Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Kivela fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hale to the ground. Kivela is now in Hale's guard.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Kivela has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Hale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kivela is aware though and is defending well.
Kivela advances position into side control!
Kivela slows the pace down.
Hale is looking for a sweep.
Hale is not content to let Kivela control the position.
Hale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kivela's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kivela wants to control but Hale is keeping him busy.
Kivela frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Kivela is working for a kimura but Hale is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kivela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB#
Hale looking for submissions off his back.
Hale is not content to let Kivela control the position.
Hale is looking for a sweep. Kivela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kivela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Kivela is trying to work for a kimura but Hale is defending well. #SUB#
Hale looking for submissions off his back.
Kivela is trying to control. Hale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kivela is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Kivela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Hale's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hale is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kivela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kivela's back!#SUB#
Hale working for a choke but Kivela is defending well.
Kivela tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kivela keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hale wants to take his opponent's back but Kivela doesn't allow it.
Kivela tries to hold on but Hale postures up.#T3##SUB#
Hale looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kivela working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Kivela defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hale. #SUB#
Hale working for a guillotine from mount but Kivela is in no mood to give up.
Kivela tries to hold on but Hale pushes him away. #SUB#
Hale wants to finish this one by submission but Kivela is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hale.
Hale with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kivela tries to lock up and control but Hale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Hale looking for a guillotine from mount but Kivela is having none of it.
Kivela wants to hold on but Hale pushes him away.
Kivela is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hale is staying active.#T4#
Kivela is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kivela is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hale is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kivela to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kivela shrugs it off.
Kivela tries to lock up and control but Hale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kivela is looking to get to half guard.
Kivela wants to hold on but Hale pushes him away.
Kivela is desperately trying to improve his position but Hale has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kivela wants to control but Hale is having none of it.#SUB#
Hale is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kivela to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kivela shrugs it off.
Kivela wants to control but Hale is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiki Hale dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kivela misses with an uppercut. Hale saw that one coming.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Hale misses.
Kivela with the counter takedown but Hale avoids it easily.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Kivela.
Hale with a nice cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kivela.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Kivela.
Kivela staying out of range there.
Kivela fails with the takedown.
Hale feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivela staying out of range there.
Kivela throws a looping overhand right but Hale ducks down to avoid it.
Kivela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hale.
Kivela misses with an uppercut. #T1#
A slow jab from Kivela misses its intended target.
Hale half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kivela scores with a nice strike.
Hale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kivela sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hale somewhat.
Kivela misses with a straight right.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kivela stuffs the takedown.
Hale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kivela.#TD#
Hale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kivela's guard.
Hale tries to free his leg and advance position but Kivela is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kivela looking for a guillotine here but Hale defends easily.
Kivela wants to sweep here but Hale controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hale tries to free his leg and advance position but Kivela is retaining full guard.
Kivela has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hale pushes down on Kivela's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Kivela actively working from the bottom here.
Keiki Hale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hale seems to be working for a kimura but Kivela defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Hale is trying to work for a kimura but Kivela is defending well. #SUB#
Hale wants to work for an arm triangle but Kivela is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Kivela tries to roll over but Hale keeps him under control.
Kivela trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hale manages to pass to mount! #SUB#
Hale is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kivela to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kivela shrugs it off.
Hale avoids the attempt from Kivela to control.
Kivela really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kivela tries to hold on but Hale pushes him away.
Hale prevents Kivela from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Hale working for a guillotine from mount but Kivela is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Hale is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kivela is surviving well by controlling Hale's body position as best he can. #T4##SUB#
Hale jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kivela manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kivela manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hale's best efforts.
Kivela regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hale preventing the sweep.
Hale looking to pass the guard.
Kivela wants to sweep but no luck.
Hale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Hale drops back looking for a leg! Kivela is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kivela manages to kick Hale off! Hale jumps back into Kivela's guard.
Kivela working a defensive guard but Hale passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kivela makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kivela.
Hale advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiki Hale 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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hale gets a takedown into half guard.
Kivela slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hale advances to half guard. #SUB#
Hale is working for a kimura but Kivela is defending it quite comfortably.
Kivela wants to control but Hale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kivela looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hale is trying to work for a kimura but Kivela is defending well.
Hale wants to control but Kivela is keeping him busy. #T1#
Hale moves into full mount! Kivela won't be happy about that!
Kivela tries to reverse the position but Hale maintains control.
Kivela keeps trying to improve his position.
Hale with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #SUB#
Kivela defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hale.
Kivela looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Hale has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Hale looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Kivela trying to control the hands but Hale breaks the grip. #SUB#
Hale working for a choke but Kivela is defending well.
Kivela wants to control his opponent's hands but Hale gets his hands free.
Hale doesn't have the hooks in and Kivela manages to turn into his guard.
Kivela wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving. #SUB#
Hale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kivela is aware though and is defending well.
Kivela slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Kivela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Hale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Kivela seems content to control.
Daniel Kivela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kivela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kivela missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hale is looking for a sweep. Kivela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kivela is looking for a kimura here.
Kivela winds up and cracks Hale with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Kivela is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Kivela with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keiki Hale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hale wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hale is trying to get back to full guard.
Hale is staying active underneath Kivela, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kivela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hale actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kivela is pressing down on Hale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hale is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keiki Hale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Keiki Hale!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Keiki Hale!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Keiki Hale!

