has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cricky has a couple of punches blocked by Mabini.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mabini keeps control of Cricky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Mabini breaks the clinch.
Cricky lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Mabini rushes Cricky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Mabini on the inside. #T2#
Cricky working hard to break the clinch.
Mabini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cricky backwards.
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mabini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crickys head.
Mabini lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Mabini.
Cricky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mabini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cricky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Mabini.
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Mabini.
Mabini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mabini.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cricky is trying to break the clinch but Mabini has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mabini.
Cricky is trying to break the clinch but Mabini has him pressed against the cage.
Mabini digs a right hand into Cricky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cricky's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricky.
Mabini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cricky backwards.
Mabini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cricky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cricky is trying to break free.
Cricky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cricky has had enough of the clinch but Mabini keeps him there for the moment.
Mabini lands with a short shot to the head.
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Cricky is rocked!
Mabini throws a big uppercut that drops Cricky! More strikes from Mabini and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cricky lies dazed against the cage as Mabini celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apolinario Mabini!
A relieved looking Apolinario Mabini 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: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Mabini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mabini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#
It looks like Gok Dok has been cut.
No joy there for Dok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dok misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Dok. #CL#
Mabini closes the distance and pushes Dok back into the cage.
Mabini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mabini lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Mabini.
Dok wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Mabini breaks the clinch.
Dok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mabini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dok throws a series of punches but Mabini moves out of range.
Dok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mabini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dok scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1##CL#
Mabini has managed to clinch.
Dok wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mabini has him pressed against the cage.
Mabini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dok backwards.
Mabini lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Mabini.
Dok can't break the clinch.
Mabini keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dok's efforts to push away.
Mabini misses with the head strike.
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Mabini.
Dok has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dok wants to get back to striking at distance but Mabini won't allow it.
Dok is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mabini works on Dok's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Mabini lands a body shot.
Dok looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mabini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mabini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dok backwards.
Mabini gets through Dok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mabini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dok looks winded!
Dok is trying to break the clinch but Mabini has him pressed against the cage.
Mabini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dok backwards.
Mabini lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Mabini on the inside.
Mabini lands a nice shot to the body.
Dok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mabini scores with a shot to the side of Dok's head.
A right hand to the body from Mabini.
Mabini lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mabini.
Mabini presses Dok against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mabini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mabini lands with a short shot to the head.
Mabini is leaning against Dok and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mabini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dok backwards.
Mabini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dok backwards.
Nice body punch from Mabini.
A right hand to the body from Mabini.
Mabini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dok takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mabini digs a right hand into Dok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dok's gas tank.
Mabini lands a body punch. #T4#
Mabini lands a nice uppercut.
Mabini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mabini stalling in the clinch.
Mabini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dok backwards.
Mabini is working Dok over against the cage.
Mabini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mabini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mabini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dok backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mabini.
Mabini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dok backwards. #ROC#
Dok is rocked!
Dok takes a shot to the head.
Dok is still on wobbly legs! Can Mabini finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Mabini.
Dok seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Mabini as the two fighters clinch.
Mabini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dok backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apolinario Mabini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gok Dok's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mabini has managed to clinch.
Dok is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Mabini.
Mabini works on Dok's body with a couple of short punches.
Mabini scores with a hook to the body.
Mabini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mabini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mabini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mabini.
Mabini lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini lands with a left to the head.
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD#
Mabini drops Dok onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dok is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dok is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mabini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mabini lands with a right to the head.
Mabini has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Dok wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mabini lands a nice uppercut.#KD#
Mabini drops Dok onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dok is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dok tries to circle away but Mabini has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mabini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mabini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body punch from Mabini - that landed with a thud.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
Mabini digs a right hand into Dok's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dok's gas tank.
Mabini digs a right hand underneath Dok's ribcage. Dok let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mabini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doks head.
Mabini pushes Dok against the cage and as Dok bounces back, Mabini cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Mabini follows up with more strikes but Dok was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apolinario Mabini!
Apolinario Mabini thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPARTA 46
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Mabini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mabini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clements.
Clements throws a counter combo.
Clements slips a jab from Mabini.
It seemed like Clements was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mabini dips to his left and cracks Clements with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Abel Clements has been cut.
Clements drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clements is looking to clinch but Mabini is avoiding it.
Mabini looks to land a left hand but Clements moved out of range nicely.
Mabini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clements sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clements. Mabini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clements doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mabini circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mabini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clements's corner calls for a 1-2. Clements obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clements takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clements wants to clinch up but Mabini keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Clements misses the jab.
Mabini misses with an uppercut. Clements saw that one coming.#KD#
Mabini sends Clements crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mabini is motioning to the referee to let Clements up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Clements is looking to clinch but Mabini is avoiding it.
