Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 5
Date: May 08, 2019

#R1#
Rasputin misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Tor Silachai clinches up with Rasputin and pushes him back against the cage.
Tor Silachai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tor Silachai tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Tor Silachai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rasputin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Rasputin has been cut.
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Tor Silachai blocks it.
Rasputin tries to score a body lock takedown but Tor Silachai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rasputin blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tor Silachai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tor Silachai misses with the head strike.
Rasputin blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tor Silachai.
Rasputin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tor Silachai gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Tor Silachai misses with some punches.
Rasputin gets through Tor Silachai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tor Silachai after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Rasputin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tor Silachai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasputins head.
Rasputin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tor Silachais head.
Rasputin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tor Silachai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tor Silachai tries to clinch but Rasputin is having none of it.
Tor Silachai throws a hook but Rasputin avoids it easily.
We've been told by Rasputin's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rasputin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tor Silachai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tor Silachai throws a shot to the body.
Tor Silachai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tor Silachai digs a good hook to Rasputin's body.
Rasputin throws a hook but Tor Silachai blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Tor Silachai cracks Rasputin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rasputin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tor Silachai finish him? #ROC2#
Rasputin is rocked!#T2#
Tor Silachai jabs Rasputin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Evgeni Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin is holding his hands too far apart here. Tor Silachai throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Rasputin is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tongchai Tor Silachai!
A very excited looking Tongchai Tor Silachai rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Tor Silachai digs a good body shot into Cassel's ribs.
Tor Silachai lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Tor Silachai misses.
Cassel blocks a jab.
Cassel misses with a hook
and Tor Silachai counters with a straight right hand.
Cassel looks to land a combination but Tor Silachai avoids it well.
Tor Silachai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cassel takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Saimon Cassel has been cut.
Cassel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cassel tries to bum rush Tor Silachai with a series of wild strikes but Tor Silachai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tor Silachai looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassel is just out of range.
Cassel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tor Silachai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cassel scrambles back to his feet.
Cassel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tor Silachai lands a body shot.
Tor Silachai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tor Silachai connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Cassel is rocked!
Cassel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tor Silachai ducks under a wild hook from Cassel.
Cassel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1##KD#
Tor Silachai lands a big uppercut and Cassel crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cassel looks OK. Tor Silachai waves Cassel back to his feet!
Cassel is still on wobbly legs! Can Tor Silachai finish him?#CL#
Tor Silachai instigates a clinch.
Tor Silachai pushes Cassel against the cage. Tor Silachai is working some dirty boxing. Tor Silachai pushes off with a quick right hook! Cassel goes down! Cassel tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tor Silachai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tongchai Tor Silachai!
Tongchai Tor Silachai bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Tor Silachai closes the distance and clinches.
Tor Silachai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Tor Silachai works on Addams's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai lands with a short shot to the head.
Addams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tor Silachai lands with a right to the head.
Tor Silachai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Addamss head.
Tor Silachai scores with a shot to the side of Addams's head.
Addams has Tor Silachai pushed against the cage.
Addams 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.
Tor Silachai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Addams pushes off an throws an elbow but Tor Silachai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tor Silachai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tor Silachai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Addams misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai digs a right hand into Addams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Addams's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tor Silachai.
Addams prevents a body shot from Tor Silachai. #T1#
Tor Silachai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tor Silachai digs a right hand into Addams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Addams's gas tank.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Tor Silachai avoids the damage to the body.
Addams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Tor Silachai.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
Tor Silachai blocks an elbow strike.
Addams throws an elbow that misses.
Addams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've been informed that Tor Silachai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2#
Tor Silachai manages to break the clinch.
Tor Silachai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Tor Silachai tries to get set, Addams tries to push him back and clinch up but Tor Silachai manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Tor Silachai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tor Silachai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Addams pushes off an throws an elbow but Tor Silachai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tor Silachai lands a body shot.
Tor Silachai gets through Addams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Tor Silachai. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tor Silachai lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tor Silachai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Addams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tor Silachai avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
Tor Silachai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tor Silachai lands with a right to the head.
Tor Silachai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tor Silachai lands an uppercut.
Tor Silachai scores with a shot to the side of Addams's head.
Good body shot from Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Addams is rocked!
Addams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Addams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Addams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tor Silachai. #KD2#
Tor Silachai drops Addams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Addams is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Addams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tor Silachai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Tor Silachai presses Addams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Addams is breathing heavily.#T3#
Tor Silachai scores with a shoulder strike.
Tor Silachai blocks an elbow strike from Addams.
Nice body punch from Tor Silachai - that landed with a thud.
Tor Silachai pushes Addams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tor Silachai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Addams.
Tor Silachai lands a shoulder strike.
Tor Silachai cracks Addams with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai scores with a hook to the body.
Tor Silachai creates a bit of distance and cracks Addams with a massive left hook! Addams crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Tor Silachai stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tongchai Tor Silachai!
After the fight, Tongchai Tor Silachai was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1##TD#
Murderer looking to score a takedown here. Khamsing is defending well but Murderer drives through and ends up in Khamsing's guard.
Murderer stands and throws Khamsing's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Murderer trying to control the action but Khamsing is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Murderer is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Khamsing looks calm but he's in trouble here. Murderer gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Khamsing is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Murderer lets go of the hold and Khamsing can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjj Murderer!
After winning the bout, Bjj Murderer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Somrak Khamsing had this to say: 'You are just lucky today!'.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Sor Ploenchit throws a shot to the body.
Jahr 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.
Sor Ploenchit throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Jahr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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.#SUB#
Jahr tries for a kimura but Sor Ploenchit is defending well.
Jahr looks up at the clock and then as Sor Ploenchit takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jahr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sor Ploenchit trying to remain calm as Jahr controls from the top position.
Jahr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sor Ploenchit keeps working.
Jahr is working Sor Ploenchit over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jahr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jahr with shots to the head and body - Sor Ploenchit looks very uncomfortable down there. #T1#
Jahr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jahr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jahr lands a nice shot to the head.
Sor Ploenchit in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sor Ploenchit is squirming around, avoiding Jahr's attempts to control the action.
Jahr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jahr lands with some strikes.
Jahr landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
Sor Ploenchit is rocked!
Sor Ploenchit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jahr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jahr postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Sor Ploenchit out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jahr goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stig Jahr!
After the fight, Stig Jahr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.

