Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Lupe 14
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1##TD#
Vader drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vader cracks Santos with a solid left hand.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Vader slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Santos has his hands on Vader 's head, controlling the position.
Santos controls Vader momentarily but Vader frees himself.
Vader 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.
Santos pulls Vader in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vader accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vader has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vader preventing the sweep.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Vader from controlling successfully. #T1#
Vader throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vader 's guard. Nice move by Santos!#REVB#
Vader looking for a sweep. Not yet Vader , not yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Santos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos stands up over Vader , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vader looking for a sweep. Not yet Vader , not yet. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vader utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vader bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vader with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vader . #T3#
Vader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vader being controlled here momentarily.
Santos trying to control the position.
Vader throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vader 's guard. Nice move by Santos!#REVB#
Santos with a nice head shot there.
Santos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vader wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vader swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darth Vader will probably get the nod.
That's time! Vader 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vader on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santos tries to clinch but Vader moves out of range.
Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gustavo Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vader is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Vader circles away and we're back to standing.
Darth Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Santos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Vader gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Santos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vader .
Vader chips away with some ground and pound.
Vader throws a big elbow that misses.
Santos pulls Vader in close to his closed guard and prevents Vader from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vader with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Vader wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Vader throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
Vader looking for a sweep. Not yet Vader , not yet.
Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Vader 's brow.
Darth Vader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vader is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vader is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Vader is trying to control the position but Santos postures up.
Santos wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos is in close to Vader 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Santos wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gustavo Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos tries to clinch but Vader is having none of it.
Vader swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vader on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Vader . No joy for Santos on that attempt.
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vader circles away.
Vader is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Vader gets tackled into the cage by Santos. Santos maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos trying to control the position but instead, Vader has worked for underhooks and has pushed Santos into the cage.
Vader is working for takedown but Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Santos misses with a body punch.
Santos stalling the fight.
Vader is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos working aggressively here. #BC#
Vader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Vader counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vader prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Vader scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Vader .
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Santos is concentrating on defense, preventing Vader from advancing position.
Vader seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vader wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
Vader missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vader is stalling here. Santos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vader seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Santos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos wants to control but Vader is keeping him busy.
Vader parries the strikes from Santos easily there. Santos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vader to escape. #T3#
Vader takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Santos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vader manages to get back to half guard.
Vader is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vader on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Santos throwing shots but Vader is blocking nicely.
Santos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vader does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Santos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vader taking some punishment here, with Santos in his half guard. #T4#
Santos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vader wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well. #SUB2#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vader has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gustavo Santos.
I think Santos 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Lupe 9 Girls
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Vader misses with a body shot
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Vader misses
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vader falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Pettis counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Pettis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Vader misses.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vader misses with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vader . That's going to slow Pettis down.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Vader .
It looked like Pettis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vader looks to throw a body kick
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vader .
Pettis throwing a counter right hand but Vader manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vader throws a right hand that misses
and Pettis counters with a left and a right that stings Vader .
Vader throws a right and a left that Pettis avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vader . Pettis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pettis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vader .
Pettis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vader lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pettis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vader throws a big shot that misses.
Vader misses with a wild combination.
Vader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pettis. #T2#
Vader throws a sloppy body shot
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vader misses with a double jab
and Pettis counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader misses with a jab to the body
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vader misses with a jab to the body
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pettis checks a leg kick.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettis moves away.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vader fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettis is looking to counter punch.
Vader throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettis.
Pettis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vader throws a right hand that misses
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Vader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pettis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vader throws a right hand that Pettis ducks under and follows up with a left that Pettis also avoids with ease.
Pettis avoids the body shot from Vader .
Pettis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Vader gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Pettis breaks from the clinch.
Vader throws a jab when Pettis was well out of range.
Pettis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pettis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vader .
Vader misses with a body shot
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vader misses with a body shot
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vader throws a sloppy body shot
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vader tries to clinch
and Pettis counters with a straight right 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!
Vader lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Pettis ducks under a wild hook from Vader .
Vader falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vader .
Pettis keeps the fight on the outside.
Vader throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettis counters with a one-two to the body.
Vader moves to clinch but Pettis breaks away
and Pettis counters with a stiff right hand.
Vader throws a shot to the body.
Vader throws a right and a left that Pettis avoids nicely.
Pettis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vader .
Vader misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jeremy Pettis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vader misses with a jab to the body
and Pettis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vader throws a looping overhand right but Pettis ducks down to avoid it.
Vader throws out a loose jab but Pettis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pettis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jeremy Pettis is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Vader .
Vader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettis is looking to counter punch.
Vader misses the body punch
and Pettis counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Vader .
Vader misses with a lunging right hand
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettis was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader .
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vader throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Vader looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettis is just out of range.
Pettis throwing a counter right hand but Vader manages to avoid it.
Vader scores with a three punch combo!
Vader misses with a leg kick.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
As Vader looks to move away, Pettis throws a big counter combo but Vader just gets out of the way.
Vader looks to land a right hand but Pettis moved out of range.
Vader darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pettis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the body from Vader misses
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Vader lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vader misses with a hook. Pettis ducked under it nicely.
Vader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pettis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vader misses with a jab to the body
and Pettis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Vader misses.
Pettis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vader .#T2#
Vader looks to throw a body kick
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader throws a combination that misses
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vader is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vader throws a series of punches but Pettis moves out of range.
Vader tries a head kick but it misses.
Pettis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vader misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Pettis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vader throws a combination that misses
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Pettis moves forwards but Vader connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pettis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vader throws a right hand that misses
and Vader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pettis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vader .#T3#
Vader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Vader misses with a double jab #CL#
and Pettis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pettis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards. #BC#
Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vader misses with a jab to the body
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pettis moves away from the strike by Vader .
Vader lands with a slapping head kick.
Vader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pettis misses the target.
Vader falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vader throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pettis counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader misses with a shot to the body
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pettis.
As Vader tries to get set, Pettis tries to push him back and clinch up but Vader manages to avoid the attempt.
Vader takes a swing at Pettis's ribcage but misses.
Vader swings widly with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vader is breathing heavily.
Vader throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vader fails to land with a series of punches.
Pettis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pettis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vader .
Pettis throwing a counter right hand but Vader manages to avoid it.
Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pettis was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jeremy Pettis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Vader swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pettis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vader .
As Vader tries to get set, Pettis tries to push him back and clinch up but Vader manages to avoid the attempt.
Vader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pettis rather than just go for the knockout.
Vader swinging wildly here.
Pettis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Vader misses.
As Vader tries to get set, Pettis tries to push him back and clinch up but Vader manages to avoid the attempt.
Pettis slips a jab and a cross from Vader .
Pettis tries to counter by clinching up but Vader breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Vader throws a series of punches but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Vader rushes Pettis and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Vader swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Vader throws a series of strikes that have Pettis backpedaling.
Vader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vader swings widly with a right hand
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
As Vader looks to move away, Pettis throws a big counter combo but Vader just gets out of the way.
Pettis blocks a head kick by Vader .
Vader misses with a series of wild punches.
Pettis is looking for a counter combo.
Vader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pettis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pettis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to the body from Vader misses
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Vader misses with a combination #CL#
and Pettis moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pettis breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Vader throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vader throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Pettis counters by clinching up. #BC#
Pettis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vader misses with a few strikes there.
Pettis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vader manages to circle out of the way.
Vader throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vader looks to score with a jab to the body but Pettis is just out of range.
Vader swings widly with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vader throws a combination that misses
and Pettis counters with a right hand to the body.
Vader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Pettis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A slow jab from Vader misses its intended target.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Vader misses with a combination
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
enabling Pettis to counter with a crisp jab.
Vader throws a wild body kick that Pettis sees coming a mile off.
Pettis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vader misses with a body punch
and Pettis counters with a nice uppercut.
Vader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vader . Pettis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vader swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pettis counters with a series of strikes. Vader will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#
Vader is rocked!
Vader throws an off balance right hand
letting Pettis counter with a right hand.
Vader is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettis finish him?
Vader misses with a few strikes there.
Pettis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Vader lands a lovely overhand right.
Vader misses with a head kick.
Vader seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick by Vader misses
and Pettis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader misses with a double jab #CL#
and Pettis counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Pettis manages to break the clinch.
Darth Vader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vader scores with a one two! Pettis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vader swings for the body but Pettis moves out of range.
Vader lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pettis circles away quickly and effectively.
Pettis is looking to counter the offense by Vader and move into the clinch.
Vader closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vader swings widly with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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 Jeremy Pettis.
Well Pettis 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Pettis!
Jeremy Pettis thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Lupe 3 Prestige
Date: May 27, 2018

