Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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

#R1#
Holmes throws a body punch but Khamsing moves out of range.
Holmes wants to clinch but Khamsing slips to the side
letting Khamsing counter with a right hand.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khamsing was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Khamsing lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holmes at a distance.
Khamsing scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Khamsing has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khamsing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khamsing.
Khamsing lands with a right to the head.
Khamsing lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes is looking to control Khamsing's arms but Khamsing gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holmes has his back to the cage.
Khamsing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khamsing scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holmes trying to stall but Khamsing improves his position.
A hook to the body from Khamsing.
Khamsing lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Khamsing - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Holmes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khamsing walks away with a smile on his face. Holmes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khamsing connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holmes's hands.#CL2#
Holmes gets tackled into the cage by Khamsing. Khamsing maintains the clinch.
Khamsing scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khamsing works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khamsing.
Khamsing lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Khamsing.
Holmes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherlock Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmes fails to pull guard.
Khamsing lands a body shot.
Khamsing lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Holmes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khamsing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khamsing misses with some punches.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Khamsing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holmes is trying to pull guard but Khamsing has him pressed against the cage.
Khamsing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khamsing scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khamsing.
Khamsing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes blocking some punches.
Khamsing has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khamsing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Khamsing.
Khamsing lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khamsing lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Holmes to his knees! Khamsing keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somrak Khamsing!
During a confident post fight interview, Somrak Khamsing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPARTA 42
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Hudson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes.
A slow jab from Hudson misses its intended target.
Hudson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sherlock Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes closes the distance and clinches up with Hudson, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes Hudson against the cage but Hudson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.#TD#
Holmes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hudson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Holmes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hudson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Hudson is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson is pressing down on Holmes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holmes is holding on for now. #T1#
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Hudson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Holmes with the active half guard here but Hudson passes nicely into side control.
Holmes is trying to control Hudson's posture but Hudson avoids it.
Hudson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Holmes!
Hudson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Holmes is holding on tight.
Holmes is trying desperately to improve position.
Hudson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Holmes regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hudson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hudson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holmes trying to hold on to Hudson's head to control him but Hudson postures up.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Holmes throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Hudson. #T3##SUB#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Hudson trying to mount his opponent but Holmes defends it. #SUB#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hudson seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hudson wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hudson is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hudson defends well.#SUB#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hudson defends well.#SUB#
Holmes is looking for a triangle but Hudson pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hudson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mauricio Hudson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Holmes.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it.
Hudson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Hudson misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
Holmes stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Hudson.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Hudson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Hudson's shoulder, as Hudson tries to avoid the shot.
Hudson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Hudson misses.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
A low kick from Holmes misses #TD2#
and Hudson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hudson is looking to advance position but Holmes won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holmes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hudson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hudson is still trying to improve position.
Mauricio Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hudson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holmes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hudson has Holmes in his guard.#REVR#
Holmes postures up in Hudson's guard and throws a big left but Hudson blocks it. #SUB2#
Hudson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holmes defends it easily.#T2#
Hudson has momentary wrist control but Holmes slips an elbow through the middle.
Holmes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holmes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hudson has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holmes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hudson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holmes is pushing down on Hudson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hudson is fighting to maintain full guard but Holmes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holmes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Holmes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes prevents Hudson from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holmes lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Hudson is looking for a sweep. Holmes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holmes wants to control but Hudson is keeping him busy.
Holmes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hudson defending well though. #SUB2#
Hudson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hudson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura but Hudson is defending well. #SUB#
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hudson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Holmes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hudson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes.
Hudson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holmes. #SUB2#
Hudson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hudson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hudson is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Holmes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sherlock Holmes dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Holmes misses.
Hudson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it.
Hudson throws a lazy right hand but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hudson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holmes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hudson.
An inside leg kick from Holmes misses.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Hudson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson misses with a looping right.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Hudson.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holmes avoids it really well and circles away.
Sherlock Holmes is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hudson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Hudson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holmes!
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hudson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Holmes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hudson is looking for a kimura here.
Hudson moves into full mount! Holmes won't be happy about that!
Hudson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Holmes is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Hudson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Holmes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Holmes moves into full guard. #SUB#
Holmes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hudson stacks Holmes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hudson!#SUB2#
Hudson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Holmes tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Hudson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holmes, who protects the arm well.
Holmes manages to get back to half guard.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Hudson is controlling well. #SUB#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hudson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hudson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holmes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hudson has Holmes in his guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sherlock Holmes.
Well Holmes 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherlock Holmes!