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

#R1#
Jacinto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacinto.
Good shot there by Tor Silachai.
Jacinto misses with an uppercut.
Tor Silachai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacinto.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacinto misses the target.
Jacinto thuds a left hand into Tor Silachai's body.
Jacinto throws a shot from downtown. Tor Silachai moves away and avoids it.
Jacinto throws an off balance right hand
and Tor Silachai counters with a nice body shot.
Jacinto misses with a jab to the body
and Tor Silachai counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab by Tor Silachai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tor Silachai wants to clinch up but Jacinto keeps it at a distance.
Tor Silachai scores with a nice head shot.
Tor Silachai steps in with a hook that catches Jacinto right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tor Silachai follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jacinto looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tongchai Tor Silachai!
Tongchai Tor Silachai 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: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Sit Hirun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sit Hirun dodges the punch combination from Stampede.
Sit Hirun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sit Hirun throws out a counter right but Stampede avoids it with no problem.
Stampede keeps the fight on the outside.
Sit Hirun misses with an uppercut. Stampede saw that one coming.
Donk. Stampede catches Sit Hirun right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Stampede.
Stampede 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.
Stampede swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sit Hirun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stampede misses with a looping left.
Stampede throws an overhand right that lands on Sit Hirun's shoulder, as Sit Hirun tries to avoid the shot.
Sit Hirun throws out a counter right but Stampede avoids it with no problem.
Stampede misses with a shot to the body
and Sit Hirun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stampede throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sit Hirun slips a jab from Stampede.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Stampede lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sit Hirun doesn't seem phased though.
Sit Hirun ducks under a wild hook from Stampede.
Sit Hirun misses with an uppercut.
Sit Hirun looks to score with a jab to the body but Stampede is just out of range.#CL2#
Sit Hirun closes the distance and clinches.
Stampede misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Stampede.
Sit Hirun tries a body shot but Stampede blocks it.
Sit Hirun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sit Hirun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stampede's efforts to push away.
Sit Hirun can't find room to land a body shot as Stampede controls the action.
Sit Hirun lands a shoulder strike.
Stampede misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Sit Hirun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stampedes head.
A shot in the inside from Sit Hirun.
Stampede swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stampede lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stampede working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Stampede.
Stampede can't find room to land a body shot as Sit Hirun controls the action.
Sit Hirun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stampede goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sit Hirun prevents a body shot from Stampede.
Stampede lands with a light punch inside.
Stampede has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sit Hirun is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sit Hirun digs a right hand underneath Stampede's ribcage. Stampede let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stampede misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Stampede misses with some punches.
Stampede has Sit Hirun pushed against the cage.
Sit Hirun scores with a shoulder strike.
Sit Hirun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stampede tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sit Hirun's elbow.
Stampede misses with a punch to the body.
Stampede blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sit Hirun blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stampede.
Stampede is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stampede blocking some punches.
Sit Hirun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sit Hirun working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sit Hirun. #T4#
Sit Hirun misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stampede's elbow.
Stampede misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stampede misses with a punch on the inside.
Sit Hirun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stampede pushes Sit Hirun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sit Hirun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stampede's elbow.
Sit Hirun tries a body shot but Stampede blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sit Hirun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stampede misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sit Hirun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Sit Hirun has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stampede lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sit Hirun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vash Stampede will probably get the nod.
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#
Sit Hirun misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Stampede finds it's target.
Stampede waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stampede connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stampede fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sit Hirun manages to avoid it.
Sit Hirun swinging wildly here.
Sit Hirun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
Sit Hirun is rocked!
Stampede lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Sit Hirun head around and knocks him out cold! Stampede hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vash Stampede!
Vash Stampede seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Apidej Sit Hirun stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.

