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Event:
StrikeForce Union #51
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Skank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Steel enables Skank to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Steel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skank throws a big right hand that misses.
Skank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skank landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skank controls the pace.
Skank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Skank connects with a couple of short punches.
Skank is in close to Steel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skank is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.
Skank is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Skank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skank keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steel's head.
Steel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skank postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Skank in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Skank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skank slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel works the jab nicely.
Skank tries for a takedown but Steel circles away easily
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Steel clinches up against the cage.
Steel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steel misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel keeps control of Skank as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steel lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Ed Skank has been cut.
Steel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Skank blocks it.
A knee to the head by Steel.
Skank has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Skank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel connects with a knee to the head.
Steel with a knee to the head.
Steel misses with a knee strike.
Steel is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Steel is pressed up against the cage. Skank has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A good leg kick by Steel.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skank is defended easily by Steel.
Skank shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Steel as Skank shoots in.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Skank closes the distance and clinches.
A knee to the head by Steel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Skank's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Skank goes for a double leg but Steel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel continues to drive forward.
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skank shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel defends it nicely.#CL2#
Steel takes the fight into the clinch.
Steel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Skank blocks with his arms.
Skank wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Skank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skank blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steel.
Skank takes an elbow to the temple.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skank managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
Skank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steel misses with a knee to the head.
Steel misses with a knee to the head.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Skank controls the action.
Skank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mr Steel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skank tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steel obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Steel.
#CUT2#
Ed Skank's cut is getting worse.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Skank blocks it.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steel lands a knee to the head.
Steel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Steel.
Skank avoiding damage as Steel throws knees to the body.
Steel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skank blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skank's defenses.
Steel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steel looking to throw knees to the head but Skank is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Steel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steel lands a right hand.
Skank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skank is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steel scores with a knee to the head.
Skank managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
Skank lands with a left to the head.
Skank tries for a takedown but Steel manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ed Skank's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Skank takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skank tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Skank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Skank 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.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skank.
Skank missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skank not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skank.
Skank throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Skank trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away. #T1#
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skank scores with a couple of nice shots.
Skank winds up and cracks Steel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Skank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel's head.
Skank is looking to advance position but Steel won't allow it.
Steel tries to kick Skank off in order to stand up. Skank Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Skank is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mr Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Skank is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Skank seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steel pushes Skank away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Skank gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Skank misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Steel parries the strikes from Skank easily there. Skank is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Steel to escape.
Skank working the head with strikes.
An elbow from Skank crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Steel taking a bit of punishment here - Skank scoring with strikes.
Skank in side control lands a decent elbow.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skank is looking to take a break and control but Steel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Skank has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Skank controlling the position.
Steel is not content to let Skank control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skank working the head with strikes.
Steel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Skank throws a strike aimed at the side of Steel's head but Steel avoids it well.
Skank lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel is trying to escape the position but Skank is controlling the position.
Ed Skank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skank lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Skank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Steel!
A very excited looking Mr Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #47
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Skank scores with a jab. Banger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skank backs up against the cage.
Skank throws a hook to the side of Banger's head but Banger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skank throws the kick towards the body but Banger avoids it.
Banger shoots and misses
and Skank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skank misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Skank misses.
Skank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skank bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banger's head.
Skank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skank tries to land a front kick but Banger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banger misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Skank counters with a takedown into side control.
Banger looks winded!
Skank scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banger to see if he's OK.
Banger on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#
Banger is rocked!
Skank working the ground and pound.
Banger is still in real trouble! Can Skank finish him?
Skank landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Skank looks up at the clock and then as Banger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Skank smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Skank scoring with punches from side control.
Skank lands some shots froms side control.
Skank in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Banger looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Skank turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Skank!
Ed Skank bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #41
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Skank shoots in looking for a takedown but Tatanka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Tatanka moves into the clinch.
Tatanka digs a right hand into Skank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skank's gas tank.
Tatanka stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Tatanka.
#BC#
Tatanka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Tatanka.