Keiki Hale wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Keiki Hale thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Kivela scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kivela passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jacobs!
Jacobs has given up his back. Will we see Kivela going for some submissions?
Jacobs wants to escape the position.
Jacobs trying to control the hands but Kivela won't let him. #SUB2#
Kivela is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jacobs is defending well though. Kivela let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Kivela is persistently looking for the submission but Jacobs is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kivela is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Jacobs with him. Jacobs is trying to defend but Kivela has an arm under the chin now! Jacobs grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Kivela!
A victorious Daniel Kivela thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Johnny Jacobs stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry to the fans'.

Event: SPARTA 41
Date: Apr 14, 2019

#R1#
Kivela tries for a takedown but Water Law sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Water Law ducks under a wild hook from Kivela.
Water Law looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Kivela shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Water Law's guard.#SUB#
Kivela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kivela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Water Law keeping moving, preventing Kivela from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kivela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kivela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kivela slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kivela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Water Law is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water Law keeping moving, preventing Kivela from controlling successfully.
Kivela not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Water Law really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kivela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Kivela trying to control but Water Law is working from the bottom.
Water Law looking for a sweep. Not yet Water Law, not yet.
Water Law controls Kivela momentarily but Kivela frees himself.
Kivela engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kivela missing with a left hand there. Water Law was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Water Law let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Water Law connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kivela momentarily.
Water Law swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kivela dives in and grabs Water Law's left leg, looking for a takedown. Water Law pushes down on Kivela's head and hops out.#T2#
Water Law lands a nice shot that snaps Kivela's head back.
Kivela walks into a jab.
Water Law lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kivela looks to land a right hand but Water Law moved out of range.
Kivela throws out a loose jab but Water Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Water Law is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kivela throws a jab when Water Law was well out of range.
Water Law loads up on a big right hand but Kivela slips the punch.
Kivela appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Water Law stuns Kivela with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Kivela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Water Law misses its intended target.
Water Law scores with a hook.
Water Law just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivela misses with a lunging right hand
and Water Law counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kivela is breathing heavily.
Water Law scores with a jab to the body.
Water Law looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Water Law works Kivela's body with a nice hook.
Kivela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Water Law.
Trafalgar Water Law is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Water Law drops Kivela with a beautiful combination! Kivela stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Water Law is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Kivela is rocked!
Kivela is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Water Law just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Kivela has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trafalgar Water Law!
An out of breath Trafalgar Water Law thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPARTA 35
Date: Mar 31, 2019

