Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SFL 02 | Bushido
Date: Jul 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by River.
Luna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by River.
Luna takes a jab right on the kisser.
River shoots for a takedown but Luna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luna throws a hook but River avoids it easily.
As Luna backs away, River returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Luna misses with a hook to the body
and River counters with a straight right hand.
River throws a right and a left that Luna avoids nicely.
Kollaa River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Luna.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Luna moves out of range easily.
Luna swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Juan Luna has been cut.
River connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#Luna is rocked!
River connects with an inside leg kick.
Luna is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
We've been hearing reports that River has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Look low, kick high! River uses the oldest trick in the book to send Luna tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! River is absolutely delighted - when Luna wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kollaa River!
Kollaa River decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Juan Luna was interviewed post fight and said 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: RFC: Atunes vs. Knox
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Luna drives through and clinches with Jasper against the cage.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jasper's efforts to push away.
Luna misses with a body punch.
Luna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luna scores with a hook to the body.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper blocks a body shot from Luna.
Luna is working Jasper over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Luna fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna has Jasper pressed against the cage, preventing Jasper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jasper blocks an uppercut.
Luna presses Jasper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luna working aggressively here.
Jasper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luna prevents Jasper from breaking the clinch.
Luna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jasper backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Jasper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jasper blocking some punches.
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Jasper blocks a body shot from Luna.
Jasper blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Luna fails to land.
Luna tries to work over Jasper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jasper's efforts to push away.
Jasper blocking some punches.
Jasper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luna misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Jasper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jasper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Luna.
Luna stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Luna lands a left hand.
Luna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jasper tries to circle away but Luna has him pinned against the cage.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasper is trying to force a seperation but Luna has the dominant position.
Luna struggles to land a body shot inside as Jasper controls his hands.
Luna digs a right hand underneath Jasper's ribcage. Jasper let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jasper backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Jasper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jasper is trying to break the clinch but Luna has him pressed against the cage.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Jasper tries to break free but Luna pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Luna.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Luna misses with a hook. Jasper ducked under it nicely.
Jasper throws a series of punches but Luna avoids them all with ease.
Jasper misses with a combination
letting Luna counter with a right hand.

It looks like Theodore Jasper has been cut.
Luna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luna misses with a hook
and Jasper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luna jabs Jasper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luna misses with a straight left.
Jab from Luna.
Jasper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luna counters with a straight right hand.

Jasper is rocked!
Jasper looks to land a combination but Luna avoids it well.
Jasper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jasper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luna takes a jab right on the kisser.

Luna has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luna keeps control of Jasper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
Luna tries to work over Jasper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jasper prevents a body shot from Luna.
Juan Luna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jasper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luna throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasper.
Jasper working hard to break the clinch.
Jasper blocks a body shot from Luna.
Luna misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna misses with a hook to the ribs.

Jasper breaks the clinch.
Jasper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jasper with a nice cross.
Jasper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luna throws out the jab.
Juan Luna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jasper scores with a three punch combo!
Jasper cracks Luna with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jasper lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jasper under the eye.
Jasper swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Luna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jasper misses with a few strikes there.
Luna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jasper lands a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Jasper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jasper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luna gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jasper.
Luna digs a good hook to Jasper's body.
Luna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Theodore Jasper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Luna moves into the clinch successfully.
Luna misses with a body punch.
Luna lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jasper.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luna misses with a punch to the body.
Luna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna pushes Jasper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna pushes Jasper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Jasper is looking to break free of the clinch but Luna has double underhooks.
Luna misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theodore Jasper's cut.
That's time! Jasper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Luna has closed the distance and engaged Jasper in a clinch.
Jasper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jasper backwards.
Jasper is looking to break free of the clinch but Luna has double underhooks.
Luna working aggressively here.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jasper takes a shot to the head.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Luna lands a shot to the body.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jasper has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jasper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luna in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Jasper.
Jasper is trying to break the clinch but Luna is controlling him.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jasper backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna misses with a body punch.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jasper tries to circle away but Luna has him pinned against the cage.
Luna throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasper.
Jasper tries to break the clinch but Luna is controlling the position.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Luna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luna pushes Jasper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Jasper working hard to break the clinch.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Jasper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Luna.

Jasper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Theodore Jasper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luna throws an overhand right that lands on Jasper's shoulder, as Jasper tries to avoid the shot.
Luna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jasper.

Luna clinches up against the cage.
Luna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Theodore Jasper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Luna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasper tries to break free but Luna pushes him back against the cage.
Luna can't find room to land a body shot as Jasper controls the action.
Luna lands an uppercut.
Luna misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.

Luna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Jasper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Luna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jasper scores with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luna misses with a straight right.
Jasper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luna to score with a decent uppercut.
Luna throws out a powerful jab.
Luna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Luna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luna winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Luna!
Juan Luna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFC: Makres vs. Trigger
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Finch jabs Luna to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Luna clinches with his opponent.
