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Event:
OFK 408 - Maki Vs Howard
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Rossi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skystalker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rossi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skystalker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rossis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rossi misses with a head kick.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skystalker is looking to land body kicks.
Skystalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skystalker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skystalker looks to land a right hand but Rossi moved out of range.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skystalker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker lands a right hook to the body.
Skystalker throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Skystalker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rossi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skystalker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rossi tries to avoid it but Skystalker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rossi to the ground. Rossi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skystalker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rossi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skystalker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skystalker with the counter takedown but Rossi avoids it easily.
Skystalker throws a nice head kick!
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Skystalker. #T2#
Jab by Rossi.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Skystalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rossi.
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker walks into a left hand.
Skystalker throws a push kick but Rossi slaps the foot to one side.
Skystalker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skystalker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rossi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rossi connects with a looping right hand.
Rossi misses with a hook.#T3#
Rossi scores with a punch to the head.
Skystalker moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Rossi connects with a right hand. Skystalker shakes it off.
Skystalker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Skystalker.
Skystalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
Rossi throwing a counter right hand but Skystalker manages to avoid it.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Rossi.
Rossi looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target. #T4#
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skystalker.
Skystalker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rossi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Skystalker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skystalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skystalker lands a jab to Rossi's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rossi blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Skystalker shoots and misses
and Skystalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skystalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Skystalker might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rossi has got the better of the exchanges.
Skystalker misses with a hook to the body
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Skystalker swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Skystalker throws a hook but Rossi avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
Rossi moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Skystalker. #T1#
Skystalker scores with a jab to the head.
Rossi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Rossi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skystalker throws a jab when Rossi was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Skystalker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab by Rossi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skystalker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rossi.
Skystalker misses the body punch
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skystalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Skystalker lands with a straight right. Rossi didn't see that one coming.
Rossi looks for the body kick but Skystalker saw that one coming.
Marchrius Rossi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rossi lands a leg kick that knocks Skystalker off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skystalker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rossi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Rossi misses.
Skystalker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rossi.
Rossi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Skystalker blocks a jab.
A low kick from Skystalker is predictable there
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Rossi tries to move into range but Skystalker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skystalker with a poor takedown
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Skystalker fails with the takedown
letting Rossi counter with a right hand.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Skystalker motions for Rossi to come forward. Skystalker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi takes one to the chin there.
Skystalker connects with a body shot.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Rossi.
Skystalker slips under a jab.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossi checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4#
Skystalker blocks a jab.
Skystalker lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into range.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rossi looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Rossi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rossi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Skystalker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skystalker.
Rossi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skystalker.
Skystalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossi manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marchrius Rossi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Rossi misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Skystalker counters with a takedown into side control.
Anni Skystalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rossi can't do much from the bottom here.
Skystalker trying to control the action but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Skystalker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rossi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rossi prevents Skystalker from improving position.
Rossi trying to remain calm as Skystalker controls from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rossi is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skystalker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skystalker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skystalker looks for a takedown but Rossi sprawls well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
That kick from Skystalker tenderised Rossi's leg. Rossi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skystalker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skystalker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rossi rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice jab there from Rossi.
Skystalker goes for a double leg but Rossi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rossi continues to drive forward.
Rossi lands with a shot to the body.
Rossi throws out a loose jab but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Skystalker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossi at a distance.
#T3#
Skystalker throws a body kick that misses.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Skystalker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rossi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skystalker throws a low kick but Rossi moves out of range easily.
Skystalker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marchrius Rossi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crunch! Rossi slams his shin into Skystalker's torso.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
It looked like Rossi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rossi throws a head kick that half lands.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Rossi misses. #T4#
Rossi blocks a low kick nicely.
Skystalker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossi. That did some damage!
Skystalker thows a leg kick but Rossi checks it
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Skystalker misses.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick
and Rossi counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Rossi blocks the leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker throws a leg kick
and Rossi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rossi lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marchrius Rossi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rossi, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marchrius Rossi!
Marchrius Rossi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
OFK403-Ekouba - Dobrosavljevic
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Belvedere blocks a low kick nicely.
Skystalker misses with an uppercut.
Belvedere misses with a hook. Skystalker ducked under it nicely.
Belvedere jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Belvedere moves out of range as Skystalker strikes.
Skystalker swinging wildly here.
Belvedere digs a good hook to Skystalker's body.
Skystalker misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belvedere connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Belvedere.
Skystalker looks to land a combination but Belvedere avoids it well. #T1#
Skystalker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skystalker 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.
Skystalker tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Belvedere wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belvedere moves out of range as Skystalker throws a body kick.
Skystalker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belvedere shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Skystalker tries to counter it with a takedown but Belvedere pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Belvedere throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Skystalker as he connects with a hook.
Belvedere fails with an attempt to clinch.
Belvedere moves away from the strike by Skystalker.
An attempted straight right counter from Belvedere misses the target.
A jab from Belvedere misses.
Skystalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belvedere throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belvedere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Skystalker looks to land a right hand but Belvedere moved out of range.
Belvedere looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skystalker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skystalker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Belvedere catches Skystalker right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belvedere has a takedown stuffed.
Skystalker lands with a shot to the body.
Skystalker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Belvedere as he connects with a hook.
Belvedere cracks Skystalker with an open hand slap.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belvedere looks to land a combination but Skystalker avoids it well. #T3#
Skystalker motions for Belvedere to come forward. Skystalker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belvedere looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Skystalker loads up on a big right hand but Belvedere slips the punch.
Belvedere throws a jab when Skystalker was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Belvedere.
Richmond Belvedere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skystalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Belvedere shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Belvedere showed some decent athleticism there.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Belvedere keeps him under control.
Skystalker is not content to let Belvedere control the position.
Skystalker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belvedere is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB#
Belvedere is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skystalker defends it well.
Belvedere is looking to stall here but Skystalker recovers full guard.
Belvedere missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skystalker controls Belvedere momentarily but Belvedere frees himself.
Skystalker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Skystalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belvedere trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belvedere is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Belvedere dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker slips a jab and a cross from Belvedere.
Belvedere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Skystalker throws a series of punches but Belvedere moves out of range.
A jab from Belvedere misses.
Belvedere avoids the body shot from Skystalker.
Belvedere swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belvedere connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Skystalker looking to score a takedown here. Belvedere is defending well but Skystalker drives through and ends up in Belvedere's guard.#SUB#
Belvedere is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Skystalker has his hands clasped together but Belvedere extends and breaks Skystalker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Belvedere.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richmond Belvedere!
Richmond Belvedere opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
OFK 394 - Mangold Vs Kim
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Skystalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holloway. Holloway obviously looking to wear him down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Skystalker!
#CL#
Skystalker forces Holloway back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Skystalker manages to pull guard.
Skystalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skystalker, not yet. #SUB#
Holloway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skystalker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holloway has managed to get both his arms back between Skystalker's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Skystalker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Holloway is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Skystalker.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker manages to get back to half guard.
Skystalker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holloway is working away from the top position though.
Skystalker is trying to stand.
#T1##SU2#
Holloway decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holloway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holloway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skystalker.
Holloway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skystalker misses with a hook
and Holloway counters with a stiff right hand.
Skystalker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skystalker darts in trying to clinch
and Holloway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skystalker throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
A nice side step and Holloway releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skystalker looks to throw a body kick
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skystalker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holloway.#T2#
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holloway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been informed that Holloway has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skystalker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holloway defends well and Skystalker ends up having to push Holloway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Holloway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skystalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Holloway breaks the clinch.
Skystalker thumps Holloway with a low kick.
Skystalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway stuffs the takedown attempt from Skystalker. Skystalker gets slowly back to his feet.
Skystalker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holloway.
Nice shot by Skystalker.
Holloway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skystalker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Max Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skystalker throws a lazy body kick
and Holloway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Holloway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holloway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skystalker on the side of the head.#T3#
Skystalker motions for Holloway to come forward. Skystalker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Holloway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skystalker misses with a low kick as Holloway jumps back.
Skystalker throws an overhand right that lands on Holloway's shoulder, as Holloway tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Skystalker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Holloway is looking to get back to his feet here but Skystalker is keeping cool and he's managed to take Holloway's back.
Holloway tries to roll but Skystalker sticks to his back.
Skystalker controls the action.#T4#
Holloway tries to roll but Skystalker sticks to his back.
Holloway is trying to stand back up.
Skystalker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Skystalker looking to break Holloway's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Holloway remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Skystalker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Skystalker drives through and clinches with Holloway against the cage.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
Skystalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway controlling the action here for a moment.
Skystalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Holloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker thows a leg kick but Holloway checks it
and Holloway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skystalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Skystalker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holloway, pushing him back against the cage.
Holloway leaning against his opponent.
Skystalker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards. #T1##BC2#
Holloway breaks the clinch.
Skystalker throws a chopping leg kick but Holloway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holloway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skystalker throws out the jab.
Holloway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skystalker throws a leg kick but Holloway moved away.#CL#
Skystalker has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skystalker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Holloway counters with a straight right hand.
Skystalker scores with a kick to the body.
Skystalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holloway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holloway slaps away a takedown attempt from Skystalker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skystalker wants to clinch
and Holloway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skystalker throws a lazy right hand but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holloway throws a big counter head kick but Skystalker avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Holloway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skystalker.
Skystalker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Skystalker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holloway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skystalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Holloway misses.
Skystalker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holloway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Holloway counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Skystalker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Skystalker throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Skystalker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Holloway's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Skystalker closes the distance but Holloway moves to the side
and Holloway counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skystalker.
Skystalker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Skystalker misses
and Holloway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Skystalker's knee momentarily.
Skystalker wants to clinch but Holloway slips to the side
and Holloway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holloway moves out of range of the leg kick from Skystalker.
Holloway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD2#
Holloway lands a big head kick that sends Skystalker tumbling to the mat! Holloway takes a step backwards and waves Skystalker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Skystalker is rocked!
Skystalker misses with a lunging right hand
and Holloway counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Skystalker out cold! What a finish! Holloway is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Skystalker connects with a leg kick.
Skystalker lands with a cross.
Libat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Libat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skystalker. Skystalker obviously looking to wear him down.
Skystalker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skystalker throws a leg kick which misses Libat's front leg but catches the back leg as Libat tries to avoid it.
Skystalker lands a nice hook to Libat's body. Libat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Skystalker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Libat's half guard.
Libat tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Skystalker manages to move to mount!
Libat looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker content just to control the position here.
Skystalker is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T1##SUB#
Skystalker is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Skystalker extends the arm and Libat is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anni Skystalker!
In his post fight interview, Anni Skystalker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Skystalker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skystalker knocks out Salvacion with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Skystalker before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Skystalker picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anni Skystalker!
After the fight, Anni Skystalker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Skystalker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Skystalker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Go to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Skystalker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Go's guard. #REVR#
Skystalker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Skystalker is pushing down on Go's leg trying to pass to half guard. Go is fighting to maintain full guard but Skystalker has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Skystalker in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Skystalker maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Go could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Skystalker has cracked it and Go is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Skystalker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 4
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Patterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skystalker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skystalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skystalker blocking some punches.
Patterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Skystalker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Patterson misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Patterson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Patterson is putting a hurting on Skystalker here, landing some big shots from side control.
Skystalker tries to bench press Patterson off him but Patterson keeps the position.
Patterson cracks Skystalker with a big elbow.
Skystalker sneaks back into half guard.
Patterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Patterson winds up and cracks Skystalker with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Well, if Patterson 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Patterson connects with a nice short shot to Skystalker's temple.
Skystalker wants to get back to full guard.
Patterson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Patterson drops an elbow to the side of Skystalker's head. #SUB2#
Patterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skystalker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Patterson.
Skystalker trying to control but Patterson postures up.
Patterson is nestled in close to Skystalker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Patterson 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.
Patterson wants to control but Skystalker is keeping him busy. #T2#
Patterson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Patterson trying to mount his opponent but Skystalker defends it.
Patterson wants to take a breather but Skystalker is having none of it.
Patterson prevents Skystalker from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Patterson.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Patterson keeps him under control.
Skystalker works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Skystalker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Patterson landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Patterson won't allow Skystalker to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Skystalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patterson defends well.
Patterson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Skystalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skystalker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patterson's guard. #REVR#
Patterson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Patterson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Patterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Skystalker working for a triangle but Patterson defends it easily.
Skystalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Patterson pushing down on Skystalker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Patterson trying to control from half guard but Skystalker is working away.
Patterson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Skystalker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Patterson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Skystalker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Patterson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Patterson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Patterson working Skystalker over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Patterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Skystalker misses with a double jab.
Skystalker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Patterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skystalker.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Skystalker.
Patterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker throws a leg kick but Patterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Skystalker lands with a right hand.
Derek Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson scores with a nice strike.
Patterson digs a good body shot into Skystalker's ribs.
Skystalker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Patterson works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Patterson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Skystalker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Patterson scoring with some ground and pound.
Skystalker looking to control.
Patterson pushes down on Skystalker's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Patterson 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.
Patterson wants to pass to mount but Skystalker is defending the position.
Skystalker manages to get to full guard.
Patterson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Patterson stands and throws Skystalker's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Patterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skystalker, who protects the arm well.
Skystalker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Skystalker tries to improve position but can't.
Patterson trying to control the position but Skystalker is working away. #T2#
Patterson lands a few punches from side control.
Patterson wants to control but Skystalker is keeping him busy.
Derek Patterson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skystalker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Patterson off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Skystalker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Patterson is defending well though. Skystalker let's go of the attempt for now.
Patterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Patterson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Skystalker.
Skystalker avoiding Patterson 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Skystalker is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Patterson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Patterson fending off the submission attempt from Skystalker. #T3#
Patterson trying to control but not successfully.
Skystalker is hanging on to Patterson's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Patterson trying to control the hands but Skystalker breaks the grip.
Patterson can't escape the position.
Patterson trying to control the hands but Skystalker breaks the grip. #SUB#
Patterson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Patterson trying to control the position but Skystalker manages to sink in the hooks.
Patterson tries to roll but Skystalker sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Patterson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Skystalker's arms.
Skystalker is hanging on to Patterson's back as he tries to escape.
Patterson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Skystalker.
Patterson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Patterson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derek Patterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Patterson.
Skystalker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Patterson on the side of the head.
Skystalker misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Skystalker - just one landing.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Skystalker checks a low kick from Patterson.
Skystalker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Skystalker throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Patterson rushes Skystalker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skystalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skystalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Patterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patterson blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Patterson pulls Skystalker into guard.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skystalker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Patterson is trying to control the position but Skystalker postures up. #T1#
Skystalker trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Skystalker tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Skystalker throws a big elbow that misses.
Skystalker preventing the sweep.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Patterson is looking for a triangle but Skystalker pushes his legs off easily.
Skystalker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Patterson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Patterson.
Skystalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patterson feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Skystalker gets tackled into the cage by Patterson. Patterson maintains the clinch.
Anni Skystalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Skystalker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skystalker misses with some punches.
Derek Patterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Patterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skystalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Patterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patterson lands an uppercut.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage.
Derek Patterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Patterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards. #T3#
Skystalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Skystalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a body punch.
Skystalker tries a body shot but Patterson blocks it.
Skystalker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Patterson blocking some punches.
Patterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Patterson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skystalker after a bit of a struggle.
Patterson blocks an uppercut.
Skystalker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Skystalker pushes Patterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Skystalker misses with some punches.
Skystalker lands with a short shot to the head.
Patterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skystalker working aggressively here.
Skystalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Skystalker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Skystalker.
#TD2#
Patterson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker tries to improve position but can't.
Skystalker can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anni Skystalker.
I think Patterson 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Patterson!
After winning the bout, Derek Patterson 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:
SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Anni Skystalker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; CC Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Skystalker instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Chai lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Skystalker (0) vs (2) Chai
Skystalker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Skystalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Chai keeps him under control.
Skystalker is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skystalker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Skystalker regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to control from the top but Skystalker keeps moving. #T1#
Skystalker has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Skystalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skystalker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Skystalker's legs - danger averted.
Skystalker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Skystalker (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB2#
Chai working for a triangle but Skystalker defends it easily.
Chai looking to control.
Skystalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skystalker trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai pushes a forearm under Skystalker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Skystalker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CC Chai!
Our winner, CC Chai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anni Skystalker!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Skystalker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Reed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Skystalker to the mat. Skystalker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (0) Skystalker
Skystalker keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Reed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Skystalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skystalker, not yet.
Reed sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Skystalker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed trying to control but Skystalker is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Skystalker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed wants to control from the top but Skystalker keeps moving.
Skystalker is trying to keep Reed in close.
#SUB#
Reed drops back looking for a leg! Skystalker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skystalker manages to kick Reed off! Reed jumps back into Skystalker's guard.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Reed wants to control from the top but Skystalker keeps moving. #T2#
Reed is fighting to break Skystalker's control of his arms but Skystalker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Reed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skystalker wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Skystalker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed stays in close to Skystalker's body and controls the position.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Skystalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skystalker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Skystalker working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Reed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reed trying to control but Skystalker is working from the bottom.
Reed advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (5) vs (0) Skystalker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Reed tries for a kimura but Skystalker is defending well.
Skystalker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Reed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skystalker, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Skystalker is trying to control Reed's posture but Reed avoids it.
Skystalker manages to get back to half guard.
Skystalker wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Skystalker is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Reed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skystalker sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Reed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skystalker is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions off his back.
Skystalker wants to get back to full guard.
Skystalker trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
Skystalker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Skystalker is working away. #T6#
Skystalker tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.#SUB#
Reed is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skystalker is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold.
Reed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Skystalker tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg. #SUB#
Reed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Skystalker is not content to let Reed control the position.
Skystalker trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Skystalker is working away. #T8#
Reed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Skystalker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Skystalker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skystalker trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (8) vs (0) Skystalker#SUB#
Reed has control of Skystalker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Skystalker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Skystalker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Reed (11) vs (0) Skystalker#T9#
Skystalker wants to control his opponent's hands but Reed gets his hands free.
Skystalker tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Reed is looking for the choke from the back position but Skystalker is controlling his hands well.
Skystalker rolls, trying to escape but Reed keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Reed tightening his grip on Skystalker, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Reed working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T10##SUB#
Skystalker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Skystalker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Reed doesn't have the hooks in and Skystalker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (11) vs (2) Skystalker
Skystalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skystalker is one step ahead there.
Skystalker advances to half guard.
Reed tries to roll over but Skystalker keeps him under control.#T11#
Skystalker wants to pass the guard but Reed is defending well.
Reed tries to roll over but Skystalker keeps him under control.
Reed trying to hold on to Skystalker's head to control him but Skystalker postures up.
#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura here.
Skystalker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Skystalker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skystalker working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Reed's thigh. Reed counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Reed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (13) vs (2) Skystalker
Skystalker is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reed is thwarting Skystalker's attempts to control the position.#T13##SUB#
Reed has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Skystalker defend it? Reed steps over the head and cranks it - Skystalker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Reed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed!
After winning the bout, Tommy Reed 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:
Nfld FN 50
Date: Nov 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Ajuricaba with a jab.
Ajuricaba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a few strikes there.
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Ajuricaba circles away.
Skystalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba cracks Skystalker with an open hand slap.
Skystalker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Skystalker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ajuricaba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skystalker misses the body punch
and Ajuricaba counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker tries to clinch but Ajuricaba is having none of it.
A nice side step and Ajuricaba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ajuricaba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ajuricaba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Skystalker works over Ajuricaba's head and body with a nice combination.
Good exchange - Ajuricaba coming out on top.
Skystalker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ajuricaba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Skystalker swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Skystalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ajuricaba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ajuricaba lunges at Skystalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skystalker's hand.
Ajuricaba digs a good hook to Skystalker's body.
Ajuricaba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ajuricaba.
Skystalker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ajuricaba misses the shot to the body.
Skystalker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ajuricaba.
A punch lands to the side of Skystalker 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Skystalker forces Ajuricaba back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Ajuricaba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skystalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ajuricaba manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ajuricaba! But no joy.
Skystalker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Skystalker has Ajuricaba up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajuricaba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ajuricaba is leaning against Skystalker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ajuricaba digs a right hand underneath Skystalker's ribcage. Skystalker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ajuricaba lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Skystalker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ajuricaba uses from the top position.
Ajuricaba preventing the sweep.
Ajuricaba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ajuricaba preventing the sweep.
Ajuricaba tries to free his leg and advance position but Skystalker is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Skystalker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ajuricaba is aware though and is defending well.
Ajuricaba 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. #T3##SUB#
Skystalker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ajuricaba passes into half guard.
Ajuricaba content to control rather than advance.
Skystalker is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Skystalker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skystalker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ajuricaba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Skystalker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ajuricaba passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker is letting Ajuricaba control him for a moment.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
Skystalker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ajuricaba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ajuricaba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ajuricaba is pressing down on Skystalker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skystalker is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huena Ajuricaba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ajuricaba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ajuricaba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ajuricaba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ajuricaba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ajuricaba lands with an overhand left.
Ajuricaba throws a jab when Skystalker was well out of range.
Skystalker thinks about countering with a head kick.
Skystalker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skystalker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker is trying to push Ajuricaba away but Ajuricaba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skystalker takes a shot to the head.
Ajuricaba lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Ajuricaba has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skystalker uses from the top position. #SUB#
Skystalker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ajuricaba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ajuricaba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ajuricaba! #REVB#
Skystalker is not content to let Ajuricaba control the position. #T1#
Ajuricaba has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Skystalker tries to reverse the position but Ajuricaba maintains control.
Ajuricaba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ajuricaba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skystalker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ajuricaba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skystalker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Ajuricaba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Ajuricaba keeps him under control.
Skystalker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ajuricaba wants to work for an arm triangle but Skystalker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skystalker gets back to full guard.
Huena Ajuricaba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skystalker keeping full guard, as Ajuricaba tries to pass.
Skystalker trying to control the position.
Ajuricaba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ajuricaba trying to control but Skystalker is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Skystalker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ajuricaba is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Skystalker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ajuricaba defends it easily.
Ajuricaba trying to control the position from guard on top but Skystalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skystalker trying to control the position.
Ajuricaba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ajuricaba throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Ajuricaba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skystalker.#T4#
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ajuricaba. Skystalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skystalker cracks Ajuricaba with an open hand slap.
Ajuricaba lands a nice hook to Skystalker's body. Skystalker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ajuricaba connects with a body shot that sends Skystalker's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Skystalker.
Ajuricaba misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Ajuricaba is having none of it.
Ajuricaba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ajuricaba lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skystalker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skystalker checks a low kick from Ajuricaba.
A cross from Ajuricaba lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huena Ajuricaba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ajuricaba misses the shot to the body.
Skystalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ajuricaba scores with a jab. Skystalker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ajuricaba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Skystalker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ajuricaba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ajuricaba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Huena Ajuricaba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ajuricaba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skystalker walks into a stiff left hand from Ajuricaba.
Skystalker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Skystalker misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Ajuricaba scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No joy there for Skystalker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1#
Ajuricaba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skystalker under the eye.
Decent striking displayed by Ajuricaba there.
Ajuricaba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ajuricaba throws a hook to the side of Skystalker's head but Skystalker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ajuricaba.
Skystalker checks a leg kick.
Ajuricaba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skystalker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Huena Ajuricaba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skystalker scores with a hook to the body. Ajuricaba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ajuricaba avoids the body shot from Skystalker.
Ajuricaba avoids the body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Ajuricaba misses.
Skystalker blocks the body kick.
Huena Ajuricaba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Ajuricaba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajuricaba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ajuricaba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ajuricaba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ajuricaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker takes one to the side of the head.
Ajuricaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker 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.
Skystalker misses with a wild combination.
Ajuricaba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skystalker. Skystalker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ajuricaba swings for the body but Skystalker moves out of range.
Ajuricaba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skystalker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Skystalker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Ajuricaba.
Huena Ajuricaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ajuricaba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba dodges the punch combination from Skystalker.
Ajuricaba scores with a jab. Skystalker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ajuricaba lunges at Skystalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skystalker's hand.
Ajuricaba lands a right hook to the body.
Ajuricaba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skystalker momentarily.
Ajuricaba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skystalker momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker misses with a hook.
Anni Skystalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Ajuricaba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skystalker is looking to wear down Ajuricaba with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ajuricaba checks a low kick from Skystalker.
Ajuricaba looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ajuricaba misses the target.
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ajuricaba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anni Skystalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skystalker looks to land a combination but Ajuricaba avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Skystalker.
Ajuricaba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skystalker on the side of the head.
Skystalker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Skystalker drops his hands momentarily and Ajuricaba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ajuricaba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skystalker's head.
Ajuricaba stuns Skystalker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ajuricaba connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ajuricaba lands a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huena Ajuricaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ajuricaba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huena Ajuricaba! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Avangyan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Skystalker clinches up against the cage.
Skystalker lands a right hand.
Skystalker scores with a shot to the side of Avangyan's head.
A short left from Skystalker.
A right handed body shot lands from Skystalker.
Avangyan goes for a takedown attempt but Skystalker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Avangyan avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Skystalker lands a head kick. Avangyan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice shot by Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a series of punches but Avangyan avoids them all with ease.
Arman Avangyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Avangyan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Skystalker did well to prevent Avangyan getting side control.
Avangyan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions off his back.
Avangyan drops an elbow to the side of Skystalker's head.
Avangyan wants to control but Skystalker is keeping him busy. #T1#
Skystalker wants to improve his position but Avangyan is controlling well.
Skystalker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Skystalker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Avangyan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Skystalker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Avangyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Avangyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Skystalker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Avangyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Skystalker is tightening it up a little... Avangyan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Avangyan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Avangyan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Skystalker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anni Skystalker!
In his post fight interview, Anni Skystalker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Nfld 40
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Skystalker takes the fight into the clinch.
Alaska takes a shot to the head.
Skystalker lands a shoulder strike.
Skystalker lands an uppercut.
Skystalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alaska.
Alaska jumps guard but Skystalker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Skystalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Alaska pulls guard.
Skystalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skystalker passes Alaska's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alaska tries to get to full guard but Skystalker has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura here.
Alaska wants to improve his position but Skystalker is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura but Alaska is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Alaska looking for submissions off his back.
Skystalker wants to pass the guard but Alaska is defending well. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura but Alaska is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skystalker to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alaska doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skystalker.
Skystalker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alaska's head. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alaska regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Skystalker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skystalker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skystalker trying to control but Alaska is working from the bottom.
Skystalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alaska is keeping the position for now.
Alaska will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alaska keeping moving, preventing Skystalker from controlling successfully.
Skystalker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Skystalker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Alaska has his feet on Skystalker's thighs here. He's pushed Skystalker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Skystalker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richie Alaska! |
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Event:
Nfld liive 45
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Skystalker avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Skystalker slips under a jab.
Stepanovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skystalker misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice cross by Stepanovich.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Skystalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Stepanovich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Stepanovich has his feet on Skystalker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Skystalker clinches up with Stepanovich and pushes him back against the cage.
Skystalker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stepanovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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!
Skystalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Stepanovich controls his hands.
#BC#
Skystalker breaks from the clinch.
Stepanovich clobbers Skystalker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Skystalker seems unphased.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Skystalker moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Skystalker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Skystalker.
Stepanovich is looking to chop away at Skystalker's legs.
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Skystalker shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tests Skystalker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich lands with a hook. Skystalker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stepanovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stepanovich slips a jab and a cross from Skystalker.
A jab from Stepanovich finds it's way through Skystalker's defenses.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Skystalker drives through with a takedown into Stepanovich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stepanovich pushes Skystalker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've been hearing reports that Skystalker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich 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.#T2#
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich misses with a combination
and Skystalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a nice looking combination but Stepanovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stepanovich!
Stepanovich stuffs the takedown.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skystalker lands a head kick. Stepanovich smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stepanovich makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stepanovich is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stepanovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skystalker throws a counter high kick but Stepanovich was just alert enough to avoid it.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skystalker's hands.
Skystalker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stepanovich.#T3#
Skystalker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stepanovich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skystalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skystalker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Skystalker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Skystalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skystalker tries to clinch
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Skystalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stepanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stepanovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stepanovich jabs Skystalker right on the nose. Skystalker blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Stepanovich gets tackled into the cage by Skystalker. Skystalker maintains the clinch. #T4#
Stepanovich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich misses with some punches.
Skystalker is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Skystalker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Skystalker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skystalker controls Stepanovich momentarily but Stepanovich frees himself.
Skystalker wants to sweep here but Stepanovich controlling him for the moment.
Stepanovich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Skystalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Skystalker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round.
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#
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Stepanovich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stepanovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stepanovich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skystalker wants to clinch up but Stepanovich keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Skystalker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Olenev Stepanovich has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Skystalker is trying to get an arm triangle but Stepanovich is defending well.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Skystalker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Stepanovich manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##ES2#
Stepanovich manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Skystalker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Skystalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skystalker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stepanovich prevents it.
Skystalker wants a takedown but no success here.
Stepanovich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stepanovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skystalker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skystalker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stepanovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Skystalker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stepanovich throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Skystalker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich lunges at Skystalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skystalker's hand.
Stepanovich throws a low kick but Skystalker moves out of range easily.
It looked like Skystalker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.#T2##CL#
Skystalker gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Skystalker pulls guard.
Skystalker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skystalker keeping full guard, as Stepanovich tries to pass. #SU2#
Stepanovich gets to his feet. Skystalker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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!
Skystalker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Stepanovich as Skystalker shoots in.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
A low kick from Stepanovich misses
and Skystalker counters with a series of strikes. Stepanovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stepanovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skystalker on the side of the head.
Skystalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stepanovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Skystalker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stepanovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stepanovich scores with a hook.
Skystalker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stepanovich to score with a decent uppercut.
Stepanovich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Skystalker eats them both and turns towards Stepanovich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Skystalker right on the button with a cross.
Stepanovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skystalker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anni Skystalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot by Skystalker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skystalker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stepanovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skystalker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stepanovich swivels and escapes.
Skystalker takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Skystalker fails with a takedown attempt.
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Skystalker tries to clinch up.
Stepanovich lands a jab.
Stepanovich stuns Skystalker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stepanovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skystalker in his tracks.
Skystalker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skystalker throws a series of punches but Stepanovich avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Skystalker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Skystalker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stepanovich scores with a decent looking hook.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the head.
Stepanovich keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skystalker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skystalker has a takedown stuffed.
Stepanovich unleashes a big counter combination but Skystalker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A lazy left from Skystalker finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich scores with a hook.
Skystalker defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Skystalker ducks under and follows up with a left that Skystalker also avoids with ease.#T1#
Stepanovich tests Skystalker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Skystalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skystalker checks a low kick from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stepanovich lands with a straight right. Skystalker didn't see that one coming.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Skystalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Skystalker moved out of range.
Skystalker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Stepanovich gets tackled into the cage by Skystalker. Skystalker maintains the clinch.
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##BC#
Skystalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Skystalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Skystalker throws a big counter combination but Stepanovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skystalker moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
No joy there for Stepanovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skystalker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Skystalker avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Skystalker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jab, jab by Stepanovich - just one landing.
Stepanovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skystalker shoots and misses
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skystalker's sensitive parts.
Stepanovich misses with a two punch combination.
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3##TD#
Skystalker shoots in and bounces Stepanovich off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Skystalker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stepanovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stepanovich controls Skystalker momentarily but Skystalker frees himself. #SUB#
Skystalker drops back looking for a leg! Stepanovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stepanovich manages to kick Skystalker off! Skystalker jumps back into Stepanovich's guard.
Skystalker throws a big right hand that misses.
Skystalker being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Skystalker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skystalker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Skystalker stopping the sweep attempt from Stepanovich.
Skystalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Skystalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skystalker being controlled here momentarily.
Skystalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stepanovich swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Stepanovich uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Anni Skystalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skystalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Stepanovich does no damage.
Skystalker walks into a straight right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skystalker's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skystalker walks into a jab.
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Stepanovich is avoiding it.
Skystalker misses with a takedown attempt - Stepanovich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stepanovich 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
Olenev Stepanovich 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:
Nfld live 42
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alaska.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Skystalker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alaska, pushing him back against the cage.
Alaska tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Skystalker.
#TD2#
Skystalker manages to pull guard.
Skystalker controls Alaska momentarily but Alaska frees himself.
Alaska looking to pass the guard.
Skystalker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Alaska got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skystalker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alaska has managed to get both his arms back between Skystalker's legs - danger averted.
Alaska stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skystalker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alaska defends well.
Alaska wants to pass the guard but Skystalker is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Skystalker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skystalker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alaska will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Skystalker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alaska's guard. #REVB#
Skystalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Skystalker postures up.
Skystalker looking to pass the guard.
Skystalker stopping the sweep attempt from Alaska.
Skystalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alaska is keeping the position for now.
Alaska wants to sweep but no luck.
Skystalker wants to pass the guard but Alaska is keeping the position.
Skystalker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alaska's head.
Skystalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Alaska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skystalker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Alaska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Alaska has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skystalker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skystalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skystalker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alaska is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skystalker wants to control from the top but Alaska keeps moving.
Alaska is trying to keep Skystalker in close.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Alaska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skystalker throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Alaska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skystalker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Skystalker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alaska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alaska napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Skystalker is looking to take a break and control but Alaska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alaska has escaped the position, nice work there.
Skystalker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alaska keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alaska tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Skystalker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alaska, who protects the arm well.
Alaska can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB2#
Skystalker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alaska has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alaska gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Alaska is defending against the submission attempts here by Skystalker.
Alaska is looking for a sweep. Skystalker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alaska trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alaska doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skystalker. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura but Alaska is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skystalker to get the leverage.
Alaska tries to get to full guard but Skystalker has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Skystalker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Skystalker seems to be working for a kimura but Alaska defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Skystalker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alaska is just riding it out for now. Skystalker eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Alaska has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skystalker is working away from the top position though.
Skystalker passes to side control.
Anni Skystalker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Skystalker.#SUB2#
Skystalker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alaska, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Skystalker is trying to get an arm triangle but Alaska is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Skystalker tries for a kimura but Alaska is defending well. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alaska has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alaska is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Skystalker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alaska is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alaska tries to bench press Skystalker off him but Skystalker keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alaska can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Alaska tries to close the distance and clinch but Skystalker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big right from Alaska misses.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alaska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skystalker.
Skystalker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alaska circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Skystalker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alaska is looking for a sweep. Skystalker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alaska looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alaska has managed to free his arm - good work.
Skystalker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alaska defending well though.
Skystalker passes to side control. #SUB2#
Skystalker has hold of Alaska's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Alaska seems comfortable defending it but Skystalker has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Alaska is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Alaska is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Skystalker couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker 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:
Nfld FN 45
Date: Aug 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Budluvski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skystalker tries to bum rush Budluvski with a series of wild strikes but Budluvski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Budluvski misses with a lunging right hand
and Skystalker counters with a three punch combo that has Budluvski backing up. Budluvski nods at Skystalker to acknowledge the strikes.
Skystalker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skystalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Budluvski misses the jab.
Skystalker shapes to counter with a head kick.
Skystalker scores with a hook.#TD2#
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker prevents Budluvski from standing back up.
Skystalker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Budluvski defending well though.
Skystalker prevents Budluvski from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Skystalker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Budluvski is just riding it out for now. Skystalker eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Skystalker is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Budluvski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skystalker. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura here.
Skystalker passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Skystalker working for a submission but Budluvski is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Budluvski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Budluvski! #SUB2#
Skystalker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Budluvski has his hands clasped together but Skystalker extends and breaks Budluvski's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Skystalker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CFC contenders 1 NY
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Easterly takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Easterly doesn't manage to clinch there - Skystalker circles away.
Skystalker tries a head kick but it misses.
Easterly throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range. #CL#
Easterly instigates a clinch.
Skystalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Easterly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skystalker tries to work over Easterly 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Easterly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Easterly 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Easterly lands with a cross.
Nice cross by Easterly .#CL#
Easterly clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Easterly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Easterly misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skystalker.
Easterly tries to break free but Skystalker pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Easterly .
Skystalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skystalker has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
#T1#
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker misses with some punches.
Skystalker tries to work over Easterly 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skystalker 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.
Skystalker lands with a left to the head.
Skystalker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Skystalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Easterly blocks an uppercut.
Easterly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Easterly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skystalker.
Easterly scores with a shot to the side of Skystalker's head.
Skystalker presses Easterly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Easterly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skystalker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Easterly closes the distance and clinches.
Easterly tries to work over Skystalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Easterly .
Skystalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easterly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Easterly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2##CL2#
Skystalker gets a clinch.
Easterly is trying to break free.#BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Easterly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Easterly is trying to break free.
Skystalker prevents Easterly from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Easterly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Skystalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Easterly is just out of range.
Easterly is looking to clinch.
Easterly wants to clinch up but Skystalker keeps it at a distance.
Skystalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker loads up on a big right hand but Easterly slips the punch.
Easterly doesn't manage to clinch there - Skystalker circles away.
#CL#
Easterly pushes Skystalker up against the cage in a clinch.
Easterly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Easterly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Skystalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Easterly throws a head kick that Skystalker semi-blocks.
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Easterly circles away.
Easterly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Easterly cracks Skystalker with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Skystalker tries a head kick but it misses.
Easterly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Skystalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skystalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skystalker lands with a right hand. #CL#
Easterly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Easterly misses with a punch on the inside.
Skystalker has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
Skystalker lands a shot to the body.
Skystalker lands with a light punch inside.
Skystalker is looking to control Easterly 's arms but Easterly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skystalker has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Skystalker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skystalker throws a head punch that misses.
Easterly is trying to push Skystalker away but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skystalker blocks an uppercut.
Easterly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Easterly throws a punch but it's blocked by Skystalker.
Skystalker blocking some punches.
Easterly scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Easterly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skystalker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Easterly up against the cage.#T4#
Skystalker has Easterly pressed against the cage, preventing Easterly from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skystalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Easterly lands a left hand.
#BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skystalker keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Skystalker clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Skystalker clinches.
Easterly taking a breather.#BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
It looked like Easterly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skystalker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Easterly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses.