Mabini throws a shot from downtown. Clements moves away and avoids it.
Clements looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clements misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mabini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mabini throws the left hand but Clements avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mabini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clements takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#
That has opened up Abel Clements's cut even more.
Clements doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clements looks winded!#KD#
Mabini cracks Clements with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Clements looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mabini finish him? #ROC#
Clements is rocked!
Clements takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Clements looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mabini lands a right hand from hell, dropping Clements. Mabini pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apolinario Mabini!
During a confident post fight interview, Apolinario Mabini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPARTA 41
Date: Apr 14, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Mabini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabini.
Mabini lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mabini.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mabini lands a left hand.
Mabini lands a left hand.
Mabini presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mabini lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini lands a left hand.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Mabini holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Mabini. #T1#
Mabini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mabini walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Mabini takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mabini as the two fighters clinch.
Mabini digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Mabini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mabini blocks an uppercut.
Mabini cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Mabini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mabini lands a body shot.
Mabini blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mabini to keep the fight standing.
Gracie working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
Good body shot from Mabini.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mabini scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mabini scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mabini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mabini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB#
Gracie pushes a forearm under Mabini's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mabini is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Royce Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Apolinario Mabini spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: SPARTA 32
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1#
Smit tries to clinch there but Mabini circles away.
Smit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mabini.
Mabini has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smit is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mabini throws a body shot but no joy.
Smit shoots in for a double leg but Mabini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Smit has Mabini up against the cage in a clinch.
Mabini misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mabini.
Mabini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini misses with some punches.
Mabini is struggling to control the position.
Smit has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mabini.
Mabini scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Mabini misses with some punches.
Mabini prevents the takedown attempt.
Mabini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini has a couple of punches blocked by Smit.
Mabini lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smit backwards.
Mabini tries to work over Smit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mabini misses with a punch on the inside.
Mabini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mabini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mabini lands a right hand.
Smit missing with knees to the body.
Mabini working aggressively here. #T2#
Mabini throws a head punch that misses.
Smit prevents a body shot from Mabini.
Smit blocking some punches.
Mabini lands with a right to the head.
Mabini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piet Smit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mabini lands a right hand.
Mabini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Mabini.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mabini misses with some punches. #T3#
Mabini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mabini tries to throw a body punch but Smit avoids it by throwing Mabini back against the cage.
Smit wants to take the fight to the mat but Mabini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mabini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mabini has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mabini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mabini throws a head punch that misses.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smit tries to score a body lock takedown but Mabini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smit is working for takedown but Mabini is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Mabini struggles to land a body shot inside as Smit controls his hands.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smit.
Mabini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smit backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mabini fails to land.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mabini lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apolinario Mabini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mabini. #CUT2#
It looks like Piet Smit has been cut.#CL#
Smit drives through and clinches with Mabini against the cage.
Mabini misses with the head strike.
Mabini misses with a body punch.
Mabini working aggressively here.
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mabini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smit.
Smit blocks a body shot from Mabini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mabini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smits head.
Mabini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smit is trying to push Mabini away but Mabini has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Apolinario Mabini seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Smit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mabini throws a head punch that misses.
Mabini scores with a shot to the side of Smit's head.
Smit wants to take the fight to the mat but Mabini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piet Smit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mabini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mabini lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Mabini fails to land. #T2#
Smit can't get the takedown.
Mabini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mabini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smit.
Smit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mabini cracks Smit with a nice body shot.
Mabini misses with a body punch.
Smit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Mabini fails to land.
Smit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mabini has a couple of punches blocked by Smit.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mabini.
Mabini misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mabini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mabini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smit goes for a takedown attempt but Mabini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mabini looks to land a right hand but Smit moved out of range.
Smit wants to clinch.
Smit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mabini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Mabini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4##CL2#
Mabini drives through and clinches with Smit against the cage.
Mabini fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mabini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mabini scores with a punch to the head.
Mabini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mabini misses with a hook.#CL2#
Mabini gets a clinch.
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!
Smit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mabini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mabini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smit backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apolinario Mabini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Piet Smit's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smit moves in looking to clinch but Mabini pushes him off.
A big right from Mabini misses.
Smit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Piet Smit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Smit darts in and clinches Mabini up against the cage.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
Smit looking for a takedown.
Smit is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piet Smit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini tries a body shot but Smit blocks it.
Mabini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mabini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mabini pushes Smit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Mabini lands an uppercut.
Smit blocks an uppercut.
Mabini lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mabini lands with a right to the head.
Smit has had enough of the clinch but Mabini keeps him there for the moment.