Finch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finch holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luna doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
A left and a right from Finch both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Juan Luna has been cut.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luna clobbers Finch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luna misses with a hook
and Finch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luna lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luna swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Luna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luna scores with a decent looking hook.
Finch cracks Luna with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Luna falls to his knees and Finch doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Groove Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Juan Luna was interviewed post fight and said 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

Event: RapidFC 69
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Dawoud clinches.
Dawoud lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawoud.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Dawoud.
Dawoud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Luna fails to land.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawoud lands a nice uppercut.
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawoud.
Dawoud misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luna misses with some punches.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawoud.
A head punch on the inside from Dawoud fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Luna fails to land. #T1#
Dawoud blocks an uppercut.
Luna lands a body shot.
Dawoud lands an uppercut.
Dawoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawoud prevents a body shot from Luna.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Dawoud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luna backwards.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
A head punch on the inside from Dawoud fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
Luna blocking some punches.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luna tries to work over Dawoud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Dawoud blocks an uppercut.
Dawoud working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawoud.
Dawoud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Dawoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud lands with a light punch inside.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luna misses with some punches.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Dawoud.
Dawoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
A head punch on the inside from Dawoud fails to land.
A short right from Dawoud. #ROC2#
Luna is rocked!
Luna blocks an uppercut.
Oh Luna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Dawoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna blocking some punches.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Dawoud misses with the head strike.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna blocking some punches.
Luna misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
Dawoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawoud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawoud throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dawoud fails to land.
Dawoud throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
Dawoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dawoud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dawoud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
Dawoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawoud throws a head punch that misses.
Dawoud misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawoud swings wildly with an uppercut but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawoud.
A head punch on the inside from Dawoud fails to land.
Dawoud has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
Luna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawoud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
Dawoud dips a shoulder and cracks Luna with a mighty uppercut! Luna falls back against the cage and Dawoud unloads with a barrage of strikes! Luna is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dawoud screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osman Dawoud!
A less than humble Osman Dawoud misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Juan Luna 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: RapidFC Aus Day 2
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Bacca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#
It looks like Juan Luna has been cut.
Luna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Chuy Bacca has been cut.
Luna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Luna has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Bacca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bacca.
Bacca throws out a counter right but Luna avoids it with no problem.
Bacca slips under a jab from Luna.
Bacca keeps the fight on the outside.
Luna lands a glancing blow to the side of Bacca's head.
Luna throws a big shot that misses.
Bacca lunges at Luna with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luna's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacca lands with a straight right. Luna didn't see that one coming.
Luna throws a body shot but no joy.
Bacca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bacca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luna's hands.#T1#
Luna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bacca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Luna rushes Bacca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luna lands a left hand.
Bacca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luna tries a body shot but Bacca blocks it.
Bacca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bacca can't break the clinch.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Bacca. #BC2#
Bacca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bacca keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Bacca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Luna throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Luna moves into the clinch.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Luna keeps control of Bacca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luna tries a body shot but Bacca blocks it. #T2##BC2#
Bacca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bacca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bacca throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bacca throws a monster overhand right that drops Luna! Bacca follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuy Bacca!
Chuy Bacca spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Juan Luna was interviewed post fight and said '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, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Luna throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Luna - just one landing.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Luna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luna throws a good cross that connects.
Luna misses with an uppercut.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luna.
Zan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Luna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luna misses with an uppercut
and Zan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan misses with a hook.
Luna tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Luna throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab.
Luna wants to clinch
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luna tries to clinch but Zan is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Zan misses its target.
Luna wants to clinch up but Zan keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Zan as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Juan Luna has been cut.
Luna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Luna clobbers Zan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Luna falls backwards - clearly groggy! Zan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A victorious Tan Zan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Juan Luna 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: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Luna lands with a right hand.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luna as he jumps to the side.
Luna misses with a body shot.
Kimura throws a poor cross that misses
and Luna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Kimura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luna as he avoids it easily.
Luna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Luna moves into the clinch.
Kimura is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Luna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kimura looking to stall.
Luna pushes Kimura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna lands an uppercut.#T1#
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kimura trying to stall but Luna improves his position.
Kimura is trying to break free.
Kimura looking to slow down the pace here.
Kimura taking a breather.
Kimura can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Luna lands a left hand.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Kimura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
A short body shot lands from Luna as the two fighters clinch.
Luna lands a shot to the body.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Luna.
Good body shot from Luna.
Kimura stalling against the cage.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Kimura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luna up against the cage.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luna's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luna scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kimura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kimura seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kenshi Kimura.
Luna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Luna dips to his left and cracks Kimura with an uppercut!#T4#
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshi Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt
and Luna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimura tries to move into range but Luna moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kimura under the eye.
