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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Arteezy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sotaro was covering up waiting for the punch and Arteezy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arteezy throws a big right hand that misses.
Sotaro working a defensive guard here.
Sotaro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arteezy controls the pace.
Sotaro trying to keep a closed guard but Arteezy is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Arteezy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arteezy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sotaro is trying to keep Arteezy in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotaro keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sotaro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Sotaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arteezy defends it easily.
Sotaro being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Arteezy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sotaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arteezy has managed to get both his arms back between Sotaro's legs - danger averted.
Arteezy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sotaro is keeping the position for now.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sotaro trying to keep a closed guard but Arteezy is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sotaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotaro looking to control.
Arteezy looking to pass the guard.
Arteezy forces his way into half guard.
Sotaro wants to get back to full guard.
Sotaro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2##SUB#
Sotaro actively working from the bottom here.
Arteezy is controlling the pace.
Arteezy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Arteezy is thwarting Sotaro's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Arteezy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sotaro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arteezy.
Sotaro is staying active underneath Arteezy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Arteezy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arteezy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sotaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sotaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sotaro is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard.
Sotaro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sotaro trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Sotaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Sotaro keeps moving.
Arteezy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arteezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sotaro has his foot on Arteezy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arteezy works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arteezy passes Sotaro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sotaro is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Arteezy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sotaro is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Arteezy!
Our winner, Shawn Arteezy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Harvey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sotaro. #TD2#
Harvey tries to sprawl but Sotaro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Sotaro is trying to work for a kimura but Harvey is defending well.
#SUB#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harvey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Harvey looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Sotaro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harvey defends it well. #SUB#
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.
Harvey has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Sotaro is working for a kimura but Harvey is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Harvey looking for subs from the bottom but Sotaro mounts him!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Sotaro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Sotaro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Harvey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Harvey 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#
Sotaro is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Harvey is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Onaga Sotaro!
Onaga Sotaro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Casaus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sotaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Casaus.
A little feinted left hand from Casaus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Casaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Casaus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Casaus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Casaus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sotaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Casaus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sotaro misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Sotaro jumps guard and drags Casaus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Sotaro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Casaus has his hands clasped together but Sotaro extends and breaks Casaus's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sotaro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Onaga Sotaro!
A victorious Onaga Sotaro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sotaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Peltonen, which made it look bad.
Peltonen tries to counter with a takedown but Sotaro is quick to defend against it.
Peltonen slips under a jab from Sotaro.
Peltonen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sotaro has a takedown stuffed.
Sotaro throws a hook to the side of Peltonen's head but Peltonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sotaro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peltonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arttu Peltonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onaga Sotaro.
Peltonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peltonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peltonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sotaro.
Sotaro defending well as Peltonen loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sotaro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peltonen's half guard.
Peltonen wants to improve his position but Sotaro is controlling well.
#SUB#
Peltonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sotaro passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Peltonen working to try and regain half guard.
Sotaro wants to take Peltonen's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Sotaro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Peltonen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Peltonen shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Sotaro wants to finish this one by submission but Peltonen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sotaro.
Peltonen is trying desperately to improve position.
Sotaro fails to take his opponent's back.
Peltonen is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Peltonen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sotaro. #T2#
Sotaro prevents Peltonen from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Sotaro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Peltonen is surviving well by controlling Sotaro's body position as best he can.
Peltonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sotaro is looking to work his way around to Peltonen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Sotaro looking to secure an arm triangle but Peltonen defends it well.
Peltonen tries to lock up and control but Sotaro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peltonen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltonen tries to hold on but Sotaro postures up.
Peltonen working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Sotaro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Sotaro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peltonen working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Sotaro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Peltonen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Peltonen tries to hold on but Sotaro postures up.
Sotaro trying to control but Peltonen is having none of it.
Peltonen gets back to half guard.#T4#
Sotaro prevents Peltonen from improving his position.
Peltonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peltonen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Peltonen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sotaro passes into side control!
Peltonen gets back to half guard.
Peltonen is trying to maintain the position but Sotaro is very close to passing his half guard.
Sotaro 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.#SUB2#
Sotaro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peltonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Peltonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sotaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peltonen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onaga Sotaro dominated that 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.
#R2#
Sotaro moves away from the strike by Peltonen.
Peltonen fails to land the takedown.
Sotaro has a takedown stuffed.
Sotaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Sotaro tries to counter it with a takedown but Peltonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sotaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Peltonen misses its intended target.
Sotaro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peltonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Peltonen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotaro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Peltonen defends well and Sotaro ends up having to push Peltonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sotaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peltonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peltonen jabs Sotaro right on the nose. Sotaro blinks but takes it well.
Peltonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sotaro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Peltonen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arttu Peltonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sotaro misses with a looping left.
Peltonen misses with a straight left.
Peltonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sotaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Sotaro throws the left hand but Peltonen avoids the punch easily.
