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Event:
Gladiators 51 Silva v Perry 2
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skywalker throws a shot from downtown. Kaku moves away and avoids it.
Kaku throws a sloppy head kick and Skywalker moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Skywalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kaku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker misses with a looping right.
Kaku shoots and misses
and Skywalker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaku tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kaku clinches up against the cage.
Skywalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skywalker smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaku tries to clinch there but Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Skywalker throws a big shot that misses.
Skywalker thuds his right hand into Kaku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaku throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skywalker.
Michio Kaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker punishes Kaku's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Skywalker counters with a left to the body.
Kaku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skywalker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skywalker throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Skywalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Kaku moves out of range.
Kaku has been working on his balance at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Skywalker.
Kaku has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a left to the body. #T2##CL#
Kaku clinches.
Skywalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaku tries to land knees in the clinch but Skywalker avoids the damage to the body.
Skywalker has Kaku pushed against the cage.
Kaku trying to stall but Skywalker improves his position.
Skywalker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaku backwards.
Skywalker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kaku.
Kaku tries for a takedown but Skywalker manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Kaku is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Skywalker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaku is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skywalker to keep the fight standing.
Kaku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skywalker is defending well.
A hook to the body from Skywalker.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaku wants to break free but Skywalker has control.
Skywalker tries to work over Kaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A body shot lands from Skywalker.
Skywalker is working Kaku over against the cage.
Kaku trying to control the position but instead, Skywalker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kaku into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skywalker.
Kaku is trying to maintain a safe position but Skywalker gets an underhook and turns Kaku into the cage.
Skywalker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kaku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skywalker can turn it around.
Kaku wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skywalker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skywalker lands with a short shot to the head.
Skywalker pushes Kaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Skywalker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kaku throws a looping overhand right but Skywalker ducks down to avoid it.
Kaku doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaku looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well.
Skywalker lands with a nice body punch.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker misses with a hook. Kaku ducked under it nicely.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaku moves away.
Kaku closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skywalker counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Kaku fails to land the takedown.
Skywalker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaku avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Kaku went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Kaku on that attempt.
Kaku tries to clinch but Skywalker moves away
and Skywalker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skywalker lands a head shot.
Skywalker stuns Kaku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Kaku scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Kaku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skywalker keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Kaku tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaku has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaku creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Skywalker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Skywalker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kaku 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaku lands a few punches from side control.
Kaku landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB#
Kaku has hold of Skywalker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Skywalker seems comfortable defending it but Kaku has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Skywalker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Skywalker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kaku couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michio Kaku!
Michio Kaku decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Gladiators 33 Sharp v Gain
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Skywalker misses the jab.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skywalker tries to bum rush Bennet with a series of wild strikes but Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the liver by Skywalker. Beautiful body shot.
Skywalker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennet circles away quickly and effectively.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skywalker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skywalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bennet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Skywalker. Beautiful body shot.
Skywalker loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bennet flicks out a counter leg kick but Skywalker steps away.#T1#
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skywalker throws out the jab.
Skywalker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skywalker swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like John Skywalker has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Skywalker avoids it with no problem.
Skywalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skywalker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennet, as that shot connected.
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
Bennet jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Skywalker tries to keep at a distance but Bennet has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Skywalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Bennet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Skywalker is leaning against Bennet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bennet digs a right hand underneath Skywalker's ribcage. Skywalker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Skywalker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Bennet.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Skywalker's body.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
Skywalker is breathing heavily.#T3#
Bennet jabs at Skywalker's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bennet!
Skywalker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bennet scores with a nice right hand.
Skywalker slips a jab and a cross from Bennet.
Skywalker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skywalker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Skywalker to the canvas! Skywalker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bennet keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Bennet!
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Event:
Gladiators 27 Kingi v Jacks
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Skywalker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Forbes scores with a hook to the body. Skywalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Forbes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Forbes lands a jab to the head.
Forbes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Forbes lands a really nice looking cross but Skywalker seems unphased.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Skywalker has been cut.
Forbes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Forbes misses its intended target.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Skywalker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skywalker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Forbes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Forbes misses with a straight right.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forbes moves away.
Forbes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skywalker defends it well.