Kimura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kimura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luna staying out of range there.#KD2#
Luna cracks Kimura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kimura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Luna finish him? #ROC2#
Kimura is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luna drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kimura's head, knocking him out cold! Luna is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Luna!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Luna thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luna counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson throws a head kick but Luna moves out of range.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Luna has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Luna pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Luna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luna walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Luna lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Luna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Luna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Luna shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Luna is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luna down to the mat. Luna avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Juan Luna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Luna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luna misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luna's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luna misses with some punches.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Luna tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luna lands an uppercut.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luna creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Johnson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Johnson drops to his knees and Luna pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Luna!
Our winner, Juan Luna, 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, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

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

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

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

#R1#
Luna throws a big shot that misses.
Wills swats away the attempt to clinch by Luna.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wills avoids the body shot from Luna.
Wills throws out a loose jab but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Luna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wills looks to land a left hand but Luna moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Luna clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna lands a body punch.
Luna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Willss head. #T1##TD2#
Wills gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wills throwing strikes from guard but Luna blocks nicely.
Luna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wills makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wills loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wills has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Luna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wills in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Luna has Wills pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Luna keeping moving, preventing Wills from controlling successfully.
Luna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Luna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luna sizes up Wills with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wills throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Wills gets tackled into the cage by Luna. Luna maintains the clinch.
Wills wants to break the clinch but can't.
Luna lands a body punch.
Wills looking to slow down the pace here.
Wills manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T3#
Luna misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wills is looking to break free of the clinch but Luna has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wills can't break the clinch.
Luna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Wills backwards.
A short right from Luna.
Luna has Wills pressed against the cage, preventing Wills from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wills backwards. #T4#
Wills is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wills prevents a body shot from Luna.
Nice body punch from Luna.
Wills goes for a takedown attempt but Luna pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left lands for Luna.#CL#
Luna moves into range and clinches up with Wills.
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!
Wills is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Luna is defending well.
Juan Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Wills.
Wills blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wills wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Luna has him pressed against the cage.
Wills takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that round.
That's time! Luna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Luna digs a good hook to Wills's body. #CL#
Luna clinches up with Wills and pushes him back against the cage.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Wills is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Luna is defending well.
Wills drops down looking for an ankle pick but Luna pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Luna does it's job there.
A jab from Wills misses.
Luna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wills ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wills. Wills circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wills closes the distance and clinches up with Luna, looking for a takedown. Wills pushes Luna against the cage but Luna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juan Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Wills.#TD2#
Wills bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Luna on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luna tries to get out of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wills working away.
Luna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wills on the ground.#T1#
Wills working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wills looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Luna is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Luna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luna tries to bench press Wills off him but Wills keeps the position.
Wills lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wills throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Luna can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Wills.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luna is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wills in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Wills misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wills scoring with punches from side control.
Luna is looking to regain half guard here but Wills keeps moving and retains side control.
Wills throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wills has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wills cracks Luna with a big elbow.
Wills working away.
Wills working the ground and pound but Luna is defending the strikes.
Wills scores with punches from side control.
Wills in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Luna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Luna struggling a bit here.
Luna is not content to let Wills control the position.
Samson Wills has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wills cracks Luna with a big right hand but Luna just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #ROC2#
Luna is rocked!
Wills scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Luna is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wills can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Wills!
Samson Wills is the new lightweight champion!
Samson Wills spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Juan Luna 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: SPARTA 43
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Kimura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luna.
Luna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Luna moves into the clinch.
Luna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kimuras head.
Kimura is trying to maintain a safe position but Luna gets an underhook and turns Kimura into the cage.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna pushes Kimura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kimura just leaning against Luna, taking a breather.
Kimura stalling in the clinch but Luna improves position.
Kimura is trying to maintain a safe position but Luna gets an underhook and turns Kimura into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Luna.
A right hand to the body from Luna.
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
Luna has Kimura pressed against the cage, preventing Kimura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Luna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kimura takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Luna.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Luna as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Kimura has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
A body shot lands from Luna.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
Luna gets through Kimura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Luna lands a body shot.
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kimura tries to stall but Luna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
Luna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Kimura tries to stall but Luna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Luna digs a right hand underneath Kimura's ribcage. Kimura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna. #T3#
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Luna.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luna cracks Kimura with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
Luna presses Kimura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luna lands with a short punch from the 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!
Luna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kimura is trying to pull guard but Luna turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Luna digs a right hand underneath Kimura's ribcage. Kimura let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Luna.
Luna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kimura's efforts to push away.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna gets through Kimura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Kimura's head.
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Kimura jumps guard but Luna stands there with Kimura around his waist. Kimura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Luna gets a clinch.
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kimura throws a head punch that misses.
Luna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
A bit of stalling here from Kimura.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luna looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kimura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
Luna lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Luna.
Luna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
Luna is working Kimura over against the cage.
Kimura takes a shot to the head.