Event: SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Filippovich with the counter takedown but Holmes avoids it easily.
Filippovich misses with a hook.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Holmes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filippovich is fending him off so far but Holmes persists. Nope, Filippovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holmes scores with a jab to the body.
Filippovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sherlock Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filippovich.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filippovich manages to avoid it.
Filippovich 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.
Filippovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holmes's head backwards.#TD2#
Holmes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Filippovich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Filippovich wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Filippovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Filippovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Filippovich passes into half guard.
Filippovich prevents Holmes from improving his position.#T1#
Filippovich trying to control from half guard but Holmes is working away. #SUB#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes won't allow Filippovich to pass to mount.
Filippovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holmes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holmes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filippovich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Filippovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holmes is looking for a sweep. Filippovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Holmes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Holmes trying to hold on to Filippovich's head to control him but Filippovich postures up.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Filippovich is controlling well. #SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes is staying active underneath Filippovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Filippovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well. #SUB2#
Filippovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Holmes is doing well to control the position and prevent Filippovich from advancing to side control.
Holmes trying to control here.
Filippovich tries to pass to full mount but Holmes defends it. #SUB2#
Filippovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Filippovich eventually gives up the hold.
Filippovich is pressing down on Holmes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holmes is holding on for now. #SUB#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filippovich pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Filippovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Filippovich is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holmes is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drotenkov Filippovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Filippovich throws the left hand but Holmes avoids the punch easily.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Filippovich avoids them all with ease.
Filippovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holmes digs a good hook to Filippovich's body.
Filippovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holmes sprawls well. Holmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Filippovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Filippovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filippovich.
Filippovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmes as he avoids it easily.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Filippovich throws the left hand but Holmes avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes takes a swing at Filippovich's ribcage but misses.
Filippovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Filippovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holmes somewhat.#T1#
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Filippovich shows good takedown defense.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filippovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes. #TD2#
Filippovich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Filippovich is in Holmes's guard.#SUB2#
Filippovich drops back looking for a leg! Holmes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes manages to kick Filippovich off! Filippovich jumps back into Holmes's guard. #SUB#
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filippovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Filippovich wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving. #T2#
Filippovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Holmes looking for a guillotine here but Filippovich defends easily.
Holmes controlling the position.
Filippovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filippovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Filippovich drops back looking for a leg! Holmes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes manages to kick Filippovich off! Filippovich jumps back into Holmes's guard.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filippovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Filippovich passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Filippovich is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Filippovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Filippovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Holmes wants to control but Filippovich is keeping busy. #SUB#
Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes trying to control but Filippovich postures up.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Filippovich is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Filippovich is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drotenkov Filippovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filippovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filippovich misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
Holmes throws a hook but Filippovich avoids it easily.
Filippovich throws a shot from downtown. Holmes moves away and avoids it.
Filippovich avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Filippovich throws out a loose jab but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filippovich takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Filippovich defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
Filippovich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmes defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses with a few strikes there.
Holmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filippovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Filippovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Filippovich throws the left hand but Holmes avoids the punch easily.
Holmes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Filippovich manages to circle out of the way.
Filippovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Holmes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Filippovich shoots in but no luck this time.
Filippovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holmes staying out of range there.
Filippovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filippovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes is looking to wear down Filippovich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Filippovich misses with a looping left.
Holmes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holmes scores with a shot to the body.
Filippovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Filippovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Filippovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filippovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Holmes looking for subs off his back but Filippovich has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holmes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes tries to roll over but Filippovich keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Filippovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.
Sherlock Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Filippovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Filippovich is very close to passing his half guard.
Holmes is looking for a sweep. Filippovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filippovich pulls his head out easily.
Holmes is looking to improve his position.
Filippovich moves nicely into side control.
Filippovich working away.
Holmes prevents Filippovich from moving into mount.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drotenkov Filippovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Holmes can't do much from the bottom here.
Filippovich is looking to take a break and control but Holmes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filippovich tries to advance to mount but can't.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drotenkov Filippovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Filippovich 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drotenkov Filippovich!
Drotenkov Filippovich tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SPARTA 31
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1##TD#
Korang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Holmes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Korang rolls with it to try and escape but Holmes cranks on the arm and Korang is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sherlock Holmes!

