Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

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

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

Event: SPARTA 43
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1##CL#
Gravano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Star, pushing him back against the cage.
Star is trying to break free.#TD#
Gravano gets control of Star's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gravano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gravano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Star has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gravano is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Gravano is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Star has his hands clasped together but Gravano extends and breaks Star's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gravano.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Gravano!
Billy Gravano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Yodachai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Gravano shoots in and gets a takedown into Yodachai's guard.#SUB#
Yodachai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gravano is aware though and is defending well.
Gravano trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yodachai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gravano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yodachai keeping full guard, as Gravano tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano postures up in Yodachai's guard and throws a big left but Yodachai blocks it.
Gravano postures up in Yodachai's guard and throws a big left but Yodachai blocks it. #T1#
Gravano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gravano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gravano is working Yodachai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gravano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yodachai's head.
Gravano trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gravano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gravano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gravano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gravano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yodachai is keeping the position for now.
Yodachai pulls Gravano in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Gravano throws a big right hand that misses.
Gravano looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yodachai wants to clinch up but Gravano keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Gravano shoots in and bounces Yodachai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gravano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yodachai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gravano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Gravano postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yodachai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gravano, into his guard. #REVR##SUB#
Yodachai 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. #T3#
Yodachai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gravano is retaining full guard.
Gravano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gravano trying to strike off his back. #SUB2#
Gravano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yodachai has passed into half guard!
Gravano flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gravano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gravano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gravano is pressing down on Yodachai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Yodachai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gravano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yodachai has managed to get both his arms back between Gravano's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gravano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yodachai defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gravano wants to sweep here but Yodachai controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gravano is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gravano looking for a guillotine here but Yodachai defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Gravano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Gravano moves into the clinch.
Yodachai stalling.
Gravano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yodachai after a bit of a struggle.
Gravano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yodachai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gravano can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodachai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyo Yodachai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gravano.
Yodachai wants to clinch.
Gravano wants to counter with a clinch but Yodachai pushes him away.#T1#
Yodachai is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Gravano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yodachai, pushing him back against the cage.
Gravano blocks the elbow strike.
Gravano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gravano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yodachai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gravano wants to take the fight to the mat but Yodachai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gravano throws a punch but it's blocked by Yodachai.
Yodachai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gravano's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravano.
Gravano takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Billy Gravano has been cut.
Yodachai scores a nice knee to the body.
Gravano is trying to pull guard but Yodachai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gravano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gravano looking to stall.
Yodachai lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Gravano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodachai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gravano is breathing heavily.#CL#
Yodachai takes the fight into the clinch.
Yodachai trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Gravano pulls guard successfully.
Yodachai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Gravano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yodachai is aware though and is defending well.
Gravano keeping moving, preventing Yodachai from controlling successfully.
Yodachai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2#
Gravano working for a triangle but Yodachai defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gravano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yodachai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gravano is looking for a triangle but Yodachai pushes his legs off easily.
Yodachai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yodachai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gravano sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Gravano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gravano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gravano.
Gravano working a defensive guard but Yodachai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yodachai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gravano's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyo Yodachai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Gravano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Gravano moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yodachai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gravano's brow.
Yodachai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gravano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yodachais head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Gravano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gravano seems to be working for a kimura but Yodachai defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yodachai defending well though. #SUB2#
Gravano seems to be working for a kimura but Yodachai defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Gravano 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.
Gravano trying to advance position but Yodachai counters by regaining guard.
Yodachai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gravano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gravano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yodachai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gravano trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yodachai is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Gravano has his foot on Yodachai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yodachai works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gravano is looking for a triangle but Yodachai pushes his legs off easily.
Yodachai wants to pass the guard but Gravano is keeping the position.
Gravano tries to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Yodachai passes Gravano's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gravano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
Gravano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gravano is in trouble now - Yodachai has advanced to mount!
Yodachai wants to control the pace but Gravano is squirming around nicely.
Gravano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yodachai controlling from the full mount.
Yodachai wants to control the pace but Gravano is squirming around nicely. #T4##SUB#
Gravano is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Yodachai locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gravano is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyo Yodachai!
Our winner, Kyo Yodachai, 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.
Billy Gravano spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.

Event: SPARTA 31
Date: Mar 22, 2019

#R1#
Gravano slips a jab from Garnier.
Garnier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravano was well out of range. Poor timing from Garnier.
Gravano has a takedown stuffed.
Garnier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gravano's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Billy Gravano has been cut.
Gravano shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Garnier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gravano tries to score a body lock takedown but Garnier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ronald Garnier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gravano.
Garnier lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Garnier.
Garnier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Gravano is rocked!#TD2#
Gravano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garnier tries to get to full guard but Gravano has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Gravano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Gravano seems to be working for a kimura but Garnier defends the submission attempt.
Gravano is pressing down on Garnier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garnier is holding on for now.
Gravano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garnier is looking for a sweep. Gravano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gravano connects with a nice short shot to Garnier's temple.
Gravano prevents Garnier from improving his position.#T2#
Garnier is concentrating on defense, preventing Gravano from advancing position.
Garnier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Garnier wants to improve his position but Gravano is controlling well.
Garnier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garnier is trying to get back to full guard.
Gravano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Gravano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Gravano is looking for a kimura here.
Gravano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garnier wants to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Gravano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garnier wants to control but Gravano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gravano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gravano working Garnier over with strikes.
Garnier tries to get to full guard but Gravano has control of the leg.
Gravano is thwarting Garnier's attempts to control the position.
Garnier is refusing to be controlled, as Gravano sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Gravano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garnier has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4##SUB2#
Gravano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garnier sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gravano 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.
Gravano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garnier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garnier is staying active underneath Gravano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Gravano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Gravano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Garnier misses with a wild body shot.
Garnier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garnier, as that shot connected.
Garnier throws a hook to the side of Gravano's head but Gravano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Garnier as Gravano shoots in.
Garnier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garnier throws a body punch but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano misses with a takedown attempt - Garnier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Garnier. Those never looked like landing.
Gravano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano walks into a left hand.
Gravano is still on wobbly legs! Can Garnier finish him?
Gravano walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Garnier swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ronald Garnier!
After winning the bout, Ronald Garnier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Billy Gravano was interviewed post fight and said 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.

Event: SPARTA 25
Date: Mar 08, 2019

#R1#
Gravano moves away from the strike by Knives.
Gravano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knives makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gravano shoots in for a takedown but Knives shows good takedown defense.
Knives 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.
Gravano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Knives. That snapped Gravano's head back. #ROC#
Gravano is rocked!
Gravano misses with a takedown
and Knives counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denzel Knives!
A victorious Denzel Knives thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Billy Gravano spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.

Event: SPARTA 20
Date: Feb 24, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Gravano looking to score a takedown here. Yodachai is defending well but Gravano drives through and ends up in Yodachai's guard.
Gravano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gravano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yodachai has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Yodachai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gravano doesn't defend quickly enough and Yodachai has managed to lock this one up! Can Gravano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yodachai on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyo Yodachai!
A very excited looking Kyo Yodachai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Billy Gravano spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.

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