Luna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juan Luna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Luna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kimura leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Luna.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luna lands with a light punch inside.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Luna holds him up against the cage and eventually Kimura drops back down to his feet. #T2#
Kimura tries to stall but Luna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Luna as the two fighters clinch.
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kimura takes a shot to the head.
Luna works on Kimura's body with a couple of short punches.
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Kimura's head.
Luna lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Luna breaks the clinch.
Kimura misses with a hook
and Luna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Luna closes the distance and clinches.
Luna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kimura backwards. #T3#
Luna lands with a left to the head.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luna lands an uppercut.
Kimura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Luna is keeping busy.
A left hand lands to the body for Luna.
Kimura trying to control the position but instead, Luna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kimura into the cage.
Luna lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Luna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Luna pushes Kimura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kimura is trying to push Luna away but Luna has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
A body shot lands from Luna.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luna digs a right hand into Kimura's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kimura's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Kimura is trying to stall.
Kimura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Luna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Luna clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the cage.
Kimura stalling in the clinch but Luna improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Luna keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kimura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luna defends it nicely.#CL#
Luna closes the distance and pushes Kimura back into the cage.
Kimura throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura stalling.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Kimura jumps guard and drags Luna to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Luna showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Luna pushing down on Kimura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Luna wants to free his trapped foot but Kimura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kimura preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Luna perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kimura trying to control here. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Luna is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Luna seems content to control.
Kimura moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kimura has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Luna stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position.
Luna tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Luna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Luna continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Luna's guard. #REVB#
Luna trying to control the position here.
Kimura postures up.
Luna is controlling Kimura's posture.
Kimura advances position into side control!
Luna can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura but Luna is defending well.
Luna is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kimura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Luna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura in the domination position with Luna hanging on.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Luna is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kenshi Kimura just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Kimura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Luna closes the distance and clinches.
Luna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Luna.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna presses Kimura against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Luna - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Kimura decides to pull guard.
Luna controlling from the top position. #T1#
Luna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Luna is proving a slippery customer.
Luna wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Luna avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Luna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luna engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #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.
Luna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kenshi Kimura has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luna slips a jab from Kimura.#CL#
Luna takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Luna.
Kimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Luna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Luna forces Kimura back against the cage and clinches.
Luna gets through Kimura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Luna lands a body punch. #T4#
Luna pushes Kimura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Luna.
Luna prevents Kimura from breaking the clinch.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luna gets through Kimura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kimura taking a breather.
Kimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kimura trying to control the position but instead, Luna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kimura into the cage.
Kimura is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna had his way with Kenshi Kimura in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Luna scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Luna closes the distance and pushes Kimura back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Luna scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Luna.
Luna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kimura taking a breather.
Luna dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Luna lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna pushes Kimura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kimura fails to pull guard.
Kimura is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kimura trying to stall but Luna improves his position.
Kimura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luna lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Luna.
Kimura is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kimura.
Luna pushes Kimura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luna is leaning against Kimura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kimura jumps guard but Luna stands there with Kimura around his waist. Kimura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juan Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshi Kimura.#T2#
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kimura backwards.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna lands a right hand.
A short right from Luna.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kimura takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Kimura looking to slow down the pace here.
Kimura is trying to stall.
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Luna.
Kimura taking a breather.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Luna lands with a short shot to the head.
Kimura is trying to maintain a safe position but Luna gets an underhook and turns Kimura into the cage.
Luna is working Kimura over against the cage.
Kenshi Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Luna.
A right hand to the body from Luna.
Kimura trying to stall but Luna improves his position.
Luna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juan Luna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Luna. #ROC#
Kimura is rocked!
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!
Luna lands a left hand.
Kimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Luna finish him?
A short right from Luna.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kimura is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
Luna lands with a short shot to the head.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luna lands a big right hand that drops Kimura! The killer instinct kicks in and Luna finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Luna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Luna!
Juan Luna retains his lightweight title!
Juan Luna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPARTA 38
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1#
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Luna moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luna appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Luna misses with a looping right.
Jab by Stepanovich.
Luna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Luna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stepanovich momentarily.
Luna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luna lands with a nice body punch.
Luna misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Stepanovich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luna is controlling Stepanovich's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luna on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luna tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Luna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich being controlled here momentarily.
Stepanovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luna is keeping the position for now.
Stepanovich wants to control from the top but Luna keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luna pulls Stepanovich in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Luna clinches. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stepanovichs head.
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stepanovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luna keeps control of Stepanovich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luna is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stepanovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luna smiles and moves away.
Stepanovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Luna has managed to clinch.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Stepanovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luna blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Luna.
A shot in the inside from Luna. #T3#
Stepanovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Luna gets through Stepanovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stepanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Luna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stepanovich or not.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna digs a right hand into Stepanovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stepanovich's gas tank. #T4#
Luna lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Stepanovich fails to land.
Luna pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Luna.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Luna lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
Luna works on Stepanovich's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Luna.