Event: SPARTA 26
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
Aoki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Aoki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sherlock Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holmes circles away.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holmes.
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki. #TD#
Aoki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Aoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holmes sneaks back into half guard.
Holmes is trying to control but can't.
Holmes gets full guard.
Aoki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Holmes looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
Holmes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holmes is looking to sweep but instead, Aoki has passed into half guard. #SUB#
Aoki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Holmes trying to hold on to Aoki's head to control him but Aoki postures up. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aoki. #T2#
Holmes wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holmes gets back to full guard.
Holmes working a defensive guard but Aoki manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holmes tries to bench press Aoki off him but Aoki keeps the position. #SUB#
Aoki tries for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes struggling a bit here.
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Holmes is trying to control Aoki's posture but Aoki avoids it. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holmes has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holmes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Holmes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aoki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aoki's back!
Holmes thows a strike but Aoki uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Aoki as he ends up in Holmes 's guard!
Holmes trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Aoki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aoki's guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shinya Aoki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aoki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A left lands for Aoki.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Aoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big right from Holmes misses.
Nice shot lands for Aoki.
Aoki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holmes on the side of the head.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Holmes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aoki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holmes sprawls and moves away.
Aoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holmes's head.
Holmes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes thows a leg kick but Aoki checks it #TD#
and Aoki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Aoki seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.
Holmes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holmes.
Holmes keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass. #T1#
Holmes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holmes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Holmes has gone for a leg lock! Aoki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holmes's guard.#REVR#
Holmes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform us that Holmes has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Aoki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holmes is trying to keep Aoki in close. #T2#
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holmes's guard.
Holmes controlling the position well. #SUB#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes is defending well. #SUB#
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Holmes regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Holmes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Aoki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Aoki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holmes keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass. #SUB2#
Holmes looking for a guillotine here but Aoki defends easily. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holmes is on top in guard. #REVB#
Holmes wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Holmes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holmes preventing the sweep.
Aoki can't keep his opponent in guard - Holmes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes prevents Aoki from improving his position.#SUB#
Aoki actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Shinya Aoki will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki tries to counter with a takedown but Holmes is quick to defend against it.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Holmes looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Holmes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aoki.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aoki. Holmes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Aoki - just one landing.
Holmes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aoki to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes throws a right hand that Aoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Aoki also avoids with ease.
Holmes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holmes throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Holmes is looking to score with low kicks.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aoki rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Holmes shoots and misses #TD#
and Aoki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Aoki preventing the sweep.
Holmes trying to keep a closed guard but Aoki is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Holmes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aoki stacks Holmes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aoki!
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Aoki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shinya Aoki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holmes is looking to reverse the position.#T2##SUB#
Aoki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aoki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holmes, who protects the arm well.
Holmes is looking to regain half guard here but Aoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Holmes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoki off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Holmes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Aoki defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can Aoki hold on?! Holmes is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Sherlock Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Holmes looking for the RNC. #T3##SUB2#
Holmes has got one arm under Aoki's chin. This could be trouble... Aoki trying to control the other hand but Holmes gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Aoki has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sherlock Holmes!

