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Event:
GC 290
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Vader scores with a jab. Alvarez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Vader.
Nice jab there from Vader.
Vader scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Alvarez 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Alvarez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vader knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Alvarez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vader is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Vader's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vader has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Vader.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez tries to improve position but can't.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vader is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Alvarez can't escape the position.
Vader with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Alvarez regains half guard.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez controls Vader momentarily but Vader frees himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vader passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vader is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vader lands a nice short elbow.
Alvarez is pressing down on Vader's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Vader trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Vader works over Alvarez with some ground and pound from guard.
Vader must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vader cracks Alvarez with a solid left hand.
Alvarez looking to control.
#T3#
Vader is fighting to break Alvarez's control of his arms but Alvarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Vader controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vader's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vader's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Vader is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez advances position into side control!#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Vader is defending well. #SUB#
Alvarez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vader knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vader tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Alvarez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alvarez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vader, who protects the arm well.
Vader regains half guard.
Vader tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Vader is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vader avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Vader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Vader defends the submission attempt.
Vader is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Vader dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vader misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Alvarez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Vader throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Vader misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vader misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Vader throws a right hand that misses
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Vader throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
As Vader looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo but Vader just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Vader ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez needs to keep his hands up - Vader had a free shot at his head there.
Alvarez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Luke Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vader throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Vader.
Vader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Vader sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vader has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vader misses with a looping right.
Vader misses the jab.
Alvarez throws the left hand but Vader avoids the punch easily.
Alvarez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vader's hands.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alvarez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alvarez somewhat.
Vader drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Vader has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Vader's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alvarez under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vader lands with an overhand left.
Vader throws a good cross that connects.
Alvarez misses with a straight left.
Vader thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
Vader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a big counter combination but Vader scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vader throws a looping overhand right but Alvarez ducks down to avoid it.
Vader catches Alvarez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vader throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vader to the mat! Vader manages to get full guard.
Alvarez advances to half guard. #T3#
Vader tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. #SUB#
Vader is defending against the submission attempts here by Alvarez.
#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Vader is defending well.
Vader is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position.
Alvarez is pressing down on Vader's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vader is holding on for now. #SUB#
Alvarez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vader is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricardo Alvarez!
Ricardo Alvarez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
GC 277
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Goncalves ducks right into an uppercut from Vader.
Vader swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Goncalves counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Goncalves wants to work for an arm triangle but Vader is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Goncalves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goncalves is trying to control. Vader wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Goncalves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vader is just riding it out for now. Goncalves eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Goncalves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goncalves. #T1##SUB2#
Goncalves is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goncalves. #SUB2#
Goncalves is looking for a kimura but Vader is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goncalves to get the leverage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Goncalves is trying to work for a kimura but Vader is defending well.
Vader makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vader.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vader 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.
Vader manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goncalves manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Goncalves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Goncalves is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vader rolls with it to try and escape but Goncalves cranks on the arm and Vader is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dilon Goncalves!
After winning the bout, Dilon Goncalves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Gladiators 38 Jawbreak v Kolov
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Zulu misses.
Zulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vader.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vader is defended easily by Zulu.
Zulu lands a leg kick that knocks Vader off balance momentarily.
Vader misses with a hook.
Zulu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu connects with an inside leg kick.
Zulu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zulu blocks a jab.#CL2#
Zulu closes the distance and clinches.
Zulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
Vader lands a shoulder strike.
Zulu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zulu lands a good knee to the midsection. Vader won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Vader blocks with his arms.
Zulu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vader misses with some punches.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Vader blocks it.
Zulu lands with a right to the head.
Vader avoiding damage as Zulu throws knees to the body.
Vader lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vader blocks it with crossed arms.
Vader is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vader.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zulu blocking some punches.
Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vader has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but Vader blocks with his arms.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader lands with a light punch inside.
Zulu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vader lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zulu working Vader over with knees to the body.
Zulu blocking some punches.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Vader blocks it.
Vader tries to stall but Zulu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zulu misses with a knee strike.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Vader looking to slow down the pace here.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
Zulu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vader blocks it with crossed arms.
Zulu connects with a knee to the head.
Zulu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vader has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zulu looking to throw knees to the head but Vader is blocking nicely.
