Star Search Final PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pin Pin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathon Brighton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathon Brighton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pin
vs
Brighton

185 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pin Pin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathon Brighton!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pin leaves Brighton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brighton fails with a takedown attempt.
Pin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brighton shoots for a double leg takedown but Pin sprawls well. He's pushed Brighton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pin Pin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathon Brighton.
Pin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pin with a jab.
Brighton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pin's waist but Pin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brighton off to one side.
Pin scores with a hook to the body. Brighton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brighton looks gassed!
A decent looking cross lands there for Pin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brighton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pin stuns Brighton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pin cracks Brighton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brighton to stand back up!

Brighton is rocked!
Pin drops Brighton with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brighton! Pin dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Pin Pin!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umaga Beeturasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beeturasa has chosen Metallicas Sanatarium, coming home as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lewis
vs
Beeturasa

150 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doug Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Umaga Beeturasa!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beeturasa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lewis's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beeturasa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Beeturasa connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple.
Beeturasa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beeturasa working the head and body with strikes.

It looks like Doug Lewis has been cut.
Lewis is trying to stand back up but Beeturasa is controlling him
Beeturasa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Beeturasa throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Beeturasa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beeturasa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lewis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beeturasa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beeturasa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beeturasa trying to pass the guard but Lewis defending well.
Beeturasa prevents Lewis from standing back up.
Beeturasa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeturasa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lewis tries to kick Beeturasa off but Beeturasa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beeturasa working Lewis over with strikes.
Lewis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beeturasa scores with a couple of nice shots.

Doug Lewis's cut is getting worse.
Beeturasa prevents Lewis from standing back up.
Beeturasa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lewis tries to kick Beeturasa off but Beeturasa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Beeturasa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Doug Lewis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Beeturasa slips a nice elbow through Lewis's hands, connecting with Lewis's forehead.

Jeez, Doug Lewis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Doug Lewis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Umaga Beeturasa!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Conrad
vs
Gunn

180 cm
21
135 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

169 cm
22
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conrad closes the distance and clinches up with Gunn, looking for a takedown. Conrad pushes Gunn against the cage but Gunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Conrad fails to land the takedown.
Xavier Conrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Conrad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gunn is trying to defend but Conrad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Conrad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Conrad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gunn's head.
Gunn is looking to improve his position.
Conrad stalling away here and it's allowed Gunn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Conrad wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad wanted to stand there but Gunn had control of the position.
Conrad looking to sit in guard and control but Gunn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Conrad escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conrad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conrad tries to clinch up.
A jab from Conrad finds it's way through Gunn's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunn has his takedown stuffed

and Conrad counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gunn trying to hold on to Conrad's head to control him but Conrad postures up.
Conrad is keen to just control but Gunn is a slippery customer.
Gunn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Conrad.
Conrad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Conrad seems to be looking for submissions.
Conrad is breathing heavily.
Gunn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Conrad is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Conrad defends it nicely.
Gunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Conrad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Xavier Conrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Gunn.
Conrad looks to land a right hand but Gunn moved out of range.
Gunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunn leaves Conrad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

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.
Conrad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunn circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conrad as he avoids it easily.
Gunn tries for a takedown but Conrad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gunn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Conrad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunn misses with a takedown attempt - Conrad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conrad tries to avoid it but Gunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conrad to the ground. Conrad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conrad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gunn defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Conrad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conrad tries to avoid it but Gunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conrad to the ground. Conrad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Conrad. Conrad gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conrad's waist but Conrad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunn off to one side.

Gunn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gunn is trying to control the position but Conrad postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conrad stopping the sweep attempt from Gunn.
Conrad postures up.
Conrad loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gunn looking to control.
Conrad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Conrad wants to stand and escape but instead Gunn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

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.
Gunn 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Conrad shoots and misses

and Gunn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Conrad's guard.
Gunn advances position into side control!

Gunn has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Conrad is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gunn yanks on the arm and Conrad is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gunn.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Gunn!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Riley Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agustin Castillas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn comes into the arena with Living in Sin blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Quinn
vs
Castillas

175 cm
22
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

166 cm
23
140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Riley Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Agustin Castillas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillas misses the jab.
Castillas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quinn.
No joy there for Castillas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castillas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quinn.
Castillas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castillas throws a jab when Quinn was well out of range.
Castillas throws a nice looking combination but Quinn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castillas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Castillas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castillas misses with a series of wild punches.
Quinn looks for a takedown but Castillas sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Castillas misses.
Quinn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castillas is fending him off so far but Quinn persists. Nope, Castillas circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Castillas.