Forbes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Skywalker at a distance.
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Skywalker misses its target.
Skywalker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Forbes misses with a hook. Skywalker ducked under it nicely.
Skywalker avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Skywalker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Forbes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skywalker.
Skywalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Forbes misses with an uppercut. Skywalker saw that one coming.#T2#
Forbes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Forbes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skywalker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Forbes lands a head shot.
Skywalker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forbes.
Skywalker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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!
Skywalker misses with an uppercut.
Bradford Forbes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Forbes connects with the punch.
Forbes works Skywalker's body with a nice hook.
Forbes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
Skywalker swings for the body but Forbes moves out of range.
A big left from Skywalker misses.
And Forbes tries to counter it with a takedown but Skywalker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Forbes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
A combination from Forbes does no damage.
Skywalker throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Forbes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Forbes.
Forbes is standing up over Skywalker. Skywalker looks to escape but Forbes dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Forbes has hold of Skywalker's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Skywalker tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Forbes cranks the arm and Skywalker screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Skywalker, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bradford Forbes!
During a confident post fight interview, Bradford Forbes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gladiators 18 Lit v Kolov
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Powers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skywalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Powers shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers shoots for a takedown but Skywalker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Powers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Powers rushes Skywalker and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Skywalker breaks from the clinch.
Skywalker scores with a hook to the body. Powers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skywalker cracks Powers with an open hand slap.
Powers closes the distance but Skywalker moves to the side
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and Skywalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skywalker swinging wildly here.
Powers has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skywalker misses with a straight right.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Skywalker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Skywalker does no damage.
It looked like Powers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnny Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Skywalker sizes up Powers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt - Skywalker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skywalker lands with a hook. Powers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skywalker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Powers looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well.#T2#
and Skywalker counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Powers! He's just covering up as Skywalker starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Skywalker!
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Event:
Gladiators 15 Ralph v Arthur
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Carvalho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skywalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Carvalho swings for the body but Skywalker moves out of range.
A nice side step and Skywalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skywalker drops his hands momentarily and Carvalho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skywalker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carvalho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carvalho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skywalker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carvalho throws an off balance right hand
and Skywalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho darts in trying to clinch
letting Skywalker counter with a right hand. #T1#
Skywalker throws a poor cross that misses
and Carvalho counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho misses with a hook. Skywalker ducked under it nicely.
John Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
It looked like Carvalho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skywalker missing with a left hand there. Carvalho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Carvalho moves to clinch but Skywalker breaks away
and Skywalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Carvalho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho fails with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a right hand to the body.
Carvalho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Skywalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Carvalho scores with a sloppy right hand. Skywalker should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker walks into a left hand.
Skywalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho defending well as Skywalker loads up on a big left hand.
Skywalker throws a right hand that misses
and Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Skywalker coming out on top.
Carvalho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Skywalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
so Carvalho counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skywalker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvalho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skywalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Carvalho from controlling successfully.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carvalho preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skywalker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carvalho controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skywalker staying out of range there.#TD#
Skywalker tries to sprawl but Carvalho drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Carvalho is trying for a kimura here. Skywalker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Carvalho wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Carvalho!
Rafael Carvalho seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Gladiators 8
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
A big left from Skywalker misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mann has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skywalker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skywalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mann.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skywalker.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
Mann tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mann tries to clinch up but Skywalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Skywalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Skywalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann throws a counter combo.
Skywalker looks to land a combination but Mann avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Mann.
Skywalker misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann moves forwards but Skywalker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Skywalker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
John Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Mann does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Mann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker is trying to buck Mann off.#T1#
Skywalker wants to control but Mann postures up.
Skywalker wants to get back to his feet but Mann drags him back down.
Skywalker is not content to let Mann control the position.
Mann working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Skywalker controls the position for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mann working the body and head with strikes.
Skywalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skywalker is pushing Mann's head away, looking to escape. Mann manages to hold on to the position though.
Mann is looking to take a break and control but Skywalker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mann is putting a hurting on Skywalker here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Skywalker tries to buck Mann off but Mann is having none of it.
Mann working the head with strikes.
Mann trying to control the position but Skywalker is working away.