A right handed body shot lands from Luna.
Luna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stepanovich is trying to break free.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Luna has taken the fight to the clinch.
Luna cracks Stepanovich with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
A head punch on the inside from Stepanovich fails to land.
Stepanovich misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Luna.
Luna lands a body punch.
Luna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stepanovich or not.
Luna blocking some punches.
Luna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stepanovich can do to turn this around?
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Luna - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stepanovich tries to break the clinch but Luna is controlling the position.
Stepanovich misses with the head strike.
Luna pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich is trying to pull guard but Luna has him pressed against the cage.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juan Luna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stepanovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luna smiles and moves away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Luna.
Luna lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Luna lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Luna - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
Luna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luna has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stepanovich misses with the head strike.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luna lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna. #T3#
Stepanovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Luna.
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Luna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luna.
Luna lands a shot to the body.
Luna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
Stepanovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Luna pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna lands a shot to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Luna.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
Luna presses Stepanovich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stepanovich jumps guard but Luna stands there with Stepanovich around his waist. Stepanovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juan Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nevzorov Stepanovich.
Stepanovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stepanovich misses with the head strike.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luna pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Stepanovich's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luna digs a right hand into Stepanovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stepanovich's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luna.
Stepanovich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stepanovich closes the distance and clinches up with Luna, looking for a takedown. Stepanovich pushes Luna against the cage but Luna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Luna misses.
Donk. Luna catches Stepanovich right on the button with a cross.
Stepanovich darts in looking for a takedown but Luna gets double underhooks and turns Stepanovich into the cage. #KD#
Luna lands a big uppercut and Stepanovich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Stepanovich looks OK. Luna waves Stepanovich back to his feet!#ROC#
Stepanovich is rocked!
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!
Luna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stepanovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Luna finish him?
Luna digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Luna as the two fighters clinch.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Luna.
Luna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luna creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Stepanovich's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Stepanovich drops to his knees and Luna pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Luna!
Juan Luna retains his lightweight title!
Juan Luna thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPARTA 32
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1#
Luna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luna wants it to stay on the feet.
Yamamoto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamamoto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Luna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Luna has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yamamoto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Luna throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Luna misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Luna moves into the clinch.
Luna prevents Yamamoto from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Luna.
Luna gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Yamamoto breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luna lunges at Yamamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamamoto's hand.
Juan Luna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Luna catches Yamamoto right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Yamamoto is rocked!#CL2#
Luna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luna.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamamoto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luna up against the cage.
Yamamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luna smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Luna moves into the clinch.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Yamamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Luna gets an underhook and turns Yamamoto into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Luna blocks it. #T2#
Luna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yamamoto or not.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Luna lands an uppercut.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Yamamoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luna walks away with a smile on his face. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norifumi Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luna throws a jab when Yamamoto was well out of range.
Luna ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.#CL2#
Luna takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Luna lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamamoto tries to pull guard but Luna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yamamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Luna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards. #TD#
Yamamoto decides to pull guard.
Yamamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Luna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Luna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Yamamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Luna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Yamamoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luna is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Yamamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luna controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Luna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luna has managed to get both his arms back between Yamamoto's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yamamoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luna stays in close to Yamamoto's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Luna throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Luna looks to throw the jab but Yamamoto is out of range.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Luna is quick to defend against it.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luna moves away.#CL2#
Luna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
Luna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Yamamoto successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Yamamoto has his foot on Luna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luna works his way back into a safe position though.
Luna controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Yamamoto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Luna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Yamamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luna defends well.#SUB#
Luna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yamamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luna throws a body shot but no joy.
Luna lands a jab.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luna throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Luna is quick to defend against it.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Luna.
Yamamoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Luna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Luna misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto attempts a counter takedown but Luna avoids it well and moves away.
Yamamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luna counters with a nice body shot.
Luna cracks a nice hook into Yamamoto's ribs.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Luna throws a jab when Yamamoto was well out of range.#CL2#
Luna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yamamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
A short uppercut from Luna.
Nice body punch from Luna - that landed with a thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short left from Luna. #TD#
Yamamoto pulls Luna into guard.
Luna advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna 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.
#R3#
Yamamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luna to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamamoto misses with a left hand
and Luna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luna swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Luna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Luna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Luna throws a looping overhand right but Yamamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luna is fending him off so far but Yamamoto persists. Nope, Luna circles away and we're back to standing.
Luna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamamoto on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Luna has Yamamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Luna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Luna working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Luna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna lands a nice shot to the body.
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luna lands a body punch.
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Luna.
Luna gets through Yamamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
Luna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Luna lands a body punch.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Yamamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Luna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luna is working Yamamoto over against the cage.
Yamamoto working hard to break the clinch.
Luna lands a left hand.
Yamamoto trying to stall but Luna improves his position.
Yamamoto fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norifumi Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luna is leaning against Yamamoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yamamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Luna.