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

#R1#
Kamogawa digs a good body shot into Buakaw's ribs.
A big right from Kamogawa misses.
Kamogawa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Banchamek Buakaw has been cut.
Buakaw throws a body punch but Kamogawa moves out of range.
Kamogawa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamogawa throws a series of punches but Buakaw moves out of range.
Kamogawa misses with a wild combination.
Buakaw dodges the punch combination from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buakaw.
We've been informed that Buakaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kamogawa lands a really nice looking cross but Buakaw seems unphased. #ROC#
Buakaw is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buakaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamogawa finish him?
Buakaw bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Kamogawa comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Buakaw falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Buakaw was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Banchamek Buakaw spoke after the fight, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.

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

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

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

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Jab by Sor Ploenchit.#CUT2#
It looks like Girbby Mobubadanu has been cut.
Mobubadanu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sor Ploenchit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sor Ploenchit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Sor Ploenchit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Sor Ploenchit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sor Ploenchit lands a body shot.
Sor Ploenchit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sor Ploenchit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sor Ploenchit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sor Ploenchit tries to throw a body punch but Mobubadanu avoids it by throwing Sor Ploenchit back against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit lands a body punch. #T1#
Sor Ploenchit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sor Ploenchit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sor Ploenchit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mobubadanu or not.
Sor Ploenchit scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
Girbby Mobubadanu's cut is getting worse.
Sor Ploenchit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sor Ploenchit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mobubadanu backwards.
Mobubadanu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sor Ploenchit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sor Ploenchit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mobubadanu is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sor Ploenchit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sor Ploenchit.
A right hand to the body from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit works on Mobubadanu's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sor Ploenchit scores with a hook to the body.
Sor Ploenchit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mobubadanu backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Sor Ploenchit.
Still in the clinch, Sor Ploenchit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sor Ploenchit. #T3#
Sor Ploenchit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a short punch from the clinch. #KD2#
Sor Ploenchit drops Mobubadanu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mobubadanu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Mobubadanu is rocked!
Sor Ploenchit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Mobubadanu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sor Ploenchit lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sor Ploenchit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mobubadanu.
Mobubadanu seems to have got his legs back now.
Sor Ploenchit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mobubadanu backwards.
Sor Ploenchit stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mobubadanu backwards. #CUT2#
Girbby Mobubadanu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Sor Ploenchit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mobubadanu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sor Ploenchit is defending well.
Sor Ploenchit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mobubadanus head.
A short right from Sor Ploenchit.
Come on Sor Ploenchit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sor Ploenchit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sor Ploenchit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaensak Sor Ploenchit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Girbby Mobubadanu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sor Ploenchit flashes Mobubadanu a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Mobubadanu's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Mobubadanu crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Sor Ploenchit punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaensak Sor Ploenchit!
In his post fight interview, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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