Easterly throws a head kick but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Easterly manages to avoid it.
Skystalker throws the left hand but Easterly avoids the punch easily.
Easterly tries to clinch but Skystalker is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker cracks Easterly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Easterly scores with a nice head shot.
Skystalker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Easterly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skystalker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Easterly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Easterly wants to clinch.
Easterly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Easterly tries to clinch there but Skystalker circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Easterly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skystalker swings for the body but Easterly moves out of range.
Skystalker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Easterly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Easterly , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skystalker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skystalker swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Skystalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Easterly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skystalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly scores with a hook.
Skystalker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Easterly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holden Easterly is winning the standup battle so far.
Skystalker tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Skystalker gets a clinch.
Skystalker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Easterly lands with a short shot to the head.
Easterly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Skystalker manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Easterly .
Easterly avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a body punch but Easterly moves out of range.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Easterly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skystalker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skystalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Easterly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skystalker misses with a double jab.
Easterly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Easterly tests Skystalker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Easterly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Easterly misses with a head kick.
Easterly tries to clinch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Easterly .
Skystalker misses with a few strikes there.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Skystalker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Easterly scores with a hook to the body. Skystalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Easterly .
Skystalker avoids the body shot from Easterly .
Skystalker misses with a hook.#CL#
Easterly moves into the clinch.#BC#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
Easterly tries to clinch up.
Easterly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Easterly tries to clinch there but Skystalker circles away.
Jab, jab by Easterly - just one landing. #T3#
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick and Easterly moves out of range easily.
As Skystalker looks to move away, Easterly throws a big counter combo but Skystalker just gets out of the way.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Easterly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly misses with a hook
and Skystalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Easterly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skystalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Easterly .
Easterly wants to clinch up but Skystalker keeps it at a distance.
Anni Skystalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skystalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Easterly doesn't seem bothered though.
Easterly blocks a head kick by Skystalker.
Skystalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Easterly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skystalker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Easterly avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
It looked like Easterly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Easterly scores with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Easterly there.
Skystalker swats away the attempt to clinch by Easterly .
A head kick misses from Easterly .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Easterly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Easterly avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Easterly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Skystalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skystalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Easterly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker loads up on a big right hand but Easterly slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Easterly .
Easterly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Easterly tries to clinch up.
Skystalker lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Easterly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skystalker, pushing him back against the cage.
Skystalker lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Easterly is looking to counter punch.
Easterly throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Easterly tries to keep at a distance but Skystalker has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Holden Easterly will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Skystalker avoids the head kick by Easterly .
Easterly lands with an overhand left.
Skystalker connects with a high kick.
Skystalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skystalker throws a combination. Easterly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skystalker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Skystalker throws a looping overhand right but Easterly ducks down to avoid it.
Easterly tries a head kick but it misses.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skystalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Easterly takes one to the side of the head.
Easterly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skystalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly tries to clinch there but Skystalker circles away.
Easterly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skystalker momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Easterly misses with a head kick.
Skystalker throws a series of punches but Easterly moves out of range.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Easterly .
A head kick misses from Easterly .
Skystalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Easterly is looking to clinch.
Skystalker misses with the combination.
Easterly tries to clinch up.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick and Easterly moves out of range easily.
Skystalker misses with a hook. Easterly ducked under it nicely.
Easterly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skystalker.
Skystalker keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Easterly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Easterly .
A short right from Easterly on the inside.
Skystalker lands with a left to the head.
Easterly blocks a body shot from Skystalker. #BC#
Easterly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker throws a lazy head kick
enabling Easterly to counter with a crisp jab.
Skystalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Easterly slips a jab from Skystalker.#CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and pushes Easterly back into the cage.
Anni Skystalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Easterly has had enough of the clinch but Skystalker keeps him there for the moment.
Skystalker has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
A head punch on the inside from Skystalker fails to land.
Easterly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Easterly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Easterly is trying to push Skystalker away but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skystalker can't find room to land a body shot as Easterly controls the action.
Easterly takes a shot to the head.
Easterly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Easterly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Easterly is trying to break the clinch but Skystalker is controlling him.#BC#
Easterly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Easterly .
Skystalker throws a head kick but Easterly moves out of range.
Easterly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skystalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Easterly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Easterly scores with a hook.
Skystalker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Skystalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker throws a head kick but Easterly moves out of range.
Skystalker throws a head kick but Easterly moves out of range.
Easterly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skystalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly lands a nice shot that snaps Skystalker's head back.
Easterly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Easterly slips a straight right by Skystalker.
Easterly scores with a head kick. Skystalker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Easterly throws a jab when Skystalker was well out of range.
Easterly lunges at Skystalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skystalker's hand.
No joy there for Skystalker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Easterly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Easterly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Easterly misses with a head kick.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Easterly does it's job there.#T4#
Skystalker lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Easterly moves into the clinch successfully.
Easterly misses with some punches.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skystalker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Easterly misses with some punches.
Skystalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Easterly .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Easterly is trying to force a seperation but Skystalker has the dominant position.
Easterly is looking to break free of the clinch but Skystalker has double underhooks. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skystalker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Easterly tries to clinch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker tries to clinch up but Easterly circles away and keeps his distance.
Skystalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Easterly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Easterly wants to clinch up but Skystalker keeps it at a distance.
Skystalker misses with a wild combination.
Easterly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Skystalker avoids the head kick by Easterly .
Easterly lands a high kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Holden Easterly .
Well Easterly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly ! |
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Event:
CFC 557
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Skystalker misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Easterly moves into the clinch.
Skystalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Easterly is leaning against Skystalker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Easterly scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Skystalker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Easterly connects with a high kick.
Easterly cracks Skystalker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Skystalker gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Easterly .
Easterly lands a shoulder strike.
Skystalker is leaning against Easterly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skystalker 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
Skystalker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Easterly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Easterly .
Easterly lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Skystalker fails to land.
Skystalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
Easterly lands a nice shot that snaps Skystalker's head back.
Easterly lands with a nice body punch.
Skystalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Easterly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Skystalker blocks a jab.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses.
Easterly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Easterly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skystalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Easterly controls his hands.
Easterly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skystalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker misses with some punches.
Skystalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Easterly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Easterly .
Easterly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skystalker looks winded!#BC#
Easterly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Easterly moves into the clinch.
Easterly is trying to break the clinch but Skystalker is controlling him.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
Easterly tries to clinch but Skystalker is having none of it.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Easterly was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Skystalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2##CL#
Easterly has Skystalker up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Easterly prevents a body shot from Skystalker. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Skystalker.
Skystalker lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Skystalker moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
Skystalker misses the shot to the body.
Easterly tries to clinch up but Skystalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Easterly takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Easterly . Skystalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Easterly is looking to clinch.
Skystalker throws a body punch but Easterly moves out of range.
Easterly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Skystalker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Skystalker throws a series of strikes that have Easterly backpedaling.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Easterly was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Easterly wants to clinch.#T3#
Easterly doesn't manage to clinch there - Skystalker circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Easterly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skystalker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Easterly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skystalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skystalker blocks a body shot from Easterly . #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
Skystalker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Easterly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Easterly .
Easterly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skystalker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Skystalker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Skystalker does no damage.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skystalker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Easterly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skystalker circles away quickly and effectively.
Easterly is looking to clinch but Skystalker is avoiding it.
Easterly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Easterly lands an overhand right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skystalker throws a big counter head kick but Easterly avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Skystalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Easterly tries a head kick but it misses.
Skystalker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker throws a hook to the side of Easterly 's head but Easterly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Easterly clinches.
A short left from Easterly . #BC#
Easterly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skystalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skystalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skystalker scores with the left hand. Easterly knows he should have avoided that one.
Skystalker misses with the combination.
Easterly connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skystalker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skystalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Easterly .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Holden Easterly will probably get the nod.
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#
Easterly lands with a nice body punch.
Easterly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skystalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Easterly avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Easterly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Easterly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Easterly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Easterly tries to clinch but Skystalker moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skystalker in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL#
Easterly drives through and clinches with Skystalker against the cage.
Skystalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Easterly .
Skystalker tries a body shot but Easterly blocks it.
Easterly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly digs a right hand into Skystalker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skystalker's gas tank.
Easterly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
Easterly pushes Skystalker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker misses with the head strike.
Skystalker tries to work over Easterly 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skystalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holden Easterly has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1##BC#
Easterly breaks from the clinch.
Easterly lands with a hook. Skystalker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skystalker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Easterly rather than just go for the knockout.
Skystalker drops his hands momentarily and Easterly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick and Easterly moves out of range easily.
Easterly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Easterly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skystalker.#ROC#Skystalker is rocked!
Skystalker avoids the head kick by Easterly .
Skystalker avoids the head kick by Easterly .
Easterly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Skystalker takes one to the side of the head.
Skystalker is still on wobbly legs! Can Easterly finish him?
Easterly cracks Skystalker with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Skystalker falls to his knees and Easterly doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Easterly ! |
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Event:
CFC 554
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Skystalker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skystalker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Easterly doesn't manage to clinch there - Skystalker circles away.
Skystalker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Easterly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skystalker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skystalker looks to land a combination but Easterly avoids it well.
Skystalker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Easterly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Skystalker. #CL#
Easterly takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Skystalker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skystalker has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
Easterly tries to break free but Skystalker pushes him back against the cage.
Skystalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Easterly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Skystalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skystalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Easterly throws a head kick but Skystalker moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Easterly - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Easterly instigates a clinch. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Easterly misses the target. #T1#
Skystalker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Easterly .
Skystalker misses with a body shot.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Easterly .
Easterly tries a head kick but it misses.
Easterly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Easterly instigates a clinch.
Easterly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Easterly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Easterly is trying to push Skystalker away but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Skystalker on the inside.
Skystalker works on Easterly 's body with a couple of short punches.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Skystalker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skystalker scores with a nice right hand.
Skystalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Skystalker does no damage.
Skystalker lands a glancing blow to the side of Easterly 's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Easterly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skystalker! But no joy.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Skystalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skystalker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Easterly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gumburcules Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Easterly fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Easterly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Easterly struggles to land a body shot inside as Skystalker controls his hands.
Easterly lands a nice uppercut.
Skystalker keeps control of Easterly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skystalker lands a nice uppercut.
Easterly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skystalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Easterly .
Skystalker has a couple of punches blocked by Easterly .
Easterly misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Easterly manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skystalker lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skystalker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Easterly looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Skystalker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Easterly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Easterly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anni Skystalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skystalker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 10:9
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 9:10
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
GAMMA#984 Joosep v Sullivan
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Loris misses with a body shot.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loris scores with a jab to the head.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Skystalker blocks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Loris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loris.
Skystalker thuds his shin into the meat of Loris's side.
Loris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loris wants it to stay on the feet.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Loris misses.
Loris throws out a loose jab but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skystalker defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
Loris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loris there as he acknowledges the shot.
That kick from Loris tenderised Skystalker's leg. Skystalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Skystalker scores with a takedown into Loris's guard.#SUB#
Loris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skystalker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Loris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Loris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Loris wants to sweep but no luck.
Skystalker pushes down on Loris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skystalker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loris wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Skystalker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loris is just riding it out for now. Skystalker eventually gives up the hold.
Loris is trying to stand.
#T2##SUB2#
Skystalker seems to be looking for submissions.
Skystalker wants to take a breather but Loris is having none of it. #SUB2#
Skystalker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Skystalker working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Loris's thigh. Loris counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Skystalker looking to pass the guard.
Skystalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loris works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Loris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skystalker passes Loris's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura but Loris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skystalker to get the leverage.
Loris wants to improve his position but Skystalker is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skystalker wants to advance to full mount but Loris doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Loris looking for a guillotine here but Skystalker defends easily.
#SUB#
Loris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skystalker defends it easily.#T4#
Loris pulls Skystalker in close to his closed guard and prevents Skystalker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Loris wants to stand up but Skystalker is controlling him.
Skystalker slips nicely into half guard.
Skystalker thows a huge punch but Loris dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Loris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skystalker pulls his head out easily.
Loris is refusing to be controlled, as Skystalker sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Loris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skystalker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loris's sensitive parts.
Loris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Skystalker rushes Loris and presses him up against the cage.
Loris scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Skystalker drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Skystalker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Loris stacks Skystalker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Loris!
Skystalker is trying to improve his position.
Loris looks up at the clock and then as Skystalker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Loris smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker is trying to control Loris's posture but Loris avoids it.
Loris trying to control the position but Skystalker is working away.
The referee asks Loris politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Loris prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Loris working away.
Loris just content to control the position.
Loris working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
Skystalker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Loris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Loris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Loris scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skystalker to see if he's OK.
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loris moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Loris is working Skystalker over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Loris working the ground and pound.
Skystalker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Loris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Skystalker is not content to let Loris control the position.
Loris scores with punches from side control.
Skystalker tries to buck Loris off but Loris is having none of it.
Loris trying to control the position but Skystalker is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Loris connects with a decent elbow.
Skystalker is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Loris creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Skystalker wants to control but Loris postures up.
Skystalker is trying to improve his position.
Skystalker is trying to work for a sweep but Loris has mounted him!
Loris raining down shots from the mount!
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loris 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.
Loris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skystalker tries to hold on but Loris postures up.
Skystalker is in a horrible position here. Loris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Skystalker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4##SUB2#
Skystalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loris pulls his head out easily.
Loris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skystalker trying to hold on to Loris's head to control him but Loris postures up.
Loris winds up and cracks Skystalker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hugo Loris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skystalker has hold of Loris's hands but Loris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skystalker is staying active underneath Loris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loris lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Loris connects with a nice short shot to Skystalker's temple.
Loris working over Skystalker with some ground and pound. Skystalker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Loris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Skystalker shoots in but no luck this time.
Skystalker blocks a low kick nicely.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Skystalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skystalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Skystalker rushes Loris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Loris breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Loris misses its intended target.
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Loris is avoiding it.
Loris jabs at Skystalker's body.
Loris scores with the left hand. Skystalker knows he should have avoided that one.
Loris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skystalker's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loris but Loris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loris jabs Skystalker right on the nose. Skystalker blinks but takes it well.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skystalker throws a jab when Loris was well out of range.#T1#
Skystalker misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skystalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skystalker.
Hugo Loris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Loris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Loris wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Loris lands a slapping body shot.
Loris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Skystalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Loris.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but Skystalker ducks down to avoid it.
Loris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skystalker defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skystalker.
Loris connects with a solid leg kick.
Hugo Loris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skystalker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That kick from Loris tenderised Skystalker's leg. Skystalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Loris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown but Loris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Skystalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loris scores with a hook to the body. Skystalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loris misses with a looping right.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loris.
Loris 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.#CL2#
Skystalker moves into the clinch.
Skystalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loris.
Loris can't find room to land a body shot as Skystalker controls the action.
Skystalker blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Loris.
A left hand lands to the body for Loris.
Loris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loris scores with a shoulder strike.
Loris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skystalker can do to turn this around?
Loris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loris struggles to land a body shot inside as Skystalker controls his hands.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Loris.
Loris lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Loris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loris thumps Skystalker with a low kick.#T3#
Loris tries to move into range but Skystalker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skystalker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loris with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Skystalker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Loris misses with a straight left.
Loris throws a shot from downtown. Skystalker moves away and avoids it.
Loris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skystalker.
Loris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Skystalker counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Loris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Loris throws a body shot but no joy.
Skystalker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Loris throws a big shot that misses.
Skystalker misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Loris.#T4#
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skystalker checks it well.
Skystalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loris throws out the jab.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loris connects with an inside leg kick.
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Loris circles away.
A big right from Loris misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Loris blocks the leg kick.
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loris thuds his right hand into Skystalker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loris scores with a leg kick.
Loris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Skystalker.
Hugo Loris is winning the standup battle so far.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skystalker checks a leg kick.
Loris lands a really nice looking cross but Skystalker seems unphased.
Loris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Loris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!
A less than humble Hugo Loris misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
GAMMA#974 Rectal v Aurelius
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Skystalker shoots for a takedown but Storm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Storm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Skystalker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skystalker lands in his opponent's guard.
Skystalker wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Skystalker won't allow Storm to sweep him here.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Skystalker from controlling successfully.
Storm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm has Skystalker pulled in close to control his posture.
Skystalker trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Skystalker slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Skystalker wants to advance to full mount but Storm doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Storm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skystalker.
Skystalker wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Skystalker throws an elbow that misses. Storm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Skystalker's guard. Nice move by Storm!#REVB##SUB#
Skystalker is looking for a triangle here but Storm uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Skystalker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Storm's best efforts.#T2#
Skystalker is looking to improve his position.
Skystalker wants to sweep but Storm has passed to side control!
Skystalker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Storm controlling from side mount.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
Storm is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Skystalker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Skystalker can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Skystalker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Skystalker wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
Storm is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Skystalker is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skystalker wants to improve his position but Storm is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Skystalker trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Storm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Storm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skystalker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Skystalker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Skystalker showed some decent athleticism there.
Skystalker is looking to pass Storm's guard but actually Storm recovers to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Skystalker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Skystalker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Skystalker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Skystalker throwing strikes but Storm manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Storm staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skystalker wants to control but Storm postures up.
Storm slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Storm has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Skystalker is trying to get back to half guard.
Storm controls the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU2#
Storm has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skystalker throws a sloppy body shot
letting Storm counter with a right hand. #TD#
Skystalker feints and as Storm raises his hands in defense, Skystalker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skystalker cracks Storm with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anni Skystalker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skystalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skystalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skystalker wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Skystalker wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Storm is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Storm passes into half guard.
Skystalker wants to control the action here but instead Storm manages to pass to full mount!
Storm controlling the pace for now.
Skystalker wants to control but Storm is having none of it.
Skystalker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Storm controlling the pace for now.
Skystalker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Storm looking to control and managing it successfully.
Skystalker tries to hold on but Storm pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker is looking to get to half guard.
Storm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Skystalker misses with the combination.
Skystalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Storm.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Skystalker checks the leg kick.
Skystalker fails with the takedown.
A big left from Storm misses.
Jab by Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skystalker.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Skystalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
#CL#
Skystalker has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Storm presses Skystalker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Storm prevents Skystalker from breaking the clinch.
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm with a knee to the head.
Skystalker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skystalker.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm lands a nice uppercut.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skystalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Skystalker blocks it.
Skystalker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Storm just stands there and leans against the cage.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
Skystalker can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Skystalker fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skystalker.
Skystalker jumps guard but Storm stands there with Skystalker around his waist. Skystalker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm lands a knee to the body.
Storm connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Anni Skystalker has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Storm as the two fighters clinch.
Storm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skystalker.
Knees to the body from Storm.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Skystalker blocks it.
Storm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skystalkers head.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skystalker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Storm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Storm.
Storm lands a nice knee to the body.
Storm lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skystalker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Skystalker.
Skystalker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Storm walks away with a smile on his face. Skystalker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Storm scores with a leg kick.
Skystalker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Skystalker's head.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Storm lands with a straight right. Skystalker didn't see that one coming.
Skystalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skystalker fails with the takedown.
Storm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skystalker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skystalker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Storm counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Storm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Storm.
Skystalker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Storm scores with a punch to the head.