Zulu lands a right hand. #BC#
Vader manages to break the clinch.
Vader throws a jab but it's blocked by Zulu.
Zulu Zulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Vader.#T4#
Zulu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zulu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zulu is looking to clinch.
Vader tries to counter with a takedown but Zulu is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Zulu forces Vader back against the cage and clinches.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
Vader managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vaders head.
Zulu blocking some punches.
Vader looking to stall.
Zulu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vader leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vader is trying to break the clinch but Zulu is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zulu Zulu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zulu motions for Vader to come forward. Zulu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zulu slips under a jab from Vader.
Zulu lands a glancing blow to the side of Vader's head.#CL2#
Zulu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zulu landing knees to the head.
Zulu crunches a lovely knee into Vader's ribcage.
Zulu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zulu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zulu lands a good knee to the midsection. Vader won't want to take too many of those.
Vader content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zulu misses with a knee strike.
Zulu Zulu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zulu as Vader tries to tie him up.
A short right from Zulu.
Zulu lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zulu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Zulu clinches. #T1#
Zulu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vader is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zulu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Zulu.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vader blocks it with crossed arms.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zulu tries a knee to the head but Vader blocks it.
Zulu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vader avoids it.
Zulu lands an uppercut.
Zulu trying to land knees to the body.
Vader is trying to break the clinch but Zulu has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Zulu.
Zulu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Zulu working Vader over with knees to the body.
Vader on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vader tries for a takedown but Zulu manages to get underhooks.
Vader goes for a takedown attempt but Zulu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zulu scores with a head kick. Vader tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#
Vader is rocked!#CL2#
Zulu instigates a clinch.
Oh Vader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zulu jerks Vader's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Vader drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Zulu goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Zulu because Vader was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Zulu Zulu!
In his post fight interview, Zulu Zulu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RFC 46: White Hot
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Hellsfyre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vader's waist but Vader gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hellsfyre off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hellsfyre or perhaps it was just good defense by Vader, which made it look bad.
Vader feints the counter takedown.
Vader scores with a nice head shot.
Vader stuffs the takedown.
Vader feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Hellsfyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hellsfyre or perhaps it was just good defense by Vader, which made it look bad.
Hellsfyre slips under a jab.
Vader lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hellsfyre is defended easily by Vader.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader 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.
#T1#
Vader misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vader, as that shot connected.
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Vader staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Vader - just one landing.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hellsfyre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vader tries to avoid it but Hellsfyre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vader to the ground. Vader escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vader swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
so Hellsfyre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Vader pushes Hellsfyre off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hellsfyre.
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hellsfyre.
It looked like Hellsfyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vader has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hellsfyre moves away.
Hellsfyre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vader pinned against the cage. Vader gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vader changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2##TD2#
Vader shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vader was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hellsfyre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hellsfyre tries to get out of the position.
Vader connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hellsfyre some visible discomfort.
Hellsfyre can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellsfyre tries to improve position but can't.
Vader throws an elbow but Hellsfyre slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hellsfyre is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hellsfyre tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
The strikes coming from Vader are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hellsfyre tries to buck Vader off but Vader is having none of it.
Hellsfyre struggling a bit here.
Vader takes a little break here. Hellsfyre wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hellsfyre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vader's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hellsfyre is trying to get back to full guard.
Hellsfyre taking some punishment here, with Vader in his half guard.
Hellsfyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Vader is looking for a kimura but Hellsfyre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vader to get the leverage. #T4#
Vader landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vader trying to control from half guard but Hellsfyre is working away.
Hellsfyre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vader.
Vader winds up and cracks Hellsfyre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hellsfyre tries to roll over but Vader keeps him under control.
Vader missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hellsfyre trying to hold on to Vader's head to control him but Vader postures up.
Hellsfyre is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vader is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hellsfyre defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Vader dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vader misses with a hook
enabling Hellsfyre to counter with a crisp jab.
Hellsfyre has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Hellsfyre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hellsfyre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hellsfyre trying to control but Vader is working from the bottom.
Vader wants to stand but Hellsfyre is controlling the position.
Hellsfyre won't allow Vader to sweep him here.