#R1#
Tor Silachai misses with an uppercut. Addams saw that one coming.#CL2#
Addams closes the distance and clinches.
Tor Silachai 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.
Addams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tor Silachai lands a nice shot to the body.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
Tor Silachai blocks the elbow strike.
Addams throws an elbow but it misses.
Tor Silachai dodges an elbow strike from Addams.
Tor Silachai dodges an elbow strike from Addams.
Tor Silachai lands a hook that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Tor Silachai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Tor Silachai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tor Silachai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Tor Silachai avoids the damage to the body.
Tor Silachai presses Addams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tor Silachai blocks an elbow strike.
Addams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Addams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tor Silachai is defending well for now.#T1#
Addams looking to stall.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Tor Silachai avoids the damage to the body.
Addams tries to throw a body punch but Tor Silachai avoids it by throwing Addams back against the cage.
Tor Silachai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tor Silachai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tor Silachai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tor Silachai.
Addams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tor Silachai is defending well for now.
Addams can't find room to land a body shot as Tor Silachai controls the action.
A short right from Tor Silachai on the inside.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tor Silachai blocks an elbow strike from Addams.
A short right from Tor Silachai on the inside.
Tor Silachai lands a hook that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Addams.
Tor Silachai blocks the elbow strike.
Tor Silachai blocking some punches. #T2#
Addams stalling in the clinch but Tor Silachai improves position.
Tor Silachai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tor Silachai lands with a short shot to the head.
Addams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tor Silachai blocks it with crossed arms.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
Addams lands an elbow that stopped Tor Silachai in his tracks for a moment.
Addams is trying to maintain a safe position but Tor Silachai gets an underhook and turns Addams into the cage.
Tor Silachai avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
Tor Silachai is leaning against Addams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Addams looks winded!
Addams throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Addams.
Addams misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tor Silachai.
Addams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tor Silachai.
A short body shot lands from Tor Silachai as the two fighters clinch.
Addams's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Addams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Addams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tor Silachai lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Tor Silachai.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
Tor Silachai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Addams pushes off an throws an elbow but Tor Silachai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tor Silachai lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai blocks the elbow strike.
Addams is looking to control Tor Silachai's arms but Tor Silachai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Addams has his back to the cage.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tor Silachai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Addams throws an elbow but it misses.
Tor Silachai blocks the elbow strike.
Tor Silachai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Addams takes a shot to the head.
Tor Silachai avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tor Silachai lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Tor Silachai avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
Tor Silachai scores with a shot to the side of Addams's head.
Tor Silachai blocks an elbow strike from Addams.
Tor Silachai lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tor Silachai.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tor Silachai.
A short uppercut from Tor Silachai. #KD#
Tor Silachai drops Addams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Addams is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Addams is rocked!
Tor Silachai lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Addams senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tongchai Tor Silachai!
A very excited looking Tongchai Tor Silachai rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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

#R1##TD#
Guerrero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Guerrero landing with the ground and pound.
Guerrero is in close to Khamsing's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guerrero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Guerrero is in close to Khamsing's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've been hearing good reports from Guerrero'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.
Guerrero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khamsing is keeping the position for now.
Guerrero scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Khamsing preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guerrero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guerrero won't allow Khamsing to sweep him here.
Guerrero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guerrero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Guerrero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Guerrero landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khamsing can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khamsing keeping full guard, as Guerrero tries to pass. #T1#
Guerrero preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guerrero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khamsing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guerrero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guerrero lands a couple of digs.
Guerrero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Khamsing wants to sweep but no luck.
Guerrero works over Khamsing with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Khamsing is rocked!
Guerrero working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khamsing's head.
Khamsing is still in real trouble! Can Guerrero finish him?
Guerrero gets to his feet and stands over Khamsing, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Khamsing felt that one! Guerrero unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Khamsing from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Guerrero!
Our winner, Eddie Guerrero, 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.
Somrak Khamsing spoke after the fight, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.

Event: SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019

#R1#
Tor Silachai throws out a loose jab but Kazehaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kazehaya throws a hook but Tor Silachai blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Tor Silachai. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Kazehaya looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tor Silachai!
Kazehaya 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.
Tor Silachai tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Kazehaya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kazehaya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tor Silachai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tor Silachai is trying to get back to half guard.
Tor Silachai is not content to let Kazehaya control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Kazehaya tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tor Silachai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazehaya on the ground.#SUB2#
Kazehaya tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tor Silachai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kazehaya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tor Silachai is working hard here to advance position.
Tor Silachai 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazehaya wants to control but Tor Silachai is keeping him busy. #T2#
Kazehaya is staying tight to Tor Silachai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tor Silachai wants to control but Kazehaya postures up.#SUB2#
Kazehaya has hold of Tor Silachai's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tor Silachai tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kazehaya cranks the arm and Tor Silachai screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tor Silachai, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Takeru Kazehaya!
A victorious Takeru Kazehaya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tongchai Tor Silachai had this to say: 'You are just lucky today!'.