Tatanka misses with a straight left.
Skank misses with a hook
and Tatanka counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skank thinking.
Tatanka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tatanka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatanka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Empire in the buildup to the fight.
Skank moves out of range of the strikes.
Tatanka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skank's calf.
Tatanka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tatanka. That's going to slow Skank down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatanka scores with a push kick.
Skank looks winded!
Skank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatanka was well out of range. Poor timing from Skank.
Skank throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatanka. #T1#
Tatanka lands a front kick.
Tatanka lands a right hook to the body.
Tatanka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skank takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tatanka thuds his shin into the meat of Skank's side.
Skank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatanka was well out of range. Poor timing from Skank.
Skank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tatanka.
Skank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatanka. Tatanka obviously looking to wear him down.
Tatanka throws a hook to the side of Skank's head but Skank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tatanka lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Tatanka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skank, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatanka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Tatanka manages to break the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skank crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tatanka - the referee stops the clock and Skank gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tatanka. Skank manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T2#
Tatanka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tatanka.
Tatanka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tatanka.
Tatanka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tatanka cracks the inside of Skank's front leg.
Skank takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skank has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tatanka.
Tatanka connects with a solid leg kick.
Tatanka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skank.
Tatanka throws a big counter combination but Skank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tatanka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Tatanka clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Tatanka.
#BC#
Tatanka manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Skank misses.
Tatanka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tatanka seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Salvia Tatanka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tatanka works over Skank's head and body with a nice combination.
Tatanka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatanka thuds his right hand into Skank's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skank walks into a jab.#ROC#
Skank is rocked!
Tatanka lands a jab to the head.
Skank is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatanka finish him?
We've been informed that Skank has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tatanka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tatanka with a nice cross.
Tatanka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tatanka lands with an uppercut that bounces Skank off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatanka lands a jab to the head.
Salvia Tatanka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skank looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatanka is just out of range.
Skank on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tatanka. Tatanka obviously looking to wear him down.
Skank blocks a head kick by Tatanka.
Tatanka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Skank tries to keep at a distance but Tatanka has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Tatanka.
Tatanka lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tatanka.
Skank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Tatanka. #BC#
Tatanka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tatanka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tatanka lands a lovely overhand right.
Tatanka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skank momentarily.
Tatanka scores with a spinning back kick!
Tatanka lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle, before Tatanka throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Skank's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Tatanka lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Salvia Tatanka!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #40
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Skank dives in for a single leg takedown but Akbar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akbar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Skank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skank walks into a stiff left hand from Akbar.#CUT#
It looks like Ed Skank has been cut.
Skank connects with a body shot.
Skank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akbar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Akbar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akbar blocks a body shot from Skank.
Skank is trying to pull guard but Akbar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Akbar lands with a light punch inside.
Akbar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skank backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skank throws a punch but it's blocked by Akbar.
Akbar lands with a short shot to the head.
Skank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akbar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skanks head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akbar.
Akbar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skank backwards.
Akbar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skank working aggressively here.
#T1#
Skank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akbar to keep the fight standing.
Allahu Akbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Skank.
Akbar works on Skank's body with a couple of short punches.
Akbar lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Akbar.
Akbar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skank throws a punch but it's blocked by Akbar.
Akbar struggles to land a body shot inside as Skank controls his hands.
Akbar is working Skank over against the cage.
Akbar has Skank pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Akbar.
A short uppercut from Akbar.
Akbar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akbar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Skank misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Skank gets control of Akbar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Skank will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akbar being controlled here momentarily.
Skank wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Akbar is now in half guard. #T2#
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!
Skank trying to control from the bottom.
Skank is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akbar not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Skank looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skank is pressing down on Akbar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Skank escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akbar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akbar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akbar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Skank throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Akbar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Akbar is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Akbar being controlled here momentarily.
Akbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Skank is retaining full guard.
Skank wants to sweep but no luck.