You can see the frustration on Skywalker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skywalker is looking to reverse the position.
Mann lands a nice forearm strike.
Skywalker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skywalker tries to get out of the position.
Mann trying to control the position but Skywalker is working away.
Skywalker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mann on the ground.
Mann lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mann lands a nice forearm strike.
Skywalker is looking to reverse the position.
Mann looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Skywalker is avoiding damage well.
Mann cracks Skywalker with a big right hand but Skywalker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Skywalker is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Mann throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Skywalker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skywalker is looking to reverse the position.
Mann cracks Skywalker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Skywalker tries to escape but Mann is in control.
Mann cracks Skywalker with a big elbow.
Skywalker is trying to improve his position.
Skywalker is breathing heavily.
Skywalker is trying to control Mann's posture but Mann avoids it.
Check out the look on Mann's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mann working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mann is putting a hurting on Skywalker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Skywalker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Skywalker is trying to get back to half guard.
Mann working the ground and pound.
Mann working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Mann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Skywalker down.
Mann in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mann trying to control the action but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Skywalker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mann working the body and head with strikes.
Skywalker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Skywalker wants to get back to his feet.
Mann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skywalker keeps working.
Skywalker takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Skywalker is not content to let Mann control the position.
Skywalker takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Mann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Mann fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Skywalker to the ground. Mann is now in Skywalker's guard.#ES#
Skywalker pushes Mann off and gets back to his feet.
Mann misses with a wild combination.
Mann throws a nice looking combination but Skywalker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skywalker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut.
Skywalker throws a shot from downtown. Mann moves away and avoids it.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown.
Mann fails to land the takedown.
Mann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skywalker circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Skywalker misses.
Mann blocks a jab.
Skywalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mann.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Skywalker lands a nice looking body shot.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown but Skywalker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Mann.
Skywalker looks to land a right hand but Mann moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mann! But no joy.#T1#
The fighters circling - Skywalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann avoids the body shot from Skywalker.
Mann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skywalker swivels and escapes.
Nice cross by Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut.
Skywalker scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Skywalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skywalker.
Skywalker swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Mann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skywalker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Mann does no damage.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
A big right from Skywalker misses.
Skywalker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mann on the side of the head.
Mann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skywalker's waist but Skywalker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mann off to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skywalker sizes up Mann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Mann moves out of range of the strikes.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skywalker manages to avoid it.
Skywalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mann.
Skywalker punishes Mann's body with a nice straight punch.
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Mann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carter Mann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skywalker swings for the body but Mann moves out of range.
Skywalker throws a jab when Mann was well out of range.
Mann with a poor takedown #TD#
and Skywalker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Skywalker 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. #ES2#
Mann wriggles free and stands up.
Skywalker misses with a looping right.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown.
Skywalker is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Skywalker misses.
As Skywalker backs off Mann throws a huge counter combo but Skywalker manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Skywalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skywalker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mann counters with a straight right hand.
Mann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skywalker.
Mann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Skywalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mann misses with a wild combination.
Skywalker connects with a looping right hand.
Mann tries to clinch there but Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mann.
Mann tries to clinch up but Skywalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Mann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skywalker circles away quickly and effectively.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.#T4#
Nice cross by Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a hook but Mann avoids it easily.
Skywalker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?
Mann ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.
Mann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker cracks a nice hook into Mann's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Skywalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mann manages to avoid it.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mann slips under a jab from Skywalker.
Skywalker cracks Mann with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skywalker misses with an uppercut.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skywalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mann.
Skywalker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Skywalker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mann.
Mann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skywalker on the side of the head.
Skywalker lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Carter Mann has been cut.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mann fails with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mann sprawls and moves away.
Skywalker defending well as Mann loads up on a big left hand.
Skywalker scores with a jab to the head.
Skywalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker punishes Mann's body with a nice straight punch.
Skywalker throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mann is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Skywalker scores with a one two! Mann had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mann tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carter Mann.
Mann blocks a jab.#T1#
Mann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skywalker.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skywalker.
John Skywalker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mann or perhaps it was just good defense by Skywalker, which made it look bad.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
Skywalker lands a nice looking body shot.
Skywalker lands a slapping body shot.