Event: SPARTA 46
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1##TD#
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sor Ploenchit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Sor Ploenchit is defending well.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Sor Ploenchit is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie trying to control the action but Sor Ploenchit is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sor Ploenchit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracie! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Sor Ploenchit has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
Royce Gracie retains his light heavyweight title!
Royce Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.

Event: SPARTA 46
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Buakaw instigates a clinch.
Buakaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buakaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Buakaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Immonen tries to pull guard but Buakaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Immonen drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Buakaw.
A hook to the body from Buakaw.
Buakaw lands a right hand. #TD#
Immonen jumps guard and drags Buakaw to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Immonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Buakaw is sitting in close to Immonen's body. Immonen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Buakaw is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Buakaw is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Immonen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aarni Immonen!
An out of breath Aarni Immonen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Banchamek Buakaw had this to say: 'You are just lucky today!'.

Event: SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019

#R1#
Pickart stalks Sit Hirun and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sit Hirun's face. Sit Hirun staggers backwards, shaken.
Pickart darts in trying to clinch
and Sit Hirun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Moses Pickart has been cut.
Sit Hirun digs a good body shot into Pickart's ribs.
Sit Hirun swats away the attempt to clinch by Pickart.
Pickart throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sit Hirun counter with a right hand. #CL#
Sit Hirun closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Sit Hirun - that landed with a thud.
Sit Hirun lands a right hand.
Pickart misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sit Hirun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pickart backwards.
Sit Hirun 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.
Pickart misses with a punch on the inside.
Pickart prevents a body shot from Sit Hirun.
Pickart doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Pickart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pickart cracks Sit Hirun with a nice body shot.
Pickart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sit Hirun misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sit Hirun fails to land.
Pickart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sit Hirun backwards.
We've been informed that Pickart has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sit Hirun lands with a left to the head.
Pickart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pickart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pickart tries a body shot but Sit Hirun blocks it.
Sit Hirun blocks an uppercut.
Pickart tries a body shot but Sit Hirun blocks it.
Sit Hirun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sit Hirun misses with a punch to the body.
Pickart working aggressively here. #T2#
Pickart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pickart struggles to land a body shot inside as Sit Hirun controls his hands.
Pickart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pickart prevents a body shot from Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pickart.
Pickart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pickart misses with some punches.
Pickart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sit Hirun blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pickart backwards.
Pickart throws a punch but it's blocked by Sit Hirun.
Pickart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pickart misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Pickart misses with some punches.
Pickart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pickart backwards.
Sit Hirun has a couple of punches blocked by Pickart.
Nice body punch from Pickart.
Sit Hirun lands a right hand.
Sit Hirun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pickart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pickart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pickart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sit Hirun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pickart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sit Hirun swings wildly with an uppercut but Pickart uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Sit Hirun blocks a body shot from Pickart.
A head punch on the inside from Pickart fails to land.
Sit Hirun working aggressively here.
Pickart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sit Hirun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Sit Hirun on the inside.
Sit Hirun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pickart blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pickart.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sit Hirun.
Pickart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sit Hirun takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Apidej Sit Hirun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moses Pickart's cut.
That's time! Sit Hirun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sit Hirun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pickart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pickart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Sit Hirun moves into the clinch.
Pickart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sit Hiruns head.
Pickart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pickart throws a punch but it's blocked by Sit Hirun.
Apidej Sit Hirun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hand to the body from Sit Hirun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sit Hirun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pickart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pickart scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pickart blocking some punches.
Sit Hirun misses with a body punch. #T1#
Pickart misses with some punches.
Sit Hirun throws a head punch that misses.
Pickart throws a punch but it's blocked by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pickart misses with a body punch.
Sit Hirun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Pickart.
Pickart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sit Hirun lands with a right to the head.
Sit Hirun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pickart throws a punch but it's blocked by Sit Hirun.
Pickart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pickart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pickart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pickart scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Pickart lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pickart.
Sit Hirun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sit Hirun tries a body shot but Pickart blocks it.
Pickart misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sit Hirun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sit Hirun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pickart struggles to land a body shot inside as Sit Hirun controls his hands.
Pickart misses with a punch on the inside.
Sit Hirun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pickart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sit Hirun throws a head punch that misses.
Sit Hirun has a couple of punches blocked by Pickart.
Pickart throws a punch but it's blocked by Sit Hirun. #T3#
Nice body punch from Sit Hirun - that landed with a thud.
Pickart throws a punch but it's blocked by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun tries a body shot but Pickart blocks it.
Sit Hirun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sit Hirun digs a right hand underneath Pickart's ribcage. Pickart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sit Hirun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pickart backwards.
Pickart has a couple of punches blocked by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sit Hirun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sit Hirun is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Pickart fails to land. #T4#
Pickart throws a head punch that misses.
Pickart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sit Hirun misses with a punch on the inside.
Pickart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sit Hirun misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pickart misses with some punches.
Sit Hirun struggles to land a body shot inside as Pickart controls his hands.
Sit Hirun lands a nice uppercut.
Sit Hirun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pickart blocking some punches.
Sit Hirun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pickart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sit Hirun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apidej Sit Hirun dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moses Pickart's cut.
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##CL2#
Pickart closes the distance and clinches.
Sit Hirun lands a hook that snaps the head of Pickart backwards.
Pickart swings wildly with an uppercut but Sit Hirun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pickart misses with some punches.
Pickart has a couple of punches blocked by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sit Hirun lands a body punch.
Sit Hirun prevents a body shot from Pickart.
Sit Hirun lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickart working aggressively here.