Skank looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Akbar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Skank wants to control but Akbar is keeping busy.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Akbar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Skank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Skank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akbar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akbar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akbar won't allow Skank to sweep him here.
Skank is trying to control the position but Akbar postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Skank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skank working a defensive guard but Akbar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Skank wants to control but Akbar postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allahu Akbar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Skank's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Akbar misses the target.
Skank feints the counter takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Akbar.
Nice uppercut there from Akbar.
Akbar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akbar scores with a jab. Skank acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Skank is rocked!
Akbar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skank is still on wobbly legs! Can Akbar finish him?
Donk. Skank catches Akbar right on the button with a cross.
Skank seems to have recovered his senses.
Akbar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skank can do to turn this around?#CL#
Akbar rushes Skank and presses him up against the cage.
Skank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Akbar on the inside.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skank. #TD2#
Skank drags the fight down to the ground.
Akbar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Skank looking for a sweep. Not yet Skank, not yet.
Akbar wants to pass the guard but Skank is keeping the position.
Skank wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skank is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Skank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akbar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akbar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akbar tries to get out of the position.
Akbar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Akbar wants to get back to his feet but Skank is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Skank trying to control the position from guard on top but Akbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skank is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Akbar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skank. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Akbar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skank scoring with some ground and pound.
Skank throws an elbow that misses. Akbar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skank's guard. Nice move by Akbar!#REVR#
Akbar postures up.
Skank looking for a sweep. Not yet Skank, not yet.
Skank is adopting a defensive guard.
Skank working a defensive guard here.
Skank wants to sweep here but Akbar controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Skank looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skank looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Akbar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've been informed that Skank has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Skank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akbar throws a series of punches but Skank moves out of range.
Skank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akbar.
Skank ducks under a wild hook from Akbar.
Skank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akbar throws out the jab.
Akbar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akbar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Akbar duly obliges.
Akbar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skank.
Skank scores with a nice right hand.
#T4#
Akbar throws a hook but Skank blocks it.
Skank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akbar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Akbar misses with a combination
and Skank counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Akbar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skank is trying to pull guard but Akbar has him pressed against the cage.
Skank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Akbar pushes Skank back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Skank has hold of one of Akbar's legs. Akbar is fighting the takedown attempt but Skank gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Skank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akbar wants to stand but Skank is controlling the position.
Skank working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allahu Akbar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ed Skank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Akbar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skank.
Akbar ducks under a wild hook from Skank.
Skank moves out of range as Akbar strikes.
Skank misses with an uppercut. Akbar saw that one coming.
Skank swings for the body but Akbar moves out of range.
Akbar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allahu Akbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Skank misses.
Skank's corner calls for a 1-2. Skank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skank has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akbar finds it's way round the side to connect with Skank's head.
Akbar throws a right hand that Skank ducks under and follows up with a left that Skank also avoids with ease.
Skank is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akbar with a body shot.
Skank misses with an uppercut. Akbar saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akbar scores with a sloppy right hand. Skank should have avoided that one.
Skank misses with a looping right.
Skank throws the left hand but Akbar avoids the punch easily.
Akbar leaves Skank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Akbar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akbar lands a body shot.
Skank lands with a cross.
Skank dives in for a single leg takedown but Akbar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akbar lands a head shot.
Nice shot lands for Akbar.
Skank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akbar manages to avoid it.
Skank throws a jab but it's blocked by Akbar.
Akbar lands with a shot to the body.
Akbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akbar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skank's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akbar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akbar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Skank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ed Skank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akbar scores with a jab. Skank acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skank misses with the combination.
Allahu Akbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skank takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akbar scores with a sloppy right hand. Skank should have avoided that one. #KD#
Akbar feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Skank sprawling to the canvas! Skank rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Akbar finish him?!
Akbar connects with a body shot.
Akbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akbar looks to score with a jab to the body but Skank is just out of range.
Skank is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akbar on the side of the head.
Akbar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akbar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skank.
Skank throws a hook but Akbar blocks it.
Skank swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Skank misses the jab.
