Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

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, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Rasgado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clark's head.
Clark misses with a hook. Rasgado ducked under it nicely.
Rasgado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Clark has his takedown stuffed
enabling Rasgado to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Dominic Clark has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Clark 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Rasgado shows good takedown defense.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Rasgado moved out of range nicely.
Rasgado catches Clark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rasgado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rasgado sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Rasgado closes the distance and pushes Clark back into the cage.
Rasgado lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasgado.
Clark misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark tries to pull guard but Rasgado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasgado blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasgado lands a right hand.
Clark throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rasgado fails to land.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasgado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark tries to pull guard but Rasgado won't allow it.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Rasgado on the inside.
Come on Rasgado - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rasgado working aggressively here.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rasgado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasgado misses with the head strike. #T2#
Rasgado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark jumps guard but Rasgado stands there with Clark around his waist. Clark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clark tries to pull guard but Rasgado holds him up against the cage and eventually Clark drops back down to his feet.
Clark tries to pull guard but Rasgado won't allow it.
Rasgado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasgado misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
Clark swings widly with a right hand
and Rasgado counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasgado smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clark goes for a double leg but Rasgado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rasgado continues to drive forward.
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rasgado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
Rasgado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rasgado staying out of range there.#T3#
Rasgado throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
Clark throws a right hand that misses
and Clark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rasgado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasgado connects with a looping right hand.
Rasgado lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#
Clark is rocked!
Rasgado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rasgado steps in with a hook that catches Clark right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Rasgado follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Clark looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Rasgado!
Ricardo Rasgado decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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

#R1##TD#
Sisu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harvey sprawls well initially but Sisu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harvey is looking for a sweep. Sisu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sisu slows the pace down in half guard.
Harvey is looking to improve his position.
Sisu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been hearing that Sisu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.
Harvey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sisu stays in close to Harvey's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sisu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harvey throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Sisu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sisu.
Sisu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Harvey looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sisu is defending well. Harvey quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sisu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Harvey celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Harvey!
A relieved looking Jonathan Harvey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Sisu Sisu was interviewed post fight and said 'That idiot Gutz created me at 18years old. Now he is stuck with me as I keep winning..'.

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

#R1#
Khan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lievremont circles away.
Lievremont has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Khan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lievremont shoots in and drives through. Khan sprawls well.
No luck for Lievremont with that takedown attempt.
Khan throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Lievremont counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Khan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan is looking to reverse the position.
Khan looks to move to half guard but instead Lievremont has passed into mount! Damn!
Lievremont tries to control but Khan wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan regains half guard.
Khan trying to get back to full guard but Lievremont takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lievremont trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Khan'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.#T1##SUB2#
Lievremont goes for an armbar but Khan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Khan. #SUB2#
Lievremont looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lievremont trying to keep a closed guard but Khan is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Lievremont looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Khan is looking to advance position but Lievremont has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Lievremont trying to control but Khan is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lievremont is trying to control here but Khan has managed to regain half guard.
Lievremont is looking to advance position but Khan won't allow it. #SUB#
Khan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lievremont is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khan sees it coming and defends easily.
Khan wants to improve his position but Lievremont is controlling well. #T3#
Lievremont is trying to control. Khan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Khan looking for submissions off his back.
Lievremont controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Lievremont is working for an americana but Khan has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lievremont was thinking about the submission.#SUB2#
Lievremont drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Khan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lievremont has Khan in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Khan has gone for a leg lock! Lievremont slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khan's guard.#REVB##T4#
Khan controls Lievremont momentarily but Lievremont frees himself. #SUB2#
Lievremont drops back, looking for a kneebar! Khan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Khan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Khan! #REVR#
Lievremont is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lievremont is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sylvain Lievremont dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Lievremont.
Lievremont drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khan defends it well.#TD2#
Lievremont gets a takedown into half guard.
Khan tries to roll over but Lievremont keeps him under control.
Lievremont is trying to control the action in half guard but Khan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lievremont 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.
Lievremont passes to full mount! #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievremont can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khan is looking to escape.
Lievremont fails to advance to Khan's back.
Lievremont is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Khan is in real trouble.
Lievremont has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Lievremont is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Khan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Well, with Lievremont on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Khan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lievremont keeps control of the position as Khan tries to break free.
Lievremont keeps control of the position easily here as Khan tries to buck him off. #T2#
Khan rolls, trying to escape but Lievremont keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Lievremont has got one arm under Khan's chin. This could be trouble... Khan trying to control the other hand but Lievremont gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Khan has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sylvain Lievremont!
Sylvain Lievremont seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 9, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cox.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Cox ducked under it nicely.
Cox throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ben Cox has been cut.
Lancaster throws a lazy right hand but Cox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Cox.
Cox throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Cox misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Cox badly! Lancaster follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Cox out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Lancaster finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Lancaster!