Sit Hirun tries a body shot but Pickart blocks it.
Sit Hirun lands a body punch.
Sit Hirun blocking some punches.
Sit Hirun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pickart's elbow. #T1#
Sit Hirun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pickart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pickart tries to work over Sit Hirun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pickart has a couple of punches blocked by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pickart's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Sit Hirun.
Pickart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sit Hirun misses with a punch on the inside.
Pickart can't find room to land a body shot as Sit Hirun controls the action.
Sit Hirun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sit Hirun can't find room to land a body shot as Pickart controls the action.
Pickart lands with a light punch inside.
Pickart pushes Sit Hirun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sit Hirun blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Pickart blocking some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pickart in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pickart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sit Hirun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pickart misses with the head strike.
Sit Hirun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sit Hirun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sit Hirun misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pickart.
Sit Hirun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sit Hirun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pickart misses with some punches.
Sit Hirun swings wildly with an uppercut but Pickart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pickart blocks a body shot from Sit Hirun.
Pickart working aggressively here.
Moses Pickart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pickart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pickart working aggressively here.
Pickart misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sit Hirun stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pickart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sit Hirun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun blocking some punches.
Pickart misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sit Hirun.
Pickart can't find room to land a body shot as Sit Hirun controls the action.
Sit Hirun tries to throw a body punch but Pickart avoids it by throwing Sit Hirun back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sit Hirun.
Apidej Sit Hirun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Pickart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sit Hirun misses with a body punch.
Pickart has a couple of punches blocked by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun presses Pickart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pickart throws a punch but it's blocked by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pickart can't find room to land a body shot as Sit Hirun controls the action.
Sit Hirun blocking some punches.
Pickart struggles to land a body shot inside as Sit Hirun controls his hands.
Sit Hirun tries to throw a body punch but Pickart avoids it by throwing Sit Hirun back against the cage.
Pickart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sit Hirun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pickart throws a head punch that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apidej Sit Hirun!
Apidej Sit Hirun was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SPARTA 43
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Khamsing looks to land a left hand but Blackbeard moved out of range nicely.
Blackbeard ducks under a wild hook from Khamsing.
Khamsing scores with a nice right hand.
Blackbeard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khamsing takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blackbeard misses with a hook.
Khamsing lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Khamsing takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khamsing's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackbeard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Khamsing scrambles back to his feet.
Khamsing moves away from the strike by Blackbeard.
Blackbeard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blackbeard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackbeard scores with a punch to the head.
Blackbeard throws a looping overhand right but Khamsing ducks down to avoid it.
Blackbeard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khamsing counters with a straight right hand.
Khamsing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackbeard was well out of range. Poor timing from Khamsing.
We've been informed that Khamsing has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Khamsing takes a swing at Blackbeard's ribcage but misses.
Khamsing moves out of range as Blackbeard strikes.
Khamsing scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khamsing tries to clinch up.
Khamsing lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Blackbeard backs up against the cage. #ROC2#
Blackbeard is rocked!
Blackbeard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khamsing slips under a jab from Blackbeard.
Khamsing lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Khamsing forces Blackbeard back against the cage and clinches.
Blackbeard is trying to break the clinch but Khamsing is controlling him.
Khamsing lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackbeard backwards.
Blackbeard has a couple of punches blocked by Khamsing.
Blackbeard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khamsing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khamsing lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khamsing lands a shot to the body.
Khamsing blocks an uppercut.
Blackbeard swings wildly with an uppercut but Khamsing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khamsing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khamsing misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackbeard is trying to break the clinch but Khamsing has him pressed against the cage.
Khamsing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khamsing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Khamsing.
Khamsing blocking some punches.
Khamsing lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khamsing.
Khamsing throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackbeard.
Blackbeard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khamsing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Khamsing.
Khamsing lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khamsing working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khamsing working aggressively here.
Khamsing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackbeard throws a punch but it's blocked by Khamsing.
Khamsing swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackbeard uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khamsing.
Blackbeard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Blackbeard misses with the head strike.
Khamsing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khamsing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackbeard tries to throw a body punch but Khamsing avoids it by throwing Blackbeard back against the cage.
Khamsing throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khamsing throws a head punch that misses.
Khamsing prevents Blackbeard from breaking the clinch.
Khamsing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khamsing.
Khamsing misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackbeard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khamsing struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackbeard controls his hands.
Blackbeard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khamsing tries to throw a body punch but Blackbeard avoids it by throwing Khamsing back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Somrak Khamsing dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Khamsing scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blackbeard throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackbeard misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Khamsing counters with a nice right hand that sends Blackbeard toppling to the canvas! Blackbeard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Khamsing finish him?!
Oh Blackbeard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khamsing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackbeard is holding his hands too far apart here. Khamsing throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Blackbeard is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Somrak Khamsing!
A very excited looking Somrak Khamsing made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SPARTA 42
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Tor Silachai throws out a loose jab but Kazehaya uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Kazehaya drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kazehaya drops back looking for a leg! Tor Silachai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tor Silachai manages to kick Kazehaya off! Kazehaya jumps back into Tor Silachai's guard.
Tor Silachai looking for a sweep. Not yet Tor Silachai, not yet.
Tor Silachai can't keep his opponent in guard - Kazehaya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kazehaya trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kazehaya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tor Silachai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazehaya.
Kazehaya trying to pass the guard but Tor Silachai defending well. #T1#
Tor Silachai is looking for a sweep. Kazehaya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kazehaya 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! Tor Silachai is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeru Kazehaya!
Takeru Kazehaya thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tongchai Tor Silachai stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.

