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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ska Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Toby Fluke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ska Asap!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fluke sprawls well initially but Asap persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Asap is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fluke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Asap.
Fluke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asap is working away from the top position though.
Asap is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fluke tries to kick Asap off but Asap keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fluke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asap is stalling in the full guard.
Fluke trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fluke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Asap controls the pace.
Asap trying to control the position from guard on top but Fluke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asap slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fluke prevents Asap from improving position.
Asap tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asap has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asap throws an elbow but Fluke slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap trying to control the position but Fluke is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asap looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asap tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asap controlling the position.
Fluke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Asap has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fluke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Asap tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Asap tries to advance to mount but can't.
Asap tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fluke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Asap's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap 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.
Fluke tries to roll over but Asap keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fluke wants to control but Asap is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ska Asap dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Asap shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fluke wants to improve his position but Asap is controlling well.
Fluke wants to get back to his feet.
Fluke trying to control here.
Asap 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.
Asap prevents Fluke from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap works his foot free and advances to mount.
Asap working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fluke avoids a series of strikes thrown by Asap.
Asap tries to control but Fluke wriggling away.
Asap is looking to work his way around to Fluke's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fluke working to try and regain half guard.
Ska Asap has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fluke tries to hold on but Asap pushes him away.
Fluke stops Asap from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Asap working for a guillotine from mount but Fluke is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Asap moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fluke has worked his arm free - good work by Fluke!
Fluke struggling a bit here.
Fluke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asap wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Asap tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fluke's legs.
Asap looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asap happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fluke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Asap working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Asap gets to mount! Fluke was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asap prevents Fluke from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ska Asap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fluke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Asap misses with a takedown attempt - Fluke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Asap darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Asap wants to free his trapped foot but Fluke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Asap 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.
Fluke wants to improve his position but Asap is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fluke trying to hold on to Asap's head to control him but Asap postures up.
Asap trying to pass the guard but Fluke defending well.
Asap 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.
Asap not doing much here.
Asap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fluke is refusing to be controlled, as Asap sits in half guard.
Fluke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asap is working away from the top position though.
Asap prevents Fluke from standing back up.
Asap is looking for a kimura but Fluke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asap to get the leverage.
Fluke is trying to maintain the position but Asap is very close to passing his half guard.
Asap wants to pass to mount but Fluke is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap trying to control the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Asap looks for a takedown but Fluke sprawls well.
Asap is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fluke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toby Fluke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ska Asap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fluke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fluke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fluke wants it to stay on the feet.
Asap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asap throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fluke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Asap is in Fluke's guard.
Asap must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fluke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Asap has passed into side control.
Fluke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Asap's best efforts.
Asap is trying to control. Fluke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fluke tries to get to full guard but Asap has control of the leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asap is thwarting Fluke's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ska Asap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Asap 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ska Asap!
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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