#R1#
Vader misses with the combination.
Vader misses with a head kick.
Vader lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Chisholm has closed the distance and engaged Vader in a clinch.
Chisholm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Chisholm.
Vader tries to work over Chisholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chisholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Chisholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisholm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
We've been hearing reports that Vader has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chisholm gets through Vader 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1##BC#
Vader 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chisholm moves out of range as Vader strikes.
Chisholm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chisholm moves out of range as Vader strikes.
It seemed like Chisholm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chisholm tries to clinch but Vader moves out of range.
Vader looks to land a right hand but Chisholm moved out of range.
Vader swinging wildly here.
Vader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chisholm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Chisholm has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vader takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vader can't find room to land a body shot as Chisholm controls the action.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Chisholm scores with a shot to the side of Vader 's head.
Vader blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Vader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vader tried to score with a low kick but Chisholm checks it.
Vader tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chisholm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vader takes a swing at Chisholm's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Chisholm tenderised Vader 's leg. Vader is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chisholm walks into a straight right hand from Vader .
Vader on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chisholm. Chisholm obviously looking to wear him down.
Vader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chisholm sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Vader gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Vader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chisholm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chisholm throws a leg kick but Vader moved away.#T3##CL2#
Chisholm clinches up with Vader and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Vader is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader lands a shot to the body.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader .
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land. #BC#
Vader manages to break the clinch.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chisholm gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Vader takes a shot to the head.
Chisholm misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader prevents a body shot from Chisholm.
Chisholm scores with a hook to the body.
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chisholm misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Vader wants to take the fight to the mat but Chisholm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vader is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ambrose Chisholm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chisholm moves in looking to clinch but Vader pushes him off.#CL2#
Chisholm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Chisholm cracks Vader with a nice body shot.
Chisholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chisholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader 's elbow.
Vader is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chisholm pushes Vader back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Vader .
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader tries to stall but Chisholm uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chisholm scores with a shot to the side of Vader 's head.
Chisholm gets through Vader 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vader blocking some punches.
Chisholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vader blocks a body shot from Chisholm.
Chisholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vader .
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Vader wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chisholm has him pressed against the cage.
Chisholm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Chisholm prevents the takedown attempt.
Vader blocks a body shot from Chisholm.
Chisholm misses with a body punch.
Chisholm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Vader wants to break free but Chisholm has control.
Chisholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader is looking to break free of the clinch but Chisholm has double underhooks.
Vader blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chisholm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisholm lands with a right to the head.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
Chisholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vader can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darth Vader . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Vader lands with a right to the head.
Chisholm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chisholm misses with the head strike. #T4#
Chisholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader 's elbow.
Chisholm lands a right hand.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
Vader drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chisholm scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
A short left from Chisholm.
A shot in the inside from Chisholm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ambrose Chisholm 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Vader misses with a double jab.
Vader misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Chisholm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Vader misses
and Vader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vader misses with a combination
and Vader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chisholm scores with a leg kick.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Vader tries to bum rush Chisholm with a series of wild strikes but Chisholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vader throws a lazy uppercut
and Chisholm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vader cracks Chisholm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Vader .
Some wild striking there from Vader .
Chisholm cracks a nice hook into Vader 's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Vader misses the target.
Chisholm is looking for the big counter here.
Vader swats away the attempt to clinch by Chisholm.#T1#
Vader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chisholm can pounce on him.
No joy there for Vader , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Chisholm.
Chisholm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chisholm moves out of range as Vader throws a body kick.
Vader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chisholm feints and then cracks Vader 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vader down.
Vader throws a right and a left that Chisholm avoids nicely.
Vader misses with a shot to the body
and Chisholm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darth Vader is winning the standup battle so far.
Chisholm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chisholm throws a series of punches but Vader avoids them all with ease.
Chisholm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vader misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chisholm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader moves forwards but Chisholm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chisholm doesn't manage to clinch there - Vader circles away.
Chisholm has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Vader . Those never looked like landing.
Chisholm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vader 's head backwards.
Chisholm wants to clinch up but Vader keeps it at a distance.
Chisholm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chisholm doesn't manage to clinch there - Vader circles away.
Vader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vader swings for the body but Chisholm moves out of range.
Chisholm lands a glancing blow to the side of Vader 's head.
Vader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chisholm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vader throws a jab but it's blocked by Chisholm.
Vader tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Chisholm darts in and clinches Vader up against the cage.
Vader prevents a body shot from Chisholm.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Chisholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chisholm lands with a short shot to the head.
Vader can't get the takedown.
Chisholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader .
Vader looking for a takedown.
Chisholm scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vader is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Vader blocking some punches. #BC#
Vader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vader takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vader throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chisholm! But no joy.
Vader tries to bum rush Chisholm with a series of wild strikes but Chisholm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vader fails to land with a series of punches.
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Chisholm lands.
Darth Vader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Chisholm has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ambrose Chisholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chisholm 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ambrose Chisholm!
During a confident post fight interview, Ambrose Chisholm thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KAMIKAZE 86
Date: Mar 23, 2018

#R1#
A cross from Vader lands.
Vader has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vader there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yeboah moves away.
Vader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yeboah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yeboah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vader looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vader misses with a head kick.
Yeboah throws a big counter head kick but Vader avoids it with no problem.
Vader looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vader avoids the body shot from Yeboah.
Vader lands with a shot to the body.
Yeboah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vader has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader throws a series of punches but Yeboah avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Yeboah misses its intended target.
Vader looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeboah is just out of range.
Yeboah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yeboah fails to land with a series of punches.
Vader throws a right and a left that Yeboah avoids nicely.
Vader looks to land a combination but Yeboah avoids it well.
Yeboah lands a high kick! #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Yeboah misses the target.
Vader misses with a lunging right hand
and Yeboah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vader misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD2#
Yeboah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yeboah is looking to pass Vader 's guard but actually Vader recovers to full guard.
Yeboah tries to free his leg and advance position but Vader is retaining full guard.
Vader pulls Yeboah in to control the position.
Yeboah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vader swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Yeboah 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.
Yeboah wants to pass the guard but Vader is keeping the position.
Yeboah stopping the sweep attempt from Vader .
Yeboah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vader swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Vader looks to land a combination. Yeboah sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vader throws an off balance right hand
letting Yeboah counter with a right hand.
Vader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yeboah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yeboah with a nice cross.
Vader moves away from the strike by Yeboah.
Vader fails to land with a series of punches.
Yeboah lands a leg kick that knocks Vader off balance momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Vader .
Yeboah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Vader .
Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeboah was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader .
Yeboah looks for a takedown but Vader sprawls well.#T4#
Yeboah slips a jab and a cross from Vader .
Vader scores with a jab. Yeboah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yeboah swings for the body but Vader moves out of range.
Yeboah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vader misses with a body shot.
Yeboah flicks out a counter leg kick but Vader steps away.
Vader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yeboah misses the jab.
Vader lands an overhand right.
Yeboah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice body kick there by Yeboah.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yeboah moves out of range as Vader strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darth Vader will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Yeboah lands a lovely overhand right.
Yeboah tests Vader 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yeboah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yeboah has a takedown stuffed.
Yeboah misses with an uppercut.
Yeboah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch but Yeboah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Yeboah misses.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vader takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yeboah scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeboah goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sambulo Yeboah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yeboah throws out a counter right but Vader avoids it with no problem.
Yeboah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vader fails to land with a series of punches.
Yeboah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Vader lands a glancing blow to the side of Yeboah's head.
Yeboah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vader throws a body kick that misses
and Yeboah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeboah.
Vader misses with a two punch combination.
Vader misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Yeboah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yeboah.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeboah throws a hook but Vader blocks it.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Yeboah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yeboah slips a jab and a cross from Vader .
Yeboah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vader throws a lazy right hand but Yeboah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yeboah throws a leg kick but Vader sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Yeboah lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vader throws a body punch but Yeboah moves out of range.
Yeboah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeboah manages to avoid it.
Yeboah throws a leg kick which misses Vader 's front leg but catches the back leg as Vader tries to avoid it.
Vader drops his hands momentarily and Yeboah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vader takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vader tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vader 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.
Vader blocks a head kick by Yeboah.
Yeboah misses with a straight left.
Vader showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yeboah.
Yeboah misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Yeboah misses.
Yeboah misses with an uppercut. Vader saw that one coming.
Yeboah slips a jab and a cross from Vader .
Yeboah counters with a body kick.#T3#
Vader misses with a two punch combination.
Yeboah avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vader throws a series of punches but Yeboah moves out of range.
A big right from Vader misses.
Vader throws a sloppy body shot
and Yeboah counters with a nice body shot.
Yeboah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vader has time to react.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vader crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yeboah - the referee stops the clock and Vader gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yeboah. Vader manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yeboah closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yeboah slips a straight right by Vader .
Vader tries to clinch up.
Vader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yeboah throws out a counter right but Vader avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vader fails to land with a series of punches.
Yeboah tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Yeboah tenderised Vader 's leg. Vader is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Vader misses with a wild combination.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yeboah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vader misses the body punch
and Yeboah counters with a series of strikes. Vader will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vader misses with a two punch combination.
Yeboah takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yeboah lands an overhand right.
Vader misses the shot to the body.
Yeboah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yeboah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vader has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yeboah finds it's way round the side to connect with Vader 's head. #ROC2#
Vader is rocked!
Vader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Vader is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vader closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vader seems to have got his legs back now.
Yeboah ducks under a wild hook from Vader .
Yeboah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yeboah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Yeboah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sambulo Yeboah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vader 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yeboah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yeboah.
Yeboah throws out a counter right but Vader avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vader 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 Yeboah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yeboah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yeboah takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vader takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vader digs a good body shot into Yeboah's ribs.
Yeboah dodges the punch combination from Vader .
Yeboah throws a wild body kick that Vader sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader slips under a jab from Yeboah.
Yeboah wants to land a leg kick but Vader is out of range.
Vader takes a swing at Yeboah's ribcage but misses.
Yeboah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeboah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A head kick misses from Yeboah.
A big left from Yeboah misses.
Vader avoids a kick to the body.
Vader ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vader is looking to wear down Yeboah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yeboah scores with a jab to the body.
Vader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yeboah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Vader does no damage.
Yeboah scores with a jab to the body.
Vader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yeboah.
Vader checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yeboah throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Vader .
Vader feints a jab promting Yeboah to slip. Vader then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yeboah slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Vader .
Vader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vader moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vader throws a looping overhand right but Yeboah ducks down to avoid it.
Yeboah misses with a body kick.
Vader is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yeboah avoids the head kick by Vader .
A countering left hand to the body from Yeboah misses.
Yeboah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vader walks into a left hand.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeboah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yeboah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yeboah throws a push kick but Vader slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Vader bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yeboah's head backwards.
Yeboah throws a lazy right hand but Vader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Vader .
Yeboah looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yeboah lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Yeboah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yeboah misses the shot to the body.
Yeboah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vader . Yeboah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vader looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice straight punches there by Yeboah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yeboah.
Vader throws a series of punches but Yeboah avoids them all with ease.
Darth Vader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Vader . Those never looked like landing.
Vader misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Yeboah throws a body punch but Vader moves out of range.
Yeboah plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeboah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yeboah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vader .
Vader moves to clinch but Yeboah breaks away
and Yeboah counters with a straight right hand.
Darth Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yeboah.
Vader scores with a jab to the head.
Vader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yeboah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yeboah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vader swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vader sizes up Yeboah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vader fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Vader does no damage.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vader as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Darth Vader did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeboah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vader blocks a head kick by Yeboah.
Vader fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Vader misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Yeboah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vader lands with a cross.
A combination from Vader does no damage.
Yeboah throws out a counter right but Vader avoids it with no problem.
Yeboah scores with a sloppy right hand. Vader should have avoided that one.
Vader moves out of range as Yeboah strikes.
Vader moves out of range of the leg kick from Yeboah.
Yeboah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yeboah tries to land a leg kick but Vader saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader throws an overhand right that lands on Yeboah's shoulder, as Yeboah tries to avoid the shot.
Yeboah misses the shot to the body.
Vader connects with a looping right hand.
Vader misses with a double jab.
Yeboah lands with an uppercut that bounces Vader off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Vader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeboah manages to avoid it.
Yeboah avoids the body shot from Vader .
Yeboah throws out a counter right but Vader avoids it with no problem.
Yeboah throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
Vader misses with a combination
and Yeboah counters with a straight right hand.
Vader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeboah manages to avoid it.
Yeboah dodges the punch combination from Vader .
Yeboah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeboah tests Vader 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yeboah walks into a straight right hand from Vader .#TD2#
Yeboah fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vader sprawls well initially but Yeboah persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yeboah trying to control from half guard but Vader is working away. #T2#
Vader trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vader manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader wants to sweep but no luck.
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vader keeping full guard, as Yeboah tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Yeboah scores with a jab. Vader acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yeboah, right into the meat.
Vader misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Vader . Beautiful body shot.
Vader wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yeboah avoids the body shot from Vader .
Vader misses with a wild combination.
Yeboah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vader checks a low kick from Yeboah.
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeboah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeboah was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader .
A countering left hand to the body from Yeboah misses.
Vader takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Vader as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeboah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yeboah's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yeboah duly obliges.
Vader lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yeboah backs up against the cage.
A low kick from Yeboah is predictable there
and Vader counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yeboah thinking.
A big right from Yeboah misses.
Vader tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeboah was well out of range. Poor timing from Vader .
A swing and a miss from Vader .
Vader slips a jab and a cross from Yeboah.
Vader takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yeboah throws a hook but Vader blocks it.
Vader appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vader scores with a push kick.
Vader throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Darth Vader 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Vader lands with a cross.
Yeboah takes a swing at Vader 's ribcage but misses.
Vader changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vader sizes up Yeboah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Vader gets caught napping as Yeboah dives in and scores a takedown. Vader manages to retain guard.
Vader has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yeboah wants to pass the guard but Vader is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yeboah showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Yeboah tries to free his leg and advance position but Vader is retaining full guard.
Yeboah passes Vader 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vader is staying active underneath Yeboah, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vader is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Yeboah is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vader has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vader regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yeboah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vader is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yeboah looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
Vader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vader misses with a hook
and Yeboah counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Yeboah misses with a wild body shot.
Vader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Vader takes the fight into the clinch.
Yeboah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Yeboah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yeboah is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sambulo Yeboah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeboah throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader . #TD#
Vader is trying to trip Yeboah. He has hold of a leg but Yeboah is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vader persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Yeboah 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.
Vader trying to control but Yeboah is working from the bottom.
Vader lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Yeboah keeping full guard, as Vader tries to pass.
Sambulo Yeboah has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Yeboah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Yeboah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vader sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vader trying to control but Yeboah is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yeboah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sambulo Yeboah.
I think Vader 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader !
Darth Vader retains his bantamweight title!