Peltonen misses with a takedown attempt - Sotaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sotaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peltonen defends it nicely.
Peltonen attempts a counter takedown but Sotaro avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Sotaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peltonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sotaro throws out the jab.
Peltonen throws a hook but Sotaro avoids it easily.
Sotaro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peltonen as he jumps to the side.
Peltonen moves out of range as Sotaro strikes.
Peltonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sotaro defends well and Peltonen ends up having to push Sotaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sotaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sotaro wants it to stay on the feet.
Peltonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sotaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peltonen moves away.
Peltonen feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Sotaro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sotaro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peltonen defends it well.
Onaga Sotaro has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Peltonen actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Peltonen looking for submissions off his back.
Sotaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peltonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peltonen tries to roll over but Sotaro keeps him under control.
Peltonen trying to control but Sotaro postures up.
Sotaro is trying to control. Peltonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peltonen is looking to control Sotaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peltonen avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sotaro is working for a kimura but Peltonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Peltonen gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peltonen looking to control.
Sotaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peltonen is keeping the position for now.
Peltonen keeping moving, preventing Sotaro from controlling successfully.
Peltonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sotaro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sotaro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Peltonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sotaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peltonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peltonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sotaro keeping moving, preventing Peltonen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onaga Sotaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Peltonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Peltonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Sotaro as he connects with a hook.
Peltonen misses with a straight right.
Sotaro misses the jab.
Sotaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sotaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peltonen.
Sotaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sotaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Peltonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sotaro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sotaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peltonen.
Peltonen shoots in but Sotaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sotaro with the counter takedown but Peltonen avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arttu Peltonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sotaro ducks under a wild hook from Peltonen.
Sotaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Peltonen looks to land a left hand but Sotaro moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Peltonen misses the jab.
Peltonen misses with a looping left.
Peltonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sotaro as he jumps to the side.
Sotaro misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Peltonen counters with a shoot takedown. Sotaro fights it but they end up in guard.
Peltonen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Peltonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Sotaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Peltonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sotaro is just riding it out for now. Peltonen eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peltonen is looking to take a break and control but Sotaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Peltonen is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Sotaro moves into full guard.
Sotaro looking to control.
#SUB2#
Peltonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sotaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peltonen has managed to get both his arms back between Sotaro's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sotaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peltonen wants to control from the top but Sotaro keeps moving.
Peltonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Peltonen wants to control from the top but Sotaro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sotaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peltonen passes Sotaro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arttu Peltonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Peltonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sotaro is just riding it out for now. Peltonen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Peltonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Onaga Sotaro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peltonen trying to control from half guard but Sotaro is working away.
Peltonen is pressing down on Sotaro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sotaro is holding on for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sotaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sotaro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Peltonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sotaro sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sotaro looking for submissions off his back.
Sotaro is concentrating on defense, preventing Peltonen from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peltonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sotaro keeps working. #SUB#
Peltonen seems to be working for a kimura but Sotaro defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arttu Peltonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sotaro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onaga Sotaro!
Our winner, Onaga Sotaro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SPARTA 39
Date: Apr 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Borta closes the distance and pushes Sotaro back into the cage.
Sotaro throws a head punch that misses.
Borta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sotaro misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Borta.
Borta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borta lands an elbow just above Sotaro 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Onaga Sotaro has been cut.
Borta tries to throw a body punch but Sotaro avoids it by throwing Borta back against the cage.
Sotaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Borta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borta lands a shoulder strike.
Borta lands an elbow inside.
Sotaro takes an elbow to the temple.
Sotaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Borta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borta working aggressively here.
#T1#
Borta pushes Sotaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Borta. #ROC2#
Sotaro is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Borta.
Oh Sotaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sotaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clinched against the cage, Borta lands a big elbow that drops Sotaro! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Sotaro is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yahya Borta!
After winning the bout, Yahya Borta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
SPARTA 33
Date: Mar 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Sotaro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sakurai's guard.
Sotaro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sakurai has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sotaro defends well.
Sakurai keeping moving, preventing Sotaro from controlling successfully.
Sotaro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Sakurai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sotaro trying to control but Sakurai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotaro forces his way into half guard.
Sakurai is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Sakurai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sotaro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakurai defends it well. #SUB2#
Sotaro is trying to work for a kimura but Sakurai is defending well.
Sotaro is keen to just control but Sakurai is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sakurai manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sotaro defends well.#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.
Sakurai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sakurai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Sakurai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sotaro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Sakurai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sotaro defends it easily.
Sotaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakurai is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB#
Sakurai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Sakurai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sotaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakurai keeping moving, preventing Sotaro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a triangle but Sotaro pushes his legs off easily.
Sotaro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sotaro wants to control from the top but Sakurai keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Sakurai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sakurai has his foot on Sotaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sotaro works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakurai can't keep his opponent in guard - Sotaro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sotaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakurai keeps working. #SUB2#
Sotaro seems to be working for a kimura but Sakurai defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakurai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sakurai keeping full guard, as Sotaro tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onaga Sotaro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Sotaro misses its intended target.