Skystalker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skystalker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skystalker throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Lincoln Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Skystalker moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm lands a jab.
Skystalker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Storm.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Storm, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Skystalker has managed to clinch.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Storm with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm digs a right hand into Skystalker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skystalker's gas tank.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Skystalker is rocked!
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Oh Skystalker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Storm lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skystalker takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Storm.
Storm cracks Skystalker with a nice body shot.
Storm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm lands a knee to the body.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Lincoln Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm throws a big uppercut that drops Skystalker! More strikes from Storm and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Skystalker lies dazed against the cage as Storm celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lincoln Storm!
A very excited looking Lincoln Storm 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:
GAMMA#971 Joosep v McGuire
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Storm blocks a head kick by Skystalker.
A low kick lands for Storm.
Skystalker scores with a leg kick.
Skystalker misses with a low kick.
Skystalker has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Skystalker has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
A short right from Storm.
Skystalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage.
Skystalker works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing reports that Skystalker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Skystalker blocks it.
Skystalker avoids the elbow strike from Storm, against the cage.
Storm pushes Skystalker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skystalker lands a shot to the body.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker takes a shot to the head.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Skystalker fails to land.
Skystalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skystalker lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Skystalker is leaning against Storm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Storm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skystalker avoids it.
Storm blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Knees in the clinch landing for Storm.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker wants a takedown but no success here.
Skystalker tries to pull guard but Storm holds him up against the cage and eventually Skystalker drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Skystalker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Storm is trying to keep an underhook but Skystalker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Skystalker trying to advance position but Storm counters by regaining guard.
Skystalker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skystalker wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skystalker. #T2#
Skystalker is looking to work some ground and pound but Storm has wrist control.
Skystalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skystalker looking to pass the guard.
Skystalker is looking to advance position but Storm has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
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!
Skystalker is trying desperately to improve position.
Storm controlling his opponent.
Skystalker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Skystalker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.#SUB#
Skystalker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Storm perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Storm moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Skystalker.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face as Storm controls the position. #T4#
Skystalker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skystalker is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker is not content to let Storm control the position.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Storm is looking for a sweep. Skystalker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Skystalker is working for a kimura but Storm is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Storm has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Skystalker is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Storm is looking to improve his position.
Skystalker is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
Skystalker works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Skystalker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Storm is now in Skystalker's guard. A big mistake from Skystalker there, giving up the dominant position!
Storm 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.
Storm trying to control but Skystalker is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Skystalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Storm defends well.#SUB#
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skystalker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Skystalker's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Skystalker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Storm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Skystalker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Skystalker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Storm defends it easily.
Storm postures up.
Skystalker being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Skystalker holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Skystalker is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm stuffs the takedown.
Storm throws out a leg kick but Skystalker moves out of range and Storm only half commits.
Skystalker has a takedown stuffed.
Skystalker tries to clinch up.
An inside leg kick lands from Storm.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skystalker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skystalker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Skystalker fails with a takedown attempt.
Storm throws a solid leg kick but Skystalker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Storm.
Storm misses with a low kick as Skystalker jumps back.
Storm sizes up Skystalker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Storm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Lincoln Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skystalker missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skystalker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm connects with a crisp jab.
Skystalker scores with a nice strike.
Skystalker slips a straight right by Storm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skystalker with a body shot.
Skystalker wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Storm blocks a head kick by Skystalker.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skystalker's sensitive parts.
Lincoln Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skystalker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Storm catches Skystalker right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skystalker.
Skystalker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Storm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Skystalker checks a leg kick nicely.
Skystalker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Skystalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skystalker misses with a kick to the body.
Skystalker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm connects with a leg kick.
Storm walks into a left hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm lands a nice hook to Skystalker's body. Skystalker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skystalker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skystalker darts in trying to clinch
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skystalker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Storm misses.
A clash of legs there as Skystalker blocks the low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skystalker.#CL#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Storm lands a left hand.
Skystalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skystalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Storm is fighting off a takedown attempt but Skystalker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Storm to the mat. Storm regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Skystalker trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm controlling the position.
Storm can't keep his opponent in guard - Skystalker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Storm is looking to improve his position.
Skystalker throwing shots but Storm is blocking nicely.
Lincoln Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skystalker distracts Storm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Storm wants to sweep here but Skystalker controlling him for the moment.
Anni Skystalker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skystalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skystalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skystalker content to stall in guard here.
Storm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skystalker 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
C125: Dixon vs. Skystalker
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Dixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Dixon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dixon lands in his opponent's guard.
Skystalker looking to control.
#SUB2#
Dixon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skystalker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dixon has managed to get both his arms back between Skystalker's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Skystalker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dixon escapes and throws Skystalker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dixon tries for a kimura but Skystalker is defending well.
Skystalker tries to improve position but can't.
Skystalker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Dixon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skystalker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Skystalker wants to control but Dixon postures up.
Dixon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Skystalker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Skystalker sneaks back into half guard.
Dixon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Dixon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skystalker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dixon.
Dixon controlling the action here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon wants to free his trapped foot but Skystalker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Skystalker actively working from the bottom here.
Skystalker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dixon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dixon controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Skystalker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dixon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skystalker is desperately trying to improve his position but Dixon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skystalker is looking to escape.
Skystalker tries to reverse the position but Dixon maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dixon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Dixon controlling the position easily from mount.
Skystalker swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Skystalker is controlling an arm, preventing Dixon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skystalker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon moves to the back position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Skystalker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skystalker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Skystalker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown. Skystalker tries to sprawl out of it but Dixon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skystalker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skystalker tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Skystalker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skystalker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dixon is out of range and Skystalker settles back down.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skystalker can do to turn this around?
Skystalker tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Skystalker misses the shot to the body.
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Dixon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dixon at a distance.
#TD2#
Skystalker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Skystalker wants to pass to mount but Dixon is defending the position. #T1##SUB2#
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dixon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dixon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skystalker pulls his head out easily.
Skystalker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Skystalker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dixon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Skystalker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dixon sees it coming and defends easily.
Dixon trying to control but Skystalker postures up.
Dixon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King's Cross MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Skystalker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Darren Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skystalker winds up and cracks Dixon with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Skystalker seems to be looking for submissions.
Skystalker trying to control from half guard but Dixon is working away. #T3#
Skystalker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dixon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dixon gets back to full guard.
Skystalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Skystalker trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Skystalker has his foot on Dixon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dixon works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Skystalker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.
Skystalker keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Skystalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Dixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skystalker.
Skystalker tries a quick counter leg kick but Dixon is wise to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skystalker.
Dixon scores with a jab to the head.
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
Skystalker walks into a jab.
Nice jab there from Dixon.
Skystalker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skystalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Skystalker moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Dixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Skystalker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Skystalker trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Skystalker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon looking to control.
#SUB2#
Skystalker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Dixon controls Skystalker momentarily but Skystalker frees himself.
Skystalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now.
Skystalker trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dixon working for submissions but it's allowed Skystalker to get to half guard.
Skystalker is thwarting Dixon's attempts to control the position.
Skystalker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Skystalker is working for a submission of some sort.
Dixon trying to control here.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Skystalker has control of the leg.
Dixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skystalker. #SUB2#
Skystalker seems to be looking for submissions.
Skystalker prevents Dixon from improving his position.
Skystalker is trying to control. Dixon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Dixon moves into full guard.
Skystalker stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.#SUB#
Dixon is looking for a triangle but Skystalker pushes his legs off easily.
Skystalker trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon is trying to control the position but Skystalker postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dixon gets the takedown into side control.
Skystalker is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face as Dixon controls the position. #SUB#
Dixon is trying to get an arm triangle but Skystalker is defending well. #SUB#
Dixon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Skystalker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Skystalker is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skystalker avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker is in trouble now - Dixon has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Dixon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Dixon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skystalker manages to avoid it.
Skystalker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skystalker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skystalker misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Skystalker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skystalker. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skystalker finds it's way round the side to connect with Dixon's head.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Skystalker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dixon checks it well.
Skystalker tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon sets himself, and Skystalker steps forward looking for the clinch! Dixon avoids it this time.
Dixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skystalker.
Dixon cracks Skystalker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Dixon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Skystalker actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skystalker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Skystalker trying to control here.
#SUB#
Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.
Skystalker trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Skystalker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dixon moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skystalker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skystalker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dixon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Skystalker tries to improve his position but instead Dixon has taken his back! #T3##SUB#
Skystalker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dixon. #SUB#
Dixon looking for the RNC.
Dixon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Dixon looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Dixon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Skystalker trying to control the hands but Dixon breaks the grip. #T4#
Dixon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Skystalker trying to control the hands but Dixon won't let him.
Dixon has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dixon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Skystalker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon had his way with Anni Skystalker in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5##TD#
Dixon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Skystalker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dixon is in Skystalker's guard.
Dixon won't allow Skystalker to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Skystalker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dixon has passed into half guard!
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Skystalker defending well. #SUB#
Dixon is working for a kimura but Skystalker is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Skystalker defending well. #SUB#
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skystalker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Dixon seems content to control.
Dixon prevents Skystalker from standing back up.
Dixon is looking to advance position but Skystalker won't allow it.
Skystalker works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Skystalker working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dixon won't allow Skystalker to sweep him here.
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
Dixon stops Skystalker from getting back to his feet.
Skystalker won't allow Dixon to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dixon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Skystalker is trying to control but can't.
Anni Skystalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dixon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Skystalker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dixon is trying to defend but Skystalker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Dixon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Skystalker throwing shots but Dixon is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Skystalker seems to be looking for submissions.
Dixon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skystalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon looking to control but Skystalker passes into half guard.
Dixon trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skystalker throwing shots but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Darren Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon moves into full guard.
Skystalker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darren Dixon.
Well Dixon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Dixon!
Darren Dixon retains his featherweight title!
Darren Dixon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
C121: Puno vs. Brown
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Dreth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Skystalker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dreth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dreth swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Dreth gets caught napping as Skystalker dives in and scores a takedown. Dreth manages to retain guard.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Skystalker from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Skystalker has gone for a leg lock! Dreth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Skystalker's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Skystalker looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dreth is defending well. Skystalker quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dreth has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Skystalker celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anni Skystalker!
A very excited looking Anni Skystalker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
C120: Kenobi vs. Skystalker
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Kenobi circles away.
Skystalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenobi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kenobi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Kenobi.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skystalker 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skystalker. That's going to slow Kenobi down.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Skystalker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kenobi is fending him off so far but Skystalker persists. Nope, Kenobi circles away and we're back to standing.
Skystalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Skystalker loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Kenobi throws a shot from downtown. Skystalker moves away and avoids it.
Skystalker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker throws a hook but Kenobi avoids it easily.
Kenobi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenobi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenobi connects with a body shot that sends Skystalker's belly button to the back.
Skystalker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Kenobi does it's job there.
Kenobi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skystalker.
Kenobi throws a chopping leg kick but Skystalker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kenobi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Skystalker missing with a left hand there. Kenobi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skystalker motions for Kenobi to come forward. Skystalker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi connects with a looping right hand.
Skystalker cracks Kenobi with an open hand slap.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenobi throws an overhand right that lands on Skystalker's shoulder, as Skystalker tries to avoid the shot.
Kenobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kenobi tried to counter with a leg kick but Skystalker avoided it.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
Skystalker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kenobi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Skystalker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut.
Kenobi checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skystalker.
Kenobi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skystalker.
Skystalker scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker misses with a low kick.
Skystalker throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skystalker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by Kenobi's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenobi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Kenobi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD2#
Skystalker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kenobi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kenobi tries to lock up and control but Skystalker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skystalker cracks Kenobi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Skystalker looking to finish Kenobi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kenobi!
Kenobi prevents Skystalker from taking his back.
Skystalker avoids the attempt from Kenobi to control.#SUB2#
Skystalker is working for a guillotine from mount but Kenobi frees his head quite easily.
Skystalker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kenobi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Skystalker unloads with some shots from mount but Kenobi bucks and avoids them well.
Kenobi tries to hold on but Skystalker postures up.
Skystalker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3#
Kenobi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skystalker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kenobi because Skystalker loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kenobi has given up his back. Will we see Skystalker going for some submissions?
#SUB2#
Skystalker tightening his grip on Kenobi, looking for the choke.
Kenobi trying to get back to his feet but Skystalker is in full control for now.
Skystalker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T4#
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Skystalker has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kenobi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Kenobi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Skystalker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenobi is in bad spot here.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Skystalker is persistently looking for the submission but Kenobi is defending it well.
Kenobi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kenobi looking to control the position.
Kenobi avoids the strikes from Skystalker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kenobi looks to land a right hand but Skystalker moved out of range.
Skystalker misses with a hook. Kenobi ducked under it nicely.
Skystalker lands an overhand right.
Skystalker slips a straight right by Kenobi.
Skystalker scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kenobi.
Skystalker slips a straight right by Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skystalker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kenobi is fending him off so far but Skystalker persists. Nope, Kenobi circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches up with Kenobi, looking for a takedown. Skystalker pushes Kenobi against the cage but Kenobi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Kenobi.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenobi.
Skystalker misses with a body kick.
Kenobi misses the jab.
Skystalker motions for Kenobi to come forward. Skystalker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kenobi throws a leg kick
and Skystalker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenobi misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kenobi. That snapped Skystalker's head back.
Skystalker tried to score with a low kick but Kenobi checks it.#T1#
Kenobi throws a looping overhand right but Skystalker ducks down to avoid it.
Obi Wan Kenobi is winning the standup battle so far.
Skystalker throws a hook to the side of Kenobi's head but Kenobi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenobi with a body shot.
Kenobi just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kenobi.
Skystalker moves out of range as Kenobi strikes.
Kenobi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skystalker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenobi with a body shot.
Kenobi is looking to slow Skystalker down with leg kicks.
Kenobi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skystalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Kenobi is having none of it.
Kenobi throws a combination that misses
and Skystalker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skystalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skystalker moves away from the strike by Kenobi.
Skystalker cracks a nice hook into Kenobi's ribs.
Skystalker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skystalker lands a leg kick that knocks Kenobi off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenobi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skystalker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kenobi finds it's way round the side to connect with Skystalker's head.
Kenobi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Skystalker shoots in and drives through. Kenobi sprawls well.
Obi Wan Kenobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Kenobi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Skystalker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skystalker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Obi Wan Kenobi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Kenobi blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Kenobi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skystalker misses with a body punch.
Kenobi trying to control the position but instead, Skystalker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kenobi into the cage.#BC#
Kenobi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Kenobi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenobi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kenobi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Skystalker's brow. #BC#
Kenobi breaks from the clinch.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick and Kenobi moves out of range easily.
Kenobi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Kenobi throws a hook but Skystalker blocks it.
A nice side step and Skystalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Skystalker throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kenobi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Skystalker.
Kenobi lands with a nice body punch.
Skystalker works Kenobi's body with a nice hook.
Skystalker 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.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut.
Skystalker throws out a leg kick but Kenobi moves out of range and Skystalker only half commits.
Skystalker throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi throws a low kick but Skystalker moves out of range easily.
Kenobi clobbers Skystalker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skystalker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kenobi lands with a cross. #TD2#
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Skystalker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kenobi sneaks out the side door and pushes Skystalker away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenobi defending well as Skystalker loads up on a big left hand.
Skystalker shoots for a takedown but Kenobi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kenobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Kenobi avoids the body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a leg kick which misses Kenobi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenobi tries to avoid it.
Kenobi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenobi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenobi looks to land a right hand but Skystalker moved out of range.
Kenobi throws a push kick but Skystalker slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick from Kenobi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenobi throws the left hand but Skystalker avoids the punch easily.
Kenobi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenobi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenobi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kenobi duly obliges.
Skystalker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skystalker takes a swing at Kenobi's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Skystalker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Skystalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker trying to control but Kenobi is working from the bottom. #ES#
Kenobi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Skystalker drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Skystalker clinches up with Kenobi and pushes him back against the cage.
Skystalker scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenobi tries to throw a body punch but Skystalker avoids it by throwing Kenobi back against the cage.
Kenobi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skystalker.
Nice elbow from Kenobi.
Skystalker misses with some punches.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but Kenobi avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage.
Kenobi swings wildly with an uppercut but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker working aggressively here.
Skystalker stalls.
Skystalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker is trying to pull guard but Kenobi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Skystalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Kenobi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenobi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skystalker manages to avoid it.
Skystalker throws a lazy right hand but Kenobi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skystalker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kenobi counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Skystalker throws a body punch but Kenobi moves out of range.
Skystalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kenobi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skystalker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenobi missing with a left hand there. Skystalker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenobi throws a wild body kick that Skystalker sees coming a mile off.
Kenobi throws a head kick that Skystalker semi-blocks.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker with a nice cross.
Skystalker looks to land a right hand but Kenobi moved out of range.
A jab from Kenobi misses.
Kenobi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Skystalker has closed the distance and engaged Kenobi in a clinch.
Skystalker trying to stall but Kenobi improves his position.
Skystalker is leaning against Kenobi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kenobi throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Skystalker breaks the clinch.
Skystalker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenobi throws a solid leg kick but Skystalker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kenobi.#TD2#
Skystalker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kenobi on his heels. He'll look to pass Kenobi's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Skystalker preventing the sweep.
Skystalker postures up.
Skystalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenobi is keeping the position for now.
Kenobi pulls Skystalker in close to his closed guard and prevents Skystalker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Skystalker advances position into side control!
Skystalker scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Skystalker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Skystalker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kenobi is trying to get back to his feet.
Skystalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kenobi tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB2#
Skystalker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kenobi, who protects the arm well.
Kenobi tries to bench press Skystalker off him but Skystalker keeps the position.
Kenobi manages to get back to half guard.
Kenobi pushes Skystalker off looking to stand but Skystalker dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kenobi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kenobi.
Anni Skystalker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skystalker stopping the sweep attempt from Kenobi.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenobi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skystalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skystalker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenobi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenobi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skystalker is controlling him.
Skystalker wants to control from the top but Kenobi keeps moving.
Skystalker prevents Kenobi from getting back to his feet.
Skystalker trying to control but Kenobi is working from the bottom.
Kenobi is pulling down on Skystalker's head. It's preventing any offense from Skystalker, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kenobi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Skystalker.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anni Skystalker.
I think Skystalker 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anni Skystalker!
A very excited looking Anni Skystalker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
C116: Nagasaki vs. Dixon 3
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Skystalker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benedetti to score with a decent uppercut.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick from Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
An inside leg kick from Skystalker misses.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Skystalker slips the punch.
Skystalker throws a shot from downtown. Benedetti moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti thumps Skystalker with a low kick.#TD#
Skystalker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Benedetti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Skystalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Benedetti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skystalker defends well.
Skystalker throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skystalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Benedetti is trying to keep Skystalker in close.
#T1#
Skystalker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Skystalker is looking to work some ground and pound but Benedetti has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedetti can't keep his opponent in guard - Skystalker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura but Benedetti is defending well.
#SUB#
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura but Benedetti is defending well.
Skystalker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Skystalker thows a huge punch but Benedetti dodges it nicely.
Benedetti is not content to let Skystalker control the position.
