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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georgie Bryden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryden comes to the cage accompanied by Dizzee Rascal - Fix Up look Sharp. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bryden
vs
Rage

175 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
172 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georgie Bryden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryden keeps Rage at a distance using the push kick.
Bryden connects with a solid leg kick.
Bryden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bryden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rage as he jumps to the side.
Rage tries to clinch but Bryden moves out of range.

Rage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bryden's guard.
Bryden wants to stand but Rage is controlling the position.
Rage trying to control but Bryden is working from the bottom.

Rage is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryden is keeping the position for now.
Rage passes Bryden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bryden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rage on the ground.

Rage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bryden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rage.
Rage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bryden looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bryden trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bryden manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rage wants to clinch up but Bryden keeps it at a distance.
Rage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bryden circles away.
Rage walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bryden.
Rage looks gassed!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Bryden breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bryden circles away.
Bryden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bryden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Georgie Bryden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bryden avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Rage misses.
Rage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bryden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryden throws a low kick but Rage avoids it.
Bryden tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryden tries to land a front kick but Rage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rage wants to clinch
and Bryden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rage is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rage blocks a head kick by Bryden.
Bryden misses with a few strikes there.
Rage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bryden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rage counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rage.

Rage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bryden wants to stand up but Rage is controlling him.

Rage is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rage stops Bryden from standing up.
Rage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bryden is not content to let Rage control the position.

Rage is trying to get an arm triangle but Bryden is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Rage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bryden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rage sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bryden is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rage working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bryden takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Rage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bryden, who protects the arm well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bryden pushes Rage away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rage gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage wants to control but Bryden is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Rage crashes against the mat.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bryden shoots and misses
and Rage counters with a series of strikes. Bryden will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bryden as he jumps to the side.
Georgie Bryden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Rage.
Bryden throws a right hand that Rage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rage also avoids with ease.
Bryden misses with a double jab
and Rage counters with a one-two to the body.
Bryden tries to score with a low kick but Rage moves his leg out of the way.
Rage checks a leg kick nicely.
Bryden throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
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 Georgie Bryden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rage tries to clinch
and Bryden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good standup being displayed there by Bryden as he connects with a hook.
Bryden misses with a body kick.
Rage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bryden can pounce on him.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt
and Rage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryden misses with a double jab.
Rage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Bryden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Georgie Bryden is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Georgie Bryden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rage checks a leg kick.
Rage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bryden shoots in for a double leg but Rage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rage has his takedown stuffed

and Bryden counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rage!
Bryden prevents Rage from getting the reversal.
Bryden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rage is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage is desperately trying to improve his position but Bryden has a good base and remains in mount.
Rage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bryden landing punches.
Bryden looking to finish Rage with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rage!
Rage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bryden landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bryden lands a nice shot to the head.
Bryden landing punches.
Rage is looking to get to half guard.
Bryden raining down shots from the mount!
Bryden unloading with bombs!
Rage is squirming around, avoiding Bryden's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bryden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rage is looking to escape.
Bryden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rage is trying to escape the mount.
Bryden scoring with strikes but Rage is staying in there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rage is looking to get to half guard.
Bryden scoring with strikes but Rage is staying in there.
Bryden raining down shots from the mount!
Bryden landing strikes from the mount and Rage is in trouble!
Bryden working Rage over with strikes here.

Bryden has control of Rage's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rage regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bryden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rage is looking to get to half guard.
Bryden landing strikes from the mount and Rage is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryden working Rage over with strikes here.
Bryden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bryden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rage wants to control but Bryden is having none of it.
Bryden is landing with some decent strikes but Rage is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Bryden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bryden lands a big elbow.
Bryden avoids the attempt from Rage to control.
Rage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bryden looking to control but Rage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rage keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bryden lands with some strikes.
Rage is looking to get to half guard.
Rage takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Bryden looking for a guillotine from mount but Rage is having none of it.
Georgie Bryden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bryden trying to control but Rage is having none of it.