Event: KAMIKAZE 81: Pandora
Date: Feb 18, 2018

#R1#
Vader takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Vader shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Vader backing up. Vader nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vader .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vader .
Vader misses with a body shot.
Festation feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vader connects with a jab.
Vader cracks Festation with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader with a lazy takedown attempt
and Festation counters with a head kick. That will keep Vader thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
Vader scores with a hook to the body. Festation takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Vader throws a left and a right that both miss
and Festation counters with a nice body kick.
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vader throws a leg kick but Festation sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Vader backs away, Festation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vader lands with a right hand.
Vader cracks Festation with a right hand to the side of the head.
Festation blocks a jab.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Vader . Beautiful body shot.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
As Vader looks to move away, Festation throws a big counter combo but Vader just gets out of the way.
Vader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Festation thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vader lands with an uppercut that bounces Festation off the cage and back into range.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Vader throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Festation was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Festation seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vader misses with a shot to the body
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
A lazy body kick from Vader
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Vader closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Festation to the mat! Festation manages to get full guard. #ES#
Festation manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Vader .
Vader throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD2#
Vader gets the takedown into side control.
Vader postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Festation is trying to get back to half guard.
Vader is chipping away with strikes.
Festation is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vader off and has taken his back!#T3#
Vader holding both Festation 's hands and preventing any damage.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vader is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #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.
Vader trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vader is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Vader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vader looking very determined here, making life difficult for Festation.
Festation controlling from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Darth Vader will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Festation manages to avoid it.
Festation seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Festation as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Festation wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Festation stuffs the takedown.
Vader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Festation rather than just go for the knockout.
Vader connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vader . #ES#
Festation bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Vader looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Festation is fending him off so far but Vader persists. Nope, Festation circles away and we're back to standing.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader throws a predictable looking body shot
and Festation finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD2#
Festation gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vader to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Festation avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Vader stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Festation is trying to control the position but Vader postures up.
Festation preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Festation 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.
Festation pulls Vader in close to prevent any damage.
Festation lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vader being controlled here, momentarily.
Mana Festation overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Festation wants to stand but Vader has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vader 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.
Festation sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vader holds on and takes a little breather.
Festation stopping the sweep attempt from Vader .#T3#
Vader is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Festation trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vader wants to sweep but no luck.
Vader can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Festation controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vader goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Darth Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Vader digs a good body shot into Festation's ribs.
Vader has his takedown stuffed
and Festation counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vader has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Festation moves out of range easily.
Vader misses with a body shot.
Festation appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vader gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Vader backing up. Vader nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Festation walks into a straight right hand from Vader .
Vader throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vader rushes Festation and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mana Festation will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3##TD2#
Vader shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Festation manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vader postures up.
Vader lands a couple of digs.
Vader stopping the sweep attempt from Festation.
Festation preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Festation is trying to control the position but Vader postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Festation holds on and takes a little breather.
Festation trying to keep a closed guard but Vader is proving a slippery customer.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Festation blocks nicely.
Vader throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vader 's guard. #REVR#
Vader looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vader is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Festation pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vader is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Festation decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vader throws a right hand that Festation ducks under and follows up with a left that Festation also avoids with ease.
Vader misses with a takedown
and Festation counters with a nice body shot. #T2##CL2#
Festation gets tackled into the cage by Vader . Vader maintains the clinch.
Festation scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
As Vader looks to move away, Festation throws a big counter combo but Vader just gets out of the way.
Vader missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vader throws a hook but Festation blocks it.
Vader missing with a left hand there. Festation was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Festation is looking for a counter combo.
Vader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Festation takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Festation looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3##TD2#
Vader 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.
Festation looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vader is fighting to break Festation's control of his arms but Festation is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vader in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vader throws a big right hand that misses.
Vader trying to control but Festation is working from the bottom.
Vader sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vader with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vader won't allow Festation to sweep him here.
Festation working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vader .
Festation not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Festation blocks nicely.
Festation is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Festation is trying to keep Vader in close.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Festation is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vader has a takedown stuffed.
Festation is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Vader closes the distance and pushes Festation back into the cage.#BC#
Festation breaks the clinch.
Vader dives in for a single leg takedown but Festation sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mana Festation has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader throws a low kick but Festation avoids it.
Festation has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vader .
Vader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Darth Vader just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Danga de danga de dang - Vader scores with a four punch combination!
Vader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Festation counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vader misses with a double jab
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Festation blocks a jab.#TD2#
Vader feints and as Festation raises his hands in defense, Vader changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vader won't allow Festation to get back to his feet.
Festation seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Festation 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.
Vader working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Festation is on top in guard. #REVR#
Festation has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader trying to control the position. #T1#
Vader wants to stand but Festation is controlling the position.
Festation is fighting to break Vader 's control of his arms but Vader is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Festation is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vader bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Festation's guard. #REVB#
Festation looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Festation is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vader is controlling him.
Vader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Festation swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Festation wants to get back to his feet but Vader is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Festation tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vader landing some decent shots from guard.
Festation looking for a sweep. Not yet Festation, not yet.
Vader stops Festation from standing up.
Festation preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Festation is controlling Vader 's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Vader drives through and clinches with Festation against the cage.
Good body shot from Festation.
Festation letting Vader take a breather here.#BC#
Festation pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Vader lands a front kick.#TD2#
Vader shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Festation pushes Vader off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader tries to clinch up.
And Festation counters with a quick kick to the body but Vader blocks it.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Festation paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Vader backs away, Festation returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Vader has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Darth Vader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Vader has Festation up against the cage in a clinch.
Festation lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader working aggressively here.
Festation tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Vader controls the action.
Festation lands an uppercut.#T1##BC#
Festation breaks the clinch.
Vader throws a head kick that misses
and Festation counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vader thinking.
Vader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Festation takes one to the chin there.
Vader misses with a combination
and Festation counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Vader . #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Festation enables Vader to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Festation manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T2#
Vader lands a couple of elbows.
Vader is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Festation looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vader is one step ahead there.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vader trying to control but Festation is working from the bottom.
Festation is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Festation looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vader is one step ahead there.
Vader with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vader sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Festation's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Festation wants to control but Vader is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Festation is controlling Vader 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vader drops an elbow to the side of Festation's head.
Vader missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Festation controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vader landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Festation has hold of Vader 's hands but Vader slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vader throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Festation is not content to let Vader control the position.
Festation is trying to maintain the position but Vader is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Vader slips a nice elbow through Festation's hands, connecting with Festation's forehead.
Vader prevents Festation from standing back up.
Well, if Vader 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.
Festation tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Festation trying to control but Vader postures up.
Vader is trying to control the action in half guard but Festation is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vader stalling.
Vader drops an elbow to the side of Festation's head.
Vader is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vader working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 48:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader !
Darth Vader is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: KAMIKAZE 66: Hot Shot
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Vader just misses with a punch to the body.
Of Habit walks into a stiff left hand from Vader .
Vader throws a shot from downtown. Of Habit moves away and avoids it.
Vader blocks the body kick.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Of Habit flicks out a counter leg kick but Vader steps away.
Of Habit blocks a head kick by Vader .
A slow jab from Vader misses its intended target. #TD2#
Of Habit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vader manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vader looking to hit a scissor sweep but Of Habit is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Habit throwing strikes from guard but Vader blocks nicely.
Of Habit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vader working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Of Habit. #T1#
Vader has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Of Habit looking to sit in guard and control but Vader gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vader won't allow Of Habit to sweep him here.
Vader working some strikes from top position.
Of Habit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Of Habit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vader wants to control from the top but Of Habit keeps moving.
Of Habit keeping full guard, as Vader tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Of Habit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vader wants to pass the guard but Of Habit is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader wants to control from the top but Of Habit keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vader avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Of Habit pulls Vader in to control the position.
Vader is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vader is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Of Habit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB2#
Of Habit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vader trying to control but Of Habit is working from the bottom.
Vader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vader 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.
Vader postures up.
Vader wants to pass the guard but Of Habit is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Of Habit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Of Habit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vader can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Vader got a little sloppy there for a moment and Of Habit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vader has managed to get both his arms back between Of Habit's legs - danger averted.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Of Habit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Of Habit wants to sweep here but Vader controlling him for the moment.
Vader not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Of Habit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Of Habit keeping moving, preventing Vader from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vader passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vader is trying to ground and pound but Of Habit uses the momentary lack of control by Vader to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Of Habit actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader 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.
#R2#
Vader swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Of Habit.
Vader throws a poor cross that misses
and Of Habit counters with a straight right hand.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Of Habit lands a jab.
Vader cracks Of Habit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Vader closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Vader wants the takedown. Of Habit is fighting it off but Vader persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Of Habit's guard against the cage.
Of Habit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Of Habit keeping moving, preventing Vader from controlling successfully.
Vader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Of Habit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vader works over Of Habit with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Habit is trying to control the position but Vader postures up.
Vader engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Of Habit trying to control the position here.
Vader wants to control from the top but Of Habit keeps moving.
Of Habit controlling the position.
Of Habit is trying to control the position but Vader postures up.
Vader advances position into side control!
Vader is looking to take a break and control but Of Habit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Of Habit tries to bench press Vader off him but Vader keeps the position.
Vader scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Vader working the ground and pound but Of Habit is defending the strikes.
Of Habit manages to get back to half guard.
Vader has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vader trying to control but Of Habit is having none of it.
Vader lands a big shot there that rocks Of Habit but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vader sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Darth Vader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Of Habit wants to control but Vader is having none of it.
Of Habit is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vader is staying active.
Of Habit tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Vader working Of Habit over with strikes here.
Vader is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Of Habit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vader cracks Of Habit with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#
Of Habit is rocked!
Of Habit wants to control but Vader is having none of it.
Of Habit is still in real trouble! Can Vader finish him?
Of Habit is looking to get to half guard.
Of Habit is squirming around, avoiding Vader 's attempts to control the action.
Of Habit seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice elbow there by Vader .
Vader lands a big elbow.
Of Habit wants to control but Vader is having none of it.
Vader tries to control but Of Habit wriggling away.
Vader connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Habit is trying desperately to improve position.
Vader connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Of Habit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Oooh a big shot lands for Vader ! Of Habit is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Darth Vader !