Skank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akbar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skank. Skank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skank lands with a nice body punch.
Akbar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akbar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skank is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akbar digs a good body shot into Skank's ribs.
Akbar cracks a nice hook into Skank's ribs.
Akbar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akbar with a nice cross.
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!
Akbar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akbar lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Skank falls backwards - clearly groggy! Akbar dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allahu Akbar!
An intense looking Allahu Akbar took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Praise Allah! '.
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Event:
GFC 54: Wong vs Lockyer 2
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Temirov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donk. Temirov catches Skank right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Ed Skank has been cut.
Skank seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skank slips a jab from Temirov.
Temirov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov walks into a straight right hand from Skank.
Temirov misses with a right hand
and Skank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skank counters with a nice uppercut.
Skank staying out of range there.
Skank moves away from the strike by Temirov.
Skank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov misses with a hook.
Skank attempts a counter takedown but Temirov avoids it well and moves away.
Temirov misses with a looping left.
Skank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temirov needs to keep his hands up - Skank had a free shot at his head there.
Temirov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Temirov misses. #T1#
Skank misses with a body shot
and Temirov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skank thinking.
Temirov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Temirov ducks right into an uppercut from Skank. #TD#
Skank decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skank slips a nice elbow through Temirov's hands, connecting with Temirov's forehead.
Skank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Temirov defending well though.
Skank throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Temirov to regain full guard.
Skank is looking to work some ground and pound but Temirov has wrist control.
Skank throws a big elbow that misses.
Skank with a nice head shot there.
Temirov wants to stand but Skank is controlling the position.
Skank is looking to work some ground and pound but Temirov has wrist control.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skank throws a big elbow that misses.
Skank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Skank throws a strike but Temirov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Skank trying to keep a closed guard but Temirov is proving a slippery customer.
Temirov wanted to stand there but Skank had control of the position.
Skank working a defensive guard here.
#SU2#
Temirov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Skank cracks Temirov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Temirov throws a looping overhand right but Skank ducks down to avoid it.
Skank lands with a cross.
Skank throws a poor cross that misses
and Temirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Temirov. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skank scores with a sloppy right hand. Temirov should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Temirov is rocked!
Skank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Temirov is still on wobbly legs! Can Skank finish him?#TD#
Skank closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Temirov pushes Skank off and gets back to his feet.
Temirov seems to have recovered his senses.
Skank lands a jab to the head.
Skank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skank scores with a nice strike.
Temirov throws a hook but Skank blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Temirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Skank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Skank looking to score a takedown here. Temirov is defending well but Skank drives through and ends up in Temirov's guard.
Temirov keeping full guard, as Skank tries to pass. #T4#
Skank wants to control from the top but Temirov keeps moving.
Skank throws a strike but Temirov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Skank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Temirov wants to get up but he can't break Skank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skank wants to sweep here but Temirov controlling him for the moment.
Temirov wants to get up but he can't break Skank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Temirov postures up.
Skank bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Temirov's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Skank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Skank's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Skank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temirov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Temirov misses with a right hand
and Skank counters with a straight right hand.
Skank misses the body punch
and Temirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Temirov tests Skank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temirov tries to bum rush Skank with a series of wild strikes but Skank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skank comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ed Skank is winning the standup battle so far.
Temirov stuffs the takedown attempt from Skank. Skank gets slowly back to his feet.
Skank defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
Temirov misses with a right hand
enabling Skank to counter with a crisp jab.
Skank connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skank.
Skank takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skank scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Skank moves out of range of the strikes.
Skank fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skank.
Temirov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Skank defending well as Temirov loads up on a big left hand.
Skank misses with a looping left.
Temirov takes a swing at Skank's ribcage but misses.
Skank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but Skank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov throws a jab when Skank was well out of range.
Temirov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skank.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
Temirov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Skank counter with a right hand.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Skank is just out of range.
Temirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skank throwing a counter right hand but Temirov manages to avoid it.#T2##TD#
Skank looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Temirov!#ES2#
Temirov sneaks out the side door and pushes Skank away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Skank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. Skank moves away and avoids it.