Bryden is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rage has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bryden landing shots from mount.
Bryden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rage can do to turn this around?
Rage is desperately trying to improve his position but Bryden has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rage's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgie Bryden dominated that second 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.

Rage is looking to clinch but Bryden is avoiding it.
Bryden throws the left hand but Rage avoids the punch easily.
Bryden misses with a looping left.
Bryden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bryden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bryden throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bryden. No joy for Rage on that attempt.
Rage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rage tries to clinch up but Bryden circles away and keeps his distance.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rage.
Rage tries to clinch but Bryden moves out of range.
Bryden throws a combination that misses

and Rage counters by moving into the clinch.
Bryden wants to get back to striking at distance but Rage won't allow it.

Bryden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryden throws a right and a left that Rage avoids nicely.
Rage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryden tries to clinch there but Rage circles away.
Good leg kick by Bryden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Rage gets caught flat footed, as Bryden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rage controlling Bryden's posture.

Rage looking for a guillotine here but Bryden defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bryden postures up.
Rage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryden.

Bryden stands and steps away. Rage gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bryden misses with the combination.
Bryden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bryden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rage shoots and misses
and Bryden counters with a thumping low kick.
Bryden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rage counters with a left and a right that stings Bryden.
Bryden throws the kick towards the body but Rage avoids it.
Bryden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rage doesn't manage to clinch there - Bryden circles away.
Rage defending well as Bryden loads up on a big left hand.
Bryden throws a right and a left that Rage avoids nicely.
Bryden looks for the body kick but Rage saw that one coming.
Bryden misses the body punch

and Rage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bryden is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Rage drops back looking for a leg! Bryden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bryden manages to kick Rage off! Rage jumps back into Bryden's guard.
Rage won't allow Bryden to get back to his feet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bryden can't keep his opponent in guard - Rage advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rage wants to control but Bryden is keeping him busy.

Rage is looking for submissions but instead, Bryden has regained full guard.
Rage throws and elbow that misses. Bryden uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rage's guard. Nice move by Bryden!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rage has a closed guard, preventing Bryden from standing up.
Rage 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.
Bryden wanted to stand there but Rage had control of the position.
Bryden postures up.

Rage had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bryden is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rage Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bryden's back instead.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bryden looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Bryden is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Bryden throws the kick towards the body but Rage avoids it.
Rage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Georgie Bryden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Rage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bryden!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bryden misses with a double jab.
Rage throws a series of punches but Bryden avoids them all with ease.
Bryden misses with a head kick.
Bryden throws a series of punches but Rage avoids them all with ease.
Rage shoots in but no luck this time.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but Bryden shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgie Bryden clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bryden swinging wilding here.
Rage wants to clinch
and Bryden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rage thinking.
Rage closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bryden counters with a two punch combo.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bryden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryden misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bryden counters with an outside leg kick.
Bryden thows a body kick. Rage tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rage slips a jab from Bryden.
Bryden tries to clinch up but Rage circles away and keeps his distance.
Bryden throws a jab but it's blocked by Rage.
Some bone on bone action there as Rage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bryden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Rage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Rage seems to be looking for submissions.

Rage is trying to work for a kimura but Bryden is defending well.
Bryden tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bryden wants to get back to his feet.
Bryden tries to get to full guard but Rage has control of the leg.
Rage works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryden's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rage moves to the back position.
Rage throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rage throwing sloppy strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Rage has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bryden covering up well under a barage of strikes.

Bryden defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Rage has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Rage goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bryden escapes and is now in half guard on top.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bryden wants to stand but Rage has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rage is trying to maintain the position but Bryden is very close to passing his half guard.