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

#R1#
Rasputin misses with a wild body shot.
Elijah dives in for a single leg takedown but Rasputin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice straight punches there by Rasputin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rasputin.
Rasputin lands the left hand.
Elijah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Elijah tries to keep at a distance but Rasputin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elijah can't find room to land a body shot as Rasputin controls the action.
Elijah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rasputin lands a hook that snaps the head of Elijah backwards.
Elijah tries a body shot but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin lands a hook that snaps the head of Elijah backwards.
Rasputin has a couple of punches blocked by Elijah.
Rasputin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Rasputin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elijah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Rasputin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elijah.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin. #T1#
Elijah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage.
Elijah swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rasputin lands a left hand.
Rasputin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rasputin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elijah backwards.
Nice body punch from Rasputin. #BC#
Elijah breaks from the clinch.
Elijah walks into a left hand.
Rasputin lands a nice hook to Elijah's body. Elijah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elijah is breathing heavily.
Elijah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Rasputin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rasputin lands a hook that snaps the head of Elijah backwards. #ROC2#
Elijah is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Rasputin - that landed with a thud.
Oh Elijah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elijah blocks an uppercut.
Elijah seems to have got his legs back now.
Rasputin lands a body shot.
Rasputin pushes Elijah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasputin lands a big right hand that drops Elijah! The killer instinct kicks in and Rasputin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rasputin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeni Rasputin!
Our winner, Evgeni Rasputin, 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 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019

#R1#
Harvey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newalu slips under a jab.
Newalu slaps away a takedown attempt from Harvey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown but Newalu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harvey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newalu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Newalu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Newalu ducks down to avoid it.
Newalu 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.
Newalu slips a jab from Harvey.#TD2#
Newalu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Newalu is looking for a kimura here.
Newalu trying to pass the guard but Harvey defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Newalu seems to be working for a kimura but Harvey defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Harvey is defending against the submission attempts here by Newalu. #SUB2#
Newalu seems to be working for a kimura but Harvey defends the submission attempt.
Newalu prevents Harvey from improving his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Newalu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Newalu is trying to work for a kimura but Harvey is defending well. #SUB2#
Newalu seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Newalu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Newalu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Harvey regains half guard.
Harvey has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Harvey is pressing down on Newalu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Newalu tries to pass. #SUB2#
Newalu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harvey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newalu has Harvey in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Harvey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harvey wants to pass the guard but Newalu is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Harvey drops back looking for a leg! Newalu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newalu manages to kick Harvey off! Harvey jumps back into Newalu's guard. #SUB2#
Newalu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harvey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Newalu working for a triangle but Harvey defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Newalu is looking to cinch up a triangle. Harvey throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Newalu's body to avoid the submission. Newalu has instead reached around Harvey's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Newalu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Feleti Newalu!
Feleti Newalu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPARTA 47
Date: Apr 28, 2019

