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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mana Festation (ranked 419 p4p, 18 weight class) and Darth Vader (ranked 1572 p4p, 77 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Darth Vader was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mana Festation!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darth Vader !
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Vader shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Vader backing up. Vader nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vader .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vader .
Vader misses with a body shot.
Festation feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vader connects with a jab.
Vader cracks Festation with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader with a lazy takedown attempt
and Festation counters with a head kick. That will keep Vader thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
Vader scores with a hook to the body. Festation takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vader throws a leg kick but Festation sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Vader backs away, Festation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vader lands with a right hand.
Vader cracks Festation with a right hand to the side of the head.
Festation blocks a jab.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Vader . Beautiful body shot.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
As Vader looks to move away, Festation throws a big counter combo but Vader just gets out of the way.
Vader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Festation thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vader lands with an uppercut that bounces Festation off the cage and back into range.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Festation was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Festation seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vader misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
A lazy body kick from Vader
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
Vader closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Festation to the mat! Festation manages to get full guard.
Festation manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Vader .
Vader throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vader gets the takedown into side control.
Vader postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Festation is trying to get back to half guard.
Vader is chipping away with strikes.
Festation is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vader off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader holding both Festation 's hands and preventing any damage.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vader is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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 trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vader is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vader looking very determined here, making life difficult for Festation.
Festation controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darth Vader will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Festation as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Festation wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Festation stuffs the takedown.
Vader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Festation rather than just go for the knockout.
Vader connects with a nice looking jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vader .
Festation bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Vader looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Festation is fending him off so far but Vader persists. Nope, Festation circles away and we're back to standing.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader throws a predictable looking body shot
and Festation finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Festation gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vader to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Festation avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Festation is trying to control the position but Vader postures up.
Festation preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Festation 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.
Festation pulls Vader in close to prevent any damage.
Festation lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vader being controlled here, momentarily.
Mana Festation overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Festation wants to stand but Vader has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
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.
Festation sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vader holds on and takes a little breather.
Festation stopping the sweep attempt from Vader .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Festation trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vader wants to sweep but no luck.
Vader can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Festation controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vader goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Darth Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader digs a good body shot into Festation's ribs.
Vader has his takedown stuffed
and Festation counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vader has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Festation moves out of range easily.
Vader misses with a body shot.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vader gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Vader backing up. Vader nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Festation walks into a straight right hand from Vader .
Vader throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader rushes Festation and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vader shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Festation manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vader postures up.
Vader lands a couple of digs.
Vader stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Festation preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Festation is trying to control the position but Vader postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Festation holds on and takes a little breather.
Festation trying to keep a closed guard but Vader is proving a slippery customer.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Festation blocks nicely.
Vader throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vader 's guard.
Vader looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vader is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Festation pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vader is keeping the position for now.
Festation decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vader throws a right hand that Festation ducks under and follows up with a left that Festation also avoids with ease.
Vader misses with a takedown
and Festation counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Festation gets tackled into the cage by Vader . Vader maintains the clinch.
Festation scores with a hook to the body.
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
As Vader looks to move away, Festation throws a big counter combo but Vader just gets out of the way.
Vader missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vader throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Vader missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
Vader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Festation takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Festation looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Festation looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vader is fighting to break Festation's control of his arms but Festation is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vader in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vader throws a big right hand that misses.
Vader trying to control but Festation is working from the bottom.
Vader sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vader with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vader won't allow Festation to sweep him here.
Festation working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vader .
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Festation blocks nicely.
Festation is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Festation is trying to keep Vader in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Festation is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vader has a takedown stuffed.
Festation is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vader closes the distance and pushes Festation back into the cage.
Festation breaks the clinch.
Vader dives in for a single leg takedown but Festation sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader throws a low kick but Festation avoids it.
Festation has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vader .
Vader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Darth Vader just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Danga de danga de dang - Vader scores with a four punch combination!
Vader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vader misses with a double jab
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Festation blocks a jab.
Vader feints and as Festation raises his hands in defense, Vader changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vader won't allow Festation to get back to his feet.
Festation seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Festation 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 working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Festation is on top in guard.
Festation has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader wants to stand but Festation is controlling the position.
Festation is fighting to break Vader 's control of his arms but Vader is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Festation is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vader bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Festation's guard.
Festation looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Festation is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vader is controlling him.
Vader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Festation swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Festation wants to get back to his feet but Vader is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vader landing some decent shots from guard.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Vader stops Festation from standing up.
Festation preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Festation is controlling Vader 's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vader drives through and clinches with Festation against the cage.
Good body shot from Festation.
Festation letting Vader take a breather here.
Festation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader lands a front kick.
Vader shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Festation pushes Vader off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader tries to clinch up.
And Festation counters with a quick kick to the body but Vader blocks it.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Vader backs away, Festation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vader has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Darth Vader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Vader has Festation up against the cage in a clinch.
Festation lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader working aggressively here.
Festation tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Vader controls the action.
Festation lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Festation breaks the clinch.
Vader throws a head kick that misses
and Festation counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vader thinking.
Vader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Festation takes one to the chin there.
Vader misses with a combination
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Vader .
A momentary lapse in concentration from Festation enables Vader to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Festation manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader lands a couple of elbows.
Vader is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Festation looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vader is one step ahead there.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vader trying to control but Festation is working from the bottom.
Festation is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Festation looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vader is one step ahead there.
Vader with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vader sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Festation's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation wants to control but Vader is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Festation is controlling Vader 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vader drops an elbow to the side of Festation's head.
Vader missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Festation controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vader landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Festation has hold of Vader 's hands but Vader slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vader throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Festation is not content to let Vader control the position.
Festation is trying to maintain the position but Vader is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader slips a nice elbow through Festation's hands, connecting with Festation's forehead.
Vader prevents Festation from standing back up.
Well, if Vader is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Festation tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Festation trying to control but Vader postures up.
Vader is trying to control the action in half guard but Festation is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vader stalling.
Vader drops an elbow to the side of Festation's head.
Vader is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vader working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader !
Darth Vader is the new bantamweight champion!
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