Quinn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quinn showed some decent athleticism there.
Castillas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castillas.

Castillas has his foot on Quinn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quinn works his way back into a safe position though.
Quinn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castillas keeping moving, preventing Quinn from controlling successfully.
Quinn wanted to stand there but Castillas had control of the position.
Castillas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quinn manages to get himself to full guard.
Castillas looks gassed!
Quinn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Castillas!
Castillas can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quinn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Castillas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Castillas and Quinn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Castillas can't do much from the bottom here.
Castillas is looking to reverse the position.

Quinn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Quinn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Castillas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Castillas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Quinn off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Castillas looking for the RNC.

Castillas working for a choke but Quinn is defending well.
Quinn wants to get back to his feet.

Castillas working for a choke but Quinn is defending well.

Castillas patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Castillas's guard. Nice work there by Quinn.
Quinn is looking to advance position but Castillas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Quinn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Castillas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillas trying to control but Quinn is having none of it.
Quinn is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agustin Castillas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Castillas misses with the combination.
Castillas throws a series of punches but Quinn avoids them all with ease.
Quinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castillas stuffs the takedown attempt from Quinn. Quinn gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quinn.
Quinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castillas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillas misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Castillas misses its intended target.
Castillas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillas throws a nice looking combination but Quinn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Quinn slips a straight right by Castillas.
Castillas misses with a body shot.
Castillas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Quinn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Quinn moves nicely into side control.

Quinn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Quinn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quinn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Castillas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Quinn but great work by Castillas.
Castillas advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Castillas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Quinn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Quinn and Castillas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Quinn is trying to buck Castillas off.

Castillas decides to stand back up.
Riley Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Quinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castillas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Castillas lands the left hand.
Quinn takes one to the side of the head.
Riley Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castillas.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quinn.
Nice takedown defense from Castillas. No joy for Quinn on that attempt.
Castillas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Quinn in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Castillas lands with a nice body punch.
Agustin Castillas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castillas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Quinn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castillas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quinn somewhat.
Castillas misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Castillas does no damage.

Quinn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Castillas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castillas is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Agustin Castillas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Castillas just misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castillas as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Castillas does no damage.
Castillas tries to bum rush Quinn with a series of wild strikes but Quinn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Castillas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Quinn shoots in and drives through. Castillas sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn moves out of range as Castillas strikes.
Castillas looks to score with a jab to the body but Quinn is just out of range.
Castillas misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Quinn or perhaps it was just good defense by Castillas which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Quinn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Castillas does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Quinn is defended easily by Castillas.
Castillas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castillas swinging wildly here.
A jab from Castillas misses.
Quinn dives in and grabs Castillas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castillas pushes down on Quinn's head and hops out.
Quinn closes the distance and clinches up with Castillas, looking for a takedown. Quinn pushes Castillas against the cage but Castillas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two 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.
A shot to de liver by Castillas. Beautiful body shot.
Castillas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Castillas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Quinn shoots in for a takedown but Castillas shows good takedown defense.
Castillas misses with a wild body shot.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castillas as he jumps to the side.
Castillas lands with an overhand left.
Quinn shoots in but no luck this time.
Castillas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Castillas.
Castillas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn moves out of range as Castillas strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Castillas as Quinn shoots in.
Castillas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Quinn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Agustin Castillas has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castillas is on top in guard.

Quinn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castillas is aware though and is defending well.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Castillas from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillas passes into half guard.

Castillas wants to work for an arm triangle but Quinn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Castillas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Castillas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quinn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Quinn looking for submissions off his back.
Riley Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Agustin Castillas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quinn throws a strike from the bottom but Castillas passes into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Agustin Castillas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castillas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agustin Castillas!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel St Clair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar comes to the cage accompanied by Kick In The Door. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Edgar
vs
St Clair

168 cm
22
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
132 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angel St Clair!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edgar misses with a wild combination.
Edgar looks to land a combination but St Clair avoids it well.
Edgar fails to land with a series of punches.
Edgar throws an overhand right that lands on St Clair's shoulder, as St Clair tries to avoid the shot.
Edgar scores with a hook.
Edgar looks to land a combination but St Clair avoids it well.
St Clair throws a right and a left that Edgar avoids nicely.
Edgar ducks under a wild hook from St Clair.
St Clair throws a series of punches but Edgar moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from St Clair.
Some wild striking there from St Clair.
St Clair shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edgar sprawls well. Edgar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St Clair gets slowly back to his feet.
St Clair misses with a two punch combination.

Edgar drops St Clair with a left right combo! Edgar follows him down to the ground into side control.