Temirov misses with a hook
and Skank counters with a straight right hand.
Temirov lunges at Skank with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skank's hand.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Skank tests Temirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skank getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skank misses with a body shot.
Temirov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
Skank lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Skank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skank lands a nice shot to the body.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
Skank dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
Skank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Skank is just out of range.
Skank lunges at Temirov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Temirov's hand.
Temirov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Temirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skank steps in with a hook that catches Temirov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Skank follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Temirov looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Skank!
Ed Skank decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
GFC 45: Laine vs Pedan
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Berdnikov looks to land a left hand but Skank moved out of range nicely.
Skank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berdnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Skank.
Berdnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skank.
Skank connects with a body shot that sends Berdnikov's belly button to the back.
Skank connects with a body shot.
A lazy left from Skank finds it's target.
Skank lands with a shot to the body.
Berdnikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berdnikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Berdnikov clinches up with Skank and pushes him back against the cage.
Skank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berdnikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berdnikov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berdnikov stalling the fight.
Skank throws a punch but it's blocked by Berdnikov. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skank.
Berdnikov is trying to stall.
Skank tries to pull guard but Berdnikov won't allow it.
The referee calls for Berdnikov to work.
Skank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Skank tries to pull guard but Berdnikov won't allow it.
Berdnikov lands a shot to the body.
Berdnikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skank is defending well for now.#BC2#
Skank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skank misses with a wild body shot.
Skank dodges the punch combination from Berdnikov.
#T2#
Skank misses with a hook. Berdnikov ducked under it nicely.
Skank misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Berdnikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Skank's guard.
Skank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berdnikov is one step ahead there.
Berdnikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skank has his hands on Berdnikov's head, controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berdnikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Berdnikov pushes down on Skank's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skank is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Skank trying to control here.
Berdnikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Skank wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Skank trying to control but Berdnikov postures up.
Skank tries to get to full guard but Berdnikov has control of the leg.
Berdnikov trying to control from half guard but Skank is working away.
Berdnikov wants to pass the guard but Skank is defending well.
Berdnikov prevents Skank from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skank trying to control but Berdnikov postures up.
Skank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Berdnikov preventing the sweep.
Berdnikov looking to pass the guard.
Skank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berdnikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berdnikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skank keeping moving, preventing Berdnikov from controlling successfully.
Skank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skank is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berdnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Skank dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Skank misses with an uppercut. Berdnikov saw that one coming.
Berdnikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skank misses with a body shot.
Ed Skank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skank misses with a few strikes there.
Skank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berdnikov misses with a left hand
letting Skank counter with a right hand.
Skank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berdnikov manages to avoid it.
Berdnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Skank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skank misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berdnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Skank.
A little feinted left hand from Berdnikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skank looks to score with a jab to the body but Berdnikov is just out of range.
Skank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Berdnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skank ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skank misses with a wild body shot.
Skank misses with an uppercut.
Skank rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Berdnikov counters with a nice body shot.
Berdnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skank throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Berdnikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skank cracks Berdnikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Berdnikov takes one to the side of the head.
Skank throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berdnikov's waist but Berdnikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skank off to one side.
Berdnikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skank. #T2#
Skank takes a swing at Berdnikov's ribcage but misses.
Skank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berdnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skank.
Berdnikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Berdnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Skank is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berdnikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berdnikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Berdnikov has closed the distance and engaged Skank in a clinch.
Skank jumps guard but Berdnikov stands there with Skank around his waist. Skank gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alexei Berdnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Skank.#TD#
Berdnikov pulls guard successfully.
Skank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Berdnikov pulls Skank in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skank throwing strikes from guard but Berdnikov blocks nicely.
Skank makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Skank throws an elbow that misses. Berdnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skank's guard. Nice move by Berdnikov!#REVR#
Berdnikov stopping the sweep attempt from Skank.#SUB#
Berdnikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Berdnikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berdnikov is one step ahead there. #T4#
Skank keeps trying to improve his position.