Benedetti tries to kick Skystalker off but Skystalker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Skystalker wants to work for an arm triangle but Benedetti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Skystalker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benedetti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skystalker is really struggling to control Benedetti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Benedetti moves into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skystalker trying to control but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Skystalker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##SUB#
Skystalker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Benedetti dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Skystalker trying to keep a closed guard but Benedetti is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Skystalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skystalker, not yet.
Benedetti trying to control but Skystalker is working from the bottom.
Skystalker has a closed guard, preventing Benedetti from standing up.
Benedetti trying to control but Skystalker is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Skystalker has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Benedetti should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Skystalker has tightened it up now! Benedetti should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
C110: Joteel vs. Al Balushi
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardona scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skystalker staying out of range there.#CL#
Cardona takes the fight into the clinch.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Skystalker controls the action.
Cardona blocks an uppercut.
Cardona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skystalker.
Cardona cracks Skystalker with a nice body shot.
Skystalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardonas head.
Cardona lands a shoulder strike.
Skystalker prevents a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skystalker blocks a body shot from Cardona.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cardona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona lands a right hand.
A short right from Cardona.
Cardona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Skystalker tries to work over Cardona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skystalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Skystalker controls his hands.
Skystalker scores with a shot to the side of Cardona's head.
Cardona lands a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skystalker 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.
Nice body punch from Skystalker - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Cardona breaks the clinch.
Cardona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cardona is fending him off so far but Skystalker persists. Nope, Cardona circles away and we're back to standing.
Skystalker lands a nice shot that snaps Cardona's head back.
Skystalker fails with the takedown.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona checks a leg kick.
Skystalker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cardona checks it well.
Skystalker pushes Cardona away with a front kick.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skystalker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cardona is fending him off so far but Skystalker persists. Nope, Cardona circles away and we're back to standing.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Cardona misses with a wild combination.
Cardona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skystalker. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker scoring well with a low kick there.
Cardona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Skystalker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cardona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good work by Cardona as he checks the leg kick.
Skystalker throws a body kick that misses.
Skystalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skystalker unleashes a big counter combination but Cardona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cardona misses with the body kick
and Skystalker counters with a thumping low kick.
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cardona.
Cardona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skystalker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skystalker throws a shot to the body.
Skystalker connects with a looping right hand.
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Cardona is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Cardona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skystalker. #TD2#
Skystalker gets control of Cardona's arms and successfully pulls guard. Skystalker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Skystalker wants to sweep here but Cardona controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Skystalker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cardona has passed into half guard!
Cardona with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Skystalker is trying to get back to full guard.
Cardona tries to stand and escape but Skystalker actually recovers to full guard.
Skystalker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardona trying to control but Skystalker is working from the bottom. #T4#
Cardona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skystalker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cardona is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cardona controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Skystalker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cardona is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cardona postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Good work by Skystalker as he checks the leg kick.
Cardona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cardona misses the jab.#CL2#
Skystalker clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skystalker.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skystalker throws a head punch that misses.
Cardona tries to work over Skystalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skystalker tries to stall but Cardona uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skystalker lands a shot to the body.
Skystalker lands with a right to the head.
Cardona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skystalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Cardona uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Skystalker manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Skystalker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardona defends it easily.#SUB2#
Skystalker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skystalker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cardona 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardona continues to stall.
Cardona has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Skystalker is proving hard to escape from.
Skystalker looking to control.
Skystalker is looking to stand up but Cardona isn't so interested in that idea.
Cardona has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cardona trying to control but Skystalker is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cardona showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skystalker shoots for a takedown but Cardona saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skystalker is defended easily by Cardona.
Cardona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skystalker's head backwards.
Cardona loads up on a big right hand but Skystalker slips the punch.
Skystalker wants to counter the offense by Cardona and move into the clinch position.
Cardona throws a looping overhand right but Skystalker ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Skystalker instigates a clinch.
A short left from Skystalker.
Cardona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cardona is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Calixto Cardona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Cardona stops a takedown attempt from Skystalker.
Cardona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skystalker's elbow.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Skystalker pulls guard.
Cardona content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Cardona trying to control the position from guard on top but Skystalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardona trying to control the position from guard on top but Skystalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Skystalker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cardona is aware though and is defending well.
Cardona looking to pass the guard.
Cardona looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skystalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skystalker, not yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Skystalker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cardona has passed into half guard!
Cardona is controlling the pace.
Cardona thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skystalker's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Cardona keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Calixto Cardona will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Skystalker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cardona did well to prevent Skystalker getting side control.
Cardona makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Skystalker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cardona momentarily.
#CL2#
Skystalker gets a clinch.
Skystalker tries to pull guard but Cardona won't allow it.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona prevents a body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Cardona on the inside.
Skystalker lands with a light punch inside.
Skystalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skystalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Skystalker fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Cardona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skystalkers head.
Cardona tries to throw a body punch but Skystalker avoids it by throwing Cardona back against the cage.
Cardona throws a punch but it's blocked by Skystalker. #T1#
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Skystalker lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cardona. #BC#
Cardona manages to break the clinch.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skystalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker throws a body punch but Cardona moves out of range.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cardona thuds a left hand into Skystalker's body.
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Cardona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardona just misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona misses with a looping left.
Skystalker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cardona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Skystalker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardona is trying to buck Skystalker off.#SUB2#
Skystalker is working to tighten his grip on Cardona's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cardona has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Skystalker is really squeezing tight and eventually Cardona passes out! Skystalker breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anni Skystalker!
In his post fight interview, Anni Skystalker started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
C106: Nagasaki vs. Dreth
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Skystalker slips under a jab.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Time enables Skystalker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Time manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Skystalker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Time is pushing Skystalker's head away, looking to escape. Skystalker manages to hold on to the position though.
Time is not content to let Skystalker control the position. #ES2#
Time bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Skystalker has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Skystalker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Time tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Skystalker is in Time's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time wants to stand but Skystalker is controlling the position.
Skystalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Time is keeping the position for now.
Skystalker stops Time from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Skystalker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Skystalker prevents Time from escaping the position.
Skystalker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Time is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Time takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Skystalker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Time wants to get back to his feet.
Skystalker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Skystalker 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.
Skystalker prevents Time from escaping the position.#T2#
Skystalker trying to control the position but Time is working away.
Time wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Skystalker tries for a kimura but Time is defending well.
Time defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Skystalker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Time is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Skystalker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Time gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #ES2#
Time bucks Skystalker off and manages to get back to his feet!
Time connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skystalker. Skystalker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Skystalker tries for a takedown but Time sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Skystalker.
Time tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker tries to clinch up
and Time counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Skystalker.
Time throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skystalker shoots in looking for a takedown but Time manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skystalker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Time tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Time.
Skystalker blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skystalker.
Time misses with a straight right.
Time tests Skystalker's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Skystalker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!#SUB#
Skystalker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Time knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB#
Skystalker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Skystalker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Time, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Time tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Skystalker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Skystalker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Time is defending well though. Skystalker let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Skystalker is persistently looking for the submission but Time is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Skystalker takes one to the side of the head.
#TD#
Time tries to sprawl but Skystalker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Time makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Skystalker tries to clinch but Time moves out of range.
Skystalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Time moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skystalker. Time does a little dance to reset his feet.
Time misses with the combination.
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!
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Time swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Time shapes to counter with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Time checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Skystalker shoots in looking for a takedown. Time tries to sprawl out of it but Skystalker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Time manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skystalker moves away from the strike by Time.
Time misses with a low kick.
Skystalker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Skystalker tries to clinch up but Time circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Skystalker throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
Skystalker is looking to clinch.
Time swings and misses with a hook to the body.
My Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Time throws a nice head kick!
Time shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Skystalker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Time looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura but Time is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skystalker to get the leverage. #ES2#
Time manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Skystalker keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Time struggles to land a body shot inside as Skystalker controls his hands.
Skystalker blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skystalker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skystalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Time blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skystalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skystalker misses with a body punch.
Time prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Skystalker breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Time misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Skystalker.
Skystalker moves out of range as Time strikes.
Skystalker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skystalker throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
Time throws the left hand but Skystalker avoids the punch easily.
Skystalker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big left from Time misses.
Skystalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Time.
Time throws an overhand right that lands on Skystalker's shoulder, as Skystalker tries to avoid the shot.
Time throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Time misses with a looping left.
Skystalker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Time is able to avoid easily.
Skystalker looks to land a left hand but Time moved out of range nicely.
Time misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Skystalker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Time gets tackled into the cage by Skystalker. Skystalker maintains the clinch.
Skystalker scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Skystalker lands with a left to the head.
Skystalker cracks Time with a nice body shot.#BC#
Skystalker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skystalker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Time is out of range.
Skystalker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skystalker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Time to score with a decent uppercut.
Skystalker cracks Time with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Time.
Skystalker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Time digs a right hand into Skystalker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skystalker's gas tank.
Time wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Time pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Time scores with a jab to the jaw.
Time stuffs the takedown attempt from Skystalker. Skystalker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skystalker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
My Time seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Skystalker checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Time blocks the leg kick.
Time slips a jab from Skystalker.
Time connects with a right hand. Skystalker shakes it off.
Skystalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Time.
Skystalker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skystalker moves out of range as Time strikes.
Time throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skystalker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Time circles away.
Skystalker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Time fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skystalker checks it well.
Skystalker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Time looks to land a combination but Skystalker avoids it well.
Time swings for the body but Skystalker moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Time feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skystalkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skystalker dives in for a single leg takedown but Time sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
My Time showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Skystalker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Time thows a left - swing and a miss!
Time moves forwards but Skystalker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Skystalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Time.
Skystalker moves in looking to clinch but Time pushes him off.
Skystalker fakes the leg kick and cracks Time in the body.
Skystalker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Time misses.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Time swivels and escapes.
Time throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Skystalker closes the distance and pushes Time back into the cage.
Skystalker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skystalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Time fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker misses with some punches.
#T1#
A short right from Time on the inside.
Skystalker takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Time. #BC2#
Time escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Time loads up on a big right hand but Skystalker slips the punch.
Skystalker throws a solid leg kick but Time takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skystalker.
Skystalker shoots in for a double leg but Time sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Time goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Time throws a leg kick but Skystalker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Time.
Time walks into a left hand.
Skystalker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Time.
Time dodges the punch combination from Skystalker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Time slips under a jab.
Time takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Skystalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Time swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Time throws a hook but Skystalker avoids it easily.
Time throws a low kick but it's checked well by Skystalker.
Time throws a looping overhand right but Skystalker ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Skystalker misses the target.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skystalker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Time avoids it really well and circles away.
It looks like Skystalker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skystalker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Time counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker shoots in and drives through. Time sprawls well.
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Time circles away.
Time throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Time throws a head kick but Skystalker moves out of range.
#TD#
Skystalker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Time looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Skystalker is looking to take a break and control but Time is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anni Skystalker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Time gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Time keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Skystalker has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Time defend it? Skystalker steps over the head and cranks it - Time is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Skystalker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
C103: Skystalker vs. Grandis
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Grandis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skystalker scores with a jab to the head.
Skystalker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Skystalker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Skystalker shoots in but no luck this time.
Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grandis.
Skystalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker blocks a jab.
Skystalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grandis.
Grandis avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Grandis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grandis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skystalker lands a head kick. Grandis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Grandis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Skystalker throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Grandis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skystalker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Grandis as Skystalker shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grandis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Grandis circles away.
Grandis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Skystalker.
Nice shot lands for Skystalker.
Skystalker lands a leg kick that knocks Grandis off balance momentarily.
Skystalker misses with a looping right.
Grandis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skystalker lands a really nice looking cross but Grandis seems unphased.
Grandis misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker shoots in but no luck this time.
Skystalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Grandis finds it's target.
Robert Grandis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker moves in looking to clinch but Grandis pushes him off.#T2#
Grandis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skystalker.
Grandis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Skystalker connects with a body shot that sends Grandis's belly button to the back.
Grandis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grandis wants it to stay on the feet.
Skystalker scores with a jab to the head.
Skystalker shoots and misses
and Grandis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grandis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skystalker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grandis tries to avoid it but Skystalker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grandis to the ground. Grandis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skystalker throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Grandis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grandis throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Skystalker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grandis wants to sweep but no luck.
Grandis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grandis is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Skystalker keeping full guard, as Grandis tries to pass.
Skystalker 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.#T3#
Skystalker is trying to control the position but Grandis postures up.
Grandis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skystalker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Grandis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Skystalker looking for a submission but Grandis manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skystalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skystalker connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Grandis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Skystalker's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Skystalker is looking for a triangle but Grandis pushes his legs off easily.
Skystalker is trying to control the position but Grandis postures up.
Grandis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Skystalker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skystalker is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Skystalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grandis is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker dominated that round.
That's time! Skystalker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Grandis misses the jab.
Skystalker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grandis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grandis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skystalker tries to clinch up but Grandis circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Grandis misses.
Skystalker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skystalker, as that shot connected.
Grandis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grandis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skystalker throws a body punch but Grandis moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker throws a right hand that misses
and Grandis counters with a nice body shot.
Skystalker misses with a hook
and Grandis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grandis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skystalker.
Grandis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Skystalker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grandis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Skystalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grandis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skystalker.
Good leg kick by Skystalker.
Skystalker throws out a loose jab but Grandis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker shoots in looking for a takedown. Grandis tries to sprawl out of it but Skystalker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grandis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skystalker lands with a good body shot.
Grandis walks into a left hand.
Skystalker misses with a straight right.
Skystalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grandis.
Grandis takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Skystalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grandis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skystalker wants to clinch up but Grandis keeps it at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grandis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skystalker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skystalker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grandis misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Grandis.
Skystalker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grandis can do to turn this around?
Skystalker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
The crowd cheers as Skystalker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grandis doesn't seem phased though.
Skystalker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skystalker has a takedown stuffed.
Skystalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grandis moves away.
Grandis tries a quick counter leg kick but Skystalker is wise to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Skystalker or perhaps it was just good defense by Grandis, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grandis throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Skystalker throws the left hand but Grandis avoids the punch easily.
Grandis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anni Skystalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Grandis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Grandis swats away the attempt to clinch by Skystalker.
It looks like Skystalker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Skystalker tries for a takedown but Grandis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Grandis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skystalker looks to throw a body kick
and Grandis counters with a nice uppercut.
Grandis slips under a jab.
Grandis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grandis checks a low kick from Skystalker.
It seemed like Grandis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skystalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grandis throws out the jab.
Skystalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grandis moves away.
Grandis tries a quick counter leg kick but Skystalker is wise to it.
Skystalker looks to land a body kick but Grandis moved away.#T4##CL#
Skystalker has closed the distance and engaged Grandis in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grandis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Skystalker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skystalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grandis's elbow.
Grandis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skystalker.
Grandis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grandis misses with some punches.
Grandis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grandis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skystalker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grandis leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Skystalker fails to land.
A short right from Skystalker on the inside.
Grandis misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Grandis breaks from the clinch.
Grandis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grandis misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Grandis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skystalker.
Grandis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skystalker.
A little jabbing left from Grandis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skystalker throws a hook but Grandis blocks it.
Grandis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skystalker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grandis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grandis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grandis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skystalker.
Grandis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Skystalker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skystalker lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skystalker. Grandis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grandis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grandis leaves Skystalker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anni Skystalker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skystalker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Grandis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skystalker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grandis circles away.
Grandis just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grandis connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Grandis tries to keep at a distance but Skystalker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grandis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Skystalker is trying to pull guard but Grandis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grandis gets underhooks to prevent Skystalker's takedown attempt.
Grandis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skystalker is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Skystalker fails to land.
Skystalker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grandis to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Skystalker throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Grandis.
#BC2#
Grandis manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Grandis - just one landing.
Skystalker looks to throw the jab but Grandis is out of range.
Skystalker has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Grandis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grandis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skystalker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grandis throws an overhand right that lands on Skystalker's shoulder, as Skystalker tries to avoid the shot.
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Grandis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skystalker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grandis counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Grandis cracks Skystalker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skystalker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grandis's head.
Grandis lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Grandis.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Grandis moves away
and Skystalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Skystalker is rocked!
Grandis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skystalker throws out the jab.
Oh Skystalker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Grandis is avoiding it.
Grandis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grandis jabs at Skystalker's body.
Skystalker looks to throw the jab but Grandis is out of range.
Grandis cracks Skystalker with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Skystalker tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Grandis pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Skystalker is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Grandis!
Robert Grandis thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFL 158 | Conor vs Wanker III
Date: May 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Lavigne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skystalker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skystalker missing with a left hand there. Lavigne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lavigne swats away the attempt to clinch by Skystalker.
Skystalker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lavigne. Skystalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lavigne throws a leg kick but Skystalker moved away.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Skystalker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skystalker is leaning against Lavigne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skystalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Skystalker tightens his grip and picks Lavigne up, before dumping him to the ground. Lavigne manages to land in guard.
Skystalker content to stall in guard here.
Lavigne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Lavigne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavigne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavigne looking to control.
Skystalker throws a big right hand that misses.
Skystalker trying to control but Lavigne is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Skystalker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Skystalker with the ground and pound but Lavigne regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Skystalker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skystalker trying to control the action but Lavigne is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ground and pound from Skystalker.
Skystalker is thwarting Lavigne's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Skystalker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skystalker is trying to control the action in half guard but Lavigne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lavigne still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lavigne has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Lavigne tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Skystalker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lavigne's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lavigne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skystalker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Skystalker actively working from the bottom here.
Skystalker moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skystalker keeping moving, preventing Lavigne from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lavigne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skystalker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavigne is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lavigne passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skystalker is letting Lavigne control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker dominated that round.
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#
Skystalker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lavigne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skystalker. #TD2#
Skystalker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lavigne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Skystalker postures up in Lavigne's guard and throws a big left but Lavigne blocks it.
Skystalker looking to pass the guard.
Lavigne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skystalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Skystalker throws a strike but Lavigne rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Skystalker wants to control the position but Lavigne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lavigne wants to free his trapped foot but Skystalker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lavigne is just content to waste time from the top position. Skystalker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lavigne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Skystalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lavigne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skystalker swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lavigne defends well.#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB2#
Skystalker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lavigne defends well.
Skystalker keeping full guard, as Lavigne tries to pass.
Skystalker keeping moving, preventing Lavigne from controlling successfully.
Skystalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skystalker wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Skystalker working for submissions but it's allowed Lavigne to get to half guard.
Skystalker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lavigne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lavigne's back!
Lavigne is taking damage to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Skystalker is working for a rear naked choke. Lavigne is not defending it well and Skystalker has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Lavigne refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Lavigne's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anni Skystalker!
After the fight, Anni Skystalker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 98: Woo vs Victor
Date: Mar 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Skystalker walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Skystalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai digs a good body shot into Skystalker's ribs.
Skystalker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skystalker throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Skystalker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chai quickly recovers to half guard.
Skystalker trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Skystalker has control of the leg. #SUB#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skystalker pulls his head out easily.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skystalker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skystalker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Chai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Skystalker is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chai frees his head nicely. Oh but Skystalker has switched to an armbar! Chai is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker 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:
WCF 110: Escalante vs Diaz
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
The fighters circling - Skystalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Skystalker 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.
