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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Surov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skywalker's entrance music is Raised on Rock. A fine choice. Surov has chosen Amphetamines as his entrance music. The key to victory for Luke Skywalker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Surov!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surov lands a jab to Skywalker's midsection.
Surov throws a leg kick but Skywalker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skywalker slips a straight right by Surov.
Surov misses with a hook. Skywalker ducked under it nicely.
Surov shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Surov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Surov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Surov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Surov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skywalker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Surov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Surov misses its intended target.
Skywalker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skywalker wants it to stay on the feet.
Surov checks a leg kick.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker drops his hands momentarily and Surov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Surov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexei Surov.
Skywalker is looking to clinch but Surov is avoiding it.
Skywalker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Surov's sensitive parts.
Surov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Alexei Surov has been cut.
Surov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Surov misses the target.
Surov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Surov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skywalker's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skywalker lands the left hand.
Skywalker throws a looping overhand right but Surov ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skywalker, right into the meat.
Skywalker throws a low kick but Surov moves out of range easily.
Skywalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Surov throws out the jab.
Skywalker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Surov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skywalker won't be happy with that.
Skywalker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skywalker sees it coming and defends easily.
Skywalker is looking for a sweep. Surov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Surov is looking for a kimura here.
Skywalker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Surov prevents Skywalker from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Surov is looking for a kimura but Skywalker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Surov to get the leverage.
Surov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Surov thows a huge punch but Skywalker dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luke Skywalker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
That's time! Skywalker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Skywalker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Surov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Surov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skywalker wants to improve his position but Surov is controlling well.
Surov is pressing down on Skywalker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skywalker is holding on for now.
Surov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skywalker tries to roll over but Surov keeps him under control.
Surov is pressing down on Skywalker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skywalker is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Surov.
Surov wants to advance to full mount but Skywalker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Skywalker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Surov tries to hold on but Skywalker pushes him away.
Alexei Surov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the head.
Surov is looking to improve his position but Skywalker isn't that keen on the idea.
Surov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skywalker working the ground and pound effectively.
Surov is desperately trying to improve his position but Skywalker has a good base and remains in mount.
Skywalker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skywalker controlling from the full mount.
Skywalker trying to control but Surov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skywalker working the ground and pound effectively.
Surov wants to hold on but Skywalker pushes him away.
Skywalker working the ground and pound effectively.
Skywalker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Skywalker content just to control the position here.
Surov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Skywalker wants to sweep here but Surov controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker trying to control the position.
Surov wants to pass the guard but Skywalker is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skywalker wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Surov from controlling successfully.
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 Alexei Surov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Surov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skywalker. Skywalker obviously looking to wear him down.
Skywalker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Surov.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Surov is out of range and Skywalker settles back down.
Surov swings for the body but Skywalker moves out of range.
Surov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Surov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skywalker sprawls well. Skywalker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Surov gets slowly back to his feet.
Surov drives through with a takedown into Skywalker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Skywalker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Surov trying to control the position from guard on top but Skywalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skywalker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skywalker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Skywalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skywalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skywalker is keeping the position for now.
Surov trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Skywalker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Surov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Surov persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
Surov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skywalker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Surovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skywalker cracks the inside of Surov's front leg.
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!
Surov digs a good hook to Skywalker's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Surov misses its intended target.
Skywalker swings for the body but Surov moves out of range.
Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Surov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skywalker's head backwards.
Skywalker throws out a loose jab but Surov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Surov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Surov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skywalker moves forwards but Surov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Surov staying out of range there.
Skywalker throws a shot to the body.
Skywalker digs a good body shot into Surov's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Surov moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skywalker connects with a nice looking jab.
Skywalker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Surov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skywalker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skywalker throws a lazy uppercut
and Surov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Surov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skywalker tries to roll over but Surov keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skywalker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Surov looks to land a combination but Skywalker avoids it well.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut.
Surov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Skywalker.
Skywalker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skywalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Surov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Skywalker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Surov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skywalker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Surov scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Skywalker.
Surov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skywalker thows a body shot but no joy.
Surov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker avoids it really well and circles away.
Skywalker misses with a body shot
and Surov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skywalker's guard.
Surov throws a big right hand that misses.
Surov wants to pass the guard but Skywalker is keeping the position.
Surov throws a strike but Skywalker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a strike but Surov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Surov from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Surov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Surov throwing strikes from guard but Skywalker blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker keeping full guard, as Surov tries to pass.
Skywalker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skywalker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Surov.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Surov preventing the sweep.
Skywalker is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Luke Skywalker just wasn't active enough.
The crowd cheers as Surov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skywalker doesn't seem phased though.
Surov lands a lovely overhand right.
Skywalker throws a low kick but Surov avoids it.
Surov takes a swing at Skywalker's ribcage but misses.
Surov blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skywalker throws a sloppy head kick and Surov moves out of range easily.
Skywalker tried to score with a low kick but Surov checks it.
Skywalker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Surov dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Surov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Skywalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Surov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skywalker's waist but Skywalker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Surov off to one side.
Skywalker throws a chopping leg kick but Surov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Skywalker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skywalker tries to land a front kick but Surov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skywalker takes a swing at Surov's ribcage but misses.
Skywalker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Surov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skywalker counters with a left to the body.
Surov slips a jab from Skywalker.
Surov checks a low kick from Skywalker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Surov.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Surov.
Surov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skywalker's head.
Surov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skywalker swings for the body but Surov moves out of range.
Skywalker swings for the body but Surov moves out of range.
Surov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skywalker can pounce on him.
Skywalker misses with a hook
and Surov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skywalker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Surov.
Skywalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Surov is one step ahead there.
Surov tries to free his leg and advance position but Skywalker is retaining full guard.
Alexei Surov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Surov is one step ahead there.
Surov throwing strikes but missing.
Surov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surov throwing strikes from guard but Skywalker blocks nicely.
Surov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Surov passes Skywalker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Skywalker is concentrating on defense, preventing Surov from advancing position.
Surov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Surov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skywalker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Surov.
Luke Skywalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skywalker is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skywalker is pressing down on Surov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Surov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexei Surov.
I think Skywalker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Skywalker!
Luke Skywalker retains his welterweight title!
Luke Skywalker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$), into his post fight interview.
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