Skywalker takes a swing at Mann's ribcage but misses.
Mann tries to clinch but Skywalker moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Mann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skywalker cracks Mann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mann lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skywalker backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
A jab from Mann misses.
Skywalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mann.
Mann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skywalker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mann scrambles back to his feet.
Skywalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mann.
Mann is looking to clinch but Skywalker is avoiding it.
Skywalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Skywalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skywalker throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skywalker misses with a hook.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skywalker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skywalker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mann throws a series of punches but Skywalker avoids them all with ease.
Skywalker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mann back to the cage. Skywalker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Mann tries to clinch up but Skywalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Skywalker throws a hook to the side of Mann's head but Mann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mann lands a jab to Skywalker's midsection.
Mann tries for a takedown but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mann fails with the takedown.
A jab from Skywalker misses.
Mann misses with a double jab.
As Mann tries to get set, Skywalker tries to push him back and clinch up but Mann manages to avoid the attempt.
Skywalker throws a series of punches but Mann moves out of range.
Skywalker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mann.
Skywalker looks to land a right hand but Mann moved out of range.
Mann moves out of range of the strikes.
Mann shoots in but Skywalker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Skywalker misses with a looping right.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.#T4#
Skywalker throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Mann misses.
Mann lands an overhand right.
Mann moves out of range as Skywalker strikes.
Skywalker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Skywalker misses its target.
Skywalker clobbers Mann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skywalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mann.
Mann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Mann is quick to defend against it.
Mann misses the shot to the body.
Skywalker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skywalker lands a nice shot that snaps Mann's head back.
Mann moves out of range as Skywalker strikes.
Mann throws a counter combo.
Mann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skywalker circles away quickly and effectively.
Mann has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skywalker.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skywalker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Skywalker!
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Event:
Gladiators Beat Down
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Powers tries to clinch up.
Skywalker connects with the punch.
Skywalker throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Powers drives through with a takedown into Skywalker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Skywalker wants to sweep here but Powers controlling him for the moment.
Powers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powers landing some decent shots from guard.
Powers postures up and lands a big shot to Skywalker's brow.
Skywalker wants to stand up but Powers is controlling him.
Powers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skywalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skywalker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Powers cracks Skywalker with a solid left hand.
Skywalker wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Powers manages to pass to side control.
Skywalker wants to get back to full guard but Powers has mounted him!#T1#
Skywalker is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Skywalker tries to reverse the position but Powers maintains control.
Skywalker is in a horrible position here. Powers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Skywalker is bucking up trying to escape but Powers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Powers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Powers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Skywalker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Skywalker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Skywalker tries to get out of the position.
Powers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skywalker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Powers landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Skywalker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Powers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
Powers with good strikes from the mount here!
Powers lands a big elbow.
Skywalker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skywalker is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker working to try and regain half guard.
Skywalker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Skywalker really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Powers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Powers cracks Skywalker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Powers lands a nice shot to the head.
Powers dominating with strikes here.
Skywalker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Powers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Skywalker hang on?
Skywalker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powers on the ground.
Skywalker tries to reverse the position but Powers maintains control.#T3#
Skywalker tries to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
Powers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skywalker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skywalker is desperately trying to improve his position but Powers has a good base and remains in mount.
Skywalker is breathing heavily.
Powers breaks from Skywalker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Powers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Skywalker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Powers with the ground and pound from mount.
Skywalker is trying desperately to improve position.
Powers with shots to the head and body - Skywalker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Powers lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers cracks Skywalker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Powers with a couple of short strikes.
Skywalker can't escape the position.
Powers landing strikes from the mount and Skywalker is in trouble!
Powers landing punches.
Skywalker takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Skywalker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Powers with the ground and pound from mount.
Powers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Powers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Powers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Skywalker is rocked!
Powers postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Skywalker bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Powers and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Powers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Skywalker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skywalker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spice.
Spice shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Spice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pumpkin Spice.
Skywalker's corner calls for a 1-2. Skywalker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Pumpkin Spice has been cut.
Spice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skywalker's waist but Skywalker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spice off to one side.
Spice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skywalker is stalking Spice. Spice circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Skywalker, and it's lights out! Spice really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Skywalker!
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