#R1#
Kivela misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Elijah misses its intended target.
Elijah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elijah throws out a loose jab but Kivela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivela shoots in and drives through. Elijah sprawls well.
Elijah slaps away a takedown attempt from Kivela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kivela defending well as Elijah loads up on a big left hand.
Kivela throws out a loose jab but Elijah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elijah misses with a straight right. #TD#
Kivela fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Elijah sprawls well initially but Kivela persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivela is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Elijah tries to roll over but Kivela keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kivela is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Elijah wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kivela seems to be working for a kimura but Elijah defends the submission attempt.
Kivela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elijah is looking for a sweep. Kivela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kivela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elijah is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elijah is pressing down on Kivela's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kivela slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Elijah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kivela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Kivela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kivela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Elijah is not content to let Kivela control the position. #SUB#
Kivela wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elijah, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elijah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kivela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Elijah is not content to let Kivela control the position.
Elijah is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kivela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Kivela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elijah keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kivela happy to just control the position for now.
Kivela trying to control the position but Elijah is working away.
Elijah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Elijah is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kivela looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Elijah tries to improve position but can't.
Kivela taking a breather here. #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.
Elijah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kivela is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kivela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Elijah is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kivela trying to control the position but Elijah is working away.
You can see the frustration on Elijah's face as Kivela controls the position.
Kivela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elijah keeps working. #SUB#
Kivela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Kivela dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kivela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elijah tries to avoid it but Kivela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elijah to the ground. Elijah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kivela misses with a hook #TD2#
and Elijah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kivela's guard.#SUB2#
Elijah drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elijah jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Elijah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kivela's guard. #SUB2#
Elijah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kivela defends it well.
Kivela moves into full guard.
Kivela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kivela lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Daniel Kivela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivela trying to control the position from guard on top but Elijah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Elijah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kivela got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elijah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kivela has managed to get both his arms back between Elijah's legs - danger averted.
Elijah keeping moving, preventing Kivela from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Elijah looking for a guillotine here but Kivela defends easily.
Kivela trying to control the position from guard on top but Elijah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kivela is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Kivela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Elijah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kivela is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Elijah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Kivela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kivela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kivela trying to control the position from guard on top but Elijah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elijah keeping full guard, as Kivela tries to pass. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elijah keeping moving, preventing Kivela from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Elijah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kivela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kivela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kivela advances position into side control!
Elijah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kivela trying to control here.
Kivela looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Elijah 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.
Elijah is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Elijah is looking for a kimura but Kivela is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elijah to get the leverage.
Kivela makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kivela.
Elijah pushing down on Kivela's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3##SUB2#
Elijah is working for a kimura but Kivela is defending it quite comfortably.
Kivela is pressing down on Elijah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Elijah is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kivela has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Elijah is looking to defend but Kivela has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Elijah! Kivela pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Elijah taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Kivela!
A relieved looking Daniel Kivela thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPARTA 28
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kivela.#CL2#
Shaw closes the distance and clinches.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Shaw should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shaw lands a right hand.
Shaw working aggressively here.
Shaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaw lands an uppercut.
Shaw tries to work over Kivela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivela swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivela is trying to pull guard but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw. #T1#
Shaw lands a shoulder strike.
Shaw lands a left hand.
Kivela misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Kivela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaw misses with the head strike.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivela misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shaw fails to land.
Shaw blocking some punches. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shaw.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivela is trying to force a seperation but Shaw has the dominant position.
Shaw prevents Kivela from breaking the clinch.
Shaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaw misses with some punches.
Kivela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivela definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kivela takes a shot to the head.
Kivela tries to pull guard but Shaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaw's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shaw's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Shaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shaw blocks an uppercut.
Kivela has a couple of punches blocked by Shaw.
Kivela misses with some punches.
Kivela is trying to pull guard but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kivela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kivela wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Kivela.
Kivela misses with some punches.
Kivela swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaw uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Shaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shaw.
Kivela throws a head punch that misses.
Shaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kivela fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shaw lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Kivela pulls Shaw into guard. #SUB#
Shaw is sitting in close to Kivela's body. Kivela has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shaw is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shaw is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kivela.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Kivela!
An out of breath Daniel Kivela thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPARTA 23
Date: Mar 03, 2019