Hellsfyre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader controlling Hellsfyre's posture. #T1#
Hellsfyre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hellsfyre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vader working a defensive guard but Hellsfyre manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hellsfyre taking a break here but Vader is having none of it and regains half guard.
Vader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vader taking some punishment here, with Hellsfyre in his half guard. #T2#
Vader is trying to control but can't.
Hellsfyre is trying to control. Vader wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vader makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vader.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vader is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hellsfyre is staying active underneath Vader, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vader not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vader lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hellsfyre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hellsfyre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vader puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Hellsfyre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vader pulls his head out easily.
Vader is looking to take a break and control but Hellsfyre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Hellsfyre is trying to stand back up but Vader is controlling him
Vader throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hellsfyre taking some punishment here, with Vader in his half guard.
Hellsfyre tries to get to full guard but Vader has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Vader.
Vader lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hellsfyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Vader looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vader connects with a nice short shot to Hellsfyre's temple.
Hellsfyre trying to control from the bottom.
Vader is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hellsfyre on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Hellsfyre looking for submissions off his back.
Vader content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Vader 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.
Luke Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vader looks to score with a jab to the body but Hellsfyre is just out of range.
Hellsfyre darts in looking for a takedown but Vader gets double underhooks and turns Hellsfyre into the cage.
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Vader misses with a body shot
and Hellsfyre counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Hellsfyre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vader preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Hellsfyre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vader doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hellsfyre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Vader is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hellsfyre's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hellsfyre's back!
Vader has Hellsfyre flattened out and is raining down punches.
Vader throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hellsfyre could be in trouble here!
The referee is taking a good look at Hellsfyre as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Vader!
#SUB2#
Hellsfyre defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hellsfyre is trapped and Vader is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hellsfyre is really stuck here.
#T2#
Hellsfyre trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Vader is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vader lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Vader lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Vader keeps control of the position easily here as Hellsfyre tries to buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Vader gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Vader gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Vader apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Vader. No joy for Hellsfyre on that attempt.
Vader is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vader with a nice cross.
Vader throws the left hand but Hellsfyre avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Hellsfyre has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Hellsfyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader misses with a looping left.
Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hellsfyre was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader.
Vader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hellsfyre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vader takes a swing at Hellsfyre's ribcage but misses.
Hellsfyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vader.
Hellsfyre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hellsfyre defending well as Vader loads up on a big left hand.
Hellsfyre dives in and grabs Vader's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vader pushes down on Hellsfyre's head and hops out.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Vader connects with a looping right hand.
Vader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luke Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Vader misses with a hook
and Hellsfyre counters with a nice uppercut.
Hellsfyre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vader but Vader pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big left from Vader misses.
Vader loads up on a big right hand but Hellsfyre slips the punch.
Hellsfyre throwing a counter right hand but Vader manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Vader drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Luke Vader has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellsfyre is letting Vader control him for a moment.
Vader lands a few punches from side control.
Hellsfyre takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hellsfyre is trying to improve his position.
Damien Hellsfyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Vader!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Vader thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RFC 41: Brutal Beating
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
McGrady shoots in looking for a takedown but Vader manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGrady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGrady is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGrady misses with an uppercut.
Vader lands with a hook. McGrady tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGrady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from McGrady.
Vader blocks a jab.#CL2#
McGrady forces Vader back against the cage and clinches.
McGrady is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vader to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
McGrady escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
McGrady drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGrady preventing the sweep.
McGrady is looking to pass into half guard but Vader pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vader is in guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader throwing strikes but missing.
McGrady wants to stand but Vader is controlling the position.
Vader wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vader is in close to McGrady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGrady wants to sweep here but Vader controlling him for the moment.
Vader throws a big elbow that misses.
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGrady has momentary wrist control but Vader slips an elbow through the middle.
McGrady wants to get back to his feet but Vader is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vader scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vader lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Vader is in close to McGrady's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vader slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vader pushing down on McGrady's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vader missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGrady pushes Vader off looking to stand but Vader dives back in and keeps control.
Vader trying to control from McGrady's half guard. McGrady has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vader lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGrady wants to stand and escape but Vader is having none of it.
McGrady wants to get back to his feet but Vader passes into half guard.
