Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019

#R1#
Muramasa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muramasa drops his hands momentarily and Bonifacio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muramasa misses with an uppercut. Bonifacio saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Muramasa swings widly with a right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muramasa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Muramasa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Muramasa fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Muramasa misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonifacio misses the target.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muramasa.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut.
Muramasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muramasa throws a looping overhand right but Bonifacio ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muramasa missing with a left hand there. Bonifacio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonifacio scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Bonifacio closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Muramasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muramasa has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Muramasa throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
Muramasa working aggressively here.
Muramasa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muramasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio presses Muramasa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio. #T2#
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio.
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!
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muramasa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Muramasa throws a head punch that misses.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Muramasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muramasa misses with some punches.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Bonifacio.
Muramasa working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head.
Muramasa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonifacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards.
Bonifacio lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Muramasa manages to pull guard.
Bonifacio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Muramasa working for a triangle but Bonifacio defends it easily. #SUB2#
Muramasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Muramasa looking for a guillotine here but Bonifacio defends easily. #T4#
Bonifacio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bonifacio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muramasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonifacio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonifacio defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bonifacio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonifacio keeps control of Muramasa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonifacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio.
Muramasa misses with the head strike.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Bonifacio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Muramasas head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio presses Muramasa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muramasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bonifacio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Muramasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muramasa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Muramasa tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonifacio is leaning against Muramasa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Muramasa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonifacio walks away with a smile on his face. Muramasa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bonifacio cracks Muramasa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Bonifacio takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Bonifacio pushes Muramasa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonifacio prevents Muramasa from breaking the clinch.
Bonifacio lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muramasa. #TD2#
Muramasa pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muramasa keeping full guard, as Bonifacio tries to pass. #SUB2#
Muramasa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonifacio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bonifacio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Muramasa trying to keep a closed guard but Bonifacio is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bonifacio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Muramasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonifacio defends well.#SUB2#
Muramasa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonifacio is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Muramasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bonifacio looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Muramasa looking for a guillotine here but Bonifacio defends easily.
Muramasa working a defensive guard but Bonifacio manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bonifacio tries to move to mount but Muramasa blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Muramasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bonifacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muramasa misses with an uppercut. Bonifacio saw that one coming.
Bonifacio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muramasa's hands.
Muramasa takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Bonifacio misses. #CL#
Bonifacio instigates a clinch.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muramasa can do to turn this around?
Muramasa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Muramasa's head.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio keeps control of Muramasa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muramasa backwards. #T1#
Bonifacio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muramasa or not.
Good body shot from Bonifacio.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muramasa.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Muramasa wants to break free but Bonifacio has control.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muramasa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muramasa tries to pull guard but Bonifacio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyazawa Muramasa.#TD2#
Muramasa pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Muramasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonifacio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonifacio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bonifacio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bonifacio postures up. #T2#
Bonifacio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muramasa is keeping the position for now.
Bonifacio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Muramasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonifacio defends it easily.
Bonifacio content to stall in guard here.
Bonifacio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muramasa on the ground.#SUB2#
Muramasa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miyazawa Muramasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Muramasa is trying to keep Bonifacio in close.
Bonifacio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muramasa is keeping the position for now.
Bonifacio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bonifacio tries to free his leg and advance position but Muramasa is retaining full guard.
Andres Bonifacio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muramasa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bonifacio controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Muramasa misses.
Bonifacio cracks Muramasa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Muramasa throws a looping overhand right but Bonifacio ducks down to avoid it.
Bonifacio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonifacio misses the target.
Muramasa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Bonifacio pushes Muramasa up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonifacio has Muramasa pressed against the cage, preventing Muramasa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muramasa.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Muramasa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muramasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Andres Bonifacio!

Andres Bonifacio wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Andres Bonifacio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1##TD#
Delisle dives in and scores a takedown into Muramasa's guard.#SUB2#
Muramasa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Delisle has his hands clasped together but Muramasa extends and breaks Delisle's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Muramasa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miyazawa Muramasa!