#R1#
Whitley scores with a shot to the body.
Whitley throws a head kick that misses.
Whitley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whitley misses with the combination.
Whitley thows a leg kick but Kivela checks it #TD#
so Kivela counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Whitley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Whitley is adopting a defensive guard.
Whitley looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivela wants to control from the top but Whitley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Whitley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kivela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kivela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Whitley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whitley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Kivela looking to pass the guard.
Kivela preventing the sweep.
Kivela is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kivela tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitley is retaining full guard.
Kivela trying to control but Whitley is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Whitley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Whitley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kivela's head.
Whitley dives in and grabs Kivela's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kivela pushes down on Whitley's head and hops out.
Whitley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Whitley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kivela is breathing heavily.
Kivela throws a looping overhand right but Whitley ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Whitley misses.
Whitley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kivela is able to avoid easily.
Kivela takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Whitley throws a right and a left that Kivela avoids nicely.
Kivela has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kivela checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice jab there from Whitley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Whitley pinned against the cage. Whitley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Whitley tries to clinch up.
Whitley fails to land the takedown.
Daniel Kivela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Collin Whitley.
Whitley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3##CL2#
Whitley moves into the clinch.
Whitley throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Whitley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whitley digs a good hook to Kivela's body.
Kivela loses concentration momentarily and Whitley pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Kivela crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Whitley finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Collin Whitley!
Collin Whitley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPARTA 20
Date: Feb 24, 2019

#R1#
Kivela misses the jab.
Jacinto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kivela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacinto.
Kivela has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Jacinto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kivela! Jacinto lets Kivela back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Kivela is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Kivela has been cut.#CL2#
Kivela gets tackled into the cage by Jacinto. Jacinto maintains the clinch.
Oh Kivela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacinto creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kivela's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kivela drops to his knees and Jacinto pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Jacinto!
Emilio Jacinto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2019

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Kivela. No joy for Leatherface on that attempt.
Kivela drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leatherface defends it well.
Leatherface misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kivela drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leatherface defends it well.
Leatherface will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kivela drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leatherface defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Leatherface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leatherface looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Kivela bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kivela content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Kivela thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivela controlling from side mount. #T1##SUB2#
Kivela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kivela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Kivela tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kivela trying to control the position but Leatherface is working away. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kivela controlling from side mount.
Leatherface is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kivela is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leatherface knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kivela tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kivela staying calm.#T3#
Leatherface is trying to get back to his feet.
Kivela should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
You can see the frustration on Leatherface'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.
Leatherface tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kivela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kivela has hold of Leatherface's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Leatherface seems comfortable defending it but Kivela has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Leatherface is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Leatherface is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kivela couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Kivela!
A victorious Daniel Kivela thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2019

#R1#
Aston just misses with a punch to the body.
Kivela changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Aston decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kivela avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aston. #SUB2#
Kivela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kivela is looking for a sweep. Aston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kivela preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kivela looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Aston slows the pace down in half guard.
Kivela has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aston is working away from the top position though.
Kivela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kivela on the ground.#SUB2#
Kivela looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kivela trying to control but Aston postures up.
Aston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Aston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kivela has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aston content to control rather than advance.
Aston working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kivela manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kivela has eaten all the pies!
Aston wants to control from the top but Kivela keeps moving.
Kivela has a closed guard, preventing Aston from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kivela throws an overhand right that lands on Aston's shoulder, as Aston tries to avoid the shot.
Aston misses with a takedown attempt - Kivela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kivela misses with a straight right.
Aston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Aston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kivela to the mat! Kivela manages to get full guard. #T4#
Kivela trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Kivela has his foot on Aston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aston works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kivela looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kivela is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kivela keeping moving, preventing Aston from controlling successfully.
Aston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kivela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Aston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Aston gets the takedown into side control.
Kivela manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kivela manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Aston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kivela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aston has managed to get both his arms back between Kivela's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kivela is looking for a triangle but Aston pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kivela 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! Aston rolls with it to try and escape but Kivela cranks on the arm and Aston is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Kivela!
After winning the bout, Daniel Kivela thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Jacobs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kivela avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but Kivela shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
Kivela shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Jacobs shoots in and bounces Kivela off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jacobs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kivela is breathing heavily.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Kivela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kivela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kivela swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kivela working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
Kivela could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kivela is looking to sweep but instead, Jacobs has passed into half guard. #T1#
Jacobs is trying to control. Kivela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Jacobs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jacobs lands with a punch from half guard.
Kivela is in trouble now - Jacobs has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs looking to control but Kivela is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jacobs lands a heavy elbow.
Jacobs avoids the attempt from Kivela to control.
Jacobs unloading with bombs!#T2#
Jacobs prevents Kivela from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Jacobs has hold of Kivela's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kivela manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jacobs lands a heavy elbow.
Kivela is looking to improve his position but Jacobs isn't that keen on the idea.
Jacobs in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jacobs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kivela is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jacobs working Kivela over with strikes here.
Jacobs lands a big elbow.
Jacobs looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Kivela covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Jacobs!
A relieved looking Johnny Jacobs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2019