#T3#
Vader slips a nice elbow through McGrady's hands, connecting with McGrady's forehead.
Ground and pound from Vader. #ROC#
McGrady is rocked!
McGrady tries to kick Vader off but Vader keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vader seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Vader is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vader slips a nice elbow through McGrady's hands, connecting with McGrady's forehead.#T4#
Vader throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vader scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGrady wants to control but Vader is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vader is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGrady trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vader manages to pass to mount!
Vader landing punches.
McGrady is still in real trouble! Can Vader finish him?
Vader unloads with some vicious shots from mount and McGrady wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Vader celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Vader!
Luke Vader decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC 39: Grudge Match
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
A left lands for Vader.
Luke Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatkis.
Vader has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hatkis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hatkis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hatkis there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Hatkis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vader lands with a nice body punch.
Vader connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Hatkis is rocked!
Vader fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Hatkis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hatkis is aggressively charging in as Vader backs up avoiding any damage. Vader tosses out a jab and Hatkis runs right into it face first! Hatkis is out cold! Vader dropped down on all fours and is barking in Hatkis's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Vader!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Vader thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RFC 37: The Only Thing to Fear
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Vader misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vader blocks an uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Vader controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Vader is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has Vader pressed against the cage.
Johnson has Vader pressed against the cage, preventing Vader from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land. #T1#
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Vader avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Vader just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Vader avoiding damage.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The referee calls for Vader to work.
A short left from Johnson.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vader is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. #T2#
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vader has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Vader holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Luke Vader.
Vader shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson blocks a jab.
As Vader tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vader manages to avoid the attempt.
Vader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Vader fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vader's head.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Vader avoids them all with ease.
Vader misses the jab.
Vader throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson slips under a jab from Vader.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vader lands an overhand right.
Vader misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Vader wants a takedown but no success here.
Jack Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Vader.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader.
Vader has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vader is looking for a takedown.
Johnson keeps control of Vader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader.
Johnson works on Vader's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Vader manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vader throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Johnson 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#
Vader throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Vader.
Johnson defending well as Vader loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws a hook but Vader blocks it.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson defending well as Vader loads up on a big left hand.
As Vader tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vader manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vader.
Vader misses with an uppercut.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Vader and move into the clinch.
Vader throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Vader, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vader shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Vader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Johnson cracks Vader with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a swing at Vader's ribcage but misses.
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
Vader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Vader.
Vader misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws a hook but Vader avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Vader throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Vader misses with a straight left.
Johnson lands with a hook. Vader tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson lunges at Vader with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vader's hand.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vader.
Jack Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Vader takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
The fighters circling - Vader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Vader is out of range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vader.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Vader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vader throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vader manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Vader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vader slips under a jab.
Vader misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Vader feints the counter takedown.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vader. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Vader tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vader manages to avoid the attempt.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vader.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Vader breaks away and moves out of range.
Vader throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
The fighters circling - Vader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Vader's ribs.
Vader throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Vader misses the shot to the body.
As Vader tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vader manages to avoid the attempt.
Vader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vader scores with a nice right hand.
Vader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Vader tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Vader manages to avoid the attempt.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Vader looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson cracks Vader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vader tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Vader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Vader.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Vader moved out of range.
Vader throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vader shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson tries to counter by clinching up but Vader breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vader's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader slips a straight right by Johnson.
Vader misses with a hook
#CL#
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
The fighters circling - Vader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Vader misses its intended target.
Vader is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vader.
Johnson throws the left hand but Vader avoids the punch easily.
Vader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Vader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vader throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Vader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vader swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
#T2#
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Vader saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Vader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vader.
Vader looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Vader.
Vader throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luke Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vader manages to avoid it.#T3#
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Vader.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC#
Vader is rocked!
Vader misses with a straight right.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vader.
Vader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook but Vader avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Vader is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Vader walks straight into a right hand from Johnson - that's dropped him! Johnson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vader from any more punishment! Vader complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Johnson!
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Event:
RFC 32: Nuclear Strike
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Vader.
Luke Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vader darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatkis pinned against the cage. Hatkis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hatkis feints the counter takedown.
Vader with a hook.