#R1#
Elijah shoots in but Jacinto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacinto thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Jacinto forces Elijah back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jacinto.
Jacinto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jacinto swings wildly with an uppercut but Elijah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacinto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elijah backwards.
Jacinto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jacinto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jacinto scores with a hook to the body.
Jacinto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacinto.
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!
Jacinto gets through Elijah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jacinto. #T1#
A short right from Jacinto on the inside.
We've been informed that Elijah 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.
Jacinto creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Elijah with a big uppercut! Elijah tries to clinch up but Jacinto pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Elijah to the mat! Elijah covers up and Jacinto unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Emilio Jacinto!
After winning the bout, Emilio Jacinto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UPF 9: Knocked Down
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Gracie looks for a takedown but Lester sprawls well.
Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Gracie gets caught napping as Lester dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lester has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Lester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lester has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Lester manages to pass to side control!
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lester has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gracie defend it? Lester steps over the head and cranks it - Gracie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lester!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Lester!
Devon Lester decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPARTA 46
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sotobe as he jumps to the side.
Sotobe is looking to counter punch.
Sotobe 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.
Khan throws a jab when Sotobe was well out of range.
Khan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
It looks like Frankie Khan has been cut.
Khan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sotobe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Sotobe moved out of range nicely.
Sotobe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Khan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sotobe dips to his left and cracks Khan with an uppercut!
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sotobe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sotobe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sotobe looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Sotobe is looking to slow Khan down with leg kicks.
Sotobe tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan with the counter takedown but Sotobe avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sotobe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Khan missing with a left hand there. Sotobe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been informed that Khan 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##TD2#
Khan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sotobe is trying to defend but Khan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khan is pressing down on Sotobe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sotobe is holding on for now.
Sotobe keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sotobe wants to control but Khan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Khan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Sotobe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Sotobe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sotobe trying to control here.
Sotobe tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Khan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sotobe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frankie Khan!
A victorious Frankie Khan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPARTA 45
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Cox shoots in and bounces Ngoss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cox 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.#SUB#
Ngoss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cox doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cox manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cox 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.
Ngoss on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ngoss tries to get out of the position.
Cox pushes down on Ngoss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ngoss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngoss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cox has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ngoss defend it? Cox steps over the head and cranks it - Ngoss is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cox!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Cox!
A victorious Ben Cox thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Clark misses.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Rautio drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clark defends it well.
Clark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rautio goes for a double leg but Clark avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clark continues to drive forward.
Rautio scores with a nice right hand.
Rautio throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rautio.
Clark blocks a jab.
Rautio throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but Rautio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rautio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clark throws the left hand but Rautio avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Rautio misses.
Rautio misses with a hook. Clark ducked under it nicely.
Rautio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rautio staying out of range there.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Rautio saw that one coming.#T1#
Rautio misses with a straight right.
Clark throws a hook but Rautio blocks it.
Rautio defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
Rautio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Rautio slips under a jab from Clark.
Rautio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Clark tries to sprawl but Rautio drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Clark'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.#SUB2#
Rautio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rautio. #SUB2#
Rautio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Rautio trying to mount his opponent but Clark defends it. #SUB#
Clark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rautio pulls his head out easily.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rautio tries to pass to full mount but Clark defends it.
Rautio is still trying to improve position.
Clark tries to roll over but Rautio keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Clark actively working from the bottom here.
Rautio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Clark tries to get to full guard but Rautio has control of the leg.
Rautio trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark won't allow Rautio to pass to mount.
Clark wants to improve his position but Rautio is controlling well.
Clark is looking to control Rautio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clark avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Clark is defending against the submission attempts here by Rautio. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Rautio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clark defends it well.
Rautio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rautio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rautio wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rautio tries to control but Clark wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rautio moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clark has worked his arm free - good work by Clark!
Clark gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvar Rautio dominated that round.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rautio slips a straight right by Clark.
Clark staying out of range there.
Clark shoots for a takedown but Rautio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Clark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rautio did well to prevent Clark getting side control.
Rautio is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Rautio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clark pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Clark is working for a kimura but Rautio is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark prevents Rautio from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Clark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rautio wants to control but Clark is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Rautio is refusing to be controlled, as Clark sits in half guard. #SUB#
Clark seems to be working for a kimura but Rautio defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Clark wants to work for an arm triangle but Rautio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Clark seems to be working for a kimura but Rautio defends the submission attempt.
Rautio wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well. #SUB#
Clark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rautio trying to hold on to Clark's head to control him but Clark postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rautio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clark is working away from the top position though.
Rautio wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Clark is working for a kimura but Rautio is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Clark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rautio is trying to maintain the position but Clark is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Clark is looking for a kimura but Rautio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clark to get the leverage.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Rautio is defending well.
Rautio gets full guard.
Rautio trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Rautio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Rautio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rautio's guard.
Rautio won't allow Clark to pass to mount.
Rautio is looking to control Clark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rautio avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Clark is looking for a kimura here.
Clark trying to pass the guard but Rautio defending well. #SUB#
Rautio is defending against the submission attempts here by Clark.
Rautio manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rautio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Clark dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Clark shoots in for a double leg but Rautio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rautio throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rautio.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rautio enables Clark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rautio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clark preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rautio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rautio 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clark preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rautio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Clark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clark passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Clark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rautio is trying to get back to half guard.
Rautio prevents Clark from moving into mount.
Rautio is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Rautio struggling a bit here.
Clark tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rautio's legs.
Rautio is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Clark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rautio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Clark has an Americana. Rautio didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Clark is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Clark hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dominic Clark!
Our winner, Dominic Clark, 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: UPF 8: Blazed n Dazed
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Powell tries for a takedown but Do Nascimento sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Powell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Powell passes to side control. #SUB2#
Powell tries for a kimura but Do Nascimento is defending well. #SUB2#
Powell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Powell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Nascimento can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Powell has hold of Do Nascimento's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Do Nascimento seems comfortable defending it but Powell has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Do Nascimento is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Do Nascimento is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Powell couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harley Powell!
A very excited looking Harley Powell 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 43
Date: Apr 19, 2019