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luna scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Luna lands an uppercut.
Luna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamamotos head.
Yamamoto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luna walks away with a smile on his face. Yamamoto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Juan Luna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Luna, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes Luna against the cage but Luna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luna ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Yamamoto out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Luna!
Juan Luna is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Juan Luna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SPARTA 23
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Luna slaps away a takedown attempt from Immonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luna throwing a counter right hand but Immonen manages to avoid it.
Immonen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Luna closes the distance and clinches.
Luna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Luna lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Luna.
A hook to the body from Luna.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
Immonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Luna.
Luna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Immonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immonen. #T1#
Luna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luna digs a right hand underneath Immonen's ribcage. Immonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Immonen backwards.
Immonen working aggressively here.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luna scores with a hook to the body.
Luna gets through Immonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Immonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Luna won't allow it.
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luna gets through Immonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Immonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Immonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Immonen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luna just stands there and leans against the cage.
Juan Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aarni Immonen.
Immonen misses with the head strike.
Luna lands a body punch.
Luna lands an uppercut.
Luna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
Luna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Immonen backwards.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Luna.
Luna leaning against his opponent.
Immonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luna walks away with a smile on his face. Immonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Immonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Immonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Luna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Immonen.
Luna slips under a jab.
Luna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Luna's jab looks to have found its range, popping Immonen under the eye.#CL#
Luna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Immonen backwards.
Luna lands an uppercut.
Immonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Immonen looking to stall.
A short right from Luna.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
Still in the clinch, Luna scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luna blocks an uppercut. #T4##BC#
Luna breaks the clinch.
Luna lands an overhand right.
Immonen throws a lazy right hand but Luna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Immonen swings widly with a right hand
and Luna counters with a nice body shot.
Luna scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Luna instigates a clinch.
Immonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Luna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luna digs a right hand underneath Immonen's ribcage. Immonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luna works on Immonen's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Immonen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luna walks away with a smile on his face. Immonen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luna ducks under a wild hook from Immonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that round.
That's time! Luna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Luna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Immonen's head backwards.
Immonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Immonen can do to turn this around?
Luna ducks under a wild hook from Immonen.
Immonen throws an off balance right hand
and Luna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Immonen misses with a looping right.#CL#
Luna moves into the clinch.
Juan Luna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luna presses Immonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Luna.
A left hand lands to the body for Luna.
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Immonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luna blocking some punches.
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Immonen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luna gets through Immonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Luna lands a nice shot to the body.
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Immonen's head.
Luna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luna digs a right hand into Immonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Immonen's gas tank.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
Luna lands with a short shot to the head.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Luna.
Immonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Luna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Immonen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Immonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Luna controls his hands. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Luna scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Luna.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Immonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
Still in the clinch, Luna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luna lands a body shot.
Immonen throws a head punch that misses.
Immonen throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Immonen misses with some punches.
Luna lands a nice uppercut.
Luna lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Immonen misses with the head strike.
Luna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Luna as the two fighters clinch.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Immonen working aggressively here.
Luna blocking some punches.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Luna.
Luna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Immonen backwards.
A short uppercut from Luna.
Luna lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Immonen.
Immonen throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Luna.
Luna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Luna.
Immonen misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Luna.
Immonen is breathing heavily.
Luna scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Luna.
Luna lands with a light punch inside.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Immonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luna gets through Immonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luna is working Immonen over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Luna - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Luna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Immonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luna connects with a looping right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Luna as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Immonen is rocked!
Juan Luna is winning the standup battle so far.
Immonen leaves his chin hanging out and Luna seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Immonen crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juan Luna!
Juan Luna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPARTA 17: Lapu vs. Robin G.
Date: Feb 17, 2019

#R1##CL#
Luna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mayweather blocks an uppercut.
Luna lands a shot to the body.
Mayweather takes a shot to the head.
Mayweather lands a nice uppercut.
Mayweather blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mayweather's coach down at My Yard 'Alcatraz' was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mayweather's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna is leaning against Mayweather and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mayweather tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luna's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayweather.
Mayweather has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luna lands with a short shot to the head.
Mayweather throws a head punch that misses.
Luna is working Mayweather over against the cage.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Luna.
Still in the clinch, Luna scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Mayweather is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayweather.
Mayweather is still on wobbly legs! Can Luna finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayweather.
Nice body punch from Luna - that landed with a thud.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Luna.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayweather.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayweather.
Mayweather working aggressively here.
Luna is leaning against Mayweather and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayweather.
Luna dips a shoulder and cracks Mayweather with a mighty uppercut! Mayweather falls back against the cage and Luna unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mayweather is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Luna screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Luna!
Our winner, Juan Luna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SPARTA 11: Sakurai vs. Lapu
Date: Jan 27, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Johnson feints and as Luna raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Luna has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.
Johnson won't allow Luna to sweep him here.