Vader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hatkis throws the left hand but Vader avoids the punch easily.
Vader scores with a jab. Hatkis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Hatkis counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hatkis fails to land.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatkis.
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hatkis effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Hatkis blocks an uppercut.
Vader is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vader is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hatkis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vader is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hatkis is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatkis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vader avoiding damage.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hatkis tries to work over Vader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Hatkis fails to land. #TD2#
Hatkis has clasped his hands together around Vader's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hatkis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vader some visible discomfort.
Hatkis working away.
Vader is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Vader tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hatkis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hatkis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vader on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vader tries to get out of the position.
Hatkis scores with punches from side control.
Vader tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Hatkis lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vader is trying to buck Hatkis off.
Vader takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vader is looking for a sweep.
Hatkis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Check out the look on Hatkis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hatkis trying to control the action but Vader is working from the bottom.
Vader is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Vader takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hatkis controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatkis trying to control the position but Vader is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igorr Hatkis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vader!
Hatkis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Hatkis is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Vader. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vader.
Hatkis is still on wobbly legs! Can Vader finish him?#TD#
Vader drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Hatkis blocks nicely.
Hatkis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Igorr Hatkis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vader landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hatkis is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Hatkis from controlling successfully. #T1#
Vader is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hatkis seems to have recovered his senses.
Vader looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vader throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vader blocks the strikes from Hatkis.
Hatkis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vader prevents Hatkis from improving his position.
Hatkis is still trying to improve position.
Vader lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Vader sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hatkis defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hatkis gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatkis 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.
Hatkis keeping moving, preventing Vader from controlling successfully.
Hatkis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vader's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Vader in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vader trying to control but Hatkis is working from the bottom.
Vader sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hatkis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vader's guard. #REVB#
Hatkis sitting in guard, not really doing much. #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.
Hatkis is continuing to stall.
Vader is trying to keep Hatkis in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Vader.
Hatkis with the counter takedown but Vader avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hatkis throws out the jab.
Hatkis lands with a right hand.
Vader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatkis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Vader dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Vader tests Hatkis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vader is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vader connects with the punch.
Hatkis looks to land a right hand but Vader moved out of range.
Hatkis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hatkis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vader.
Hatkis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vader tries to counter with a takedown but Hatkis is quick to defend against it.
Hatkis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatkis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Vader.
Hatkis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatkis was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader.
Hatkis feints the counter takedown.
Vader scores with a hook.#T1#
Hatkis misses with a straight left.
Vader scores with a sloppy right hand. Hatkis should have avoided that one.
Vader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vader lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Hatkis goes down and covers up as Vader starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Vader!
Luke Vader decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC 28: Impaler Open Challenge
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vader.
Vader dips to his left and cracks Boggo with an uppercut!#ROC#
Boggo is rocked!
Crack! Vader connects with the perfect overhand right and Boggo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Vader!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Vader!
Luke Vader decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TD 2: Bloodshed
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Vader changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kivimaki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kivimaki looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vader trying to control the position but Kivimaki is working away.
Kivimaki sneaks back into half guard.
Vader scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vader is nestled in close to Kivimaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Vader is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kivimaki sees it coming and defends easily.
Vader wants to free his trapped foot but Kivimaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vader is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Kivimaki is rocked!
Vader drops an elbow to the side of Kivimaki's head.
Oh Kivimaki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vader working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vader takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Ground and pound from Vader.
Vader lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kivimaki quite badly. Kivimaki pulls Vader in close trying to recover. Vader postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kivimaki on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kivimaki doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Vader!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Buttesen moves forwards but Vader connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buttesen tries to clinch there but Vader circles away.
#TD#
Vader gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Buttesen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vader keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Vader wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Vader lands a takedown into guard.
Vader throws a strike but Buttesen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buttesen trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vader is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Buttesen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vader.
Vader trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Buttesen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vader manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Buttesen is in close to Vader's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vader 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.#SUB#
Vader looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Buttesen passes into side control.
Vader wants to get back to his feet but Buttesen drags him back down.
Vader struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Buttesen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vader is trying to escape and Buttesen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vader is forced to tap! Nice work there by Buttesen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikel Buttesen!
Mikel Buttesen took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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