Event: KAMIKAZE 62: Punk
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Vader shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arnold eats them both and turns towards Vader to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good shot there by Vader .
Arnold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vader checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vader throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vader lands with a kick to the temple. Arnold shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Arnold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vader fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arnold works the jab nicely.
Arnold punishes Vader 's body with a nice straight punch.
Vader throws a right and a left that Arnold avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Vader misses.
Vader moves out of range of the leg kick from Arnold.
Good work by Vader as he checks the leg kick.
Arnold is looking to slow Vader down with leg kicks.
Vader thuds his right hand into Arnold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vader cracks the inside of Arnold's front leg.
Vader throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnold.
Arnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vader fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arnold avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
A head kick misses from Vader .
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Vader takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arnold is looking to score with low kicks.
Vader missing with a left hand there. Arnold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arnold throws a front kick that sends Vader stumbling back into the cage.
Arnold tries to clinch there but Vader circles away.
Vader fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arnold feints and then cracks Vader 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vader down.
Arnold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vader throws out the jab.
Vader has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vader there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader misses with a head kick.
Vader misses with an uppercut.
Arnold throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Vader decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arnold's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arnold is trying to control the position but Vader postures up.
Vader throws a big elbow that misses.
Vader 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.#T2##SUB2#
Arnold working for a triangle but Vader defends it easily.
Vader trying to control but Arnold is working from the bottom.
Vader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arnold keeping full guard, as Vader tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vader accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vader throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arnold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vader accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arnold is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Arnold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vader defends it easily.#SUB2#
Arnold has his foot on Vader 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vader works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Arnold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vader wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving.
Arnold keeping full guard, as Vader tries to pass.
Vader connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Arnold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vader gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arnold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vader .
Vader landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Arnold is trying to control the position but Vader postures up.
Vader is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vader wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving.
Vader lands a couple of elbows.
Vader trying to control but Arnold is working from the bottom.
Arnold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Arnold has his foot on Vader 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vader works his way back into a safe position though.
Vader working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Arnold's head.
Vader lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader 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##CL#
Vader closes the distance and clinches.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader .
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Vader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arnold blocks a jab.
Vader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arnold can do to turn this around?
Vader takes a swing at Arnold's ribcage but misses.
Arnold comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vader missing with a left hand there. Arnold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vader .
Arnold throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
Vader checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darth Vader is winning the standup battle so far.
Vader takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Arnold tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vader is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Arnold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arnold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vader avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arnold looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arnold thuds a left hand into Vader 's body.
Arnold throws a wild body kick that Vader sees coming a mile off.
Arnold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vader is out of range.
Vader half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arnold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vader .
BJ Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Vader drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vader has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Vader fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vader unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader avoids the attempt from Arnold to control.
Arnold might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vader haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Vader scoring with strikes but Arnold is staying in there.
Vader trying to control but Arnold is having none of it.
Vader postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Arnold looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Arnold that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vader lands a big shot there that rocks Arnold but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vader wants to control the pace but Arnold is squirming around nicely.
Vader lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vader lands a nice shot to the head.
Arnold is looking to improve his position but Vader isn't that keen on the idea.
Vader avoids the attempt from Arnold to control.#T3#
Vader landing punches.
Vader with good strikes from the mount here!
Vader raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vader fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Arnold is in a horrible position here. Vader smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#
Arnold is rocked!
Arnold is squirming around, avoiding Vader 's attempts to control the action.
Arnold takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Arnold is still in real trouble! Can Vader finish him?
Vader content just to control the position here.
Arnold seems to have recovered his senses.
Vader postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Arnold looks a forlorn figure.
Darth Vader overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader with shots to the head and body - Arnold looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Vader has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Arnold's face.
The referee warns Arnold that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vader landing shots from mount.
Vader postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Arnold bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Vader and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Vader !

Event: KAMIKAZE 58: Strong Style
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Jameson slips a jab and a cross from Vader .
Jameson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vader misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Jameson darts in and clinches Vader up against the cage.
Jameson tries to pull guard but Vader won't allow it. #BC2#
Jameson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vader uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jameson has time to react.
Jameson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Coach Jameson has been cut.
Jameson shoots in and drives through. Vader sprawls well.
Jameson fails with the takedown.
Darth Vader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coach Jameson.
Jameson ducks right into an uppercut from Vader .
Jameson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vader .
Vader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jameson.
Vader is looking to counter punch.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Jameson throws a nice looking combination but Vader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vader stalks Jameson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jameson's face. Jameson staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#
Jameson is rocked!
Vader throws an overhand right that drops Jameson like a sack of potatoes! Vader dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Vader !

Event: KAMIKAZE 52: Dark Gate
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Grande swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vader takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grande loads up on a big right hand but Vader slips the punch.
Grande uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vader .
It looked like Grande was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vader .
Vader throws a big shot that misses.
Grande lands a slapping body shot.
Grande cracks Vader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Grande. Beautiful body shot.
Grande has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vader shoots in but Grande avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Grande.
Grande slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grande manages to avoid it.
Vader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grande, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Grande pushes Vader up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande keeps control of Vader as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vader goes for a takedown attempt but Grande pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T1#
Vader fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grande looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vader swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
Grande catches Vader with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Grande clinches up against the cage.
Vader blocks a body shot from Grande.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader 's elbow.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Vader .
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Grande avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
Grande tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader .
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Vader .
Vader misses with some punches.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Grande.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Grande.
Vader looks winded!
Grande working aggressively here.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande scores with a shot to the side of Vader 's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader .
Grande lands an uppercut.
Vader working aggressively here.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grande lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vader or not.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande has a couple of punches blocked by Vader .
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Grande misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande pushes Vader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Grande.
Vader prevents a body shot from Grande.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
Grande blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Chico Grande dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vader looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice straight punches there by Grande. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grande.
Vader throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grande lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vader backs up against the cage. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A hook to the body from Grande.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grande lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande. #T1#
Grande tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
Grande is working Vader over against the cage.
Vader is breathing heavily.
Grande working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grande.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Vader avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Grande.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader 's elbow.
Vader drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grande gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vader prevents a body shot from Grande.
Grande tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader 's elbow. #T2#
Grande lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader wants a takedown.
Grande lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
A short left from Grande. #ROC#
Vader is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grande misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grande misses with a body punch.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande lands with a left to the head.
Vader is still on wobbly legs! Can Grande finish him?
Vader tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vader seems to have recovered his senses.
Jesus Chico Grande has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Grande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vader backwards. #T3#
A short left from Grande.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
Grande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grande scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Grande.
Vader blocking some punches.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Grande uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Grande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vader blocks an uppercut.
Grande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Grande fails to land.
Grande tries to throw a body punch but Vader avoids it by throwing Grande back against the cage.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Grande can't find room to land a body shot as Vader controls the action.
Grande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?
Grande presses Vader against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vader struggles to land a body shot inside as Grande controls his hands.
Grande struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
Grande misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Grande as the two fighters clinch.
Grande digs a right hand underneath Vader 's ribcage. Vader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grande.
Grande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Chico Grande dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Grande moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vader looks for a takedown but Grande sprawls well.
Grande is looking to counter punch.
Grande tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grande stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grande thuds a left hand into Vader 's body.
Vader takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Grande moves into the clinch.
Grande tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
Grande pushes Vader back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader .
Grande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
Grande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jesus Chico Grande has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Grande.
Vader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Grande lands a big right hand that drops Vader ! The killer instinct kicks in and Grande finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Grande!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Chico Grande!
Post fight, an emotional Jesus Chico Grande said 'Stop saying that I look like Goofy! In Colombia, I am known as La Bestia! Stop saying that I look like the Disney character! '.