Luna on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luna tries to get out of the position.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Luna wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson postures up in Luna's guard and throws a big left but Luna blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stands up over Luna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Luna wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Luna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.#T1#
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson trying to control but Luna is working from the bottom.
Luna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson works over Luna with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Luna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luna controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Luna is rocked!
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Luna is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Luna covers up, he's hurt! Johnson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Johnson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Johnson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Johnson!
Dwayne Johnson is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dwayne Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Juan Luna 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: SPARTA 7: Yamamoto vs. Luna
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
Luna misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Luna is quick to defend against it.
Yamamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown
and Luna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamamoto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luna avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Luna misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Luna.
Luna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Luna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Luna misses. #T1#
Luna lands a lovely overhand right.
Luna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yamamoto shoots for a takedown but Luna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norifumi Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto walks into a straight right hand from Luna.
Luna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Luna.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Luna moves out of range.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luna.
Nice shot lands for Luna.
Luna is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yamamoto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Luna takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Luna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Yamamoto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Luna counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luna looks to land a left hand but Yamamoto moved out of range nicely.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown
letting Luna counter with a right hand.
Luna 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.
Luna lands a nice looking body shot.
Luna misses with an uppercut. Yamamoto saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Luna. Beautiful body shot.
Luna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luna lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yamamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luna cracks Yamamoto with a right hand to the side of the head.
Juan Luna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Yamamoto looks for a takedown but Luna sprawls well.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Luna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamamoto with a poor takedown
and Luna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Yamamoto misses with a right hand
and Yamamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yamamoto is breathing heavily.
Luna jabs Yamamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamamoto misses the target.
Luna connects with a looping right hand.
Yamamoto with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Luna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yamamoto! Luna lets Yamamoto back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamamoto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Luna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luna connects with a crisp jab.
Luna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luna connects with a body shot.
Luna misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luna works Yamamoto's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Luna has knocked Yamamoto down with a huge combo! Luna steps away and waves a wobbly Yamamoto back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Luna throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Luna plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Yamamoto swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Yamamoto face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Luna!
Juan Luna is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Juan Luna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SPARTA 3: J. Luna vs. Umbebe
Date: Dec 30, 2018

#R1#
Luna misses the shot to the body.
Umbebe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Luna misses with a two punch combination.
Umbebe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luna seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Umbebe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Umbebe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Luna connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Umbebe scrambles back to his feet.
Umbebe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Umbebe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umbebe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna misses with a wild body shot.
Luna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umbebe was well out of range. Poor timing from Luna.
Umbebe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Umbebe misses with a kick to the body
and Umbebe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Umbebe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Umbebe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umbebe tries to clinch but Luna moves away
and Luna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Umbebe wants to clinch up but Luna keeps it at a distance.
Luna moves out of range of the body kick.
Luna throws a looping overhand right but Umbebe ducks down to avoid it.
Luna cracks a nice hook into Umbebe's ribs.
Luna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umbebe.
Umbebe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juan Luna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umbebe tries to clinch but Luna is having none of it.
Luna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Umbebe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Umbebe tries to clinch up.
Umbebe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luna is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Umbebe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luna connects with a single shot there.
Umbebe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Umbebe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umbebe moves to clinch but Luna breaks away
and Luna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umbebe thinking. #T3#
Umbebe misses with a takedown attempt - Luna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luna swats away the attempt to clinch by Umbebe.
Luna fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Umbebe on the side of the head.
Luna lands a nice hook to Umbebe's body. Umbebe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luna cracks a nice hook into Umbebe's ribs.
Umbebe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Umbebe darts in trying to clinch
and Luna counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Umbebe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Luna counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luna jabs Umbebe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Umbebe fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Luna misses its target.
Umbebe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Umbebe wants to clinch up but Luna keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Luna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umbebe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Luna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luna throws out a loose jab but Umbebe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umbebe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Luna with a hook.
Umbebe moves to clinch but Luna breaks away
and Luna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Umbebe slips under a jab.
Umbebe tries to clinch but Luna moves away
and Luna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Umbebe thinking.
Umbebe is looking to clinch but Luna is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umbebe tries to clinch there but Luna circles away.
Luna swats away the attempt to clinch by Umbebe.
Luna appears to be looking for a big counter.
Umbebe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Umbebe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umbebe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Luna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Umbebe wants to clinch but Luna slips to the side
letting Luna counter with a right hand.
Luna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Umbebe can do to turn this around?
Umbebe tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Luna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Luna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luna throws a big shot that misses.
Umbebe is looking to clinch but Luna is avoiding it.
Umbebe fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Umbebe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mufaza Umbebe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umbebe avoids the body shot from Luna.
Umbebe tries to clinch up but Luna circles away and keeps his distance.
Luna is looking to counter punch.
Luna looks to throw the jab but Umbebe is out of range.
Luna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Luna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umbebe.
