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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nic Ola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ola's choice of entrance music: Disorder by Ice T&Slayer. Luke Skywalker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nic Ola's chin.
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142 lbs
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Nic Ola!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skywalker throws a shot to the body.
Skywalker throws a front kick aimed at Ola's knee but Ola avoids it well.
Skywalker moves out of range of the body kick from Ola.
Skywalker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ola circles away quickly and effectively.
Skywalker is looking to score with low kicks.
Ola throws a low kick, looking for Skywalker's leg but Skywalker calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Skywalker misses its intended target.
Skywalker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ola.
Skywalker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ola.
Ola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ola misses with an uppercut. Skywalker saw that one coming.
Skywalker scores with a hook.
Skywalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ola was well out of range. Poor timing from Skywalker.
Ola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Skywalker misses.
Skywalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skywalker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Ola persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skywalker throws a push kick but Ola slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with a body kick.
Ola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ola throws a chopping leg kick but Skywalker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skywalker misses the body punch
and Ola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Skywalker.
Ola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skywalker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ola moves out of range as Skywalker strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ola. Skywalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ola throws a nice head kick!
Skywalker cracks Ola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skywalker slips a straight right by Ola.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ola manages to avoid it.
Skywalker's corner calls for a 1-2. Skywalker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ola blocks a jab.
Ola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skywalker throws an overhand right that lands on Ola's shoulder, as Ola tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skywalker throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ola throws a push kick but Skywalker slaps the foot to one side.
Ola throws a head kick that misses.
Skywalker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
Skywalker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ola.
Nice jab there from Ola.
Ola misses with a looping right.
Good work by Skywalker as he checks the leg kick.
Ola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Ola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skywalker throws a front kick that sends Ola stumbling back into the cage.
Ola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skywalker tries to avoid it but Ola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skywalker to the ground. Skywalker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skywalker checks the leg kick.
Skywalker has Ola up against the cage in a clinch.
Skywalker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Ola controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ola working aggressively here.
Ola lands with a light punch inside.
Ola prevents a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands an elbow that stopped Ola in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Nic Ola has been cut.
Skywalker wants the takedown. Ola is fighting it off but Skywalker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ola's guard against the cage.
Ola utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skywalker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ola on the ground.
Skywalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skywalker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ola is on top in guard.
Ola looking to sit in guard and control but Skywalker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Skywalker distracts Ola with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Skywalker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Skywalker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker stopping the sweep attempt from Ola.
Ola pulls Skywalker in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skywalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ola had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skywalker defends it easily.
Skywalker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skywalker has managed to get both his arms back between Ola's legs - danger averted.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Ola keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Skywalker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skywalker throws an elbow that misses. Ola uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skywalker's guard. Nice move by Ola!
Skywalker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ola trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nic Ola's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ola looking to score a takedown here. Skywalker is defending well but Ola drives through and ends up in Skywalker's guard.
Ola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skywalker wants to get back to his feet but Ola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ola postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ola trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Skywalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skywalker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ola working some strikes from top position.
Ola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ola content to stall in guard here.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Ola from controlling successfully.
Ola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ola looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skywalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ola is working Skywalker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ola wants to pass the guard but Skywalker is keeping the position.
Ola controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ola won't allow Skywalker to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ola is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ola advances position into side control!
Ola trying to control the action but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Ola tries for a kimura but Skywalker is defending well.
Skywalker defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ola landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ola lands a few punches from side control.
Skywalker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ola.
The strikes coming from Ola are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ola trying to control the action but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Ola working the strikes but Skywalker uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ola controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nic Ola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nic Ola's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Skywalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ola.
Skywalker avoids the head kick by Ola.
Ola swings for the body but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ola moves away.
Jab, jab by Skywalker - just one landing.
Ola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Ola.
Ola avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Ola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch lands to the side of Skywalker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skywalker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good shot there by Ola.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ola.
Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker throws the left hand but Ola avoids the punch easily.
Ola is looking to slow Skywalker down with leg kicks.
Skywalker misses with a kick to the body
and Ola counters with a low kick, right behind Skywalker 's knee.
Skywalker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a hook to the side of Ola's head but Ola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skywalker takes one on the button.
Skywalker throws a push kick but Ola slaps the foot to one side.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ola missing with a left hand there. Skywalker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skywalker.
Ola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ola misses with a hook.
Ola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skywalker pinned against the cage. Skywalker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skywalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Ola circles away.
Ola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skywalker drops his hands momentarily and Ola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ola misses with a looping right.
Ola misses with a hook.
Ola slips a jab from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a low kick but Ola avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ola throws out a loose jab but Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ola does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Ola tenderised Skywalker's leg. Skywalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice cross by Ola.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ola.
Ola throws a big shot that misses.
Skywalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Ola circles away.
Ola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ola scoring well with a low kick there.
Ola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skywalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Ola circles away.
Ola throws a low kick but Skywalker avoids it.
Skywalker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skywalker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ola if he has to take too many more of those.
Skywalker slips a straight right by Ola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skywalker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ola takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Skywalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Ola slips under a jab from Skywalker.
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Ola circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skywalker - the referee stops the clock and Ola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skywalker. Ola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skywalker in his tracks.
The crowd cheers as Skywalker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ola doesn't seem phased though.
Ola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skywalker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skywalker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ola.
Ola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Skywalker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skywalker lands with a nice body punch.
Ola slips under a jab from Skywalker.
Skywalker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Skywalker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ola keeps the fight on the outside.
Skywalker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ola scores with a push kick.
Ola misses with a body kick.
Ola looks to land a left hand but Skywalker moved out of range nicely.
Ola feints and as Skywalker raises his hands in defense, Ola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ola looking to sit in guard and control but Skywalker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nic Ola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nic Ola!
In his post fight interview, Nic Ola gave a big smile as he said 'Yeaaaah.Thats better,now two others,who first?'.
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