Skank has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Berdnikov has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Berdnikov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berdnikov wants to control but Skank is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Berdnikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Skank is trying to strike from the bottom but Berdnikov has passed into full mount.
Skank is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Skank felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Berdnikov trying to control but Skank is having none of it. #SUB#
Berdnikov working for a submission but Skank is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ed Skank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Berdnikov blocks a leg kick.
Skank misses with a looping right.
Skank cracks Berdnikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Skank lands a jab.
Berdnikov ducks under a wild hook from Skank.
Skank stalks Berdnikov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berdnikov's face. Berdnikov staggers backwards, shaken.
Berdnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Skank circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skank. Berdnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berdnikov throws a big counter combination but Skank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skank missing with a left hand there. Berdnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skank avoids the body shot from Berdnikov.
Skank let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Skank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berdnikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skank lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Skank misses.
Skank misses with an uppercut. Berdnikov saw that one coming.
Skank throws a body shot but no joy.
Skank changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skank lands with a hook. Berdnikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skank throws a body punch but Berdnikov moves out of range.
Skank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skank throws a jab but it's blocked by Berdnikov.
Berdnikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skank scores with the left hand. Berdnikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Ed Skank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Skank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Skank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berdnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skank moves away.
Berdnikov is looking to wear down Skank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skank lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
A swing and a miss from Skank.
Skank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Berdnikov misses its target.
Skank looks to score with a jab to the body but Berdnikov is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Skank as he connects with a hook.
Skank scores with a body shot.
Skank connects with a looping right hand.
Skank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berdnikov.
Skank lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Berdnikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skank stuns Berdnikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skank lands with a straight right. Berdnikov didn't see that one coming.
Skank scores with a jab to the body.
Skank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berdnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Skank.
Berdnikov slips under a jab.
Skank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skank scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Skank misses.
Berdnikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skank.
Skank with a nice cross.
Berdnikov misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Skank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berdnikov moves away.
Skank swings for the body but Berdnikov moves out of range.
As Skank tries to get set, Berdnikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Skank manages to avoid the attempt.
Berdnikov avoids the body shot from Skank.
Berdnikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alexei Berdnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berdnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skank.
Skank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berdnikov ducks right into an uppercut from Skank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skank. #TD2#
Skank gets the takedown into side control.
Berdnikov is looking for a sweep.
Berdnikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Skank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Skank trying to control from Berdnikov's half guard. Berdnikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Skank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Skank winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Skank!
During a confident post fight interview, Ed Skank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GFC 43: Darrow vs Johnson
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Skank throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Skank closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Skank cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Skank cracks Johnson with a big elbow.
Skank working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skank on the ground.
Skank lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Skank cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Skank working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skank working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Skank trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Skank cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Skank grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple. #T1#
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Skank in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Skank in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Skank is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Skank scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skank's best efforts.#SUB#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skank lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Skank 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.
Skank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Skank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson wants to control but Skank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Skank.
Skank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson has hold of Skank's hands but Skank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson has hold of Skank's hands but Skank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skank working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skank working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skank pulls his head out easily.
Skank lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson won't allow Skank to pass to mount. #T3#
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Skank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Skank there.
Skank working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Skank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Skank is controlling well.
Skank is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Skank working Johnson over with strikes.
Skank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skank drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Skank working the head and body with strikes.
Skank landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Skank looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skank scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4##SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Skank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Skank is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skank working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skank scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson is staying active underneath Skank, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skank winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Skank there.
Skank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Skank in his half guard.
Skank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson trying to hold on to Skank's head to control him but Skank postures up.
Johnson has hold of Skank's hands but Skank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Skank dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Johnson pushes Skank up against the cage in a clinch.
Skank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Skank wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson cracks Skank with a nice body shot.
Skank is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Navin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Skank.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Skank's head.
Skank blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Skank jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Skank throws a head punch that misses.