#R1#
Lowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chesterfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Chesterfield.
Lowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chesterfield.
Chesterfield moves out of range as Lowe strikes.
Lowe takes one to the chin there.
Chesterfield looks to land a combination but Lowe avoids it well.
Lowe tries for a takedown but Chesterfield circles away easily
and Chesterfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lowe thinking.
Nice shot by Chesterfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe misses with an uppercut
and Chesterfield counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like William Lowe has been cut.
Lowe misses the jab.
Lowe throws an off balance right hand
letting Chesterfield counter with a right hand.
Chesterfield misses with the combination. #T1#
Chesterfield staying out of range there.
Lowe shoots and misses #KD2#
and Chesterfield counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lowe! Chesterfield lets Lowe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Lowe is rocked!
Lowe with a poor takedown
and Chesterfield rattles Lowe with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Lowe tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Chesterfield dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Lowe stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herbet Chesterfield!

Event: SPARTA 42
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
Harvey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've been informed that Harvey 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.
Harvey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ndawonde lands with a right hand.
Harvey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ndawonde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harvey missing with a left hand there. Ndawonde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ndawonde misses the shot to the body.
Ndawonde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ndawonde throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ndawonde lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Ndawonde's shoulder, as Ndawonde tries to avoid the shot.
Harvey misses with a straight left.
Ndawonde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harvey throws a hook to the side of Ndawonde's head but Ndawonde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ndawonde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ndawonde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harvey was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndawonde.
A head kick from Ndawonde lands but Harvey takes it in his stride.
Harvey misses with a body shot. #T1##TD2#
Harvey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ndawonde is trying to defend but Harvey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Harvey is working for a kimura but Ndawonde is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Harvey is working for a kimura but Ndawonde is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Harvey 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! Ndawonde is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Harvey!
Our winner, Jonathan Harvey, 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#
Hudson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes.
A slow jab from Hudson misses its intended target.
Hudson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sherlock Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes closes the distance and clinches up with Hudson, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes Hudson against the cage but Hudson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.#TD#
Holmes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hudson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Holmes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hudson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Hudson is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson is pressing down on Holmes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holmes is holding on for now. #T1#
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Hudson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Holmes with the active half guard here but Hudson passes nicely into side control.
Holmes is trying to control Hudson's posture but Hudson avoids it.
Hudson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Holmes!
Hudson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Holmes is holding on tight.
Holmes is trying desperately to improve position.
Hudson 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.
Holmes regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hudson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hudson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Holmes trying to hold on to Hudson's head to control him but Hudson postures up.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Holmes throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB2#
Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Hudson. #T3##SUB#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Hudson trying to mount his opponent but Holmes defends it. #SUB#
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hudson seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hudson wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hudson is trying to work for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
Holmes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hudson defends well.#SUB#
Holmes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hudson defends well.#SUB#
Holmes is looking for a triangle but Hudson pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hudson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mauricio Hudson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice body punch from Holmes.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it.
Hudson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Hudson misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
Holmes stuffs the takedown attempt from Hudson. Hudson gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Hudson.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Hudson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes throws an overhand right that lands on Hudson's shoulder, as Hudson tries to avoid the shot.
Hudson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Hudson misses.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
A low kick from Holmes misses #TD2#
and Hudson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hudson is looking to advance position but Holmes won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holmes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hudson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hudson is still trying to improve position.
Mauricio Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Hudson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holmes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hudson has Holmes in his guard.#REVR#
Holmes postures up in Hudson's guard and throws a big left but Hudson blocks it. #SUB2#
Hudson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holmes defends it easily.#T2#
Hudson has momentary wrist control but Holmes slips an elbow through the middle.
Holmes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holmes is looking to work some ground and pound but Hudson has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holmes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hudson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holmes is pushing down on Hudson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hudson is fighting to maintain full guard but Holmes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Holmes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Holmes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holmes prevents Hudson from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Holmes lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Hudson is looking for a sweep. Holmes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holmes wants to control but Hudson is keeping him busy.
Holmes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hudson defending well though. #SUB2#
Hudson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hudson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura but Hudson is defending well. #SUB#
Holmes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hudson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Holmes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hudson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holmes.
Hudson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Holmes. #SUB2#
Hudson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hudson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hudson is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Holmes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sherlock Holmes 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#
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Holmes misses.
Hudson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hudson manages to avoid it.
Hudson throws a lazy right hand but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hudson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holmes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hudson.
An inside leg kick from Holmes misses.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Hudson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson misses with a looping right.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Hudson.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hudson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holmes avoids it really well and circles away.
Sherlock Holmes is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hudson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Hudson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holmes!
You can see the frustration on Holmes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hudson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holmes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes tries to improve position but can't.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Holmes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hudson is looking for a kimura here.
Hudson moves into full mount! Holmes won't be happy about that!
Hudson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Holmes is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Hudson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T3#
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Holmes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Holmes moves into full guard. #SUB#
Holmes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hudson stacks Holmes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hudson!#SUB2#
Hudson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
Holmes tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Hudson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Holmes, who protects the arm well.
Holmes manages to get back to half guard.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Hudson is controlling well. #SUB#
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hudson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hudson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holmes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hudson has Holmes in his guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sherlock Holmes.
Well Holmes 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherlock Holmes!