Our winner, Miyazawa Muramasa, 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.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Arteezy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sotaro was covering up waiting for the punch and Arteezy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arteezy throws a big right hand that misses.
Sotaro working a defensive guard here.
Sotaro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arteezy controls the pace.
Sotaro trying to keep a closed guard but Arteezy is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Arteezy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arteezy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sotaro is trying to keep Arteezy in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sotaro keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sotaro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Sotaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arteezy defends it easily.
Sotaro being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Arteezy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sotaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arteezy has managed to get both his arms back between Sotaro's legs - danger averted.
Arteezy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sotaro is keeping the position for now.
Arteezy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sotaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sotaro trying to keep a closed guard but Arteezy is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Sotaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotaro looking to control.
Arteezy looking to pass the guard.
Arteezy forces his way into half guard.
Sotaro wants to get back to full guard.
Sotaro has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2##SUB#
Sotaro actively working from the bottom here.
Arteezy is controlling the pace.
Arteezy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Arteezy is thwarting Sotaro's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Arteezy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sotaro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arteezy.
Sotaro is staying active underneath Arteezy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Arteezy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arteezy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sotaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sotaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sotaro is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard.
Sotaro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sotaro trying to control the position. #SUB#
Sotaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arteezy wants to control from the top but Sotaro keeps moving.
Arteezy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arteezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Sotaro has his foot on Arteezy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arteezy works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arteezy passes Sotaro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sotaro is refusing to be controlled, as Arteezy sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Arteezy is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sotaro is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shawn Arteezy!
Our winner, Shawn Arteezy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Muramasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Larionovich.
A swing and a miss from Larionovich.
Muramasa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larionovich is fending him off so far but Muramasa persists. Nope, Larionovich circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Larionovich misses its intended target.
Larionovich looks to land a left hand but Muramasa moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Muramasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muramasa throws a hook but Larionovich avoids it easily.
Muramasa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Muramasa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larionovich misses with an uppercut.
Muramasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larionovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Larionovich. No joy for Muramasa on that attempt. #TD#
Muramasa gets caught flat footed, as Larionovich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Muramasa working for a triangle but Larionovich defends it easily.
Larionovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Muramasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Muramasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larionovich defends it easily.
Muramasa keeping moving, preventing Larionovich from controlling successfully.
Muramasa has his hands on Larionovich's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Larionovich drops back looking for a leg! Muramasa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muramasa manages to kick Larionovich off! Larionovich jumps back into Muramasa's guard.
Muramasa is trying to keep Larionovich in close. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larionovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Muramasa has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Larionovich defends well.
Muramasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larionovich manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Larionovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Larionovich has his foot on Muramasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Muramasa works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Muramasa trying to control but Larionovich is working from the bottom.
Larionovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Muramasa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muramasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larionovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Larionovich looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Muramasa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Larionovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muramasa pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muramasa wants to pass to mount but Larionovich is defending the position.
Larionovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larionovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muramasa. #SUB2#
Muramasa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Larionovich has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Muramasa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Muramasa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobrov Larionovich dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Larionovich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Larionovich shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Larionovich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muramasa's half guard.#SUB#
Larionovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Muramasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Muramasa is defending against the submission attempts here by Larionovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muramasa has a hand on Larionovich's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Larionovich takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1##SUB#
Larionovich goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Muramasa turns into him and now he's in Larionovich's guard.
Muramasa trying to control but Larionovich is working from the bottom.
Muramasa advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a kimura but Larionovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muramasa to get the leverage. #SUB#
Larionovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muramasa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Larionovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Muramasa. #SUB2#
Muramasa seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##SUB2#
Muramasa looking for a submission but Larionovich manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt. #SUB#
Larionovich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Larionovich trying to control the position.
Muramasa passes into half guard.
Bobrov Larionovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muramasa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Larionovich knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Larionovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Muramasa. #SUB#
Larionovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muramasa pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Muramasa is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Muramasa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Larionovich trying to control but Muramasa postures up.
Larionovich wants to improve his position but Muramasa is controlling well.