Skank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Skank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Skank tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Skank.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Skank is breathing heavily.
Skank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Skank controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skank backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a body shot. #T2#
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skank backwards.
Skank throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Skank wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Skank lands a left hand.
Skank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skank jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson presses Skank against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skank misses with the head strike.
Johnson pushes Skank back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Johnson digs a right hand into Skank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skank's gas tank.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a right hand. #ROC#
Skank is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skank is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Skank's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Skank drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Navin Johnson!
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Event:
GFC 38: Carter vs Laine
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Skank lands a slapping body shot.
Skank digs a good hook to Oflifanov's body.
Ed Skank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oflifanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Oflifanov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Skank scores with the left hand. Oflifanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Skank listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oflifanov throws a lazy head kick
enabling Skank to counter with a crisp jab.
Skank scores with a shot to the body.
Oflifanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Skank. Beautiful body shot.
Skank lands with an uppercut that bounces Oflifanov off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skank feints a jab promting Oflifanov to slip. Skank then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oflifanov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#
Oflifanov is rocked!
Skank scores with a body shot.
Oh Oflifanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skank walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Oflifanov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Skank swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Oflifanov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Skank!
After winning the bout, Ed Skank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GFC 28: Romanov vs Sullivan
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Skank throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Skank!
Skank scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#
It looks like Zlatan Arshavin has been cut.
Ed Skank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skank cracks Arshavin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skank scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arshavin doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Skank's head coaches at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skank scores with a body shot.
Arshavin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arshavin somewhat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arshavin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Skank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arshavin doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Skank does it's job there.
Skank scores with a shot to the body.
Arshavin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skank lands a head shot.
Skank throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arshavin on the side of the head.
Arshavin fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Skank stuffs the takedown.
Ed Skank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zlatan Arshavin.
Skank jabs Arshavin right on the nose. Arshavin blinks but takes it well.
Arshavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skank scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arshavin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arshavin shoots for a double leg takedown but Skank sprawls well. He's pushed Arshavin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arshavin tries to move into range but Skank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skank scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arshavin.
Arshavin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skank scores with a hook to the body. Arshavin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skank connects with a body shot.
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!
Skank throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Arshavin is rocked!
Ed Skank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arshavin ducks into an uppercut from Skank and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Skank!
A victorious Ed Skank thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
UGD 13:Gallagher Vs Fleshou
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Skank drives through with a takedown into Prokopos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Skank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Skank looking to sit in guard and control but Prokopos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Skank striking off his back but it's not causing Prokopos any problems.
Prokopos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prokopos looking to pass the guard.
Skank pulls Prokopos in close to prevent any damage.
Prokopos forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skank is trying to get back to full guard.
Prokopos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skank wants to control but Prokopos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Skank wants to get back to full guard.
Skank trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Prokopos seems content to control.
Skank is looking for a sweep. Prokopos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skank is doing well to control the position and prevent Prokopos from advancing to side control.
Prokopos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skank keeps working.
Prokopos is really struggling to control Skank but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Prokopos is trying for a kimura here. Skank looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Prokopos wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Petros Prokopos!
Petros Prokopos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UGD 2:Shevchenko Vs Beefrock
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Skank takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reid throws a head kick but Skank moves out of range.
Reid throws a sloppy head kick and Skank moves out of range easily.
Skank tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skank dives in for a single leg takedown but Reid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skank fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Reid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skank lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Reid.
Reid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Skank won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skank tries to throw a body punch but Reid avoids it by throwing Skank back against the cage.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reid pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reid controlling the action here for a moment.
Reid gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T1#
Reid misses with a knee to the head.
Skank lands with a right to the head.
Reid is pushing Skank up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Skank wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reid.
Skank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reid pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liam Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Skank.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Ed Skank has been cut.
Reid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skank's coach down at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skank's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Skank looks winded!
Reid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reid gets underhooks to prevent Skank's takedown attempt.
Reid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skank in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reid landing knees to the body.
Skank takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid blocks a body shot from Skank.