Bryden stands up out of the half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bryden scores with a head kick.
Bryden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from Rage.
Bryden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Bryden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bryden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bryden thumps Rage with a low kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bryden.
Rage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bryden counters with an outside leg kick.
Georgie Bryden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Rage.
Bryden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryden is looking to clinch but Rage is avoiding it.
Bryden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bryden throws a head kick but Rage moves out of range.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rage with a poor takedown
and Bryden counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bryden.
An inside leg kick lands from Bryden.
Bryden lands a head kick!
Bryden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bryden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rage is looking to clinch but Bryden is avoiding it.
Rage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryden.
Bryden thows a body shot but no joy.
Rage wants to clinch.
Bryden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rage. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgie Bryden had his way with BJ Rage in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bryden throws a nice looking combination but Rage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rage tries to clinch but Bryden is having none of it.
Bryden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rage showed some decent athleticism there.
Bryden wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bryden wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rage has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rage lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bryden tries to buck Rage off but he can't manage it.
A nice elbow there by Rage.
Bryden is squirming around, avoiding Rage's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bryden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bryden holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rage tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bryden is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bryden can't escape the position.
Bryden is trying to stand.

Rage looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bryden looks a forlorn figure.

Rage jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bryden manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bryden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bryden is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rage trying to control the position but Bryden is working away.
Bryden throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bryden pushes Rage away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rage gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rage misses with a wild combination.
Bryden misses with a body punch

and Rage moves into the clinch.

Bryden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bryden tries a head kick but it misses.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rage!

Rage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bryden's guard.
Rage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rage wants to control from the top but Bryden keeps moving.
Bryden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rage is controlling him.
Bryden throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bryden looking to control.
Rage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryden is keeping the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bryden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rage trying to control but Bryden is working from the bottom.
Bryden keeping full guard, as Rage tries to pass.
Bryden wants to stand but Rage is controlling the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bryden swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Rage thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryden is keeping the position for now.
Rage stops Bryden from standing up.
Rage throws a big right hand that misses.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rage tries to clinch up.
No luck for Rage with that takedown attempt.
Bryden moves in looking to clinch but Rage pushes him off.
Bryden throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryden swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bryden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
BJ Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bryden misses with a body kick.
Rage shoots for a takedown but Bryden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bryden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rage moves out of range of the strikes.
Rage throws a series of punches but Bryden moves out of range.
Rage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bryden circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Georgie Bryden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rage falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Bryden counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
BJ Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bryden 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 49:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgie Bryden!

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FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between wren nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Bilovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). nelson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

nelson
vs
Bilovic

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, wren nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Bilovic!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilovic tries to close the distance and clinch but nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from nelson.
nelson misses with a head kick.
nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Bilovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
nelson is breathing heavily.
nelson is trying to improve his position.
Bilovic is putting a hurting on nelson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bilovic tries to advance to mount but nelson denies him.
Bilovic cracks nelson with a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bilovic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bilovic working the head and body with strikes.
Bilovic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear nelson down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
nelson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
nelson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilovic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bilovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with nelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bilovic scores with punches from side control.

nelson is rocked!

It looks like wren nelson has been cut.
nelson taking punishment in the form of punches.

Bilovic decides to stand up, so the ref orders nelson to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Bilovic dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! nelson has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hans Bilovic!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Drago has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Drago
vs
Cage

197 cm
22
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

191 cm
21
264 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Monster MMA

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xander Cage!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Drago's guard.
Cage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Drago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Cage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Drago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Drago working for a triangle but Cage defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cage has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Drago to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cage is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Drago pulls down on the head and he's put Cage to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ivan Drago!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boba Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Overtime. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fett
vs
Pearson

180 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boba Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Pearson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fett tries to clinch up.
Fett tries a head kick but it misses.
Fett misses with a double jab.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fett throws a leg kick that misses.
Pearson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Fett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Pearson or perhaps it was just good defense by Fett which made him look bad.
Fett throws a head kick that misses.
Fett tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boba Fett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fett doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.
Boba Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fett tries to avoid it but Pearson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fett to the ground. Fett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boba Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Pearson.
Pearson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fett swivels and escapes.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Pearson drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Pearson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Pearson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fett keeping full guard, as Pearson tries to pass.
Fett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pearson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pearson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pearson looks gassed!