Skystalker throws a body kick that misses.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skystalker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
White Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Skystalker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching White Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass White Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Skystalker throws a big elbow that misses.
Skystalker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skystalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skystalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skystalker throwing strikes but missing.
Skystalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
White Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skystalker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Skystalker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Skystalker working for a submission but White Jr is keeping him at bay.
Skystalker moves to his opponent's back but White Jr bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Skystalker.
White Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Skystalker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White Jr defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Skystalker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a triangle here but White Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Skystalker looking for a sweep but White Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Skystalker is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Skystalker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
White Jr gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A telegraphed right hand from White Jr misses the target. #CL2#
Skystalker clinches up with White Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
White Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker prevents a body shot from White Jr.
Skystalker pushes White Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of White Jrs head.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skystalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skystalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skystalker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skystalker prevents a body shot from White Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skystalker.
Skystalker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White Jr working aggressively here.
#T4#
A short left from Skystalker.
Skystalker lands a left hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
White Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Skystalker looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
White Jr working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by White Jr.
White Jr presses Skystalker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skystalker stalling in the clinch but White Jr improves position.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skystalker prevents a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Skystalker avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage. #BC2#
Skystalker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
White Jr takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker slips a straight right by White Jr.
Skystalker scores with a nice body kick.
White Jr missing with a left hand there. Skystalker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Skystalker misses.
It looked like White Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Skystalker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Skystalker walks into a straight right hand from White Jr.
White Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
White Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skystalker.#CL2#
Skystalker drives through and clinches with White Jr against the cage.
White Jr is pressed up against the cage. Skystalker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White Jr down to the mat. White Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
White Jr lunges at Skystalker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skystalker's hand.
White Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Skystalker.
Skystalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
White Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skystalker.
Skystalker is looking to clinch.
Skystalker lands with a nice body punch.
White Jr throws a looping overhand right but Skystalker ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a looping overhand right but White Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Skystalker ducks under a wild hook from White Jr.#CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and pushes White Jr back into the cage.
Skystalker takes a shot to the head.
Skystalker scores with a hook to the body.#T1##TD2#
Skystalker jumps into guard, dragging White Jr to the mat.
Anni Skystalker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a triangle here but White Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
Skystalker manages to work his way to half guard, despite White Jr's best efforts.
Skystalker wants to get back to his feet.
Skystalker moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a triangle here but White Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Skystalker is looking to regain half guard here but White Jr keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Skystalker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Skystalker wants to control but White Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skystalker is trying to get back to full guard.
Skystalker wants to control but White Jr is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Skystalker has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, White Jr escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by White Jr!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker looks to move to half guard but instead White Jr has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
Skystalker can't escape the position.
Skystalker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skystalker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skystalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
White Jr wants to stand but Skystalker is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Skystalker is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Skystalker is still trying to improve position.
Skystalker wants to hold on but White Jr pushes him away.
Skystalker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skystalker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of White Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take White Jr's back!
White Jr wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Skystalker has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, White Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
White Jr trying to get back to his feet but Skystalker is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce White Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by White Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White Jr.
White Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Skystalker has closed the distance and engaged White Jr in a clinch.
White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Skystalker lands a left hand.
White Jr misses with the head strike.
Skystalker has a couple of punches blocked by White Jr.
Skystalker is working for takedown but White Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from White Jr on the inside.
White Jr pushes Skystalker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skystalker blocks an uppercut.
White Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White Jr tries a body shot but Skystalker blocks it.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage.
White Jr pushes Skystalker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr works on Skystalker's body with a couple of short punches.
White Jr misses with some punches.
Skystalker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but White Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skystalker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for White Jr.
Bruce White Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
White Jr lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White Jr.
White Jr pushes Skystalker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker working aggressively here.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skystalker prevents a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skystalker blocks an uppercut.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Skystalker controls the action.
White Jr pushes Skystalker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skystalker blocks a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr gets underhooks to prevent Skystalker's takedown attempt.
Bruce White Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Skystalker.
Skystalker drops down looking for an ankle pick but White Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bruce White Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Jab from White Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White Jr misses with a hook.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White Jr as he jumps to the side.
White Jr is looking to counter the offense by Skystalker and move into the clinch.
Skystalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skystalker.
White Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skystalker doesn't seem bothered though.
Skystalker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
White Jr misses with a body shot.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
White Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
White Jr looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
White Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
White Jr pushes Skystalker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Bruce White Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
White Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
White Jr misses with a looping left.
Skystalker throws out a counter right but White Jr avoids it with no problem.
White Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
White Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Skystalker misses with a body kick.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
White Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skystalker can do to turn this around?
White Jr with a jab.#CL#
White Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Skystalker misses with a body punch.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skystalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White Jr lands a body shot.
Skystalker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White Jr is defending well.
White Jr is working Skystalker over against the cage.
White Jr tries a body shot but Skystalker blocks it.
Skystalker misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for White Jr.
#T4#
White Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skystalker's elbow.
White Jr misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from White Jr as the two fighters clinch.
White Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Skystalker prevents a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr tries to work over Skystalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White Jr tries a body shot but Skystalker blocks it.
#TD2#
Skystalker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. White Jr is trying to keep an underhook but Skystalker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Skystalker working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on White Jr's thigh. White Jr counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Skystalker wants to control from the top but White Jr keeps moving.
Skystalker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control White Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce White Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think White Jr 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr 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:
WCF 104:Christmas Day Massacre
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Skystalker lands a leg kick that knocks Bickle off balance momentarily.
Bickle with a nice cross.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Bickle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bickle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skystalker to score with a decent uppercut.
Bickle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bickle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by Bickle - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skystalker. Bickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Bickle misses.
Skystalker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Skystalker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bickle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skystalker somewhat.
Bickle takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses.
Bickle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Skystalker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skystalker lands a hook that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Skystalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1##BC#
Skystalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bickle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Skystalker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skystalker lands in his opponent's guard.
Bickle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Skystalker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bickle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skystalker is controlling him.
Skystalker being controlled here momentarily.
Skystalker looking to pass the guard.
Bickle keeping moving, preventing Skystalker from controlling successfully.
Skystalker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2##SUB#
Skystalker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Skystalker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bickle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skystalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bickle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Skystalker passes into half guard.
Bickle is looking for a sweep. Skystalker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skystalker wants to pass to mount but Bickle is defending the position.
Skystalker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bickle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Bickle is defending against the submission attempts here by Skystalker.
#SUB#
Skystalker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bickle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Skystalker. #SUB#
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bickle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bickle is not content to let Skystalker control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skystalker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bickle is looking to get back to full guard here but Skystalker has managed to pass to side control instead.
Skystalker tries to score with some ground and pound. Bickle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Skystalker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Skystalker is trying to get an arm triangle but Bickle is defending well.
Skystalker looks up at the clock and then as Bickle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Skystalker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bickle has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skystalker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bickle. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Bickle slips a straight right by Skystalker.
Bickle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bickle misses with a straight left.
Bickle keeps the fight on the outside.
Bickle throws a poor cross that misses
and Skystalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Bickle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage.
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Bickle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker throws an overhand right that lands on Bickle's shoulder, as Bickle tries to avoid the shot.
Bickle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Skystalker digs a good hook to Bickle's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Skystalker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bickle cracks Skystalker with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Bickle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Skystalker slips under a jab.
Skystalker lands the left hand.
Tom Bickle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bickle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Skystalker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bickle scores with a shot to the side of Skystalker's head. #TD#
Skystalker drags the fight down to the ground.
Skystalker trying to keep a closed guard but Bickle is proving a slippery customer.
Skystalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skystalker, not yet. #SUB#
Skystalker looking for a triangle here. Bickle is fighting it but it looks tight! Skystalker pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bickle is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 79:Anderson v White 2
Date: Nov 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Skystalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker swats away the attempt to clinch by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Skystalker moves into the clinch successfully.
Skystalker tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Skystalker.
Ronaldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skystalker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skystalker.
Skystalker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Skystalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ronaldo.
Skystalker misses with the head strike.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Skystalker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skystalker connects with a body shot that sends Ronaldo's belly button to the back.
A combination from Ronaldo does no damage.
Skystalker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ronaldo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ronaldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Skystalker should have avoided that one.
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!
Ronaldo throws a lazy right hand but Skystalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skystalker connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
That kick from Skystalker tenderised Ronaldo's leg. Ronaldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ronaldo connects with a single shot there.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Ronaldo digs a good hook to Skystalker's body.
Ronaldo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Skystalker eats them both and turns towards Ronaldo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Skystalker throws a push kick but Ronaldo slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Skystalker has managed to clinch.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Skystalker avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Ronaldo digs a right hand underneath Skystalker's ribcage. Skystalker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skystalker tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Skystalker on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skystalker blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Skystalker.
Ronaldo tries to work over Skystalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Skystalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ronaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skystalker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Skystalker is looking for a takedown.
Skystalker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jose Ronaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Skystalker controls his hands.
Skystalker misses with the head strike.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo misses with the head strike.
Skystalker misses with the head strike.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Skystalker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skystalker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ronaldo is looking to control Skystalker's arms but Skystalker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ronaldo has his back to the cage.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Skystalker.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Skystalker pulls Ronaldo into guard.
Skystalker is trying to control the position but Ronaldo postures up.
Ronaldo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Ronaldo won't allow Skystalker to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ronaldo throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Skystalker's body to avoid the submission. Skystalker has instead reached around Ronaldo's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Skystalker arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anni Skystalker!
After the fight, Anni Skystalker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 76: Khabib vs Borgia
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Skystalker throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skystalker walks into a stiff left hand from Benedetti.
Benedetti clobbers Skystalker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Skystalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Skystalker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Skystalker tries to clinch up
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skystalker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skystalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Benedetti blocks the leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skystalker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skystalker throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Skystalker is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Benedetti scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Skystalker misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Skystalker scores with the left hand. Benedetti knows he should have avoided that one.
Skystalker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skystalker looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Benedetti slips under a jab from Skystalker.
Skystalker needs to keep his hands up - Benedetti had a free shot at his head there.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skystalker swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker is looking to chop away at Benedetti's legs.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Skystalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benedetti.#BC2#
Benedetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skystalker has time to react.#T2#
Benedetti slips a jab from Skystalker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benedetti swats away the attempt to clinch by Skystalker.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skystalker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Benedetti.
Skystalker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Skystalker swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Skystalker clinches.
Skystalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Skystalker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skystalker has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
#BC2#
Benedetti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skystalker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Skystalker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Skystalker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Skystalker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skystalker throws a solid leg kick but Benedetti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Skystalker.
Benedetti counters with a body kick.
Benedetti throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Benedetti throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benedetti.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Skystalker throws a head kick but Benedetti moves out of range.
Skystalker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benedetti connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skystalker. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Skystalker throws a right hand that misses
and Benedetti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skystalker misses with a straight left.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Skystalker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti misses with a leg kick
and Skystalker counters with a head kick. That will keep Benedetti thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Skystalker misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Benedetti throws a good cross that connects.
Benedetti scores with a punch to the head.
Benedetti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skystalker. Skystalker obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Benedetti blocks the leg kick.
Skystalker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skystalker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skystalker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Benedetti lands a nice looking body shot.
Benedetti lands a leg kick that knocks Skystalker off balance momentarily.
Skystalker misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti catches Skystalker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skystalker is looking to wear down Benedetti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benedetti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skystalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skystalker.
Skystalker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Benedetti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skystalker.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Skystalker avoids it with no problem.
Skystalker missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Benedetti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Skystalker tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Benedetti finds it's way through Skystalker's defenses.
Skystalker takes one to the side of the head.
Skystalker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti lands a jab to the head.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Skystalker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skystalker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Skystalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skystalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Benedetti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skystalker on the side of the head.
Benedetti throws a hook but Skystalker blocks it.
Skystalker feints and then cracks Benedetti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benedetti down.
Skystalker connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker looks to throw a body kick
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benedetti lands a jab.#T1#
Skystalker misses with a straight left.
Skystalker works over Benedetti's head and body with a nice combination.
Skystalker misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Benedetti.
A low kick from Benedetti is predictable there
and Skystalker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Benedetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Skystalker ducked under it nicely.
Skystalker throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti walks into a straight right hand from Skystalker.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skystalker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benedetti lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Benedetti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skystalker wants to clinch.#T2#
No joy there for Skystalker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Skystalker avoids it with no problem.
Skystalker throws a body kick that misses.
Skystalker misses with an uppercut.
Skystalker misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses.
Benedetti checks the leg kick.
Benedetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benedetti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skystalker.
Benedetti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Skystalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skystalker cracks Benedetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benedetti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skystalker's head backwards.
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Benedetti circles away.
Skystalker throws out a leg kick but Benedetti moves out of range and Skystalker only half commits.
Benedetti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Skystalker blocks a jab.
Skystalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab. #T3#
Skystalker swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Skystalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Skystalker's front leg but catches the back leg as Skystalker tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skystalker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedetti's sensitive parts.
Skystalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Benedetti does it's job there.
Skystalker lands with a straight right. Benedetti didn't see that one coming.
Benedetti throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skystalker.
Skystalker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benedetti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skystalker misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti looks for the body kick but Skystalker saw that one coming.
Skystalker moves out of range of the leg kick from Benedetti.
Skystalker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Skystalker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti throws a hook but Skystalker blocks it.
Skystalker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benedetti tries a low kick but Skystalker avoids it.
As Benedetti backs away, Skystalker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Skystalker misses with a hook
and Skystalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skystalker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.
Benedetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Skystalker.
Skystalker lands with a nice body kick.
Skystalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skystalker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
A big left from Skystalker misses.
Skystalker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Skystalker avoids the punch easily.
Benedetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skystalker.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skystalker scores with a jab. Benedetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Skystalker tries to counter by clinching up but Benedetti breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lorenzo Benedetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Skystalker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benedetti is looking to land body kicks.
Skystalker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skystalker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Benedetti.
Skystalker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benedetti slips a jab from Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a body shot.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Skystalker clinches with his opponent.
Benedetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Skystalker lands a right hand.
Benedetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Benedetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skystalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skystalker throws out the jab.
Benedetti jabs Skystalker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skystalker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Skystalker tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Skystalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skystalker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Skystalker misses
and Benedetti counters with a nice leg kick.
Benedetti looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Skystalker connects with a single shot there.
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick from Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skystalker misses with a low kick.
Benedetti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Skystalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skystalker punishes Benedetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Benedetti.
Benedetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Skystalker moved out of range.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.#CL#
Skystalker takes the fight into the clinch.
Skystalker tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti lands with a right to the head.
Benedetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Skystalker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benedetti tries to work over Skystalker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skystalker controlling the action here for a moment.
Skystalker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Benedetti lands a head shot.
Skystalker lands a body shot.
Benedetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Anni Skystalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Skystalker feints and then cracks Benedetti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benedetti down.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Skystalker slips the punch.
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Benedetti is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Benedetti. Those never looked like landing.
Skystalker moves out of range of the body kick from Benedetti.
Skystalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Skystalker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skystalker takes one to the side of the head.
Skystalker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Benedetti counters with a slapping leg kick.
Skystalker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skystalker wants to slow Benedetti down by chopping away at his legs.
Skystalker looks for the body kick but Benedetti saw that one coming.
Benedetti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benedetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti clobbers Skystalker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Skystalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skystalker wants to clinch.
Benedetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick lands for Benedetti.
Skystalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skystalker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skystalker 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.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses
and Benedetti counters with a nice uppercut.
Skystalker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Skystalker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skystalker.
Skystalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lorenzo Benedetti.
I've got Benedetti 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Benedetti!
Lorenzo Benedetti took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
WCF 89: Anderson vs Camorra 4
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Jackson walks into a jab.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Skystalker.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Skystalker.
Skystalker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Skystalker off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skystalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson misses with a combination
and Skystalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson connects with a leg kick.
Skystalker moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson throws a push kick but Skystalker slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Skystalker is rocked!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skystalker is looking to counter with head kicks.#T1#
Jackson drops Skystalker with a big left hand! Skystalker is injured, injured bad! Jackson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demarcus Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Demarcus Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 66:Escalante v Bosanac
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Johnson forces Skystalker back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Skystalker lands with a right to the head.
Skystalker lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Skystalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Skystalker finish him?#BC#
Skystalker breaks the clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Skystalker circles away easily
and Skystalker counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Johnson out cold! What a finish! Skystalker is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anni Skystalker!
After the big win, Anni Skystalker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WCF 78: Anderson vs Skystalker
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Skystalker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skystalker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Skystalker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson trying to stall but Skystalker improves his position.
Skystalker trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skystalker into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skystalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to break free but Skystalker pushes him back against the cage.
Skystalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Skystalker. #BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skystalker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skystalker.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skystalker connects with a crisp jab.
Skystalker drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson jabs Skystalker right on the nose. Skystalker blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Skystalker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker slips under a jab.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSkystalker.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Skystalker checks it.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
That kick from Skystalker tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Skystalker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skystalker.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Skystalker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
#T2#
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skystalker scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson digs a good hook to Skystalker's body.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Skystalker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skystalker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson misses with a hook. Skystalker ducked under it nicely.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Skystalker moves out of range as Anderson strikes.#KD#
Anderson lands a big right hand that sends Skystalker crashing to the mat! Anderson stays standing though and waves Skystalker back to his feet!#ROC#Skystalker is rocked!
Anderson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Skystalker out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Anderson!
Ryan Anderson retains his featherweight title!
Ryan Anderson 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:
WCF 74: Bader vs Chaize
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Skystalker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Skystalker clinches up with Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Skystalker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Skystalker working for submissions but it's allowed Barbosa to get to half guard.
Barbosa is controlling the pace.
Skystalker tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Skystalker wants to control but Barbosa is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barbosa is looking for a kimura here.
Skystalker trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Skystalker moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skystalker keeping full guard, as Barbosa tries to pass.
Barbosa preventing the sweep.
Barbosa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skystalker's head.#SUB2#
Skystalker has his foot on Barbosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barbosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Skystalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skystalker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard. #REVB#
Skystalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Skystalker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skystalker throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Skystalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Skystalker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barbosa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barbosa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barbosa! #REVR#
Barbosa lands an elbow.
Skystalker wants to control but Barbosa postures up.
Skystalker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Skystalker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barbosa trying to control the action but Skystalker is working from the bottom.
Barbosa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Skystalker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barbosa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barbosa's back!
Barbosa has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Skystalker.
Skystalker is hanging on to Barbosa's back as he tries to escape.
Skystalker is looking to control Barbosa but Barbosa is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Barbosa fending off the submission attempt from Skystalker. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for the choke from the back position but Barbosa is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Skystalker is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Barbosa taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Skystalker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anni Skystalker!
A determined Anni Skystalker didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
The defeated Daniel Barbosa had this to say: 'shoutout to my sponsor, Urban Fighter and my team. They've been with me through the tough times. They helped me a lot and I will be back better. '. |
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Event:
WCF 69: Camara vs Skystalker
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses.
Camara takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses.
Camara throws a leg kick which misses Skystalker's front leg but catches the back leg as Skystalker tries to avoid it.
Camara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown but Camara shows good takedown defense.
Skystalker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Camara tries to avoid it but Skystalker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Camara to the ground. Camara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Camara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skystalker doesn't seem bothered though.