Event: SPARTA 39
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Sakuraba doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sor Ploenchit jabs at Sakuraba's body.
Sakuraba shoots in but no luck this time.
Sor Ploenchit is looking to counter punch.
Sor Ploenchit swinging wildly here.
Sor Ploenchit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Sor Ploenchit moves into the clinch.
Sor Ploenchit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sakuraba is trying to pull guard but Sor Ploenchit has him pressed against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit scores with a shot to the side of Sakuraba's head. #CUT#
It looks like Kazushi Sakuraba has been cut.
Sor Ploenchit is working Sakuraba over against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit pushes Sakuraba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sakuraba looks winded!
Sor Ploenchit is working Sakuraba over against the cage.
Sakuraba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Sakuraba.#T1#
Sor Ploenchit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sakuraba.
Sor Ploenchit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sor Ploenchit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sor Ploenchit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakuraba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sakuraba tries to throw a body punch but Sor Ploenchit avoids it by throwing Sakuraba back against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sor Ploenchit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sor Ploenchit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sakuraba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sor Ploenchit walks away with a smile on his face. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sakuraba's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sakuraba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Sor Ploenchit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sor Ploenchit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sor Ploenchit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Sor Ploenchit as the two fighters clinch.
Sakuraba is trying to break the clinch but Sor Ploenchit is controlling him.
Sor Ploenchit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sakuraba trying to control the position but instead, Sor Ploenchit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sakuraba into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sor Ploenchit. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sor Ploenchit.
Sakuraba struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor Ploenchit controls his hands.
Sor Ploenchit lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakuraba backwards.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sor Ploenchit digs a right hand into Sakuraba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakuraba's gas tank.
Sor Ploenchit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Sor Ploenchit.
Sakuraba takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Sakuraba is rocked!
Sor Ploenchit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sor Ploenchit pushes Sakuraba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sor Ploenchit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sor Ploenchit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sor Ploenchit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sakuraba is still on wobbly legs! Can Sor Ploenchit finish him?
Sor Ploenchit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sakuraba can't find room to land a body shot as Sor Ploenchit controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit lands a body punch.
Sor Ploenchit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Sor Ploenchit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sor Ploenchit unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sakuraba! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sor Ploenchit is unloading with more strikes now! Sakuraba drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaensak Sor Ploenchit!
Kaensak Sor Ploenchit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SPARTA 38
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1#
Khamsing with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Ribeiro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ribeiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Khamsing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khamsing will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Khamsing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khamsing tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ribeiro is trying to work for a kimura but Khamsing is defending well.
Ribeiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Ribeiro 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. #SUB#
Ribeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Khamsing defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Ribeiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khamsing sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro is keen to just control but Khamsing is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but Khamsing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ribeiro to get the leverage.
Khamsing is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ribeiro is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ribeiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ribeiro is thwarting Khamsing's attempts to control the position.
Ribeiro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Khamsing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ribeiro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ribeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khamsing is just riding it out for now. Ribeiro eventually gives up the hold.
Khamsing wants to get back to full guard.
Khamsing looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB#
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khamsing tries to roll over but Ribeiro keeps him under control.
Ribeiro slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro 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.
Ribeiro trying to mount his opponent but Khamsing defends it.
Khamsing is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribeiro'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.#T4#
Khamsing trying to control but Ribeiro postures up. #SUB#
Ribeiro in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Khamsing tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ribeiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Ribeiro!
After winning the bout, Marcus Ribeiro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Somrak Khamsing stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.