Smit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mabini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mabini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mabini.
Mabini tries to throw a body punch but Smit avoids it by throwing Mabini back against the cage. #T2#
Mabini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mabini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mabini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mabini working aggressively here.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
Smit has Mabini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mabini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Mabini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mabini is keeping busy.
Mabini misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Mabini has a couple of punches blocked by Smit.
Mabini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mabini stops a takedown attempt from Smit.
Mabini throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
Smit prevents a body shot from Mabini.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mabini.
Mabini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Smit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mabini prevents it.
Piet Smit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apolinario Mabini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Smit is trying to pull guard but Mabini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mabini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mabini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
Mabini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mabini lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabini has a couple of punches blocked by Smit.
Mabini scores with a shot to the side of Smit's head.
Mabini misses with a punch on the inside.
Smit blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Apolinario Mabini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mabini 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apolinario Mabini!
Apolinario Mabini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Piet Smit stepped up to the mic, saying 'Winning is not everything, it is the only thing!'.

Event: SPARTA 25
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1##CL#
Mabini clinches up with Wojcik and pushes him back against the cage.
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mabini.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mabini.
Mabini lands a hook that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Mabini digs a right hand underneath Wojcik's ribcage. Wojcik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Mabini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wojcik tries to score a body lock takedown but Mabini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wojcik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wojcik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mabini pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Mabini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wojcik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Apolinario Mabini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzistov Wojcik.
Mabini lands with a light punch inside.
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wojcik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wojcik is working for takedown but Mabini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wojcik looks winded!
Mabini lands a hook that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
A short right from Mabini on the inside.
Mabini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Mabini cracks Wojcik with a nice body shot.#KD#
Mabini drops Wojcik onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wojcik is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Wojcik is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mabini creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wojcik's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wojcik drops to his knees and Mabini pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apolinario Mabini!
A relieved looking Apolinario Mabini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPARTA 20
Date: Feb 24, 2019

#R1#
Mabini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oddesangria.
Mabini lunges at Oddesangria with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oddesangria's hand. #CL#
Oddesangria gets tackled into the cage by Mabini. Mabini maintains the clinch.
Oddesangria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mabini backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Oddesangria fails to land.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
Oddesangria swings wildly with an uppercut but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Oddesangria breaks from the clinch.
Mabini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oddesangria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Mabini closes the distance and pushes Oddesangria back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
A shot in the inside from Mabini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oddesangria working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
Oddesangria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mabini lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Oddesangria is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oddesangria is still on wobbly legs! Can Mabini finish him?
Mabini lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Oddesangria to his knees! Mabini keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apolinario Mabini!
A relieved looking Apolinario Mabini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPARTA 13: Duke B. vs. Ribeiro
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1#
Mabini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Romeos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Anthony Romeo has been cut.
Romeo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mabini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mabini defending well as Romeo loads up on a big left hand.
Mabini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mabini slips under a jab.
Romeo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Romeo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mabini doesn't seem bothered though.
Mabini tries to move into range but Romeo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Romeo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mabini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mabini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romeo.
Mabini lands a jab to the nose.
Mabini lands a nice hook to Romeo's body. Romeo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anthony Romeo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Romeo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mabini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Romeo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Romeo misses the shot to the body.
Romeo throws a lazy right hand but Mabini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romeo misses with a straight right.
Romeo connects with a jab.
Mabini throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Romeo batters Mabini with a massive right followed by a huge left! Mabini is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Romeo lands a final crushing right hand to drop Mabini to the mat with a gruesome thud! Romeo is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Romeo!
The defeated Apolinario Mabini had this to say: 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: SPARTA 9: Aguinaldo vs Duke B.
Date: Jan 20, 2019

#R1#
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Mabini counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mabini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mabini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie won't allow Mabini to sweep him here.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mabini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mabini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Mabini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mabini manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Mabini's guard.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Mabini keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mabini is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Gracie has an Americana. Mabini didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Royce Gracie!
A very excited looking Royce Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Apolinario Mabini spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: MAYWEATHER vs. YAMAMOTO
Date: Jan 06, 2019

#R1#
Mabini just misses with a punch to the body.
Cena will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mabini moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Mabini seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but Mabini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cena needs to keep his hands up - Mabini had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Cena feints and as Mabini raises his hands in defense, Cena changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cena showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mabini pulls Cena in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena is working Mabini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mabini is adopting a defensive guard.
Mabini continues to stall.
Mabini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Cena wants to control from the top but Mabini keeps moving.
Mabini is pulling down on Cena's head. It's preventing any offense from Cena, at least for the moment.