Skystalker walks into a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Camara.
Skystalker misses the shot to the body.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skystalker.
Gaylord Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Nice shot lands for Skystalker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camara looks to land a combination but Skystalker avoids it well.
Skystalker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Camara misses its target.
Skystalker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skystalker.#T1#
Camara cracks Skystalker with an open hand slap.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Camara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker throws a leg kick but Camara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Skystalker.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Camara punishes Skystalker's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Skystalker is standing up over Camara. Camara looks to escape but Skystalker dives into side control.
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.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker misses with the ground and pound.
Skystalker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Skystalker laying and praying for a moment but Camara takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Skystalker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Skystalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Skystalker wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura but Camara is defending well.
#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Camara trying to control but Skystalker postures up.
Skystalker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Camara's head.
Camara is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Skystalker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skystalker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Skystalker seems to be working for a kimura but Camara defends the submission attempt.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Skystalker has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura but Camara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Skystalker to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Skystalker seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Skystalker is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Skystalker throws a jab but it's blocked by Camara.
Camara throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Skystalker looking to score a takedown here. Camara is defending well but Skystalker drives through and ends up in Camara's guard.
Camara pushes Skystalker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gaylord Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
Skystalker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skystalker defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Camara tests Skystalker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Skystalker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Camara circles away.
Camara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skystalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skystalker moves in looking to clinch but Camara pushes him off.
Camara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Camara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Camara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Camara misses with a hook.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Camara is looking to slow Skystalker down with leg kicks.
Gaylord Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camara is looking to slow Skystalker down with leg kicks.
Camara misses the jab.
Skystalker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Skystalker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara connects with a looping right hand.
Skystalker misses with a body kick.
Skystalker connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Skystalker pushes Camara up against the cage in a clinch.
Camara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage.
Skystalker can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action.
Skystalker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker tries to stall but Camara uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Camara.
Skystalker throws a head punch that misses.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage.
Camara is looking to break free of the clinch but Skystalker has double underhooks.
Skystalker takes a shot to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara tries a body shot but Skystalker blocks it.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara scores with a shoulder strike.
Skystalker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage.
Skystalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Camara backwards. #BC2#
Skystalker breaks the clinch.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Skystalker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Camara is able to avoid easily.
Skystalker takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Skystalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker flicks out a counter leg kick but Camara steps away.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Camara as he connects with a hook.
Skystalker fails with the takedown.
Skystalker defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker lands a nice hook to Camara's body. Camara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Skystalker takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skystalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Skystalker.
Camara swats away the attempt to clinch by Skystalker.
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by Skystalker.
Skystalker digs a good hook to Camara's body.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Skystalker throws a low kick but Camara avoids it.
Skystalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camara doesn't seem bothered though.
Skystalker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Skystalker.
Skystalker lands the left hand.
Camara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skystalker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Camara is fending him off so far but Skystalker persists. Nope, Camara circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaylord Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Skystalker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camara defends it nicely.
A jab from Camara misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camara, as that shot connected.
Camara throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Camara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Camara lands a jab to the nose.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Skystalker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camara throws a lazy right hand but Skystalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.
Skystalker wants to clinch but Camara slips to the side
and Camara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Skystalker misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Camara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skystalker cracks Camara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gaylord Camara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Camara misses with a body shot.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camara with a body shot.
Camara misses the jab.
Camara avoids the body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a leg kick which misses Camara's front leg but catches the back leg as Camara tries to avoid it.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Skystalker takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Skystalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camara, as that shot connected.
A cross from Camara lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Skystalker moves away and avoids it.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Skystalker slips the punch.
Skystalker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camara is out of range and Skystalker settles back down.
Camara misses with a right hand
and Skystalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Camara misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara looks to throw the jab but Skystalker is out of range.
Skystalker misses with a low kick.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Skystalker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camara misses with a hook. Skystalker ducked under it nicely.
Skystalker throws a lazy right hand but Camara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camara throws a leg kick which misses Skystalker's front leg but catches the back leg as Skystalker tries to avoid it.
Camara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camara cracks Skystalker with an open hand slap.
Camara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Camara misses.
Skystalker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker lands with a nice body punch.
Skystalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camara moves away.#T2#
Camara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
Skystalker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camara is looking to counter punch.
Skystalker defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Camara walks into a left hand.
Camara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skystalker to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Skystalker.
Camara scores with a jab to the head.
Camara throws a hook but Skystalker blocks it.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Camara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skystalker's head.
Skystalker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Camara rather than just go for the knockout.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Skystalker moved out of range.
Camara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skystalker momentarily.
Skystalker avoids the body shot from Camara.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick and Camara moves out of range easily.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Skystalker swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Camara avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Camara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skystalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Skystalker misses with a lunging right hand
and Camara counters with a nice uppercut.
Skystalker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camara checks it well.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Skystalker dives in for a single leg takedown but Camara sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Skystalker slips a straight right by Camara.
Skystalker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skystalker lands with an uppercut that bounces Camara off the cage and back into range.
Camara throws the left hand but Skystalker avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Skystalker has managed to clinch.
Skystalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skystalker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gaylord Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Skystalker lands a body punch.
Skystalker tries to throw a body punch but Camara avoids it by throwing Skystalker back against the cage. #BC#
Camara breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skystalker.
Skystalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara.
Skystalker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Camara counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Skystalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Skystalker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Camara slips a jab from Skystalker.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker connects with a solid leg kick.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Camara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camara blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaylord Camara clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Skystalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Skystalker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skystalker looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range.
Skystalker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Skystalker.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Skystalker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skystalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camara doesn't seem bothered though.
Camara thuds a left hand into Skystalker's body.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camara scores with a hook to the body. Skystalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick
and Camara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Skystalker lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Skystalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara.
Skystalker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camara.#T1#
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker lands with a good body shot.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camara throwing a counter right hand but Skystalker manages to avoid it.
Skystalker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Skystalker throws a jab when Camara was well out of range.
Camara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skystalker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A clash of legs there as Skystalker blocks the low kick.
Camara takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses.
Camara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skystalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Skystalker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Camara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camara misses with the combination.
Skystalker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Skystalker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Skystalker jabs Camara right on the nose. Camara blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Skystalker thinks about the counter body kick.
Camara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Skystalker's hands.
Skystalker moves in looking to clinch but Camara pushes him off.
Camara lands with a straight right. Skystalker didn't see that one coming.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara connects with the punch.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Camara circles away.
Skystalker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Camara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skystalker cracks Camara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Skystalker fails with the takedown
and Camara counters with a left to the body.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Skystalker's shoulder, as Skystalker tries to avoid the shot.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Skystalker throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Camara enables Skystalker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Camara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Camara is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Skystalker presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Skystalker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Skystalker has Camara pressed against the cage, preventing Camara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Camara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skystalker misses with a body punch.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skystalker misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Skystalker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skystalker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Camara's corner calls for a 1-2. Camara obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Camara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Camara misses the jab.
Camara works Skystalker's body with a nice hook.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Skystalker's shoulder, as Skystalker tries to avoid the shot.
Skystalker shoots in and drives through. Camara sprawls well.
Camara is looking to counter punch.
Camara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skystalker.
Skystalker shoots for a double leg takedown but Camara sprawls well. He's pushed Skystalker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gaylord Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camara takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camara throws a sloppy head kick and Skystalker moves out of range easily.
Skystalker throws a front kick that sends Camara stumbling back into the cage.
Camara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Camara lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gaylord Camara will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Skystalker is looking to score with low kicks.
Camara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Skystalker throws a combination. Camara tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Camara takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Camara sprawls well. Camara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skystalker gets slowly back to his feet.
Skystalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camara makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy left from Camara finds it's target.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Skystalker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Skystalker misses with a hook
and Camara counters with a nice uppercut.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skystalker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Camara paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Camara!
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skystalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skystalker tries to clinch up
and Camara counters with a right hand to the body.
Camara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Camara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Skystalker misses with a looping right.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Camara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Skystalker counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Skystalker has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Skystalker working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skystalker blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage.
Camara prevents the takedown attempt.
Skystalker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Camara or not.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skystalker is trying to drag Camara to the mat but Camara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gaylord Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Skystalker stalling in the clinch but Camara improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Camara manages to break the clinch.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Camara.
Skystalker throws a leg kick
and Camara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anni Skystalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##TD2#
Skystalker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Camara wants to improve his position but Skystalker is controlling well.
Skystalker trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away.
Gaylord Camara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skystalker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Skystalker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Skystalker seems to be working for a kimura but Camara defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Skystalker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Skystalker is working for a submission of some sort.
Camara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skystalker.
Skystalker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Camara's head.
Skystalker prevents Camara from improving his position.
Skystalker 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anni Skystalker.
I think Camara has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaylord Camara!
Gaylord Camara retains his featherweight title!
Gaylord Camara thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WCF 63: Camara vs Skystalker
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Camara scores with the left hand. Skystalker knows he should have avoided that one.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skystalker manages to avoid it.
Skystalker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Camara misses its intended target.
Skystalker throws a head kick but Camara moves out of range.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skystalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skystalker swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Camara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skystalker manages to avoid it.
Skystalker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camara lands a really nice looking cross but Skystalker seems unphased.
Camara is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Camara jabs at Skystalker's body.
Camara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
Skystalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camara takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from Camara lands.
Camara throws a hook but Skystalker avoids it easily.
Skystalker wants to counter with a clinch but Camara pushes him away.#T1#
Camara slips a straight right by Skystalker.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Skystalker is looking to clinch.
Camara throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Skystalker catches Camara right on the button with a cross.
Skystalker lands a lovely overhand right.
Gaylord Camara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Camara blocks the leg kick.
Skystalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Skystalker scores with a hook.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Skystalker slips a jab from Camara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skystalker! But no joy.
Camara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Skystalker.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Skystalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skystalker scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
A combination from Skystalker does no damage.
Camara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Camara connects with a right hand. Skystalker shakes it off.
Skystalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Camara finds it's way round the side to connect with Skystalker's head.
Skystalker moves in looking to clinch but Camara pushes him off.
Skystalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Skystalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skystalker cracks Camara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skystalker is looking to clinch.
Skystalker moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Skystalker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Skystalker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skystalker not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camara defends it well.
Skystalker content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Skystalker is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skystalker throws a big right hand that misses.
Camara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Skystalker wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Skystalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skystalker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skystalker pushes down on Camara's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Skystalker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Camara is just riding it out for now. Skystalker eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skystalker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skystalker controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura but Camara is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Camara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skystalker momentarily.
#CL2#
Skystalker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skystalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skystalker prevents a body shot from Camara. #TD2#
Skystalker pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skystalker trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Camara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skystalker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camara has managed to get both his arms back between Skystalker's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camara defends well.
Skystalker wants to stand and escape but Camara is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Skystalker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Skystalker.
Skystalker working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Skystalker working for submissions but it's allowed Camara to get to half guard.
Skystalker works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Camara stays in close to Skystalker's body and controls the position.
Anni Skystalker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Skystalker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Skystalker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camara escapes and throws Skystalker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Skystalker wants to control but Camara postures up.
Skystalker is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Camara wants to control but Skystalker is keeping him busy.
Skystalker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skystalker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Skystalker wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skystalker is trying to control but Camara manages to pass to mount!
Camara controlling from the full mount. #T4##ES2#
Skystalker bucks Camara off and manages to get back to his feet!
Camara misses with an uppercut
and Skystalker counters with a low kick, right behind Camara 's knee.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
Skystalker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camara. Camara obviously looking to wear him down.
Skystalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skystalker is looking to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skystalker can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skystalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skystalker scores with a nice head shot.
Skystalker moves out of range of the strikes.
Skystalker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Skystalker takes the fight into the clinch.
Camara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skystalker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camaras head.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Skystalker blocking some punches.
Skystalker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Camara to keep the fight standing.
Skystalker struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Camara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara scores with a jab to the body.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Camara circles away.
Skystalker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Camara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Skystalker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camara is looking to wear down Skystalker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Camara punishes Skystalker's body with a nice straight punch.
Camara scores with a jab to the body.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker misses with a hook
and Camara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Camara throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Skystalker to counter with a crisp jab.
Skystalker tries for a takedown but Camara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skystalker walks into a jab.
Skystalker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camara with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Skystalker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!#SUB2#
Skystalker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Skystalker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##SUB2#
Skystalker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Skystalker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skystalker throwing strikes but Camara manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Skystalker is trying to improve his position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face as Camara controls the position.
Skystalker sneaks back into half guard.
Skystalker is trying to stand up here but Camara is controlling him well.
Camara sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Skystalker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Skystalker actively working from the bottom here.
Skystalker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skystalker.
Skystalker trying to control the position.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaylord Camara clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Camara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Skystalker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Skystalker decides to stand back up. Skystalker steps back and let's Camara get back to his feet.
Skystalker throws a leg kick which misses Camara's front leg but catches the back leg as Camara tries to avoid it.
Gaylord Camara is winning the standup battle so far.
Camara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
Camara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Camara lands with a shot to the body.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Skystalker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camara momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skystalker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camara moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skystalker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Skystalker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses.
Skystalker connects with a single shot there.
Camara scores with a leg kick.
Skystalker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skystalker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Camara's head.
Skystalker misses with a looping left.
Camara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Skystalker checks a low kick from Camara.
Camara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Skystalker lands a really nice looking cross but Camara seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skystalker connects with a right hand. Camara shakes it off.#T2#
Skystalker tries to clinch but Camara is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skystalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skystalker thumps Camara with a low kick.
Skystalker misses with a wild body shot.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
A head kick misses from Skystalker.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker connects with a looping right hand.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Skystalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Skystalker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Camara.
Skystalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Camara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Skystalker swings widly with a right hand
and Camara counters with a low kick, right behind Skystalker 's knee.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skystalker manages to avoid it.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Skystalker slips the punch.
Skystalker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skystalker, as that shot connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Camara as he connects with a hook.
Camara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Camara moves out of range.
Skystalker cracks Camara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Camara lands a body shot.
Camara blocks a leg kick.
Skystalker tries to clinch there but Camara circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Camara misses its target.
Skystalker tries to move into range but Camara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Skystalker tries to clinch up.
Camara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Skystalker has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Camara.
#BC#
Camara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Camara misses.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Skystalker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Camara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Skystalker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skystalker ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Skystalker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camara with a body shot.
Camara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick lands for Camara.
Skystalker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Skystalker tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Camara is avoiding it.
Skystalker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Camara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skystalker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Skystalker misses with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Camara jabs at Skystalker's body.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Camara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camara misses with a right hand
and Skystalker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Skystalker.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Camara throws a hook to the side of Skystalker's head but Skystalker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Skystalker.
Camara cracks Skystalker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Camara misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camara defends it nicely.
Camara misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Skystalker lands a head kick. Camara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Camara.
No luck for Skystalker with that takedown attempt.
Camara misses with a straight right.
Camara tries a head kick but it misses.
Skystalker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camara with a body shot.
Camara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skystalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skystalker lands a high kick!
Camara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skystalker. Skystalker obviously looking to wear him down.
Skystalker loads up on a big right hand but Camara slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Camara misses.
A little jabbing left from Skystalker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skystalker tries to clinch up
and Camara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaylord Camara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Camara throws a jab when Skystalker was well out of range.
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!
Camara stuns Skystalker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Skystalker defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Camara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skystalker. Skystalker obviously looking to wear him down.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skystalker is defended easily by Camara.
Gaylord Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Skystalker ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Skystalker.#TD2#
Skystalker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Camara!#SUB2#
Skystalker tries for a kimura but Camara is defending well. #T3#
Camara is trying to get back to half guard.
Skystalker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Camara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Skystalker swings around for an armbar but Camara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Skystalker's guard.
Camara wants to control from the top but Skystalker keeps moving. #T4#
Camara won't allow Skystalker to sweep him here.
Camara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skystalker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Skystalker trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Anni Skystalker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Skystalker escapes and gets back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Skystalker.
Camara stuffs the takedown.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Skystalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gaylord Camara.
I think Skystalker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Gaylord Camara retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 39: Anderson vs Anni
Date: Feb 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Skystalker motions for Anderson to come forward. Skystalker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skystalker shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Skystalker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Anderson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Skystalker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skystalker moves away.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson throws a body punch but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Skystalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skystalker tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it. #T1#
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Skystalker flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.#CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Skystalker flicks out a counter leg kick but Anderson steps away.
Anderson misses the body punch
and Skystalker counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Skystalker slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Skystalker loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skystalker.
Skystalker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anderson throws a hook but Skystalker blocks it.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Skystalker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Skystalker misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skystalker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skystalker takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skystalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Skystalker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Skystalker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skystalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skystalker scores with a hook to the body. Anderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Skystalker is just out of range.
Anderson cracks Skystalker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Skystalker saw that one coming.
Skystalker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3##CL2#
Skystalker rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Skystalker lands a body punch.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skystalker.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Skystalker misses with a body punch.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Skystalker.
Skystalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Skystalker tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Skystalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skystalker connects with a single shot there.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Skystalker works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
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!
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Anderson avoids the body shot from Skystalker.
Good leg kick by Skystalker.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skystalker.
A head kick by Skystalker misses
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Skystalker's head but Skystalker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skystalker moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Skystalker blocks a jab.
Skystalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skystalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Skystalker works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Skystalker lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skystalker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Anderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Skystalker drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Skystalker wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Skystalker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Anderson is trying to escape the position but Skystalker is controlling the position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skystalker tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson wants to control but Skystalker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anderson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Skystalker.
#T1#
Skystalker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anderson!
Anderson tries to hold on but Skystalker postures up.
Anderson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Skystalker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Anderson is bucking up trying to escape but Skystalker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB2#
Skystalker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Anderson has worked his arm free - good work by Anderson!
Anderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Anderson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Skystalker.
#T2#
Anderson tries to hold on but Skystalker pushes him away.
Anderson working to try and regain half guard.
Skystalker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Skystalker controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Skystalker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Anderson has worked his arm free - good work by Anderson!
Skystalker advances to mount.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Skystalker trying to control but Anderson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Skystalker has hold of Anderson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Anderson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Skystalker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Skystalker goes for an armbar but Anderson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Anderson.
Anderson wants to stand but Skystalker has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Skystalker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Skystalker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Skystalker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Skystalker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker is trying to keep Anderson in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Skystalker moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skystalker is out of range.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Skystalker jumps back.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Skystalker.
Anderson tried to counter with a leg kick but Skystalker avoided it.
Skystalker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skystalker takes a step back to recover.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skystalker.
Anderson cracks Skystalker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Anderson throws a jab when Skystalker was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Skystalker moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Skystalker.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Skystalker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skystalker. That did some damage!
Anderson lands a nice hook to Skystalker's body. Skystalker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skystalker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skystalker is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Skystalker throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Skystalker blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Skystalker blocks a leg kick.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skystalker doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson throws the left hand but Skystalker avoids the punch easily.
Skystalker slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skystalker slips a straight right by Anderson.#CL2#
Skystalker clinches. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Skystalker drops back down to his feet.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Nice body punch from Skystalker - that landed with a thud.