Muramasa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larionovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larionovich trying to hold on to Muramasa's head to control him but Muramasa postures up. #SUB#
Larionovich looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Miyazawa Muramasa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Larionovich throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Muramasa counters with a shoot takedown. Larionovich fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Muramasa drops back looking for a leg! Larionovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Larionovich manages to kick Muramasa off! Muramasa jumps back into Larionovich's guard.
Muramasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Larionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larionovich trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Muramasa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larionovich trying to keep a closed guard but Muramasa is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Larionovich working for a triangle but Muramasa defends it easily. #T1#
Muramasa postures up.
Larionovich being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larionovich moves away from the strike by Muramasa.
Muramasa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larionovich.
A telegraphed right hand from Muramasa misses the target. #TD#
Larionovich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Muramasa napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Muramasa tries to buck Larionovich off but Larionovich is having none of it.#SUB#
Larionovich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Muramasa, who protects the arm well.
Muramasa is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Larionovich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Muramasa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Larionovich but great work by Muramasa.
Larionovich tries to buck Muramasa off but Muramasa is having none of it.#T3##SUB2#
Muramasa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larionovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Larionovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larionovich is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Muramasa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Larionovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larionovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Larionovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Muramasa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Muramasa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larionovich has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larionovich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Muramasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miyazawa Muramasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Muramasa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Miyazawa Muramasa!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Miyazawa Muramasa!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Miyazawa Muramasa!

Miyazawa Muramasa wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Miyazawa Muramasa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
Harvey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sotaro. #TD2#
Harvey tries to sprawl but Sotaro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Sotaro is trying to work for a kimura but Harvey is defending well. #SUB#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harvey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Harvey looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Sotaro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harvey defends it well. #SUB#
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.
Harvey has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Sotaro is working for a kimura but Harvey is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Harvey looking for subs from the bottom but Sotaro mounts him!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Sotaro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Sotaro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Harvey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Harvey sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Sotaro is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Harvey is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Onaga Sotaro!
Onaga Sotaro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Kazehaya fails to land the takedown.
Addams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kazehaya looks for a takedown but Addams sprawls well.
Addams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kazehaya just manages to avoid it.
Kazehaya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lurch Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeru Kazehaya.
Addams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams ducks under a wild hook from Kazehaya.
Addams throws a counter high kick but Kazehaya was just alert enough to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Addams.
Kazehaya has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kazehaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind Kazehaya 's knee.
Kazehaya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Addams.#T1#
Kazehaya tries for a takedown but Addams circles away easily#CL#
and Addams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Addams.
Kazehaya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Addams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Addams obliges.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Takeru Kazehaya has been cut.
Addams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kazehaya's face.
Kazehaya looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Kazehaya fails to land.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Addams lands an elbow just above Kazehaya 's eye.
Addams landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Addams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Addams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kazehaya throws a right hand that misses
and Addams finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Kazehaya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Addams counters with a quick kick to the body but Kazehaya blocks it.
Kazehaya takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Addams.
Kazehaya throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kazehaya misses with a hook
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Addams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kazehaya.#CL#
Addams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Addams working Kazehaya over with knees to the body.
Kazehaya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kazehaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Addams working the clinch nicely. Kazehaya is working for position but Addams cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kazehaya crumples up against the cage and Addams lands two more shots before the ref can save Kazehaya! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Lurch Addams!
A victorious Lurch Addams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 9, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Heffernann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muramasa tries to avoid it but Heffernann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muramasa to the ground. Muramasa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Heffernann with that takedown attempt.
Muramasa misses with a left hand
and Heffernann counters with a one-two to the body.
Heffernann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muramasa circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roryy Heffernann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heffernann throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Muramasa counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Muramasa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Heffernann is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Muramasa yanks on the arm and Heffernann is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Muramasa.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miyazawa Muramasa!
During a confident post fight interview, Miyazawa Muramasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 9, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Casaus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sotaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Casaus.
A little feinted left hand from Casaus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Casaus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Casaus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Casaus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Casaus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sotaro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Casaus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sotaro misses with some punches. #TD2#
Sotaro jumps guard and drags Casaus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Sotaro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Casaus has his hands clasped together but Sotaro extends and breaks Casaus's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sotaro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Onaga Sotaro!