Event: C21: Aas vs Vader
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1#
Vader shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aas but Aas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vader has a takedown stuffed.
Aas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aas avoids the head kick by Vader .
Vader fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aslak Aas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Jab by Aas.
Vader moves forwards but Aas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vader .
Nice uppercut lands for Aas. That snapped Vader 's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aas, as that shot connected.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vader .
Aas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T1#
Aas lands with a good body shot.
Aas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vader with a poor takedown
and Aas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Aas. That snapped Vader 's head back.
Vader takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#
Vader is rocked!
Aas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Vader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aas can pounce on him.
Vader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aas pinned against the cage. Aas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vader on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aas as he avoids it easily.
Aas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vader darts in looking for a takedown but Aas gets double underhooks and turns Vader into the cage.
Aas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vader looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader has his takedown stuffed
and Vader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aas lands with a nice body punch.
Nice sprawl there from Aas as Vader shoots in.
It looked like Aas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vader .
Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Aas lands a nice hook to Vader 's body. Vader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aas scores with a jab. Vader acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aas pinned against the cage. Aas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aas jabs Vader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aas lands a jab to Vader 's midsection.
Aas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aas lands with a good body shot.
Vader takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vader .
Aas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vader 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vader scrambles back to his feet.
Aas scores with a decent looking hook.
Vader tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aas swivels and escapes.
Aas throwing a counter right hand but Vader manages to avoid it.
Aas stuns Vader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Vader shoots for a takedown but Aas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aas cracks a nice hook into Vader 's ribs.
Aas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but Aas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aas is looking to wear down Vader with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vader walks into a jab.#CL#
Aas closes the distance and clinches.
Aas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vader can't get the takedown.
A short right from Aas.
Aas throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
Aas lands a nice shot to the body.
Aas misses with a body punch.
Aas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aas lands an uppercut.
Aas prevents Vader from breaking the clinch.
Aas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aas lands with a light punch inside.
Vader is still on wobbly legs! Can Aas finish him?#T4#
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vader seems to have recovered his senses.
Aas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vader has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vader is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vader has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aas after a bit of a struggle.
Vader drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aas misses with a knee to the head.
Aas leaning against his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aas is working Vader over against the cage.
Aas lands a left hand.
Aas scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Aas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Aas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?
Aas blocks a head kick by Vader .
Aas takes a swing at Vader 's ribcage but misses.
Aas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aas digs a good body shot into Vader 's ribs.
Vader takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aas digs a good hook to Vader 's body.
A shot to the liver by Aas. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Aas as he connects with a hook.
Aas punishes Vader 's body with a nice straight punch.
Aslak Aas is winning the standup battle so far.
Aas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darth Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader shoots for a takedown but Aas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aas scores with a body shot.
Aas connects with a body shot.
Aas scoring well with a low kick there.
Aas stuns Vader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vader has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aas.
Good leg kick by Aas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aas punishes Vader 's body with a nice straight punch.
Vader shoots in looking for a takedown. Aas tries to sprawl out of it but Vader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vader is breathing heavily.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Aas.
Aas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vader manages to avoid it.
Vader is trying desperately to land a takedown but Aas is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Vader .
Vader takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aslak Aas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Vader shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aas struggling a bit here.
Aas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vader 's best efforts.
Aas trying to control here.
Aas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aas holds on and takes a little breather.
Vader postures up. #T2#
Vader throwing strikes but missing.
Aas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vader stopping the sweep attempt from Aas.
Aas is working hard here to advance position.
Vader content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aas is adopting a defensive guard.
Vader postures up in Aas's guard and throws a big left but Aas blocks it.
Vader lands a couple of digs.
Aas pulls Vader in close to prevent any damage.
Aas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vader is one step ahead there. #T3#
Vader lands a couple of elbows.
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aas is on top in guard. #REVR#
Vader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vader 's guard.
Aas controlling the pace.
Aas works his way into side control.
Vader wants to control but Aas postures up.#T4#
Aas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Aas tries to advance to mount but Vader denies him.
Aas is looking to take a break and control but Vader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vader wants to get back to his feet.
Aas advances nicely into full mount.
Aas content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Aas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Aas connects with a body shot.
Vader fails with a takedown attempt.
Aas lands a nice hook to Vader 's body. Vader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vader looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aas is fending him off so far but Vader persists. Nope, Aas circles away and we're back to standing.
Aas scoring well with a low kick there.
Vader goes for a double leg but Aas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aas continues to drive forward.
Aslak Aas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Vader walks into a straight right hand from Aas.
Vader walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aas connects with a leg kick. Vader looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vader has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vader darts in looking for a takedown but Aas gets double underhooks and turns Vader into the cage.
Aas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Aas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aas scores with a shot to the body.
Vader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aas digs a good body shot into Vader 's ribs.
Vader misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aas is looking to clinch.
Vader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aas jabs at Vader 's body.
Aas lands a nice hook to Vader 's body. Vader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vader fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Aas. Beautiful body shot.
Aas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vader 's hands.
Aas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Aas throws a body punch but Vader moves out of range.
Vader dives in and grabs Aas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aas pushes down on Vader 's head and hops out.
Aas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Aas both land. Nice combination.
Aas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vader .
Aas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aas feints and then cracks Vader 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vader down.
Aas scores with a decent looking hook.
Vader 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aas leaves Vader with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aas takes a swing at Vader 's ribcage but misses.
Aas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vader takes a swing at Aas's ribcage but misses.
Aas jabs at Vader 's body.
Vader changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aas tries to avoid it but Vader manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aas to the ground. Aas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aas cracks a nice hook into Vader 's ribs.
Aas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Vader takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vader doesn't seem bothered though.
Aas misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Aas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aas connects with a body shot that sends Vader 's belly button to the back.
Aas looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
Vader doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aas counters with a left to the body.
No luck for Vader with that takedown attempt.
Vader gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vader gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vader looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aas is fending him off so far but Vader persists. Nope, Aas circles away and we're back to standing.
Aas throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aas throws a nice looking combination but Vader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vader .
Aas connects with a single shot there.
Vader shoots for a double leg takedown but Aas sprawls well. He's pushed Vader 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vader gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aas lands a lovely overhand right.
Vader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aas thuds a left hand into Vader 's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
No luck for Vader with that takedown attempt.
Aas jabs at Vader 's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Aas clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Aas looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
Aas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aas looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
Vader fails with a takedown attempt.
Aas scores with a jab to the body.
Aas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vader on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aas.
Aas looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
Aas throws a body shot but no joy.
Vader tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good work by Vader as he checks the leg kick.
Aas scores with a hook to the body. Vader takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Aas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vader .
Aas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vader doesn't seem bothered though.
Vader fails with a takedown attempt.
Aslak Aas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Vader is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vader shoots in looking for a takedown but Aas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vader 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vader takes one to the side of the head.
Aas connects with a right hand. Vader shakes it off.
Aas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vader manages to avoid it.
Aas swings for the body but Vader moves out of range.
Aas works Vader 's body with a nice hook.
Vader shoots for a takedown but Aas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vader dives in and grabs Aas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aas pushes down on Vader 's head and hops out.
Aas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vader stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aas.
Aas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vader is defended easily by Aas.#T2#
Aas lands with a straight right. Vader didn't see that one coming.#TD2#
Vader closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aas to the mat! Aas manages to get full guard.
Aas managing to control the position.
Vader is looking to work some ground and pound but Aas has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aas 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.
Aslak Aas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vader throws a big elbow that misses.
Vader chips away with some ground and pound.
Vader stands up over Aas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vader working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Vader scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vader is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aas is controlling him.
Aas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Vader looking for a guillotine here but Aas defends easily.
Aas advances position into side control!
Vader wants to get back to his feet but Aas drags him back down.#T4#
The referee asks Aas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Aas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vader pushes Aas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Aas is looking to take a break and control but Vader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Vader 's face as Aas controls the position.
Aas trying to control the action but Vader is working from the bottom.
Vader tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aslak Aas had his way with Darth Vader in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Aas connects with a nice looking jab.
Aas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aas. Vader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vader goes for a double leg but Aas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aas continues to drive forward.
Vader fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vader misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aslak Aas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Aas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vader dives in for a single leg takedown but Aas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Aas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aas swings for the body but Vader moves out of range.
Aas slaps away a takedown attempt from Vader , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aas lands a nice shot to the body.
Aas works Vader 's body with a nice hook.
Vader is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Aas stuffs the takedown.
Aas slaps away a takedown attempt from Vader , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aas throws a leg kick which misses Vader 's front leg but catches the back leg as Vader tries to avoid it.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but Aas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aas lands with a straight right. Vader didn't see that one coming.
Aas scores with a body shot.
Aas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aas can pounce on him.
Vader dives in and grabs Aas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aas pushes down on Vader 's head and hops out.
Aas feints and then cracks Vader 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vader down.
Aas jabs Vader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vader shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aas but Aas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aas scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Vader drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Vader missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vader postures up in Aas's guard and throws a big left but Aas blocks it.
Aas pulls Vader in to control the position.
Aas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vader is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aas controlling Vader 's posture. #T3#
Aas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aas looking for a sweep. Not yet Aas, not yet.
Aas has his hands on Vader 's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vader loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aas trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aas throws a lazy right hand but Vader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Aas.
Vader shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aas defends it nicely.#T4#
Aas tries to clinch up but Vader circles away and keeps his distance.
Vader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aas stuffs the takedown.
Vader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vader or perhaps it was just good defense by Aas, which made it look bad.
Darth Vader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aslak Aas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vader has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aas finds it's way round the side to connect with Vader 's head.
Aas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aas.
Aas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vader has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Vader .

And that's the end of the fight!
Aslak Aas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aas 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:43
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:43
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslak Aas!
Aslak Aas retains his bantamweight title!
Aslak Aas 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.