Event: SPARTA 21
Date: Feb 27, 2019

#R1##TD#
Guerrero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Guerrero wants to pass the guard but Holmes is defending well. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guerrero pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guerrero.
Guerrero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Guerrero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guerrero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Guerrero is controlling well.
Guerrero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmes's head.
Holmes trying to hold on to Guerrero's head to control him but Guerrero postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Guerrero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guerrero lands with a punch from half guard.
Holmes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
Guerrero has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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!
Guerrero lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Holmes! More strikes land and this one is all over! Guerrero jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Guerrero!
Eddie Guerrero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Korang dives in for a single leg takedown but Holmes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Korang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holmes is trying to defend but Korang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Holmes tries to get to full guard but Korang has control of the leg.
Holmes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korang is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korang pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holmes tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Korang has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Holmes wants to control but Korang is having none of it.#T1##SUB#
Korang is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Korang extends the arm and Holmes is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aamado Korang!
In his post fight interview, Aamado Korang started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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

#R1#
Holmes wants to clinch.
Galang looks to land a combination. Holmes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Galang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Galang cracks Holmes with a good jab.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Galang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holmes.
Galang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Holmes swings for the body but Galang moves out of range.
Galang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Galang.
Jab by Galang.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holmes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Galang throws a shot to the body.
Galang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Galang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holmes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Galang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Galang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Galang with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Galang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Galang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes looks to clinch
and Galang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Galang.
Holmes with a poor takedown
and Galang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Galang circles away.
Jomar Galang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Galang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Galang scores with a sloppy right hand. Holmes should have avoided that one.
Galang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holmes momentarily.
Galang thuds a left hand into Holmes's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes needs to keep his hands up - Galang had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
Galang connects with a stiff jab that staggers Holmes - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jomar Galang!
As Jomar Galang got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Next time, I'll be more heartless '.

Event: SPARTA 10: Khamsing vs. Holmes
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Khamsing lands with a good body shot.
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Khamsing counters with a stiff right hand.
Khamsing lunges at Holmes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holmes's hand.
Khamsing lands a jab to Holmes's midsection.
Khamsing has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Holmes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khamsing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khamsing.
Khamsing scores with a jab.
Holmes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khamsing counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Holmes fails with the takedown
and Khamsing counters with a right hand to the body.
Somrak Khamsing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sherlock Holmes.
Khamsing fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khamsing lands a nice hook to Holmes's body. Holmes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khamsing is looking to wear down Holmes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khamsing counters with a right hand to the body.
Khamsing jabs Holmes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Khamsing bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khamsing connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Holmes is rocked!
Khamsing connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Holmes to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Khamsing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Somrak Khamsing!
Somrak Khamsing tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SPARTA 8: Floyd vs. Umbebe
Date: Jan 16, 2019

#R1##TD#
Holmes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Aoki has his foot on Holmes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmes works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Holmes pushes his legs off easily.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Holmes controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Holmes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aoki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Holmes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aoki has momentary wrist control but Holmes slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Holmes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holmes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Holmes from controlling successfully.
Holmes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holmes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Aoki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
Holmes works over Aoki with some ground and pound from guard.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holmes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aoki's head.#SUB2#
Aoki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holmes defends well.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Holmes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aoki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holmes, into his guard. #REVB#
Aoki wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving. #SUB#
Holmes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aoki passes Holmes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holmes is staying active underneath Aoki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holmes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoki is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Aoki trying to control from half guard but Holmes is working away.
Holmes moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Holmes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aoki uses it to pass to side control.
Holmes holding on.
Holmes manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Holmes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes tries to roll over but Aoki keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sherlock Holmes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Aoki stuffs the takedown.
Aoki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Holmes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holmes showed some decent athleticism there.
Sherlock Holmes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aoki regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Holmes.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Holmes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aoki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Aoki is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Holmes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Holmes throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Holmes has gone for a leg lock! Aoki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Holmes's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Holmes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Aoki doesn't defend quickly enough and Holmes has managed to lock this one up! Can Aoki escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Holmes on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sherlock Holmes!

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