Sakurai throws the left hand but Sotaro avoids the punch easily.
Sakurai scores with a jab to the body.
Sotaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Sakurai.
Sotaro throws a hook to the side of Sakurai's head but Sakurai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakurai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sakurai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sotaro fails with a takedown attempt.
Sakurai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sotaro 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.#TD2#
Sotaro scores with a takedown into Sakurai's guard.#SUB#
Sakurai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sotaro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Sakurai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Sotaro wants to control from the top but Sakurai keeps moving. #SUB#
Sotaro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sotaro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sotaro wants to control from the top but Sakurai keeps moving. #SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a triangle but Sotaro pushes his legs off easily.
Sotaro passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Sotaro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sotaro moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Sotaro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakurai, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Sakurai is trying to improve his position.
Onaga Sotaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakurai is not content to let Sotaro control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotaro advances nicely into full mount.
Sakurai is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sotaro working for a submission but Sakurai is keeping him at bay.
Sotaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Sotaro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sakurai turns into him and now he's in Sotaro's guard.
#SUB2#
Sotaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sakurai 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sotaro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Onaga Sotaro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sakurai gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sotaro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sotaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakurai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sotaro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sakurai works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Sakurai prevents Sotaro from improving his position.#SUB#
Sakurai seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sakurai 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.
Sotaro wants to get back to full guard but Sakurai has mounted him!
Sotaro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sotaro defends it well. #T2#
Sotaro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sotaro.#SUB2#
Sotaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sakurai is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sotaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakurai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakurai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sotaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sotaro can't keep his opponent in guard - Sakurai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Sakurai seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Sotaro tries to get to full guard but Sakurai has control of the leg.
Sotaro is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Sotaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakurai pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sakurai is looking for a kimura here.
Hayate Sakurai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Onaga Sotaro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Sakurai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sotaro manages to get to full guard.
#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#
Sotaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sotaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakurai defends well.
Sakurai postures up in Sotaro's guard and throws a big left but Sotaro blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sotaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sotaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Onaga Sotaro.
I've got Sotaro 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onaga Sotaro!
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Event:
SPARTA 27
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Sotaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vladislavovich.
Sotaro feints the counter takedown.
Vladislavovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Vladislavovich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sotaro circles away.
Sotaro misses the jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vladislavovich.
Vladislavovich fails with the takedown.
Vladislavovich has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaverin Vladislavovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladislavovich missing with a left hand there. Sotaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Sotaro gets caught napping as Vladislavovich dives in and scores a takedown. Sotaro manages to retain guard.
Vladislavovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sotaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vladislavovich wants to control from the top but Sotaro keeps moving. #T1#
Sotaro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sotaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vladislavovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vladislavovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sotaro working for submissions but it's allowed Vladislavovich to get to half guard.
Sotaro is refusing to be controlled, as Vladislavovich sits in half guard.
Sotaro trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Vladislavovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sotaro defends it well. #SUB2#
Sotaro looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sotaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vladislavovich seems to be working for a kimura but Sotaro defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vladislavovich is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Vladislavovich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Vladislavovich prevents Sotaro from improving his position.
Sotaro is looking to control Vladislavovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sotaro avoid being mounted?
Sotaro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sotaro.#SUB2#
Sotaro working for a triangle but Vladislavovich defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sotaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sotaro keeping moving, preventing Vladislavovich from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sotaro working for a triangle but Vladislavovich defends it easily.
Vladislavovich advances position into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vladislavovich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaverin Vladislavovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A big right from Vladislavovich misses.
Vladislavovich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vladislavovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Sotaro, which made it look bad.
Sotaro staying out of range there.
Vladislavovich throws a looping overhand right but Sotaro ducks down to avoid it.
Vladislavovich moves away from the strike by Sotaro.
Sotaro looks to land a left hand but Vladislavovich moved out of range nicely.
Sotaro misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladislavovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Sotaro.
Sotaro misses with a looping left.
Vladislavovich changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vladislavovich misses with a looping left.
Vladislavovich shoots in looking for a takedown but Sotaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vladislavovich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaverin Vladislavovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladislavovich throws the left hand but Sotaro avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Vladislavovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sotaro tries to avoid it but Vladislavovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sotaro to the ground. Sotaro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vladislavovich moves away from the strike by Sotaro.
Sotaro misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
so Vladislavovich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Vladislavovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sotaro working for a triangle but Vladislavovich defends it easily.
Vladislavovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sotaro is keeping the position for now.
Vladislavovich trying to control but Sotaro is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Sotaro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vladislavovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vladislavovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sotaro is looking for a triangle but Vladislavovich pushes his legs off easily.
Vladislavovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sotaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vladislavovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Sotaro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vladislavovich doesn't defend quickly enough and Sotaro has managed to lock this one up! Can Vladislavovich escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sotaro on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Onaga Sotaro!
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