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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Handsome Cpw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cpw has chosen Steve McQueen as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 cm
28
142 lbs
25 - 15 - 1 |
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170 cm
29
146 lbs
29 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Handsome Cpw! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Skywalker throws a low kick but Cpw avoids it. Skywalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cpw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cpw keeps the fight on the outside. Cpw misses with a body shot.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cpw swats him away and circles back towards the center. Skywalker ducks under a wild hook from Cpw. Decent striking displayed by Skywalker there. Cpw tries to move into range but Skywalker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Skywalker misses with a looping right. Skywalker forces Cpw back against the cage and clinches. Cpw tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Cpw back against the cage. Cpw takes an elbow to the temple. Skywalker trying to land knees to the body.
Cpw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cpw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cpw backwards. Skywalker has clasped his hands together around Cpw's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Skywalker is looking to take a break and control but Cpw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Skywalker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cpw parries the strikes from Skywalker easily there. Skywalker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cpw to escape.
Skywalker in side control, throwing shots but Cpw defends. Skywalker trying to control the action but Cpw is working from the bottom. Skywalker tries to move to mount but Cpw blocks the move with his legs. Skywalker in side control, throwing shots but Cpw defends. Skywalker working the ground and pound but Cpw is defending the strikes. Skywalker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Skywalker misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Skywalker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cpw is not content to let Skywalker control the position. Skywalker throwing strikes but Cpw manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Skywalker tries to get back to half guard but can't. Skywalker is trying to control Cpw's posture but Cpw avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cpw wants to stand but Skywalker has his arm trapped. Cpw decides to stand back up. Cpw steps back and let's Skywalker get back to his feet. Cpw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cpw throws a lazy right hand but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Skywalker clinches with his opponent.
Skywalker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cpw blocks an elbow strike from Skywalker.
Stalling in the clinch from Cpw.
Skywalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Cpw. Cpw lands a shoulder strike. Cpw breaks the clinch.
Jab from Skywalker. Skywalker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Skywalker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Skywalker is looking to clinch but Cpw is avoiding it.
Skywalker lands with a kick to the temple. Cpw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Nice uppercut lands for Cpw. That snapped Skywalker's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cpw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skywalker manages to avoid it. Cpw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skywalker manages to avoid it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cpw tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Skywalker scores with a nice head shot. Skywalker dives in and scores a takedown into Cpw's guard. Cpw pushes Skywalker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Skywalker walks into a left hand. A jab from Skywalker finds it's way through Cpw's defenses. Cpw takes a body punch but keeps moving. Skywalker lands a body shot.
Skywalker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Skywalker lands with a nice body punch. Cpw ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Skywalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skywalker is rocked!
It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut. Cpw throws a hook but Skywalker blocks it. Cpw takes one to the chin there. Skywalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cpw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. This has been an exciting period of action! A telegraphed right hand from Cpw misses the target. Skywalker slips under a jab. Skywalker throws a right hand that Cpw ducks under and follows up with a left that Cpw also avoids with ease. Skywalker thuds his right hand into Cpw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Skywalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cpw. Cpw throws an overhand right that lands on Skywalker's shoulder, as Skywalker tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cpw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skywalker throws out the jab. The fighters circling - Cpw throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Skywalker takes a swing at Cpw's ribcage but misses. Handsome Cpw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. No joy there for Cpw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skywalker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Skywalker tries to clinch but Cpw is having none of it. Cpw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Skywalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cpw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skywalker. Cpw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skywalker. Skywalker takes a swing at Cpw's ribcage but misses. Skywalker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cpw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but Cpw sees it coming and checks it nicely. Cpw lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Skywalker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cpw, pushing him back against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skywalker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cpw dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cpw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skywalker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skywalker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cpw is defending well for now. Cpw trying to control the position but instead, Skywalker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cpw into the cage. Cpw dodges an elbow strike from Skywalker.
Cpw blocks an elbow strike. Cpw leaning against his opponent.
Skywalker looks to throw an elbow but misses. Skywalker throws an elbow that misses.
Skywalker misses with an elbow strike.
Skywalker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Cpw just leaning against Skywalker, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Skywalker misses with a short punch on the inside. Cpw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Skywalker tries to land knees in the clinch but Cpw avoids the damage to the body. A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land. Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Cpw.
Skywalker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skywalker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cpw's brow. Cpw taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cpw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cpw blocks an elbow strike. Skywalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skywalker wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skywalker. Cpw tries to break the clinch but Skywalker is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cpw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skywalker is keeping busy. Skywalker looks to throw an elbow but misses. Cpw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Skywalker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Skywalker lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Skywalker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cpw is defending well for now. Cpw breaks the clinch.
Cpw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Skywalker throws a right and a left that Cpw avoids nicely. Skywalker moves into range and clinches up with Cpw. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cpw scores with a hook to the body. Cpw taking a breather. Luke Skywalker has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cpw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards. Cpw prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luke Skywalker will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut. That's time! Skywalker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Donk. Skywalker catches Cpw right on the button with a cross. Skywalker looks to land a body kick but Cpw moved away. Skywalker misses with a hook. Skywalker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Cpw manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Skywalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Skywalker throws a big elbow that misses. Cpw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Skywalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cpw get's back to his feet. Skywalker misses with a hook. Skywalker lands a jab to the nose. Cpw throws a lazy right hand but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Cpw misses the target. Cpw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Cpw. Skywalker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Cpw cracks Skywalker with an open hand slap. Skywalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far. Cpw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Skywalker forces Cpw back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Skywalker.
Cpw avoids a wild elbow strike from Skywalker. Cpw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Skywalker working Cpw over with knees to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cpw managing to block the knees to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cpw avoiding damage as Skywalker throws knees to the body.
Cpw scores with a shoulder strike. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A head punch on the inside from Skywalker fails to land. Cpw breaks the clinch.
Skywalker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Cpw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skywalker.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A low kick from Skywalker misses and Cpw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Skywalker fails in his attempt to clinch. Skywalker closes the distance and clinches. Cpw looking to slow down the pace here. Cpw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cpw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skywalker has him pressed against the cage. Skywalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cpw blocks an elbow strike from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands an elbow just above Cpw 's eye. Skywalker lands a nice elbow. Skywalker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Cpw breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Skywalker. Skywalker looks to throw the jab but Cpw is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cpw misses with a straight right. Cpw scores with a hook to the body. Skywalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Cpw moves out of range of the body kick from Skywalker.
Cpw looks to land a combination but Skywalker avoids it well. Skywalker throws a quick inside leg kick. Skywalker slips a straight right by Cpw. This has been an exciting period of action! Skywalker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Skywalker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Skywalker wants to clinch. Cpw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Luke Skywalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Skywalker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cpw quickly recovers to half guard. Skywalker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Skywalker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round. Well Skywalker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker! During a confident post fight interview, Luke Skywalker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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