Fett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fett is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
Fett doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown but Fett shows good takedown defense.
Pearson slips a straight right by Fett.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fett throws a wild body kick that Pearson sees coming a mile off.
Fett looks to throw the jab but Pearson is out of range.
Fett tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fett moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.

Pearson tries to keep at a distance but Fett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fett looking to throw knees to the head but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Fett tries to land a knee to the head but Pearson blocks with his arms.
Fett scores a nice knee to the body.
Fett throws an elbow that misses.
Fett scores with a knee to the head.
Fett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pearson up against the cage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fett unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pearson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fett leaning against his opponent.
Pearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson can't get the takedown.
Fett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pearson blocks it with crossed arms.
Fett tries to land a knee to the head but Pearson blocks with his arms.
Fett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pearson blocks it with crossed arms.
Fett has Pearson pushed against the cage.
Fett with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Fett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pearson.
Fett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fett misses with a knee strike.
Fett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pearson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pearson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fett tries to land a knee to the head but Pearson blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fett throws an elbow but misses.
Fett looking to throw knees to the head but Pearson is blocking nicely.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fett connects with a knee to the head.
Fett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pearson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pearson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pearson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fett tries a knee to the head but Pearson blocks it.
Fett looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pearson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pearson jumps guard but Fett stands there with Pearson around his waist. Pearson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pearson.
Fett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pearson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pearson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fett looking to throw knees to the head but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Fett connects with a knee to the head.
Fett stops a takedown attempt from Pearson.
Pearson has Fett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pearson's face.
Fett misses with a knee strike.
Pearson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fett pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Fett.
Fett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fett trying to land knees to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fett misses with a knee to the head.
Fett looking to throw knees to the head but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Fett trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fett trying to land knees to the body.
Fett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pearson blocks it with crossed arms.
Pearson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fett gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fett stalls.
Pearson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fett pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fett tries to clinch there but Pearson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boba Fett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fett stuffs the takedown attempt from Pearson. Pearson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fett.
Pearson fails to land the takedown.
Fett doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.
Fett moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
Fett connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Pearson to the floor! Fett dives in looking for the finish!
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!
Fett controlling the action here.
Fett trying to pass the guard but Pearson defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett slows the pace down in half guard.
Fett tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pearson controls his leg.

Pearson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fett is controlling the pace.

Pearson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fett pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Fett controlling the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fett trying to mount his opponent but Pearson defends it.
Fett is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pearson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pearson is looking to improve his position.

Fett gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fett throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Fett misses.
Fett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck for Pearson with that takedown attempt.
Boba Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Pearson.
Fett tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
Fett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fett throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fett fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pearson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fett tries to avoid it but Pearson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fett to the ground. Fett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fett doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fett.
Pearson misses with a two punch combination.
Fett wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Fett tries to clinch there but Pearson circles away.
The fighters circling - Fett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fett tries to clinch up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fett misses with a series of wild punches.
Fett tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pearson.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearson moves out of range of the body kick.
Horrible takedown by Pearson or perhaps it was just good defense by Fett which made him look bad.
Fett doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fett tries to clinch but Pearson is having none of it.
Fett doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.
Fett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fett but Fett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fett tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Fett drives through and clinches with Pearson against the cage.
A knee to the head by Fett.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Fett, against the cage.
Fett has Pearson pushed against the cage.
Pearson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fett pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fett.
Fett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fett tries to clinch up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fett swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Fett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown by Pearson or perhaps it was just good defense by Fett which made him look bad.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fett.

Pearson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fett!

Pearson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boba Fett dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fett tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
Fett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fett moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Fett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fett wants to clinch.
Fett tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fett but Fett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pearson tries for a takedown but Fett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pearson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An inside leg kick lands from Fett.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fett doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.

