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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skywalker comes into the arena with Raised on Rock blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bobberson tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Skywalker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobberson. Bobberson shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Bobberson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Skywalker throws a right hand that misses
and Bobberson counters with a takedown into side control. Bobberson works to advance to full mount. Skywalker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Skywalker is trying desperately to improve position. Skywalker tries to lock up and control but Bobberson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bobberson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Skywalker is now in Bobberson's guard. A big mistake from Bobberson there, giving up the dominant position! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobberson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bobberson looking for subs off his back but Skywalker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Skywalker trying to control the pace. Skywalker slips a nice elbow through Bobberson's hands, connecting with Bobberson's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round. Skywalker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bobberson defending well though. Skywalker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bobberson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skywalker is working away from the top position though. Skywalker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Skywalker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bobberson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Bobberson gets back to full guard.
Skywalker won't allow Bobberson to sweep him here. Bobberson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skywalker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Skywalker distracts Bobberson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bobberson keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully. Skywalker throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bobberson is trying to control the position but Skywalker postures up. Skywalker lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bobberson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skywalker's guard. Bobberson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skywalker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skywalker has escaped and now he's on top! This has been an exciting period of action! Bobberson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Skywalker has picked Bobberson up and slammed him! Bobberson can't keep hold of the triangle and Skywalker manages to pass to side control! Bobberson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Bobberson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Skywalker in side control lands a decent elbow. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Skywalker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bobberson is trying to get back to half guard. Bobberson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Bobberson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bobberson is looking for a sweep. Bobberson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Skywalker prevents Bobberson from improving his position. Skywalker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bobberson! Bobberson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Skywalker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bobberson looks a forlorn figure.
Skywalker scoring with strikes but Bobberson is staying in there. Bobberson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skywalker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Skywalker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bobberson's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bobberson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Skywalker with a couple of short strikes.
Bobberson is rocked! Bobberson can't escape the position.
Skywalker with shots to the head and body - Bobberson looks very uncomfortable down there. Bobberson is still in real trouble! Can Skywalker finish him? Skywalker lands a nice shot to the head. Skywalker trying to control but he's not successful this time. Bobberson regains half guard. Bobberson is looking for a sweep. Skywalker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Still in half guard, Skywalker seems content to control. Skywalker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Skywalker is nestled in close to Bobberson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bobberson tries to roll over but Skywalker keeps him under control. Skywalker lands strikes from half guard. Skywalker is looking to take a break and control but Bobberson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Skywalker working the head and body with strikes. Skywalker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bobberson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Skywalker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Skywalker! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luke Skywalker made sure he mentioned Just Fight (Shirt 6$ Shorts 8$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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