Event: SPARTA 41
Date: Apr 14, 2019

#R1#
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from Elijah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elijah's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Elijah's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Adams slaps away a takedown attempt from Elijah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elijah has a takedown stuffed.
George Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Callan Elijah.#CL#
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Elijah.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elijah misses with the head strike. #TD#
Adams wants the takedown. Elijah is fighting it off but Adams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Elijah's guard against the cage.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elijah is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Adams working for a triangle but Elijah defends it easily. #T1#
Elijah tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Elijah pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Elijah 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. Adams tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Elijah!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Callan Elijah!
Our winner, Callan Elijah, 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.
The defeated George Adams had this to say: 'sorry my peeps'.

Event: UPF 7: HeavyWeight Tournament
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
McNuggets misses with a looping left.#TD#
Flores is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McNuggets's half guard.
McNuggets tries to roll over but Flores keeps him under control.
McNuggets is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flores's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flores's back!
McNuggets has the hooks in. Flores is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
McNuggets has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Flores! Can he survive? No! He's out! McNuggets gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Konnor McNuggets!
Konnor McNuggets seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPARTA 37
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Harvey missing with a left hand there. Casaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Casaus throws out a counter right but Harvey avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Casaus instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Casaus.
Casaus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Casaus lands a nice uppercut.
Harvey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Casaus misses with some punches.
Casaus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harvey backwards.
Casaus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Casaus.
Casaus lands a left hand.
Casaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Harvey throws a punch but it's blocked by Casaus.
Casaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casaus lands a hook that snaps the head of Harvey backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Casaus.
Casaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Casaus.
Casaus blocks an uppercut.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but Casaus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harvey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harvey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Casaus smiles and moves away.
Harvey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Casaus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harvey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Casaus saw that one coming.
Casaus scores with a jab to the head.
Casaus misses with a straight left.
Harvey throws a right hand that misses
and Casaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Casaus ducks down to avoid it.
Harvey has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Casaus.
Casaus throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range.
Harvey moves forwards but Casaus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Casaus clobbers Harvey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casaus slips under a jab from Harvey.#T2#
Harvey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Casaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Harvey throws a lazy right hand but Casaus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harvey shoots in and drives through. Casaus sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey tries for a takedown but Casaus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Casaus lands a slapping body shot.
Casaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Casaus tests Harvey's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Harvey is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jonathan Harvey has been cut.#KD2#
Casaus sends Harvey crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Casaus is motioning to the referee to let Harvey up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Harvey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harvey walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Casaus swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aaron Casaus!
After the fight, Aaron Casaus 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: SPARTA 36
Date: Apr 03, 2019