Anderson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skystalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skystalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Skystalker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skystalker! But no joy.
Anderson throws a hook but Skystalker avoids it easily.
Skystalker misses with a looping left.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Skystalker knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Skystalker moved out of range nicely.
Anderson misses with a body kick. #T3#
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Skystalker's defenses.
Skystalker throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Skystalker's leg. Skystalker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skystalker momentarily.
Skystalker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skystalker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ryan Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skystalker connects with a nice looking jab.
Skystalker misses with a body shot.
Skystalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws a right hand that Skystalker ducks under and follows up with a left that Skystalker also avoids with ease.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Skystalker misses.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Skystalker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anderson did well to prevent Skystalker getting side control.#SUB2#
Skystalker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Skystalker.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skystalker is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Skystalker is trying for a kimura here. Anderson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Skystalker wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anni Skystalker!
A pretty intense looking Anni Skystalker took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
WCF 51: Tofail vs PAHPAC
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Skystalker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Skystalker thinks about the counter body kick.#TD#
Skystalker tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Skystalker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Skystalker is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Skystalker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've been hearing that Johnson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Skystalker defends it. #T1##SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Skystalker is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Skystalker keeping hold of Johnson's head, controlling as best he can.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skystalker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Skystalker trying to control here.
Skystalker keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Skystalker defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Skystalker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Skystalker is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Skystalker is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard. #REVB#
Skystalker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Skystalker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skystalker has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Skystalker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson is not content to let Skystalker control the position.
Skystalker trying to control from Johnson's half guard. Johnson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Skystalker tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Skystalker defends easily.
Skystalker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson postures up.
Our spies down at at Hare of the Dog Gym inform us that Skystalker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Johnson passes Skystalker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Skystalker defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skystalker has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Johnson is nestled in close to Skystalker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skystalker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson. #SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Skystalker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Adam Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skystalker leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skystalker lands an overhand right.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Skystalker seems unphased.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Skystalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Skystalker tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Johnson swings for the body but Skystalker moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Skystalker misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into Skystalker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Skystalker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.#T1##SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skystalker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skystalker is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Skystalker wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skystalker is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Skystalker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Skystalker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson stands and throws Skystalker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Skystalker is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skystalker, who protects the arm well.
Skystalker is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Skystalker wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skystalker can do to turn this around?
Johnson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skystalker tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Skystalker is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Skystalker is defending well.
Skystalker struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skystalker can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Johnson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Skystalker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Skystalker circles away.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Skystalker keeps it at a distance.
Skystalker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skystalker defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
A nice side step and Skystalker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Skystalker throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Johnson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anni Skystalker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Anni Skystalker waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 27: Orion vs Skywalker
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skystalker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion misses with a kick to the body.
Skystalker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Orion misses with a double jab.
Good exchange - Orion coming out on top.
Orion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skystalker.
Skystalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orion prevents a body shot from Skystalker.
A short body shot lands from Orion as the two fighters clinch.
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Skystalker as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skystalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Skystalker tries to pull guard but Orion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Skystalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orion blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orion blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skystalker.
Skystalker can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
Orion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Skystalker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Orion's efforts to push away.
Skystalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker is trying to pull guard but Orion has him pressed against the cage.
Orion is trying to break the clinch but Skystalker has him pressed against the cage.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Skystalker is trying to pull guard but Orion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Talon Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skystalker.
Orion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skystalker is pushing Orion up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Skystalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skystalker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skystalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orion working hard to break the clinch.
Orion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skystalker.
Skystalker lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Orion blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skystalker is trying to pull guard but Orion has him pressed against the cage.
Skystalker is leaning against Orion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skystalker lands a nice uppercut.
Orion leaning against his opponent.
Skystalker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skystalker lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Skystalker breaks from the clinch.
Skystalker lands a leg kick that knocks Orion off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Skystalker moves into range and clinches up with Orion.
Skystalker throws a punch but it's blocked by Orion.
Skystalker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Orion blocks a body shot from Skystalker. #T4#
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skystalker.
Skystalker tries to work over Orion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skystalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker lands a shot to the body.
Orion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skystalker is working Orion over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Skystalker.
Orion trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Skystalker.
#BC2#
Skystalker breaks from the clinch.
Orion looks to throw the jab but Skystalker is out of range.
Skystalker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skystalkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick from Skystalker lands but Orion takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Orion misses with a low kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Skystalker! Orion is out on his feet! Skystalker rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Orion is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Orion is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anni Skystalker!
Anni Skystalker took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Talon Orion spoke after the fight, saying 'Yeah, yeah. He beat me. He came for the title.. he wanted it, he got it. Congratulations my friend. I will be back for it very soon....'. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 22: Sanders vs Makino
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Skystalker's shoulder, as Skystalker tries to avoid the shot.
Davis throws a low kick, looking for Skystalker's leg but Skystalker calmly moves out of range.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skystalker thuds a left hand into Davis's body.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Skystalker clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage.
Skystalker tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Skystalker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skystalker tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Davis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Skystalker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Davis stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Skystalker throws up his legs and catches Davis in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Davis tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Skystalker! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anni Skystalker!
After the big win, Anni Skystalker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
WCF 35: Warren vs Wolf
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Skystalker.
Ronaldo swings for the body but Skystalker moves out of range.
Skystalker scores with a sloppy right hand. Ronaldo should have avoided that one.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
A quick step to the side and Ronaldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Skystalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Skystalker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skystalker throws out a loose jab but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skystalker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Skystalker.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skystalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo slips a jab from Skystalker.
Ronaldo blocks a head kick by Skystalker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skystalker thows a leg kick but Ronaldo checks it
and Ronaldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Skystalker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ronaldo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skystalker. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ronaldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skystalker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Skystalker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ronaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skystalker. #CL#
Ronaldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ronaldo lands an uppercut.
Skystalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skystalker working aggressively here.
Ronaldo misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Skystalker - that landed with a thud.
Skystalker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Skystalker blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ronaldo on the inside.
Skystalker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Skystalker.
A short body shot lands from Ronaldo as the two fighters clinch.
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!#BC2#
Skystalker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skystalker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Skystalker with a poor takedown
and Ronaldo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been told by Ronaldo's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Skystalker swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ronaldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ronaldo misses with a hook.
Skystalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ronaldo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skystalker staying out of range there.
Ronaldo connects with a body shot that sends Skystalker's belly button to the back.
Skystalker throws a jab when Ronaldo was well out of range.
Ronaldo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Skystalker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skystalker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Skystalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skystalker feints a counter leg kick.
Skystalker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skystalker swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo misses with a hook to the body
and Skystalker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo lands a body shot.
#T3#
A low kick from Skystalker misses
and Ronaldo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skystalker thinking.
Ronaldo is looking to wear down Skystalker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ronaldo moves out of range as Skystalker strikes.
Ronaldo avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
Skystalker avoids the body shot from Ronaldo.
Skystalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ronaldo counters with a left and a right that stings Skystalker.
Ronaldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Skystalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skystalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
Skystalker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Ronaldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skystalker.
Ronaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skystalker misses with a body shot.
Skystalker throws a hook but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skystalker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Skystalker misses its intended target. #T4#
Skystalker digs a good hook to Ronaldo's body.
Skystalker avoids the body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Skystalker circles away.
Skystalker fails with a takedown attempt.
Jose Ronaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Skystalker scores with a jab.
Jose Ronaldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ronaldo digs a good hook to Skystalker's body.
Skystalker connects with a body shot.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skystalker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skystalker misses with a shot to the body
and Ronaldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skystalker. Ronaldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skystalker tried to score with a low kick but Ronaldo checks it.
Skystalker is looking to chop away at Ronaldo's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ronaldo lands a head shot.
Ronaldo scores with a jab. Skystalker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skystalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ronaldo doesn't seem bothered though.
Skystalker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ronaldo slips a jab from Skystalker.
Skystalker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skystalker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Skystalker throws a right hand that Ronaldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ronaldo also avoids with ease.
Skystalker throws a leg kick
and Ronaldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Skystalker.
A head kick misses from Skystalker.
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!
Skystalker throws a poor cross that misses
and Ronaldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ronaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronaldo lands with a shot to the body.
Good work by Ronaldo as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Ronaldo connects with a body shot that sends Skystalker's belly button to the back.
Skystalker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ronaldo checks it well. #CL#
Ronaldo clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Skystalker breaks the clinch.
Skystalker throws a head kick but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo lands a right hook to the body.
Ronaldo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skystalker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skystalker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skystalker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ronaldo misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick lands for Skystalker.
Skystalker shoots in for a takedown but Ronaldo shows good takedown defense.
Anni Skystalker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronaldo misses with a double jab
and Skystalker counters with a nice body kick.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Skystalker tries for a takedown but Ronaldo circles away easily
and Ronaldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skystalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is looking to counter punch.
Skystalker misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo stuns Skystalker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skystalker.
Skystalker throws a head kick but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo misses with a wild combination.
Skystalker misses with a hook to the body
and Ronaldo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ronaldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skystalker under the eye.
Nice straight punches there by Skystalker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skystalker.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the body kick.
Skystalker throws a lazy uppercut
and Ronaldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ronaldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skystalker doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Ronaldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ronaldo lands a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Skystalker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ronaldo's guard.
Skystalker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skystalker looking to sit in guard and control but Ronaldo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ronaldo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Skystalker trying to control the position.
#T4#
Skystalker seems keen to control Ronaldo's posture.
Skystalker trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Ronaldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker wants to stand and escape but Ronaldo is having none of it.
Skystalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skystalker, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Ronaldo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ronaldo avoids the head kick by Skystalker.
The crowd cheers as Ronaldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skystalker doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Skystalker drives through and clinches with Ronaldo against the cage.
Skystalker misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Skystalker lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Skystalker on the inside.
Skystalker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skystalker stalling against the cage.
Ronaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Skystalker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ronaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Skystalker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ronaldo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skystalker can turn it around.
A short right from Ronaldo on the inside.
Ronaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Ronaldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Skystalker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Ronaldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skystalker backwards.
Skystalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skystalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ronaldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skystalker misses with a body punch.
Skystalker has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Skystalker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ronaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skystalker is looking for a takedown.
Ronaldo is stalling here.
Ronaldo lands an uppercut.
Jose Ronaldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skystalker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ronaldo cracks Skystalker with a nice body shot.
Ronaldo lands a left hand.
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!
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Skystalker. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker tries to score a body lock takedown but Ronaldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ronaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ronaldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skystalker or not.
Skystalker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ronaldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skystalkers head.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ronaldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Skystalker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skystalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skystalker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skystalker.#BC2#
Skystalker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ronaldo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Skystalker's ribcage but misses.
Skystalker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ronaldo looks to land a right hand but Skystalker moved out of range.#T3#
Ronaldo lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Ronaldo. Beautiful body shot.
Skystalker cracks Ronaldo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ronaldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ronaldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Skystalker shoots for a takedown but Ronaldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jose Ronaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anni Skystalker.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Skystalker saw that one coming.
Skystalker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skystalker misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Ronaldo.
Skystalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ronaldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Ronaldo connects with a body shot.
Skystalker goes for a double leg but Ronaldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ronaldo continues to drive forward.#T4#
Skystalker throws a hook but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skystalker doesn't seem bothered though.
Skystalker just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Skystalker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skystalker lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Skystalker has gone for a leg lock! Ronaldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Skystalker's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Skystalker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ronaldo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Skystalker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Ronaldo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Ronaldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ronaldo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Ronaldo! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 11: Rocca vs Turturro
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hlaalu slips under a jab.
Hlaalu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skystalker misses with a hook.
Hlaalu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A leg kick checked by Hlaalu.
Hlaalu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Skystalker is predictable there #TD#
and Hlaalu counters with a shoot takedown. Skystalker fights it but they end up in guard.
Hlaalu is looking to work some ground and pound but Skystalker has wrist control.
Hlaalu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlaalu being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Skystalker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Hlaalu is looking to work some ground and pound but Skystalker has wrist control.
Skystalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlaalu is one step ahead there.
Skystalker trying to keep a closed guard but Hlaalu is proving a slippery customer.
Hlaalu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hlaalu throwing strikes from guard but Skystalker blocks nicely.
Hlaalu 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.
Skystalker is looking to stand up but Hlaalu isn't so interested in that idea.
Hlaalu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hlaalu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skystalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlaalu is one step ahead there.
Hlaalu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Hlaalu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skystalker wants to sweep here but Hlaalu controlling him for the moment.
Skystalker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hlaalu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hlaalu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hlaalu tries to strike from the bottom.
Hlaalu doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hlaalu trying to strike off his back.
Hlaalu keeping moving, preventing Skystalker from controlling successfully.
Hlaalu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Skystalker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU2#
Skystalker stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hlaalu to get to his feet.
Hlaalu avoids the body shot from Skystalker.
#T3#
Hlaalu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hlaalu feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been told by Hlaalu's head coaches at Triple XXX that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hlaalu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Skystalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlaalu feinted with a counter takedown.
Skystalker throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Hlaalu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Skystalker's guard.
Skystalker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hlaalu is controlling him.
Hlaalu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Skystalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skystalker, not yet.
Hlaalu throwing strikes from guard but Skystalker blocks nicely.
Skystalker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Hlaalu throwing strikes from guard but Skystalker blocks nicely.
Hlaalu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hlaalu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hlaalu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skystalker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hlaalu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skystalker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hlaalu throws an elbow that misses. Skystalker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hlaalu's guard. Nice move by Skystalker!#REVB#
Hlaalu trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Skystalker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hlaalu, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Skystalker moves into the clinch.
Hlaalu misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anni Skystalker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Skystalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlaalu.
Hlaalu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skystalker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Hlaalu gets tackled into the cage by Skystalker. Skystalker maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Skystalker.
A shot in the inside from Hlaalu.
A hook to the body from Skystalker.
Skystalker misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hlaalu.
Skystalker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hlaalu backwards.
Skystalker tries to stall but Hlaalu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hlaalu throws a head punch that misses.
Skystalker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skystalker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker lands with a right to the head.
Skystalker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Hlaalu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skystalker.
Skystalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Hlaalu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlaalu lands an uppercut.
Skystalker blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hlaalu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Skystalker breaks the clinch.
Skystalker throws a looping overhand right but Hlaalu ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Skystalker closes the distance and clinches.
Hlaalu blocks an uppercut.
Hlaalu scores with a shoulder strike.
Hlaalu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skystalker scores with a hook to the body.
Skystalker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hlaalu backwards.
Hlaalu working aggressively here.
Anni Skystalker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Hlaalu has a couple of punches blocked by Skystalker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlaalu misses with the head strike.
Hlaalu blocks a body shot from Skystalker.
Skystalker scores with a shoulder strike.
Hlaalu blocking some punches.
Skystalker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hlaalu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hlaalu.
Hlaalu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skystalker leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skystalker.
Hlaalu swings wildly with an uppercut but Skystalker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlaalu misses with some punches.
Skystalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skystalker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skystalker.
Skystalker scores with a shot to the side of Hlaalu's head.
Hlaalu working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skystalker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hlaalu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skystalker blocking some punches.
#T3##BC2#
Skystalker breaks from the clinch.
Hlaalu avoids the body shot from Skystalker.
Hlaalu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skystalker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hlaalu under the eye.
Skystalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlaalu was well out of range. Poor timing from Skystalker.
Skystalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlaalu moves away.
Hlaalu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skystalker. Hlaalu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skystalker throws a looping overhand right but Hlaalu ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
A head kick misses from Skystalker.
Hlaalu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skystalker looks to throw the jab but Hlaalu is out of range.
Hlaalu attempts a counter takedown but Skystalker avoids it well and moves away.
Anni Skystalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skystalker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hlaalu doesn't seem bothered though.
Skystalker throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hlaalu counters with a single leg into guard. Skystalker didn't expect that.
Hlaalu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hlaalu postures up in Skystalker's guard and throws a big left but Skystalker blocks it.
Skystalker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hlaalu throws an elbow that misses. Skystalker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hlaalu's guard. Nice move by Skystalker!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Hlaalu is working an open guard so Skystalker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Skystalker pushes Hlaalu away with a front kick.
Skystalker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hlaalu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Anni Skystalker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skystalker throws an overhand right that lands on Hlaalu's shoulder, as Hlaalu tries to avoid the shot.
Hlaalu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skystalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlaalu manages to avoid it.
Skystalker misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Hlaalu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlaalu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hlaalu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hlaalu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hlaalu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skystalker defending well though.
Hlaalu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skystalker defending well though.
Hlaalu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Skystalker is trying to stand.
Skystalker is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hlaalu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eno Hlaalu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hlaalu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hlaalu throwing shots but Skystalker is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skystalker is looking to escape.
Hlaalu thows a huge punch but Skystalker dodges it nicely.
Hlaalu throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Skystalker to regain full guard.
Hlaalu stops Skystalker from standing up.
Skystalker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hlaalu throws a strike but Skystalker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Skystalker passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Hlaalu misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SU2#
Skystalker decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Hlaalu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skystalker.
Skystalker connects with the punch.
Skystalker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hlaalu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hlaalu blocks an uppercut.
Skystalker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skystalker is working Hlaalu over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skystalker blocking some punches.
Hlaalu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skystalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skystalker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Hlaalu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Skystalker breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Skystalker.
A low kick from Skystalker misses #TD#
and Hlaalu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Skystalker is looking to escape.
Hlaalu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skystalker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hlaalu.
Skystalker is trying to get back to full guard.
Hlaalu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hlaalu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skystalker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hlaalu not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Hlaalu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skystalker pushes Hlaalu off looking to stand but Hlaalu dives back in and keeps control.
Skystalker is holding on to half guard well.
Hlaalu throws a strike but Skystalker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Skystalker seems keen to control Hlaalu's posture.
Hlaalu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anni Skystalker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hlaalu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hlaalu preventing the sweep.
Skystalker working a defensive guard here.
Hlaalu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skystalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skystalker is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hlaalu is controlling him.
Hlaalu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skystalker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anni Skystalker.
I've got Skystalker 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anni Skystalker! |
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Event:
SP Proving Grounds 3
Date: Apr 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Skystalker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Leonel Da Costa has been cut.
Skystalker stalks Da Costa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Da Costa's face. Da Costa staggers backwards, shaken.
Skystalker throws a series of punches but Da Costa avoids them all with ease.
Skystalker misses with a double jab.
Skystalker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Costa's head.
Skystalker throws a series of punches but Da Costa moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Costa shoots in looking for a takedown. Skystalker tries to sprawl out of it but Da Costa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skystalker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skystalker sizes up Da Costa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Da Costa shoots for a takedown but Skystalker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skystalker swinging wildly here.
Da Costa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#
That has opened up Leonel Da Costa's cut even more.
Skystalker misses with a double jab
and Da Costa counters with a body kick that stops Skystalker in his tracks momentarily.
Skystalker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Da Costa on the side of the head. #T1#
Da Costa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skystalker plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Da Costa to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Da Costa just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anni Skystalker!
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Event:
Striking Masters 3
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Skystalker misses with a combination
and Clowen counters with a nice uppercut.
Clowen cracks Skystalker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Skystalker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skystalker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skystalker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clowen staying out of range there.
Skystalker misses with a left hand
and Clowen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Skystalker is rocked!
Clowen closes the distance and catches Skystalker with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Skystalker is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Skystalker is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Skystalker is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Clowen takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rogger Clowen!
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