Event: KAMIKAZE 45: Born To Fight
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Vader shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yeboah but Yeboah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been hearing reports that Yeboah has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vader darts in looking for a takedown but Yeboah gets double underhooks and turns Vader into the cage.
Yeboah fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vader on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yeboah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vader fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sambulo Yeboah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Vader takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yeboah.
Yeboah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vader circles away quickly and effectively.
Yeboah 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!
A cross from Yeboah lands.
A lazy left from Yeboah finds it's target.#ROC#
Vader is rocked!
Vader has his takedown stuffed
and Yeboah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vader thinking. #TD2#
Vader closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Yeboah looking for submissions off his back.
Yeboah trying to control here. #T1#
Vader thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yeboah's head.
Yeboah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Vader stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Yeboah throws up his legs and catches Vader in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Vader tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Yeboah! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sambulo Yeboah!
Sambulo Yeboah is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Sambulo Yeboah thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland Games 219
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Vorster has Vader up against the cage in a clinch.
Vader is pressed up against the cage. Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vader down to the mat. Vader avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A big left from Vader misses. #CL2#
Vorster rushes Vader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vorster can't get the takedown.
Vader lands a right hand.
Vorster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vorster prevents a body shot from Vader .
Vader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Vader .
Vader lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Vorster pulls Vader into guard.
Vader stands up over Vorster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vorster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vader 's guard. #REVB#
Vader wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vorster wants to control from the top but Vader keeps moving.
Vader is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vader has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vorster looking to sit in guard and control but Vader gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorster looking for a sweep. Not yet Vorster, not yet.
Vorster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vader lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vader is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vorster is trying to hold Vader in close to prevent damage but Vader has managed to pass into half guard. #T2#
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. Vader connects with a nice short shot to Vorster's temple.
Vorster tries to get to full guard but Vader has control of the leg.
Vorster is concentrating on defense, preventing Vader from advancing position.
Vorster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vorster manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Vorster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vader doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vader manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vader will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vorster is looking for a triangle but Vader pushes his legs off easily.
Vader wants to control from the top but Vorster keeps moving. #T3#
Vader is pushing down on Vorster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vorster is fighting to maintain full guard but Vader has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vorster wants to control but Vader is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vader lands a nice short elbow.
Vorster is looking to improve his position.
Vader is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vorster is bucking up trying to escape but Vader cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vader looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vader cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Vorster 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.
Vorster gets full guard.
Vader with a nice head shot there.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Vorster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vader controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vader won't allow Vorster to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vorster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vader is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vorster keeping moving, preventing Vader from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vader avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Vorster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader 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#
Vorster shoots in but Vader avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vader circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Vorster has closed the distance and engaged Vader in a clinch.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Vader .
Vader gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Vader lands a right hand.
Vorster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Darth Vader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vader prevents it.
Vader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vorsters head.
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vader is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vorster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vader pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Vader lands a body punch.
Vader gets through Vorster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Vader 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vader is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vorster is breathing heavily.
Vader lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vader .
Vader tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vader taking a breather.
Vader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Vorster avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Vader .
Vader lands a left hand.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vorster takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vorster has Vader pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vader manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vorster is trying to pull guard but Vader turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vader .
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Vader tries to work over Vorster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vader . #TD2#
Vorster wants the takedown. Vader is fighting it off but Vorster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vader 's guard against the cage.
Vader looking for a sweep. Not yet Vader , not yet.
Vader pulls Vorster in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Vorster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vader manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vorster has Vader in his guard.#REVR#
Vader connects with a couple of short punches.
Vader chips away with some ground and pound.
Vader scoring with punches to the head and body.
Our spies down at at ~T~ Troid - Gym inform us that Vorster has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Vader postures up.
Vader landing with the ground and pound.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Vorster blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Vorster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Vorster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vader defends well.
Vader working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vorster's head.
Vader passes into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vader content to control rather than advance.
Vader working the head and body with strikes.
Vorster wants to control but Vader is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vader seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vader drops an elbow to the side of Vorster's head. #SUB2#
Vorster looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Vader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Vorster clinches up with Vader and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vader .
Vorster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice left hand lands by Vader .
Vader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vorster prevents a body shot from Vader .
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vader is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vorster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Darth Vader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jandre Vorster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vader gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vader stops a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Vader misses with a body punch.
Vader lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vader .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader .
Vader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vorster backwards. #T1#
Vorster looking for a takedown.
Vorster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vader is defending well.
Vader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader slows down the pace here.
Vorster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vader is defending well.
A body shot lands from Vader .
Vader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vader digs a right hand into Vorster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vorster's gas tank.
Vader lands a hook that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader lands a body shot.
Vader pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vader struggles to land a body shot inside as Vorster controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Vader .
Vorster has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vader is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Vader is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Vader .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Good body shot from Vader .
Vader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vader lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vader pushes Vorster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vader lands a hook that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vorster takes a shot to the head.
Vader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vader lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader lands a nice uppercut.
Darth Vader has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vader lands with a light punch inside.
Vader holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vader is leaning against Vorster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Vader tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
Vader prevents the takedown attempt.
Vader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vorster can do to turn this around?
Vader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vorsters head. #ROC#
Vorster is rocked!
Vader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vorster is still on wobbly legs! Can Vader finish him?
Vader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader lands a left hand.
Vader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vader prevents it.
Vader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Vader lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Vader .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader tries to work over Vorster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vorster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vader prevents it.
Vader is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Vorster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vorster seems to have recovered his senses.
Vader gets through Vorster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Vader .
Vader lands with a short shot to the head.
Vorster is looking for a takedown.
Vorster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vader smiles and moves away.
Vader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vorster with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vader to score with a decent uppercut.
Vorster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vorster fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vorster fails with the takedown.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vorster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vader .#KD#
Vader catches Vorster napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Vorster to the canvas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Vader drops Vorster with a big left hand! Vorster is injured, injured bad! Vader jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Vader !
Darth Vader is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Darth Vader thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva and Darth Vader . Vader comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Imperial March kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

160 cm
26 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
34 yrs
134 lbs

Silva

Vader

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darth Vader !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vader shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vader gets slowly back to his feet.

Vader shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Vader
Vader stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva pulls Vader in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Vader preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva managing to control the position.
Silva seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vader controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva pulls Vader in close to prevent any damage.
Silva continues to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Vader preventing the sweep.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader 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.
Vader looking to pass the guard.
Silva has control of Vader 's left arm, preventing Vader from doing any damage.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva has control of Vader 's left arm, preventing Vader from doing any damage.
Vader trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Vader looking to pass the guard.
Vader engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva 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.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vader looking to pass the guard.
Vader is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vader preventing the sweep.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vader wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva is pulling down on Vader 's head to control his posture.
Vader is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vader tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva is trying to control the position but Vader postures up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vader engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vader tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (2) Vader
Vader is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Silva advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (2) Vader
Vader is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silva is staying tight to Vader 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Silva's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silva trying to control the position but Vader is working away.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vader is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva controlling from side mount.
Silva trying to control the position but Vader is working away.
Vader is looking to reverse the position.
Vader keeps trying to improve his position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Vader is keeping him busy.
Vader struggling a bit here.
Vader is letting Silva control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Vader 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vader is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vader is looking for a sweep.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Vader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vader is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva trying to control the action but Vader is working from the bottom.
Vader is looking for a sweep.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva trying to control the position but Vader is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Kron Silva 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.