#R1#
Kivela throws a poor cross that misses
and Vluehorn counters with a series of strikes. Kivela will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vluehorn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Vluehorn gets caught napping as Kivela dives in and scores a takedown. Vluehorn manages to retain guard.
Vluehorn keeping moving, preventing Kivela from controlling successfully.
Kivela controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vluehorn keeping full guard, as Kivela tries to pass. #SUB#
Kivela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #ES2#
Vluehorn has his feet on Kivela's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Kivela is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vluehorn's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kivela seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Kivela seems to be working for a kimura but Vluehorn defends the submission attempt.
Vluehorn wants to improve his position but Kivela is controlling well. #SUB#
Kivela is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vluehorn sees it coming and defends easily.
Vluehorn is staying active underneath Kivela, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vluehorn is trying to maintain the position but Kivela is very close to passing his half guard.
Kivela perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kivela really is a fat lump.
Vluehorn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kivela is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
Kivela controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Kivela looking for a guillotine from mount but Vluehorn is having none of it. #ES2#
Vluehorn bucks up and throws Kivela to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kivela misses with an uppercut
and Vluehorn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kivela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vluehorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vluehorn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kivela.
Vluehorn is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Vluehorn darts in and clinches Kivela up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kivela throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Vluehorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Vluehorn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kivela sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Vluehorn as Kivela shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Vluehorn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kivela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kivela keeps the fight on the outside.
Kivela changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vluehorn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kivela as he avoids it easily.
Vluehorn has a takedown stuffed.
Kivela misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Vluehorn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kivela working aggressively here.
Kivela misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivela. #BC#
Kivela manages to break the clinch.
Vluehorn moves out of range as Kivela strikes.#T4#
Vluehorn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Vluehorn closes the distance and clinches.
Vluehorn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kivela fails to pull guard.
Vluehorn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vluehorn.
Vluehorn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vluehorn taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Vluehorn's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Vluehorn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vluehorn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Vluehorn clinches with his opponent.
Vluehorn stalling.
Kivela throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Kivela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kivela misses with a hook
and Vluehorn counters with a two punch combo.
Vluehorn stuffs the takedown.
Vluehorn moves in looking to clinch but Kivela pushes him off.
Kivela takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vluehorn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kivela swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vluehorn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vluehorn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Kivela counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Kivela trying to control the position from guard on top but Vluehorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kivela pushes down on Vluehorn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kivela keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Kivela is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vluehorn sees it coming and defends easily.
Kivela perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kivela is pressing down on Vluehorn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vluehorn is holding on for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kivela wants to work for an arm triangle but Vluehorn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vluehorn is trying to control but can't.
Kivela wants to control but Vluehorn is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kivela is looking for a kimura but Vluehorn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kivela to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kivela 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.
Vluehorn is not content to let Kivela control the position.
Vluehorn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kivela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kivela is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vluehorn defends it well.
Kivela is thwarting Vluehorn's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Vluehorn gets full guard.
Vluehorn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kivela manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Kivela is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kivela seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Kivela looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vluehorn is defending well. Kivela quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vluehorn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kivela celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Kivela!
A relieved looking Daniel Kivela thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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