Umbebe darts in trying to clinch
and Luna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umbebe tries to clinch but Luna moves out of range.
Umbebe is looking to clinch but Luna is avoiding it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Umbebe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Luna has got the better of the exchanges.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Luna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luna cracks a nice hook into Umbebe's ribs.
Umbebe tries to clinch but Luna moves away
and Luna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luna throws a lazy right hand but Umbebe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umbebe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luna defends it well.
Umbebe ducks under a wild hook from Luna.
Juan Luna is winning the standup battle so far.
Umbebe doesn't manage to clinch there - Luna circles away.
Luna went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Luna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luna punishes Umbebe's body with a nice straight punch.
Umbebe tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Luna to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luna.
Luna circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Luna misses with a straight right.
Umbebe tries to close the distance and clinch but Luna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Luna misses the target.
Luna connects with a right hand. Umbebe shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umbebe shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice shot by Luna.
Luna swats away the attempt to clinch by Umbebe.
A little feinted left hand from Luna on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Umbebe doesn't manage to clinch there - Luna circles away.
Umbebe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Umbebe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luna.
Umbebe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Luna blocks it well.
Luna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luna.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Umbebe wants to clinch up but Luna keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Luna tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umbebe tries to clinch
and Luna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umbebe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Luna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Umbebe.
Umbebe tries to clinch
and Luna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Luna connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot by Luna.
Umbebe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luna works Umbebe's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umbebe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umbebe tries to clinch up but Luna circles away and keeps his distance.
Umbebe tries to clinch up
and Luna counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Luna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Umbebe misses with a takedown
and Luna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Luna. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Luna throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umbebe doesn't manage to clinch there - Luna circles away.
Luna is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Luna scores with a punch to the head.
Umbebe is looking to clinch but Luna is avoiding it.
Luna swats away the attempt to clinch by Umbebe.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Luna darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Umbebe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Luna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Luna.
Umbebe defending well as Luna loads up on a big left hand.
Luna throws a big shot that misses.
Umbebe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Umbebe closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Luna to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Luna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umbebe moves away.
Luna catches Umbebe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Umbebe moves away from the strike by Luna.
The fight stays on the outside here - Umbebe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Umbebe tries to close the distance and clinch but Luna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Umbebe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umbebe closes the distance and clinches up with Luna, looking for a takedown. Umbebe pushes Luna against the cage but Luna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Umbebe ducks under a wild hook from Luna.
Umbebe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juan Luna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Umbebe slips a jab from Luna.
Luna lands a right hook to the body.
Luna lands a nice hook to Umbebe's body. Umbebe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Umbebe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luna to score with a decent uppercut.
Umbebe moves in looking to clinch but Luna pushes him off.
Umbebe tries to clinch up
letting Luna counter with a right hand.
Mufaza Umbebe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luna stuns Umbebe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Luna there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umbebe throws a right hand that misses
and Luna counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Luna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luna has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:24
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Luna!
Juan Luna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Yodachai doesn't manage to clinch there - Luna circles away.
Luna swings for the body but Yodachai moves out of range.
Yodachai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Luna lands with an uppercut that bounces Yodachai off the cage and back into range.
Luna connects with the punch.
Luna connects with a jab.
Yodachai darts in trying to clinch
and Luna counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodachai doesn't manage to clinch there - Luna circles away.
Yodachai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luna paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Luna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yodachai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luna scores with a body shot.
Yodachai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luna throws out a counter right but Yodachai avoids it with no problem.
Yodachai wants to clinch.
Luna swats away the attempt to clinch by Yodachai.
Luna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luna keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Yodachai wants to clinch
and Luna counters with a nice body shot.
Luna is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yodachai rather than just go for the knockout.
Yodachai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yodachai wants to clinch up but Luna keeps it at a distance.
Luna looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yodachai darts in trying to clinch
and Luna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yodachai tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luna! But no joy.
Yodachai wants to clinch up but Luna keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Luna. Beautiful body shot.
Luna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Luna lands a body shot.
Luna lands a slapping body shot.
Luna takes a swing at Yodachai's ribcage but misses.
Luna thuds a left hand into Yodachai's body.
Luna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yodachai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yodachai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yodachai is looking to clinch but Luna is avoiding it.
Luna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yodachai tries to clinch
and Luna counters with a nice uppercut.
Luna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Yodachai tries to clinch up.
Luna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yodachai's head backwards.
Yodachai looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luna circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luna counters with a one-two to the body.
Luna scores with a punch to the head.
Yodachai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luna manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luna circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yodachai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luna counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Luna dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Luna scores with a jab. Yodachai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yodachai tries to clinch but Luna is having none of it.
Luna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yodachai's hands.
Luna lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Yodachai is rocked!
Juan Luna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yodachai wants to clinch but Luna slips to the side
and Luna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Yodachai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luna lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Yodachai falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Luna!
Juan Luna thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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