Event: Highland Games 206
Date: Sep 15, 2016

#R1#
Vorster doesn't manage to clinch there - Vader circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Vader as Vorster shoots in.
Vader stuffs the takedown attempt from Vorster. Vorster gets slowly back to his feet.
Vader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vorster moves away.
Vorster tries to close the distance and clinch but Vader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Vorster rushes Vader and presses him up against the cage.
Vorster takes a shot to the head.
Vader stops a takedown attempt from Vorster.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader prevents the takedown attempt.
Vorster jumps guard but Vader turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster wants to take the fight to the mat but Vader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vader working aggressively here.
Vader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
A right hand to the body from Vader .
Vorster can't get the takedown.
Vader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vorster.
Vader misses with some punches. #T1#
Vorster has Vader pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vader manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vader scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vader .
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vader 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.
Vader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Vader .
Vader prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vorster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vader avoids it.
Vader presses Vorster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vader scores with a shot to the side of Vorster's head.
Vorster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vader pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Vorster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Vorster's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader is trying to get back to full guard.
Vader desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vader slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Vorster trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vader pulls Vorster in close to his closed guard and prevents Vorster from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Vorster from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vorster has gone for a leg lock! Vader slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vorster's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader 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##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vorster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vader pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Vader .
Vader tries to work over Vorster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Vader .
Vorster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vorster's elbow.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vorster wants a takedown but no success here.
Vader digs a right hand underneath Vorster's ribcage. Vorster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vorster throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vorster is trying to drag Vader to the mat but Vader just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vorster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vader gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darth Vader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vorster tries to pull guard but Vader holds him up against the cage and eventually Vorster drops back down to his feet.
Vorster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Vader misses with a body punch.
Vader makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vader .
Vorster wants a takedown.
Vader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vorster wants to take the fight to the mat but Vader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vorster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vader .
Vader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader is working Vorster over against the cage.
Vader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vader scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Vader .
Vader lands with a left to the head.
Vader prevents the takedown attempt. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Vader as the two fighters clinch.
Vader gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Vader pushes Vorster back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vader lands a nice uppercut.
Vader trying to control the position but instead, Vorster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vader into the cage.
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Vorster avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
Vader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vader presses Vorster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vorster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vorster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vader gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vader is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Vader .
Vorster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader 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#
Vorster fails with the takedown
and Vader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vorster is looking to clinch but Vader is avoiding it.
Vader throws a leg kick which misses Vorster's front leg but catches the back leg as Vorster tries to avoid it.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Vorster moves out of range easily.
Vorster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Vader darts in and clinches Vorster up against the cage.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
Vader gets underhooks to prevent Vorster's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Vader .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vader lands a nice uppercut.
Vader prevents the takedown attempt.
Vader lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Vader scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vader working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Vorster has Vader pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vader manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Vader scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vader .
Vader lands a left hand.
A short right from Vader on the inside.
Vader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Vader .
Vader stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Vader .
A short right from Vader .
Vorster goes for a takedown attempt but Vader pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vader lands an overhand right.
Vader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vader misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jandre Vorster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Vorster looks for a takedown but Vader sprawls well.
Vader throws a good cross that connects.
Vader lands a slapping body shot.
Vader lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vorster at a distance.
Vorster tries to clinch there but Vader circles away.
Vader ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vader tried to score with a low kick but Vorster checks it.
Vorster tries to clinch but Vader moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Vader .#CL2#
Vader darts in and clinches Vorster up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vorster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vorster tries for a takedown but Vader manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
A jab from Vader does it's job there.
Vorster tries to clinch there but Vader circles away. #CL2#
Vader has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Vorster tries to pull guard but Vader holds him up against the cage and eventually Vorster drops back down to his feet.
Vader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vader scores with a shot to the side of Vorster's head.
Vorster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vader has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vorster's elbow.
Vorster takes a shot to the head.
Vader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vader prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vader cracks Vorster with a nice body shot.
Vader softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Vader .
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
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!
Vader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vorster wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jandre Vorster. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Vader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vader scores with a hook to the body.
Vader lands a left hand.
Vader lands a shoulder strike.
Vader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Vader .
Vader lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Vader .
Vader lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Vader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vader tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
Vorster is trying to drag Vader to the mat but Vader just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vader lands an uppercut.
Vader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vorster.#T2#
Vader is pressed up against the cage. Vorster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vader down to the mat. Vader avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Darth Vader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vorster walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#
Vorster is rocked!#KD2#
Vader drops his shoulder and cracks Vorster with a huge uppercut! Vorster goes down! Can Vader finish him?
Oh Vorster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vader controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vader is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader is pushing down on Vorster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vorster is fighting to maintain full guard but Vader has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vader landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vader looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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. Vader connects with a nice short shot to Vorster's temple.
Vorster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vader scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vader controlling the action here.#SUB#
Vorster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vader winds up and cracks Vorster with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vorster seems to have got his legs back now.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Vorster avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
Vorster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vorster.
Vader lands a hook that snaps the head of Vorster backwards.
Vader tries a body shot but Vorster blocks it.
Vader stalling in the clinch. #TD#
Vorster gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vader regains guard.
Vader pulls Vorster in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vorster is stalling in the full guard.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Darth Vader has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Vader controlling Vorster's posture.
Vorster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jandre Vorster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Vorster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vader is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vorster, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vader is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vorster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Vader avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vader passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vorster has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Vader escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Vader !
Vader tries to advance to mount but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 42:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 42:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader !
After winning the bout, Darth Vader thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland Games 200
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Vader connects with a right hand. Arnold shakes it off.
Arnold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vader misses with a left hand
and Vader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arnold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vader .
Vader throws an overhand right that lands on Arnold's shoulder, as Arnold tries to avoid the shot.
Arnold misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Arnold's head coaches at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vader .
Arnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arnold walks into a straight right hand from Vader .
Arnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arnold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vader is out of range.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Arnold moves into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Vader has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arnold regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader wants to control from the top but Arnold keeps moving.
Vader with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Arnold is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Arnold looking for a guillotine here but Vader defends easily. #SUB#
Arnold throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vader escapes and throws Arnold's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Vader wants to control but Arnold is keeping him busy.
Vader lands an elbow.
Vader working the body and head with strikes.
Arnold gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Arnold is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Vader is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vader wants to control the pace but Arnold is squirming around nicely.
Arnold wants to hold on but Vader pushes him away.
Arnold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vader wants to control the pace but Arnold is squirming around nicely.
Vader scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T4#
Arnold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vader pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Arnold is squirming around, avoiding Vader 's attempts to control the action.
Arnold is looking to get to half guard.
Vader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader 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#
Arnold lands a nice looking body kick.
A swing and a miss from Arnold.
Vader misses with a right hand
and Arnold makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arnold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arnold.
Arnold ducks under a wild hook from Vader .
An inside leg kick from Arnold misses.
Vader tries to land a body kick
and Arnold finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Vader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arnold.
Vader is looking to chop away at Arnold's legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vader . #T1#
Arnold throws a body punch but Vader moves out of range.
Arnold takes a swing at Vader 's ribcage but misses.
Vader throws a leg kick
enabling Arnold to counter with a crisp jab.
Arnold throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
Arnold is looking to wear down Vader with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vader misses the shot to the body.
Arnold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arnold cracks Vader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arnold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vader turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vader throws a big shot that misses.
Arnold is looking to score with low kicks.
Vader throws a jab when Arnold was well out of range.#T2#
Vader shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
BJ Arnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arnold connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vader momentarily.
Vader throws a sloppy head kick and Arnold moves out of range easily.
Vader misses with a body kick.
Vader lands a glancing blow to the side of Arnold's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnold thuds his shin into the meat of Vader 's side.
Vader tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arnold defends well and Vader ends up having to push Arnold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left lands for Arnold.
The crowd cheers as Arnold lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vader doesn't seem phased though.
Arnold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vader doesn't seem bothered though.
Vader shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Arnold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vader . #T3#
Arnold stuns Vader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vader moves out of range of the strikes.
Vader misses with a body shot.
Vader checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Arnold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Arnold is predictable there
letting Vader counter with a right hand.
Vader looks to throw a body kick
and Arnold counters with a nice leg kick.
Arnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Vader throws a head kick but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold lands a really nice looking cross but Vader seems unphased.
Arnold scores with a sloppy right hand. Vader should have avoided that one.
BJ Arnold is winning the standup battle so far.
Arnold keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arnold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader lands with a straight right. Arnold didn't see that one coming.
Vader connects with a jab.
Arnold connects with a solid leg kick.
Vader throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arnold makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arnold misses with a wild body shot.
Vader swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vader wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Vader is predictable there
and Arnold counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Arnold dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Arnold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vader .
Vader scores with a jab. Arnold acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vader fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arnold displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vader throws a leg kick
letting Arnold counter with a right hand.
Vader doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arnold jabs Vader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arnold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Arnold takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arnold.
Arnold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?#T1#
Vader is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Arnold.
Arnold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Vader .
Arnold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arnold throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
Vader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vader lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Vader working aggressively here. #T2#
Vader is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Arnold blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arnold.
Vader working aggressively here.
Vader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Arnold.
Vader blocks a body shot from Arnold.
A short uppercut from Arnold.
Nice body punch from Arnold - that landed with a thud.
Arnold tries to work over Vader 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vader misses with some punches.
Vader drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Arnold stops a takedown attempt from Vader .
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Arnold tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader lands with a short shot to the head.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader 's elbow.
Vader lands a body punch.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader avoiding damage as Arnold throws knees to the body.
Arnold working aggressively here.
Vader scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darth Vader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Arnold has a couple of punches blocked by Vader .
Arnold tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vader avoids it.
Vader misses with a body punch.
Vader lands a left hand. #T4#
Vader blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arnold missing with knees to the body.
Arnold prevents a takedown attempt there.
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Vader controls the action.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arnold misses with the head strike.
Arnold scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader prevents a body shot from Arnold.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but BJ Arnold did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Vader fails with the takedown.
Arnold thinks about countering with a body kick.
Arnold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vader is out of range.
Arnold moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Arnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vader manages to avoid it.
Vader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Vader .
Arnold walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vader checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Vader lands.
Arnold stuffs the takedown.
Arnold swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vader clobbers Arnold with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arnold lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vader takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vader 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 Arnold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arnold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arnold cracks Vader with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Arnold.
Vader has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vader throws a body punch but Arnold moves out of range.
It looked like Arnold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vader .
Vader connects with a crisp jab.
Arnold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arnold throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Arnold instigates a clinch.
Vader just leaning against Arnold, taking a breather. #T2#
Vader throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arnold digs a right hand underneath Vader 's ribcage. Vader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vader looking to stall.
Vader is looking to take this one to the mat.
BJ Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader .
Arnold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arnold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Vader slowing the pace effectively.
A right hand to the body from Arnold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Vader .
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Vader .
Arnold misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnold's elbow.
Vader blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Vader can't find room to land a body shot as Arnold controls the action.
Vader blocks a body shot from Arnold.
Vader misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold prevents a body shot from Vader .
Vader tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold tries to throw a body punch but Vader avoids it by throwing Arnold back against the cage.
Arnold misses with a body punch.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
Arnold tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
Nice body punch from Arnold.
Vader drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T4#
Vader tries to throw a body punch but Arnold avoids it by throwing Vader back against the cage.
Vader lands a right hand.
Vader throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold.
Vader is looking for a takedown.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
Arnold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vader changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arnold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vader throws a shot from downtown. Arnold moves away and avoids it.
Arnold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vader .
Vader looks to throw the jab but Arnold is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that BJ Arnold 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Arnold lands a nice hook to Vader 's body. Vader takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arnold!
Vader has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arnold finds it's way round the side to connect with Vader 's head.
Vader slips under a jab from Arnold.
Vader tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arnold is able to avoid easily.
Arnold's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arnold scrambles back to his feet.
Vader missing with a left hand there. Arnold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arnold cracks a nice hook into Vader 's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader avoids a kick to the body.
Arnold connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Vader is predictable there
letting Arnold counter with a right hand. #T1#
Arnold takes a swing at Vader 's ribcage but misses.
Vader is looking to land body kicks.
Vader looks for the body kick but Arnold saw that one coming.
And Arnold counters with a quick kick to the body but Vader blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnold. Vader does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vader throws a body punch but Arnold moves out of range.
Arnold throws a body punch but Vader moves out of range.
Arnold wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arnold.
BJ Arnold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Arnold throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vader lands a slapping body shot.
Arnold cracks the inside of Vader 's front leg.
Vader lands with an overhand left.
Arnold scores with a nice body kick.
Vader misses with a right hand
and Arnold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vader misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Arnold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vader avoids a wild elbow strike from Arnold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnold cracks Vader with a nice body shot.
Arnold struggles to land a body shot inside as Vader controls his hands.
Darth Vader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Arnold blocks a body shot from Vader .
Arnold can't find room to land a body shot as Vader controls the action.
Vader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arnold backwards.
Vader 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Arnold lands with a short shot to the head.
Arnold trying to land knees to the body.
Arnold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vader 's elbow.
Arnold misses with a punch to the body.
Arnold prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Arnold.
Vader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arnold cracks Vader with a nice body shot.
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Arnold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader is leaning against Arnold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Arnold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arnold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Arnold.
Arnold lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vader backwards.
Arnold has a couple of punches blocked by Vader .
Vader blocks an elbow strike.
Arnold tries a body shot but Vader blocks it.
Arnold lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vader lands with a short punch from the 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!
Vader taking a breather.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arnold's elbow.
Vader misses with some punches.
Arnold misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Arnold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arnold 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 James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Arnold!
BJ Arnold is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking BJ Arnold thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland Games 189
Date: Jul 07, 2016