A victorious Onaga Sotaro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
Sujitsu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blood misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Sujitsu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blood being controlled here, momentarily.
Sujitsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sujitsu keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sujitsu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sujitsu has Blood in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sujitsu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blood has picked Sujitsu up and slammed him! Sujitsu can't keep hold of the triangle and Blood manages to pass to side control!
Sujitsu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blood's best efforts.#T1#
Sujitsu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sujitsu wants to sweep here but Blood controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sujitsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Sujitsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blood defends it easily.
Sujitsu keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sujitsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Sujitsu, not yet. #SUB2#
Sujitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blood is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sujitsu is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Sujitsu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blood dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Blood controlling from the top position.
Blood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sujitsu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Sujitsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Blood wants to pass the guard but Sujitsu is keeping the position.
Sujitsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sujitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sujitsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sujitsu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Sujitsu is looking for a triangle but Blood pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Sujitsu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blood uses it to pass to side control.
Sujitsu tries to buck Blood off but Blood is having none of it.
Blood working away.
Sujitsu is looking to reverse the position.
Sujitsu regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sujitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sujitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kubo Sujitsu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sujitsu throws a jab when Blood was well out of range.
Sujitsu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blood circles away.
Blood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blood with a nice cross.
Blood cracks Sujitsu with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sujitsu tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Blood pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sujitsu is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Blood!
Ivan Blood thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Motts just misses with a punch to the body.
Motts is looking to clinch.
Kazehaya throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Motts slips under a jab.
Kazehaya throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Motts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazehaya.
Motts defending well as Kazehaya loads up on a big left hand.
Motts defending well as Kazehaya loads up on a big left hand.
Motts slips a straight right by Kazehaya.
Motts was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kazehaya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Motts on the side of the head.
Motts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kazehaya moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Kazehaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazehaya shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Motts as he jumps to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Motts misses the target.
Motts misses with a straight right.
Kazehaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Motts is fending him off so far but Kazehaya persists. Nope, Motts circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazehaya or perhaps it was just good defense by Motts, which made it look bad.
Motts definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Milton Motts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeru Kazehaya.#T1#
Motts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Motts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazehaya slips under a jab from Motts.
Motts lands a nice shot to the body.
Kazehaya throws an overhand right that lands on Motts's shoulder, as Motts tries to avoid the shot.
Kazehaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Motts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kazehaya misses with a looping right.
Kazehaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milton Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kazehaya throws a series of punches but Motts avoids them all with ease.
Motts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Motts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Motts misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Kazehaya counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kazehaya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Kazehaya maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Motts could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kazehaya has cracked it and Motts is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kazehaya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeru Kazehaya!
A relieved looking Takeru Kazehaya thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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

#R1#
Muramasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie Jr.
Muramasa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie Jr misses with a hook #TD2#
and Muramasa counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie Jr didn't expect that.
Muramasa wants to pass the guard but Gracie Jr is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muramasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Muramasa forces his way into half guard.
Gracie Jr tries to get to full guard but Muramasa has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muramasa is looking to take a break and control but Gracie Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Muramasa 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. Gracie Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Muramasa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miyazawa Muramasa!
During a confident post fight interview, Miyazawa Muramasa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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#
Sujitsu misses with an uppercut. Garnier saw that one coming.
A big left from Garnier misses.
Garnier slips a jab from Sujitsu.#CL2#
Garnier closes the distance and clinches.
Garnier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sujitsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sujitsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garnier lands a body shot.
Garnier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Garnier scores with a shoulder strike.
Garnier works on Sujitsu's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garnier lands a nice shot to the body.
Garnier blocks an uppercut.
Garnier presses Sujitsu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garnier misses with some punches.
Garnier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garnier scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Garnier presses Sujitsu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Garnier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garnier is leaning against Sujitsu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sujitsu is breathing heavily.
Garnier lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garnier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Garnier.
A shot in the inside from Garnier.