Event: SPARTA 38
Date: Apr 07, 2019

#R1#
Sit Hirun lands a jab to Stampede's midsection.
Stampede throws an off balance right hand
and Sit Hirun counters with a nice uppercut.
Stampede works the jab nicely.
Sit Hirun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stampede swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stampede throws a hook but Sit Hirun blocks it.
As Stampede backs off Sit Hirun throws a huge counter combo but Stampede manages to avoid it all.
Stampede 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.
Stampede jabs Sit Hirun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Stampede misses.
Sit Hirun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stampede manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sit Hirun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stampede appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stampede missing with a left hand there. Sit Hirun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sit Hirun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stampede doesn't seem bothered though.
Stampede throws a shot from downtown. Sit Hirun moves away and avoids it.
Stampede misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sit Hirun.
Stampede throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stampede throws an off balance right hand
and Sit Hirun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Sit Hirun misses.
Stampede appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sit Hirun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sit Hirun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stampede sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stampede misses with a wild body shot.
Sit Hirun slips a jab from Stampede.
Sit Hirun throws a jab but it's blocked by Stampede.
Stampede dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stampede slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sit Hirun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stampede was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stampede misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sit Hirun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stampede takes one to the side of the head.
Stampede slips a straight right by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Sit Hirun.
Stampede lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Stampede tries to keep at a distance but Sit Hirun has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stampede.
Stampede goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stampede tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stampede blocks an uppercut.
Stampede has a couple of punches blocked by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stampede misses with a punch to the body.
Sit Hirun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sit Hirun blocks a body shot from Stampede.
A nice left hand lands by Stampede.
Stampede throws a punch but it's blocked by Sit Hirun.
Stampede blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Sit Hirun tries a body shot but Stampede blocks it.
Sit Hirun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stampede has a couple of punches blocked by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stampede softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stampede lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sit Hirun.
Stampede swings wildly with an uppercut but Sit Hirun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sit Hirun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stampede.
Stampede fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Stampede.
Sit Hirun lands a hook that snaps the head of Stampede backwards. #BC#
Stampede's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Stampede misses the shot to the body.
Sit Hirun misses with a hook
enabling Stampede to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Sit Hirun moves into range and clinches up with Stampede.
Sit Hirun tries a body shot but Stampede blocks it. #BC#
Stampede breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stampede misses with a body shot
and Sit Hirun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stampede steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun wants to clinch.
Sit Hirun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sit Hirun unleashes a big counter combination but Stampede bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sit Hirun throws a hook but Stampede avoids it easily.
Sit Hirun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sit Hirun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stampede circles away quickly and effectively.
Stampede swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vash Stampede will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stampede swinging wildly here.
Sit Hirun lands with a good body shot.
Sit Hirun misses with a series of wild punches.
Sit Hirun misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stampede counters with a straight right hand.
Stampede misses with a wild body shot.
Sit Hirun pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stampede back to the cage. Sit Hirun follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stampede throws an overhand right that drops Sit Hirun like a sack of potatoes! Stampede dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vash Stampede!
A very excited looking Vash Stampede 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.
The defeated Apidej Sit Hirun had this to say: 'You are just lucky today!'.

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