#R1#
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but Vader shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vader 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.
Vader wants to slow Pinaglabanan down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Pinaglabanan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pinaglabanan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Vader is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vader manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pinaglabanan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Pinaglabanan wants to pass the guard but Vader is keeping the position.
Pinaglabanan passes Vader 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vader trying to control here.
Pinaglabanan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vader wants to get back to full guard.
Pinaglabanan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vader wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinaglabanan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Pinaglabanan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader ducks right into an uppercut from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan wants to clinch up but Vader keeps it at a distance.
Pinaglabanan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vader counters with a left to the body.
Pinaglabanan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vader lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Pinaglabanan.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vader enables Pinaglabanan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vader manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pinaglabanan is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Vader is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Pinaglabanan from controlling successfully.
Pinaglabanan is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pinaglabanan wants to pass the guard but Vader is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader has control of Pinaglabanan's left arm, preventing Pinaglabanan from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Pinaglabanan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vader doesn't seem phased though.
Vader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Pinaglabanan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vader gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaglabanan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vader keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pinaglabanan 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##TD#
Pinaglabanan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vader sprawls well initially but Pinaglabanan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pinaglabanan is looking to take a break and control but Vader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vader is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pinaglabanan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pinaglabanan's back!
Vader not allowing Pinaglabanan to control his hands.
Well, with Vader on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pinaglabanan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vader keeps control of the position as Pinaglabanan tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader is working the ground and pound. Can Pinaglabanan escape?
Vader tries to get the hooks in deep but Pinaglabanan pushed the leg off.
Vader is hanging on to Pinaglabanan's back as he tries to escape.
Vader is working the ground and pound. Can Pinaglabanan escape?#T1#
Vader doesn't have the hooks in and Pinaglabanan manages to turn into his guard.
Pinaglabanan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Pinaglabanan from controlling successfully.
Vader wants to sweep here but Pinaglabanan controlling him for the moment.
John Pinaglabanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vader is pulling down on Pinaglabanan's head. It's preventing any offense from Pinaglabanan, at least for the moment.
Pinaglabanan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Pinaglabanan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vader wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pinaglabanan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Vader trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vader moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vader defending well as Pinaglabanan loads up on a big left hand.
Vader fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinaglabanan checks it well.
Pinaglabanan is looking to clinch.
Vader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pinaglabanan.
Vader leaves Pinaglabanan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan looks to throw the jab but Vader is out of range.
John Pinaglabanan is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinaglabanan looks to land a right hand but Vader moved out of range.
Pinaglabanan has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Pinaglabanan looks to land a right hand but Vader moved out of range.
Vader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pinaglabanan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pinaglabanan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pinaglabanan throws a hook but Vader blocks it.
Vader tries to counter with a clinch but Pinaglabanan shakes him off and moves away.
Pinaglabanan throws a shot from downtown. Vader moves away and avoids it.
Pinaglabanan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pinaglabanan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader .
Pinaglabanan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Vader shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vader showed some decent athleticism there.
Vader trying to pass the guard but Pinaglabanan defending well.
Pinaglabanan gets back to full guard.
Vader throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darth Vader will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Pinaglabanan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vader throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pinaglabanan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vader misses with a hook.
Vader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Pinaglabanan misses its intended target.
Pinaglabanan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader .
Vader is trying to counter with his kicks.
Vader thumps Pinaglabanan with a low kick.
Pinaglabanan throws a big shot that misses.
Vader cracks Pinaglabanan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader .
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vader manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vader ! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Pinaglabanan.
Vader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinaglabanan missing with a left hand there. Vader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vader .
Pinaglabanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Vader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vader ducks under a wild hook from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan cracks Vader with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Vader tries to clinch but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Pinaglabanan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vader throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Pinaglabanan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a double leg but Vader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinaglabanan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vader uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pinaglabanan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinaglabanan.
Vader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pinaglabanan, as that shot connected.
Pinaglabanan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vader takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pinaglabanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?
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!
Pinaglabanan misses with an uppercut.
Pinaglabanan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinaglabanan is looking to clinch. #T2#
Vader tries to score with a low kick but Pinaglabanan moves his leg out of the way.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vader throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinaglabanan throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vader tried to score with a low kick but Pinaglabanan checks it.
Pinaglabanan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pinaglabanan throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan blocks a leg kick.
Pinaglabanan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinaglabanan throws out the jab.
Pinaglabanan misses with a left hand
and Pinaglabanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinaglabanan moves away.
Vader lands a right hook to the body.
Pinaglabanan looks to throw the jab but Vader is out of range.
Vader tries to land a leg kick but Pinaglabanan saw it coming and moves away.
Pinaglabanan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vader manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Vader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pinaglabanan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vader sprawls well. Vader wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinaglabanan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Pinaglabanan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinaglabanan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Vader was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinaglabanan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pinaglabanan looks to clinch
and Vader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinaglabanan connects with a looping right hand.
Vader gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vader moves away from the strike by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan goes for a double leg but Vader avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vader continues to drive forward.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pinaglabanan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vader waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinaglabanan.#T4#
Pinaglabanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Vader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vader walks into a jab.
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!
Vader throws a head kick but Pinaglabanan moves out of range.
Pinaglabanan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vader throws a nice head kick!
Vader darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinaglabanan darts in trying to clinch
letting Vader counter with a right hand.
Pinaglabanan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pinaglabanan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinaglabanan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vader tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinaglabanan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch
and Vader counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Vader - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Darth Vader just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Vader counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vader 's head backwards.
Vader slaps away a takedown attempt from Pinaglabanan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good leg kick by Vader there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vader throws out a powerful jab.
Vader tries to clinch but Pinaglabanan is having none of it.
Vader moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vader ! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan misses with a looping left.
Pinaglabanan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vader slips under a jab.
Pinaglabanan throws a lazy right hand but Vader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pinaglabanan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vader lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook. Vader ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Pinaglabanan misses with a straight left.
Vader slips a straight right by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throws a lazy uppercut
and Vader counters with an inside leg kick.
Pinaglabanan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vader .
Pinaglabanan scores with the left hand. Vader knows he should have avoided that one.
Vader misses with a body kick.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch but Vader moves out of range.
Pinaglabanan tries to clinch there but Vader circles away.
A little jabbing left from Vader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pinaglabanan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pinaglabanan connects with a crisp jab.
Vader scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pinaglabanan in his tracks.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinaglabanan works the jab nicely.
Vader with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pinaglabanan to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Vader lands with a straight right. Pinaglabanan didn't see that one coming.
Pinaglabanan shoots in but Vader avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Pinaglabanan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Vader moves into the clinch.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Vader doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Vader can't find room to land a body shot as Pinaglabanan controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vader .
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
A short right from Vader . #T3#
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Vader has clasped his hands together around Pinaglabanan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vader lands a decent elbow from side control.
Vader throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinaglabanan tries to buck Vader off but Vader is having none of it.
I wouldn't like to be where Pinaglabanan is right now.
Vader in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vader lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pinaglabanan down.
Pinaglabanan is trying to control Vader 's posture but Vader avoids it.
Vader scores with punches from side control. #T4#
Pinaglabanan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vader trying to control the action but Pinaglabanan is working from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan prevents Vader from improving position.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Vader postures up.
Pinaglabanan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vader wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Vader are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Vader dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Vader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vader now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vader delivers a nice body kick.
Vader turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pinaglabanan throws out a loose jab but Vader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vader connects with a leg kick. Pinaglabanan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pinaglabanan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pinaglabanan throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vader makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pinaglabanan really felt that one!
Pinaglabanan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader throws a low kick but Pinaglabanan avoids it.
Vader lands the left hand.
Vader defending well as Pinaglabanan loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinaglabanan misses the target.
Vader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinaglabanan throws out the jab.
Vader lands a high kick!
Pinaglabanan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Pinaglabanan ducks under a wild hook from Vader .
Vader swats away the attempt to clinch by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan throws a jab when Vader was well out of range.
Pinaglabanan wants to clinch up but Vader keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Pinaglabanan moves into range and clinches up with Vader .
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike.
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinaglabanan misses with some punches.
Vader scores with a shoulder strike.
Vader has a couple of punches blocked by Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Vader .
Vader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Vader .
Vader swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinaglabanan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vader .
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Nice body punch from Vader - that landed with a thud.
Pinaglabanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader gets through Pinaglabanan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Vader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinaglabanan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vader lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinaglabanan.
Darth Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Vader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vader misses with a body punch.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader .
Vader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vader pushes Pinaglabanan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pinaglabanan fails to land.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vader lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pinaglabanan backwards.
A hook to the body from Vader .
Vader blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vader creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Vader .
Vader scores with a shot to the side of Pinaglabanan's head.
Pinaglabanan blocks a body shot from Vader .
Vader blocks an uppercut.
Vader lands a right hand. #T4#
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vader lands a shot to the body.
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!#TD2#
Vader works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pinaglabanan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vader controlling from the top position.
Vader pushing down on Pinaglabanan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Vader comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vader 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Vader ! Darth Vader retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Darth Vader thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland Games 182
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vader 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.
Vader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drake takes a swing at Vader 's ribcage but misses.
Drake jabs Vader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vader throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Vader throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Drake.
Drake throws a hook but Vader blocks it.
Neil Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vader , as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Vader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Vader appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake shoots in looking for a takedown. Vader tries to sprawl out of it but Drake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vader manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Vader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
Vader is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drake.
Vader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vader swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake has a takedown stuffed.
Drake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vader walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader .#T2#
Drake swings for the body but Vader moves out of range.
Drake is looking to wear down Vader with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vader fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drake checks it well.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Vader bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake darts in looking for a takedown but Vader gets double underhooks and turns Drake into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vader throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vader takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drake tries for a takedown but Vader circles away easily
and Vader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
Drake misses with an uppercut. Vader saw that one coming.
A jab from Vader misses.
Drake fails with the takedown.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Vader tries to land a leg kick but Drake saw it coming and moves away. #KD2#
Vader drops Drake with a big left hand and mounts him. Drake is in big trouble! #ROC2#
Drake is rocked!
Vader content just to control the position here.
Oh Drake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vader working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Vader postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Drake bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Vader and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Vader ! Darth Vader retains his bantamweight title!
Darth Vader 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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