Skank can't get the takedown.
Reid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Reid.
Reid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skank's face.
Reid working Skank over with knees to the body.
Reid with a knee to the head.
Reid landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skank lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reid working Skank over with knees to the body.
Reid landing knees to the body.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Skank won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Reid taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reid landing knees to the body.
Reid landing knees to the body.
Reid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reid scores a nice knee to the body.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reid with a knee to the head.
Skank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skank can't get the takedown.
Skank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Skank won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Skank takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reid crunches a lovely knee into Skank's ribcage.
Reid lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Reid crunches a lovely knee into Skank's ribcage.
Reid slows down the pace here.
Reid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skank's face.
Skank misses with the head strike.
Reid stalling in the clinch.
Skank tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reid smiles and moves away.
Reid throws a head kick but Skank moves out of range.
Reid lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ed Skank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skank connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reid - that will leave a mark!
Liam Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reid as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Reid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Skank's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Skank misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Reid moves into the clinch.
Skank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Skank fails to land.
Reid taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Skank misses with some punches.
Reid missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skank fails to pull guard.
Reid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skank blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reid.
Skank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reid leaning against his opponent.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid lands a knee to the head.
Reid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Skank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Liam Reid has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Skank misses with a body punch.
Skank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Liam Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Skank.
Reid avoiding damage.
Reid tries to land knees in the clinch but Skank avoids the damage to the body.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Skank avoiding damage as Reid throws knees to the body.
Skank trying to stall but Reid improves his position.
Reid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skank blocks it with crossed arms.
Reid taking a breather.
Reid effectively controlling the action here.
Skank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skank can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skank. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reid takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Skank is breathing heavily.
Reid tries to land a knee to the head but Skank blocks with his arms.
Reid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reid working Skank over with knees to the body.
Reid scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skank.
Reid connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skank blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reid is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reid obliges.#T3#
Reid working Skank over with knees to the body.
Reid leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Reid landing knees to the head.
Skank holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reid with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Skank won't want to take too many of those.
Reid is stalling here.
#TD2#
Skank manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reid not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skank looking for a sweep. Not yet Skank, not yet. #T4#
Reid sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reid's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Reid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ed Skank's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Skank fails to land with a series of punches.
Skank scores with a jab to the body.
Reid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Reid finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skank lands a jab to Reid's midsection.
Reid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reid connects with a leg kick. Skank looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Reid gets a clinch.
Reid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skank blocks it with crossed arms.
Skank lands a shoulder strike.
Reid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid slows down the pace here.
Reid misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Reid misses with a knee strike.
Reid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skank has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skank.
Reid trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skank tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reid smiles and moves away.
Reid walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Skank - just one landing.
Skank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Reid thinks about countering with a body kick.
Skank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skank cracks a nice hook into Reid's ribs.
Reid slips under a jab from Skank.
Ed Skank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Reid has closed the distance and engaged Skank in a clinch.
Skank tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reid's elbow.
Skank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reid crunches a lovely knee into Skank's ribcage.
Skank tries to stall but Reid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skank's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid effectively controlling the action here.
Reid lands a good knee to the midsection. Skank won't want to take too many of those.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skank can do to turn this around?
Reid scores with a knee to the head.
Reid tries a knee to the head but Skank blocks it.
Skank is trying to maintain a safe position but Reid gets an underhook and turns Skank into the cage.
Knees to the body from Reid.
Skank looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Reid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skank.
Reid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reid landing knees to the body.
Skank jumps guard but Reid stands there with Skank around his waist. Skank gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Liam Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Skank.
Skank is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Liam Reid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reid fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skank on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reid is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Skank misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Reid counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Skank misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Skank working aggressively here.
Skank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skank takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Reid.
Skank has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Skank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reid after a bit of a struggle.
A knee to the head by Reid.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skank creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid misses with a knee to the head.
Skank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reid, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Reid!
Liam Reid managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HERITAGE! (message for laundry), into his post fight interview.
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