Fett drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Pearson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fett is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pearson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fett's back instead.
Fett turns into Pearson and is now in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fett is looking to stand up but Pearson won't let him.

Pearson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pearson is trying to control the position but Fett postures up.

Pearson is working an open guard so Fett takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fett tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fett.
Fett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fett connects with a high kick.
Pearson jabs at Fett's body.
Fett is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Pearson or perhaps it was just good defense by Fett which made him look bad.
Boba Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Pearson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pearson has his takedown stuffed

and Fett moves into the clinch.
Pearson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pearson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pearson can't get the takedown.
Fett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fett landing knees to the head.
Pearson looking for a takedown.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fett looking to throw knees to the head but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Fett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fett is looking to control Pearson's arms but Pearson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fett has his back to the cage.
Fett throws a knee to the head but misses.

Pearson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pearson wants to pass the guard but Fett is keeping the position.
Fett is pulling down on Pearson's head to control his posture.
Pearson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fett is keeping the position for now.
Fett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pearson is controlling him.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pearson's guard.

Pearson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Pearson looking for a guillotine here but Fett defends easily.

Pearson is working an open guard so Fett takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Fett.
Pearson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fett's waist but Fett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pearson off to one side.
Pearson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fett misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Fett forces Pearson back against the cage and clinches.
Pearson letting Fett take a breather here.
Fett misses with a knee to the head.
Fett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pearson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fett scores a nice knee to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fett lands a knee to the head.
Fett is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fett's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fett tries to land a knee to the head but Pearson blocks with his arms.
Fett avoiding damage.
Fett tries to land knees in the clinch but Pearson avoids the damage to the body.

Pearson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pearson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fett wants to get back to his feet but Pearson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Pearson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fett dives on top into guard.

Pearson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Pearson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Pearson is looking for a triangle but Fett pushes his legs off easily.

Pearson is looking for a triangle but Fett pushes his legs off easily.
Fett 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.

Pearson working for a triangle but Fett defends it easily.

Pearson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boba Fett clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fett.
Fett is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.
Fett tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fett tries to clinch up.
Fett thows a body kick. Pearson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fett moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fett wants to clinch.
Fett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fett wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Pearson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pearson lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fett wants to get back to his feet but Pearson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Pearson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Pearson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nathan Pearson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Pearson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pearson has Fett in his guard.

Pearson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pearson wants to sweep here but Fett controlling him for the moment.
Pearson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fett controls the pace.

Pearson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Fett stands and steps away. Pearson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fett moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Fett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pearson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fett landing knees to the head.
Fett misses with a knee to the head.
Fett stalling against the cage.
Fett lands a knee to the body.
Fett avoiding damage.
Fett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pearson tries to pull guard but Fett holds him up against the cage and eventually Pearson drops back down to his feet.
Fett is struggling to control the position.
Fett misses with a knee to the head.
Pearson tries for a takedown but Fett manages to get underhooks.
Boba Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Pearson.
Fett gets underhooks to prevent Pearson's takedown attempt.
Pearson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fett prevents it.
Fett using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fett throws an elbow but it misses.
Fett's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fett lands a knee to the body.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fett is pushing Pearson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boba Fett.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fett.
Fett tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
Boba Fett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fett is looking to score with low kicks.
Pearson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fett pinned against the cage. Fett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fett tries a low kick but Pearson avoids it.
Fett tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
Fett tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson shoots in for a double leg but Fett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fett moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fett tries to clinch up.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Fett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pearson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fett prevents it.
Fett connects with a knee to the head.
Fett misses with a knee strike.
Fett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fett landing knees to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fett with a knee to the head.
Pearson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pearson blocks it with crossed arms.
Pearson can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pearson tries for a takedown but Fett manages to get underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fett misses with a knee strike.
Pearson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fett walks away with a smile on his face. Pearson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fett tries to clinch but Pearson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boba Fett had his way with Nathan Pearson in 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. This is the final round!