Mabini working a defensive guard but Cena manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ground and pound from Cena seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cena tries to score with some ground and pound. Mabini controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mabini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mabini tries to get out of the position.
Mabini is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cena connects with a decent elbow.
Cena looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mabini is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Mabini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Mabini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mabini keeps working.
Mabini struggling a bit here.
Mabini is looking to regain half guard here but Cena keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mabini keeps working.
Mabini holding on.
Mabini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cena off and has taken his back!#T3#
Cena is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mabini trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Cena's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mabini is not going to allow Cena to sit and survive in this position.
Mabini biding his time, controlling Cena. #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.
Cena tries to escape but Mabini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mabini avoiding Cena 's attempts to control his hands.
Cena rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mabini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mabini missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mabini content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apolinario Mabini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Cena's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mabini.
Cena throws a hook but Mabini blocks it.
Mabini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mabini stuns Cena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mabini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cena can do to turn this around?
Cena misses with a takedown attempt
and Mabini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cena tries for a takedown but Mabini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mabini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cena stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Mabini.
Cena shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mabini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apolinario Mabini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena throws a poor cross that misses
and Mabini counters with a stiff 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!
Mabini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cena. #T1#
Cena tries to clinch
and Mabini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mabini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cena avoids the body shot from Mabini.
Cena drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mabini defends it well.
Mabini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mabini swings for the body but Cena moves out of range.
Cena throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mabini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Cena finds it's way through Mabini's defenses. #TD2#
Mabini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mabini pulls Cena in close to prevent any damage.
Cena sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Mabini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cena is pulling down on Mabini's head to control his posture.
Mabini content to stall in guard here.
Cena is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Mabini from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mabini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cena trying to keep a closed guard but Mabini is proving a slippery customer.
Cena tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cena looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cena is trying to control the position but Mabini postures up.
Mabini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
More hug and hope from Mabini.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cena throws out a loose jab but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cena throws a poor cross that misses
and Mabini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cena thinking.
Cena with a poor takedown
and Mabini counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cena is defended easily by Mabini.
A jab from Cena misses.
Mabini swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cena takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mabini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cena.
Mabini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cena manages to avoid it.
Mabini goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Cena shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cena thows a huge punch but Mabini dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apolinario Mabini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Cena's cut.
That's time! Mabini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Mabini connects with a jab.
Cena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mabini.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mabini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Mabini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mabini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cena tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mabini counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
That has opened up John Cena's cut even more.
Cena misses with a takedown
and Mabini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mabini swings for the body but Cena moves out of range.
Cena throws the left hand but Mabini avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Mabini.
Mabini lands a nice looking body shot.
Mabini scores with a jab to the body.
Cena might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mabini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cena on the side of the head.
Mabini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Cena throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mabini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cena looks to score with a jab to the body but Mabini is just out of range.
Mabini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cena tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mabini counters with a right hand to the body.
Cena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cena misses with a takedown
and Mabini counters with a nice uppercut.
Mabini tests Cena's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mabini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apolinario Mabini is winning the standup battle so far.
Mabini slips a jab from Cena.
Mabini misses with a series of wild punches.
Mabini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cena.
Apolinario Mabini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Mabini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cena.
It looked like Mabini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cena.#T2#
Cena swings for the body but Mabini moves out of range.
It looked like Mabini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mabini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mabini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cena.
Cena is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mabini lands with a cross. #ROC#
Cena is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above John Cena's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Apolinario Mabini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mabini fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cena square on the jaw! Damn, Cena is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apolinario Mabini!
After winning the bout, Apolinario Mabini thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
John Cena spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.

Event: SPARTA 1: Yodachai vs. Luna
Date: Dec 23, 2018

#R1#
Mabini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makkeli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makkeli tries to clinch up
and Mabini counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Mikko Makkeli has been cut.
Makkeli closes the distance and clinches up with Mabini, looking for a takedown. Makkeli pushes Mabini against the cage but Mabini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makkeli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mabini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makkeli fails with the takedown
and Mabini counters with a nice body shot.
Mabini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makkeli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makkeli tries to land a front kick but Mabini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mabini is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Makkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makkeli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mabini but Mabini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Apolinario Mabini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikko Makkeli.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mabini.
Makkeli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mabini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makkeli throws a one two combo.
Mabini stuns Makkeli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mabini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mabini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makkeli throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Mabini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makkeli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mabini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makkeli looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mabini jabs at Makkeli's body.
Makkeli has his takedown stuffed
and Mabini makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mabini lands with a nice body punch.
Mabini lands with a big left! Makkeli is wobbled badly! Mabini comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Makkeli to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Apolinario Mabini!
A very excited looking Apolinario Mabini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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