A left hand lands to the body for Garnier.
Nice body punch from Garnier.
Garnier lands a right hand.
Garnier gets through Sujitsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garnier lands a right hand. #ROC2#
Sujitsu is rocked!
Garnier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Sujitsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garnier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garnier scores with a shot to the side of Sujitsu's head.
A hook to the body from Garnier.
Garnier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sujitsu backwards. #T2#
Garnier lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sujitsu fails to land.
We've been informed that Garnier 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.
A short right from Garnier on the inside.
Sujitsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Garnier.
Sujitsu working aggressively here.
Garnier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sujitsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Garnier.
Sujitsu tries to pull guard but Garnier won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garnier.#BC2#
Garnier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Garnier moves into the clinch.
Garnier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sujitsu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garnier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garnier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sujitsu backwards.
A hook to the body from Garnier.
Sujitsu throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garnier.
A short uppercut from Garnier.
A right handed body shot lands from Garnier.
Garnier lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A short right from Garnier.
Garnier creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sujitsu with a big uppercut! Sujitsu tries to clinch up but Garnier pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sujitsu to the mat! Sujitsu covers up and Garnier unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronald Garnier!
Ronald Garnier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1##TD#
Sourian gets the takedown into side control.
Sourian working away.
Sourian grinds an elbow into Muramasa's temple.
Muramasa dodges the ground and pound from Sourian.
Sourian throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sourian cracks Muramasa with a big right hand but Muramasa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sourian cracks Muramasa with a big right hand but Muramasa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Muramasa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muramasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muramasa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Muramasa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sourian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Sourian scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Muramasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sourian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sourian throws an elbow that misses. Muramasa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sourian's guard. Nice move by Muramasa!#REVB##T1#
Sourian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sourian pulls Muramasa in close to prevent any damage.
Muramasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sourian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sourian is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Muramasa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Muramasa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sourian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Muramasa is tightening it up a little... Sourian has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sourian reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sourian taps out! Nice BJJ there by Muramasa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miyazawa Muramasa!
Miyazawa Muramasa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sotaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Peltonen, which made it look bad.
Peltonen tries to counter with a takedown but Sotaro is quick to defend against it.
Peltonen slips under a jab from Sotaro.
Peltonen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sotaro has a takedown stuffed.
Sotaro throws a hook to the side of Peltonen's head but Peltonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sotaro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peltonen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Arttu Peltonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Onaga Sotaro.
Peltonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peltonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peltonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sotaro.
Sotaro defending well as Peltonen loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sotaro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Peltonen's half guard.
Peltonen wants to improve his position but Sotaro is controlling well. #SUB#
Peltonen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sotaro passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Peltonen working to try and regain half guard.
Sotaro wants to take Peltonen's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Sotaro is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Peltonen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Peltonen shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Sotaro wants to finish this one by submission but Peltonen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sotaro.
Peltonen is trying desperately to improve position.
Sotaro fails to take his opponent's back.
Peltonen is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Peltonen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sotaro. #T2#
Sotaro prevents Peltonen from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Sotaro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Peltonen is surviving well by controlling Sotaro's body position as best he can.
Peltonen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sotaro is looking to work his way around to Peltonen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Sotaro looking to secure an arm triangle but Peltonen defends it well.
Peltonen tries to lock up and control but Sotaro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peltonen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltonen tries to hold on but Sotaro postures up.
Peltonen working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Sotaro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Sotaro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Peltonen working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Sotaro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Peltonen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Peltonen tries to hold on but Sotaro postures up.
Sotaro trying to control but Peltonen is having none of it.
Peltonen gets back to half guard.#T4#
Sotaro prevents Peltonen from improving his position.
Peltonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peltonen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Peltonen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sotaro passes into side control!
Peltonen gets back to half guard.
Peltonen is trying to maintain the position but Sotaro is very close to passing his half guard.
Sotaro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Sotaro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peltonen sees it coming and defends easily.
Peltonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sotaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peltonen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onaga Sotaro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sotaro moves away from the strike by Peltonen.
Peltonen fails to land the takedown.