Fett wants to clinch.
Fett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fett scoring well with a low kick there.
Fett tries to clinch there but Pearson circles away.
Fett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Pearson both land. Nice combination.
Fett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fett wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Fett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pearson checks a leg kick nicely.
Fett tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fett wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Fett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fett tries to clinch there but Pearson circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pearson misses with a low kick.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fett stuffs the takedown.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fett counters with a low kick, right behind Pearson 's knee.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fett misses with a body kick.
Fett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Pearson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pearson drops back looking for a leg! Fett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fett manages to kick Pearson off! Pearson jumps back into Fett's guard.

Pearson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pearson has Fett in his guard.
Pearson being controlled here, momentarily.

Pearson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett is looking to stand up but Pearson won't let him.
Fett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pearson has a closed guard, preventing Fett from standing up.

Pearson is looking for a triangle but Fett pushes his legs off easily.
Fett wants to stand but Pearson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fett sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pearson is trying to control the position but Fett postures up.

Fett gets to his feet - Pearson follows without any prompting.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Fett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Pearson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fett keeping hold of Pearson's head, controlling as best he can.

Pearson wants to work for an arm triangle but Fett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pearson wants to free his trapped foot but Fett is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fett wants to control but Pearson is keeping busy.
Fett gets back to full guard.
Fett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pearson is controlling him.
Fett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fett wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Pearson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving.
Fett wants to stand but Pearson is controlling the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pearson wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving.

Pearson drops back looking for a leg! Fett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fett manages to kick Pearson off! Pearson jumps back into Fett's guard.

Pearson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fett dives on top into guard.
Fett is stalling in the full guard.
Fett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pearson is proving hard to escape from.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fett trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.

Pearson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Fett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fett throws a series of punches but Pearson avoids them all with ease.
Pearson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boba Fett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Pearson.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to clinch up

and Pearson counters with a shoot takedown. Fett fights it but they end up in guard.
Fett is trying to keep Pearson in close.
Nathan Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Pearson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fett!
Pearson is looking for a sweep.

Fett decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nathan Pearson.
I think Fett 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boba Fett!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaare Pedersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Gallagher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gallagher
vs
Pedersen

185 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaare Pedersen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedersen throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.
Pedersen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallagher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pedersen on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Kaare Pedersen has been cut.
Pedersen misses with a head kick.
Gallagher blocks a low kick nicely.
Pedersen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pedersen tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallagher throws a right hand that Pedersen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pedersen also avoids with ease.
Gallagher throws a lazy head kick
and Pedersen counters with a good low kick that Gallagher was not able to check.
Gallagher blocks a head kick by Pedersen.
Pedersen connects with a high kick.
Gallagher throws a left and a right that both miss

and Pedersen counters with a shoot takedown. Gallagher fights it but they end up in guard.
Pedersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gallagher wants to get back to his feet but Pedersen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gallagher is working an open guard so Pedersen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gallagher throws a lazy head kick
and Pedersen counters with a series of strikes. Gallagher will be more careful next time no doubt.

Pedersen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gallagher, pushing him back against the cage.

Gallagher manages to break the clinch.
Pedersen shoots in for a double leg but Gallagher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaare Pedersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Pedersen.
Pedersen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pedersen tries to clinch up.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses
and Pedersen counters with an outside leg kick.

Pedersen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pedersen showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pedersen stands up out of the half guard.
Pedersen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pedersen tries to clinch there but Gallagher circles away.
Pedersen closes the distance and clinches up with Gallagher, looking for a takedown. Pedersen pushes Gallagher against the cage but Gallagher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greg Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaare Pedersen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gallagher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pedersen avoids the head kick by Gallagher.
Pedersen blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
Pedersen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gallagher finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gallagher counters with a big head kick but Pedersen shrugs it off.

Pedersen is rocked!
Pedersen shoots in but no luck this time.
Pedersen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pedersen throws a jab but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gallagher counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Pedersen falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Greg Gallagher!