#R1#
Hudson moves out of range as Burrows throws a body kick.
Hudson throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Hudson shoots in and bounces Burrows off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hudson drops back looking for a leg! Burrows is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burrows manages to kick Hudson off! Hudson jumps back into Burrows's guard.
Burrows keeping full guard, as Hudson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hudson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudson wants to pass the guard but Burrows is keeping the position.
Burrows is trying to keep Hudson in close. #T1#
Burrows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hudson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burrows is keeping the position for now.
Burrows working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Hudson drops back looking for a leg! Burrows is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burrows manages to kick Hudson off! Hudson jumps back into Burrows's guard.
Burrows could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Burrows.
Burrows lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Burrows lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hudson is on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Hudson looking to pass the guard.
Hudson passes Burrows's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Hudson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burrows is just riding it out for now. Hudson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hudson is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hudson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Hudson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hudson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burrows! #T3#
Burrows is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Hudson has control of Burrows's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burrows regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Hudson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Burrows to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Burrows shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Hudson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Burrows to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Burrows shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Hudson working for a submission but Burrows is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Hudson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Burrows to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Burrows shrugs it off.
Burrows is desperately trying to improve his position but Hudson has a good base and remains in mount.
Burrows knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudson on the ground.
Burrows is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Burrows is looking to improve his position but Hudson isn't that keen on the idea.
Burrows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Burrows gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hudson 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.
Burrows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burrows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burrows can't keep his opponent in guard - Hudson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Hudson is working for a kimura but Burrows is defending it quite comfortably.
Burrows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hudson wants to work for an arm triangle but Burrows is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hudson prevents Burrows from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Hudson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Hudson. No joy for Burrows on that attempt.
Burrows tries a low kick but Hudson avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Burrows.
Burrows throws a big shot that misses.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hudson moves away.#TD2#
Hudson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burrows's guard.
Hudson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burrows 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.#SUB2#
Hudson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hudson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hudson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Burrows is defending against the submission attempts here by Hudson. #T1#
Burrows tries to get to full guard but Hudson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hudson 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.
Burrows tries to roll over but Hudson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hudson seems to be working for a kimura but Burrows defends the submission attempt.
Burrows slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burrows lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hudson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Burrows throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hudson's body to avoid the submission. Hudson has instead reached around Burrows's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hudson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mauricio Hudson!

Event: SPARTA 35
Date: Mar 31, 2019

#R1#
Kivela misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Elijah misses its intended target.
Elijah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elijah throws out a loose jab but Kivela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivela shoots in and drives through. Elijah sprawls well.
Elijah slaps away a takedown attempt from Kivela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kivela defending well as Elijah loads up on a big left hand.
Kivela throws out a loose jab but Elijah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elijah misses with a straight right. #TD#
Kivela fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Elijah sprawls well initially but Kivela persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivela is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Elijah tries to roll over but Kivela keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kivela is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Elijah wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kivela seems to be working for a kimura but Elijah defends the submission attempt.
Kivela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elijah is looking for a sweep. Kivela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kivela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elijah is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elijah is pressing down on Kivela's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kivela slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Elijah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kivela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Kivela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kivela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Elijah is not content to let Kivela control the position. #SUB#
Kivela wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elijah, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elijah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kivela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Elijah is not content to let Kivela control the position.
Elijah is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kivela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Kivela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elijah keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kivela happy to just control the position for now.
Kivela trying to control the position but Elijah is working away.
Elijah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Elijah is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Kivela looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Elijah tries to improve position but can't.
Kivela taking a breather here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elijah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kivela is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kivela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Elijah is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kivela trying to control the position but Elijah is working away.
You can see the frustration on Elijah's face as Kivela controls the position.
Kivela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elijah keeps working. #SUB#
Kivela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

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