Sotaro has a takedown stuffed.
Sotaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Sotaro tries to counter it with a takedown but Peltonen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sotaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Peltonen misses its intended target.
Sotaro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peltonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Peltonen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotaro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Peltonen defends well and Sotaro ends up having to push Peltonen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sotaro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peltonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peltonen jabs Sotaro right on the nose. Sotaro blinks but takes it well.
Peltonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sotaro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Peltonen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arttu Peltonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sotaro misses with a looping left.
Peltonen misses with a straight left.
Peltonen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sotaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Sotaro throws the left hand but Peltonen avoids the punch easily.
Peltonen misses with a takedown attempt - Sotaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sotaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Peltonen defends it nicely.
Peltonen attempts a counter takedown but Sotaro avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Sotaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peltonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sotaro throws out the jab.
Peltonen throws a hook but Sotaro avoids it easily.
Sotaro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peltonen as he jumps to the side.
Peltonen moves out of range as Sotaro strikes.
Peltonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sotaro defends well and Peltonen ends up having to push Sotaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sotaro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sotaro wants it to stay on the feet.
Peltonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sotaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peltonen moves away.
Peltonen feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Sotaro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sotaro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peltonen defends it well.
Onaga Sotaro has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Peltonen actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Peltonen looking for submissions off his back.
Sotaro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peltonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peltonen tries to roll over but Sotaro keeps him under control.
Peltonen trying to control but Sotaro postures up.
Sotaro is trying to control. Peltonen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peltonen is looking to control Sotaro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peltonen avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sotaro is working for a kimura but Peltonen is defending it quite comfortably.
Peltonen gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peltonen looking to control.
Sotaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peltonen is keeping the position for now.
Peltonen keeping moving, preventing Sotaro from controlling successfully.
Peltonen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sotaro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sotaro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Peltonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sotaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Peltonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peltonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sotaro keeping moving, preventing Peltonen from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Onaga Sotaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Peltonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Peltonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by Sotaro as he connects with a hook.
Peltonen misses with a straight right.
Sotaro misses the jab.
Sotaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sotaro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peltonen.
Sotaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sotaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Peltonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sotaro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sotaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peltonen.
Peltonen shoots in but Sotaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sotaro with the counter takedown but Peltonen avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arttu Peltonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sotaro ducks under a wild hook from Peltonen.
Sotaro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Peltonen looks to land a left hand but Sotaro moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Peltonen misses the jab.
Peltonen misses with a looping left.
Peltonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sotaro as he jumps to the side.
Sotaro misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Peltonen counters with a shoot takedown. Sotaro fights it but they end up in guard.
Peltonen works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Peltonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Sotaro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Peltonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sotaro is just riding it out for now. Peltonen eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peltonen is looking to take a break and control but Sotaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Peltonen is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Sotaro moves into full guard.
Sotaro looking to control. #SUB2#
Peltonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sotaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peltonen has managed to get both his arms back between Sotaro's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sotaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Peltonen wants to control from the top but Sotaro keeps moving.
Peltonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Peltonen wants to control from the top but Sotaro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sotaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Peltonen passes Sotaro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arttu Peltonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Peltonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sotaro is just riding it out for now. Peltonen eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Peltonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Onaga Sotaro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peltonen trying to control from half guard but Sotaro is working away.
Peltonen is pressing down on Sotaro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sotaro is holding on for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sotaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sotaro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Peltonen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sotaro sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sotaro looking for submissions off his back.
Sotaro is concentrating on defense, preventing Peltonen from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peltonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sotaro keeps working. #SUB#
Peltonen seems to be working for a kimura but Sotaro defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arttu Peltonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sotaro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onaga Sotaro!
Our winner, Onaga Sotaro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 40
Date: Apr 12, 2019

#R1#
Sujitsu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sotobe. That one must have hurt.
A shot to the liver by Sotobe. Beautiful body shot.
Sotobe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sujitsu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sotobe lands a head kick. Sujitsu smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #KD2#
Sotobe lands a big head kick that sends Sujitsu tumbling to the mat! Sotobe takes a step backwards and waves Sujitsu back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Sujitsu is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sotobe lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Sujitsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sujitsu misses with a hook
and Sotobe counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bkekimpilo Sotobe!
