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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Skywalker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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193 cm
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205 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darth Vader!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Vader on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Vader on that attempt.
Skywalker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skywalker wants it to stay on the feet.
Skywalker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skywalker wants it to stay on the feet.
Skywalker feints the counter takedown.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Skywalker enables Vader to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skywalker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Skywalker blocks nicely.
Skywalker wants to stand up but Vader is controlling him.
Vader trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Skywalker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vader is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Skywalker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader has his hands clasped together around Skywalker's back. He's all about the action.
Skywalker wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Vader uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Skywalker wants to get up but he can't break Vader's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vader looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vader is trying to keep Skywalker in close.
Skywalker is looking to stand up but Vader won't let him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skywalker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Vader with that takedown attempt.
Skywalker feints the counter takedown.
Vader tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skywalker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vader somewhat.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vader shoots in looking for a takedown. Skywalker tries to sprawl out of it but Vader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skywalker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skywalker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vader.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vader closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Skywalker did well to prevent Vader getting side control.
Skywalker is trying to stand up here but Vader is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vader is pressing down on Skywalker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skywalker is holding on for now.
Vader missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vader not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vader closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is trying to stand back up but Vader is controlling him
Vader tries to stand but can't do so whilst Skywalker controls his leg.
Skywalker is staying active underneath Vader, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vader decides to stand and escape the position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vader.
Skywalker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vader misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skywalker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vader defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader wants to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skywalker.
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.
Skywalker pushes Vader off looking to stand but Vader dives back in and keeps control.
Vader trying to control from half guard but Skywalker is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader stops Skywalker from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vader thows a huge punch but Skywalker dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vader darts in looking for a takedown but Skywalker gets double underhooks and turns Vader into the cage.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skywalker with the counter takedown but Vader avoids it easily.
Vader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vader shoots in and drives through. Skywalker sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader wants to clinch.
Skywalker feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader shoots in for a double leg but Skywalker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader shoots in and bounces Skywalker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Skywalker manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Vader drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skywalker tries to break free but Vader pushes him back against the cage.
Skywalker wants the takedown. Vader is fighting it off but Skywalker persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vader's guard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 has a closed guard, preventing Skywalker from standing up.
Vader is working an open guard so Skywalker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vader.
Vader shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skywalker but Skywalker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Darth Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vader has a takedown stuffed.
Vader has a takedown stuffed.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vader misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skywalker feints the counter takedown.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Skywalker sprawls well initially but Vader persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vader stops Skywalker from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skywalker leaves Vader with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vader closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker with the counter takedown but Vader avoids it easily.
Vader fails with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vader defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Vader pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vader fails to land the takedown.
Skywalker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vader closes the distance and clinches up with Skywalker, looking for a takedown. Vader pushes Skywalker against the cage but Skywalker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vader dives in and grabs Skywalker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skywalker pushes down on Vader's head and hops out.
Vader shoots in looking for a takedown. Skywalker tries to sprawl out of it but Vader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skywalker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skywalker with the counter takedown but Vader avoids it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vader looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Vader persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vader tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skywalker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vader somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skywalker.
Skywalker wants to stand but Vader is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vader tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vader's guard.
Darth Vader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skywalker stands up and waves to Vader to follow him.
Luke Skywalker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vader shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Vader's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skywalker feints the counter takedown.
Vader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skywalker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vader closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skywalker to the mat! Skywalker manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vader is looking to clinch but Skywalker is avoiding it.
Skywalker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vader shoots in but Skywalker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vader or perhaps it was just good defense by Skywalker, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vader!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vader to his feet.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vader goes for a double leg but Skywalker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skywalker continues to drive forward.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skywalker pinned against the cage. Skywalker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skywalker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
Vader with a poor takedown
and Skywalker counters with a takedown into side control.
Skywalker stands up and beckons Vader to his feet.
Skywalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vader misses with a takedown attempt - Skywalker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vader fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader goes for a double leg but Skywalker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skywalker continues to drive forward.
Skywalker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skywalker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Skywalker wants it to stay on the feet.
Vader looks to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Skywalker stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vader to get to his feet.
Vader misses with a takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vader!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vader tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vader misses with a takedown attempt - Skywalker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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 shoots in but no luck this time.
And Skywalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Vader pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader looks to clinch
so Skywalker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skywalker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
Luke Skywalker is the new light heavyweight champion!
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