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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Count Dankula (ranked 1334 p4p, 2418 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 150 p4p, 249 weight class). Skywalker has chosen Skywalker Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Dankula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dankula misses with the combination.
Dankula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skywalker.
Dankula will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skywalker's corner calls for a 1-2. Skywalker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dankula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Dankula.
Dankula throws a right and a left that Skywalker avoids nicely.
Dankula throws a hook but Skywalker blocks it.
Skywalker throws a series of punches but Dankula moves out of range.
Dankula misses with a double jab.
Skywalker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skywalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Dankula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skywalker manages to avoid it.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dankula manages to avoid it.
Dankula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skywalker has time to react.
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!
Dankula gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Skywalker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dankula pushes Skywalker off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dankula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skywalker doesn't seem bothered though.
Dankula just misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker ducks under a wild hook from Dankula.
Nice straight punches there by Dankula. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dankula.
Skywalker feints and as Dankula raises his hands in defense, Skywalker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dankula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skywalker.
Dankula looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skywalker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Skywalker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Dankula keeping full guard, as Skywalker tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skywalker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skywalker trying to control but Dankula is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dankula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skywalker throwing strikes from guard but Dankula blocks nicely.
Skywalker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skywalker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Skywalker looking to pass the guard.
Skywalker throwing strikes but missing.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dankula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker throws a strike but Dankula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dankula showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skywalker wants to hit a sweep here but Dankula passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Skywalker there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankula trying to control but Skywalker is having none of it.
Skywalker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skywalker is desperately trying to improve his position but Dankula has a good base and remains in mount.
Skywalker keeps trying to improve his position.
Dankula sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Count Dankula dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skywalker shoots in for a takedown but Dankula shows good takedown defense.
Dankula finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skywalker avoids the body shot from Dankula.
Skywalker lands a slapping body shot.
Count Dankula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skywalker is defended easily by Dankula.
Count Dankula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Dankula moves out of range.
A combination from Dankula does no damage.
Dankula looks to score with a jab to the body but Skywalker is just out of range.
Skywalker misses with a low kick.
Skywalker misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankula misses with a hook.
Dankula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skywalker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dankula sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dankula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skywalker.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Dankula seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dankula is looking to wear down Skywalker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankula scores with a decent looking hook.
Skywalker dives in and scores a takedown into Dankula's guard.
Dankula pushes Skywalker off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dankula throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Luke Skywalker has been cut.
Skywalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skywalker jabs Dankula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Dankula scores with a punch to the head.
Skywalker fails with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
Count Dankula is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dankula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skywalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dankula lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Skywalker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dankula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skywalker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skywalker goes for a double leg but Dankula avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dankula continues to drive forward.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Dankula moves out of range.
It looks like Dankula has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dankula moves into range and connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Skywalker blocks the leg kick.
Dankula lands a nice shot to the body.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dankula.
Skywalker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skywalker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dankula leaves Skywalker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Skywalker is breathing heavily.
Skywalker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skywalker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dankula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skywalker can do to turn this around?
Skywalker throws an elbow but Dankula slips to the side and avoids it well.
Skywalker misses with the ground and pound.
Skywalker working the ground and pound but Dankula is defending the strikes.
Skywalker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dankula is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skywalker throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Skywalker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dankula dodges the ground and pound from Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a couple of short elbows.
The strikes coming from Skywalker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Skywalker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Skywalker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dankula defending against the ground and pound.
Dankula parries the strikes from Skywalker easily there. Skywalker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dankula to escape.
An elbow from Skywalker crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Skywalker crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Skywalker crashes against the mat.
Skywalker wants to control but Dankula is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Skywalker trying to control the position but Dankula is working away.
Skywalker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skywalker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Skywalker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Skywalker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Skywalker trying to control the position but Dankula is working away.
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 Count Dankula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Skywalker's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Skywalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dankula was well out of range. Poor timing from Skywalker.
Dankula tried to score with a low kick but Skywalker checks it.
Skywalker gets a double leg takedown into Dankula's guard.
Skywalker throws a big elbow that misses.
Skywalker throws a big right hand that misses.
Skywalker throwing strikes from guard but Dankula blocks nicely.
Skywalker stands up over Dankula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dankula keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Dankula controlling Skywalker's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skywalker postures up and lands a big shot to Dankula's brow.
Dankula keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Dankula keeping full guard, as Skywalker tries to pass.
Skywalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skywalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skywalker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dankula's head.
Skywalker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dankula keeping full guard, as Skywalker tries to pass.
Skywalker works over Dankula with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skywalker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skywalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dankula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skywalker looking to sit in guard and control but Dankula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Skywalker keeping moving, preventing Dankula from controlling successfully.
Dankula wants to pass the guard but Skywalker is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dankula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skywalker, not yet.
Dankula is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dankula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skywalker is keeping the position for now.
Skywalker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dankula manages to get himself to full guard.
Skywalker throwing strikes but missing.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Dankula keeps moving.
Luke Skywalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skywalker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Dankula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skywalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skywalker 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!
Skywalker works over Dankula with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skywalker working some strikes from top position.
Count Dankula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Skywalker working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dankula 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Count Dankula!
Our winner, Count Dankula, 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.
In defeat, Luke Skywalker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am saddened by this defeat, but I learned a lot from the wise Master Yoda.
The greatest teacher, failure is.
May the force be with you!'.
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