A very excited looking Bkekimpilo Sotobe 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 39
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1#
Chausson throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Muramasa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Muramasa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Muramasa wants to control from the top but Chausson keeps moving. #SUB#
Muramasa 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.
Muramasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chausson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chausson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Muramasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Chausson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Muramasa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muramasa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chausson keeping moving, preventing Muramasa from controlling successfully.
Chausson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muramasa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Muramasa is really struggling to control Chausson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Chausson misses.
Chausson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muramasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chausson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Chausson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muramasa paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Muramasa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Muramasa is pressing down on Chausson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chausson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Muramasa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Muramasa is working for a kimura but Chausson is defending it quite comfortably.
Muramasa wants to free his trapped foot but Chausson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chausson trying to hold on to Muramasa's head to control him but Muramasa postures up. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chausson wants to improve his position but Muramasa is controlling well.
Muramasa wants to control but Chausson is keeping him busy.
Muramasa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chausson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chausson is looking to improve his position.
Muramasa wants to control but Chausson is keeping him busy. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Muramasa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Chausson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Muramasa has cracked it and Chausson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Muramasa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miyazawa Muramasa!

Event: SPARTA 39
Date: Apr 10, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Borta closes the distance and pushes Sotaro back into the cage.
Sotaro throws a head punch that misses.
Borta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sotaro misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Borta.
Borta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borta lands an elbow just above Sotaro 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Onaga Sotaro has been cut.
Borta tries to throw a body punch but Sotaro avoids it by throwing Borta back against the cage.
Sotaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Borta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borta lands a shoulder strike.
Borta lands an elbow inside.
Sotaro takes an elbow to the temple.
Sotaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Borta.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borta working aggressively here. #T1#
Borta pushes Sotaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Borta. #ROC2#
Sotaro is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Borta.
Oh Sotaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sotaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clinched against the cage, Borta lands a big elbow that drops Sotaro! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Sotaro is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yahya Borta!
After winning the bout, Yahya Borta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SPARTA 36
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Kazehaya stuffs the takedown attempt from Vluehorn. Vluehorn gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazehaya attempts a counter takedown but Vluehorn avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Kazehaya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vluehorn to the ground. Kazehaya is now in Vluehorn's guard.
Kazehaya looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Kazehaya 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.
Vluehorn trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kazehaya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kazehaya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kazehaya trying to control but Vluehorn is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kazehaya stays in close to Vluehorn's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kazehaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kazehaya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kazehaya looks to land a right hand but Vluehorn moved out of range.
Vluehorn wants to clinch.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazehaya moves out of range as Vluehorn throws a body kick.
Vluehorn throws a wild body kick that Kazehaya sees coming a mile off.
Vluehorn defending well as Kazehaya loads up on a big left hand.
Vluehorn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kazehaya misses with a hook. Vluehorn ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Kazehaya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kazehaya seems to be working for a kimura but Vluehorn defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kazehaya 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. Vluehorn tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kazehaya!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeru Kazehaya!

Event: SPARTA 34
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sujitsu.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sujitsu, pushing him back against the cage.
Sujitsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sujitsu fails to land.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Sujitsu controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sujitsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Johnson has Sujitsu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sujitsu tumbling to the mat - Johnson dives into Sujitsu's guard.
Johnson throws a strike but Sujitsu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sujitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Johnson wants to sweep here but Sujitsu controlling him for the moment.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Sujitsu from controlling successfully.
Johnson controlling Sujitsu's posture.
Sujitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Sujitsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Sujitsu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sujitsu 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.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Sujitsu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson controlling Sujitsu's posture.
Sujitsu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sujitsu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sujitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Johnson advances position into side control!
Sujitsu taking a bit of punishment here - Johnson scoring with strikes.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sujitsu on the ground.
Sujitsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Sujitsu is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Sujitsu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson cracks Sujitsu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sujitsu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Sujitsu is rocked!
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Sujitsu is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a big elbow - Sujitsu is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dwayne Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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