St Clair is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Edgar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
St Clair is still on wobbly legs! Can Edgar finish him?
Edgar lands with a right and another and another! St Clair is in big trouble! Edgar lands again and this time it's lights out for St Clair! A quality knockout there for Edgar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frankie Edgar!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Temple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Henry Temple has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Temple
vs
Harris

165 cm
20
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

163 cm
23
147 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Temple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Temple on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Temple tries to get out of the position.
Temple is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris wants to stand up but Temple has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Harris controlling the action here.
Temple is positioning himself well to prevent Harris advancing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple is trying to escape back to his feet but Harris uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Harris decides to stand back up.

Temple looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Temple has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Harris works to full guard.
Temple wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.

Harris wriggles free and stands up.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temple blocks a jab.
Temple tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Temple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Temple.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Temple counters with a single leg into guard. Harris didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temple tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Temple prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
Harris looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temple showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Temple wants to stand but Harris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Harris is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Temple has picked Harris up - he's going for a ride! Temple dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Harris looks like he's trying to stand up.

Harris makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Temple gets a takedown into half guard.

Temple is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harris sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Temple is trying to work for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
Temple thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Temple stops Harris from getting back to his feet.
Harris is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temple wants to get back to his feet.
Temple wants to free his trapped foot but Harris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 Henry Temple will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Harris blocks a head kick by Temple.
Harris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Henry Temple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Harris does no damage.
Harris stalks Temple and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Temple's face. Temple staggers backwards, shaken.

Temple darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Temple 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.

Harris makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Harris is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to score a body lock takedown but Temple shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Temple stalling in the clinch.
Harris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Temple pulls guard effortlessly.

Harris stands up from Temple's guard - Harris perhaps looking for a knockout.

Temple closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Temple lands in his opponent's guard.
Temple keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harris's head.
Temple prevents Harris from getting back to his feet.
Temple trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Temple throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Temple controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Temple would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harris with a poor takedown

and Temple counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Temple.
Temple sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Temple works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Temple drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harris!
Temple is being controlled here.
Temple is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harris has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Temple is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Temple's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Temple is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Harris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Harris misses.
Paul Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Temple decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harris wants to stand back up but Temple manages to pass into side control.
Temple wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temple prevents Harris from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Temple dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Temple 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.
Harris is looking to stand up but Temple isn't so interested in that idea.
Temple trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Henry Temple overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Harris scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Temple changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Temple wants to stand but Harris has his arm trapped.

Harris throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Temple scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Temple's head but Temple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Temple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harris with a lazy takedown attempt

and Temple counters with a takedown into side control.
Harris is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Temple tries to stand but Harris is controlling his head.
Harris tries to escape but Temple is in control.
Temple is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Harris will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris stops Temple from passing to mount.

Temple is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harris is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Temple asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Temple decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Temple thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harris looks like he's trying to stand up.
Temple is trying to control. Harris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Temple tries to pass to full mount but Harris defends it.
Temple prevents Harris from standing back up.
Paul Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temple trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Temple.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Temple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.

Temple has taken the fight to the clinch.

Temple pulls guard effortlessly.
Harris stays in close to Temple's body and controls the position.
Temple can't keep his opponent in guard - Harris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Temple's head.
Temple wants to get back to full guard.
Harris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Temple is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Henry Temple is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Temple avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Temple showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Temple, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Temple!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Strong Like Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Like Bear
vs
Ferguson

166 cm
19
142 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Strong Like Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like Bear fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Like Bear, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Like Bear changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ferguson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Like Bear are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Like Bear tries for a kimura but Ferguson is defending well.
Like Bear throws an elbow but Ferguson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ferguson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Ferguson actively working from the bottom here.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.

Like Bear is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferguson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferguson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Like Bear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferguson on the ground.

Ferguson looking for submissions off his back.

Like Bear is looking for a kimura here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Like Bear.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strong Like Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like Bear tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like Bear shoots in but Ferguson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Like Bear tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Strong Like Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two 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.
Horrible takedown by Ferguson or perhaps it was just good defense by Like Bear which made him look bad.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like Bear misses with a takedown attempt

so Ferguson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferguson looks gassed!

Like Bear has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferguson stops Like Bear from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ferguson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferguson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Like Bear trying to control the position.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Like Bear is keeping the position for now.

Like Bear working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferguson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferguson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Like Bear is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Like Bear is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ferguson is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Like Bear has his takedown stuffed

and Ferguson counters with a shoot takedown. Like Bear fights it but they end up in guard.
Ferguson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Like Bear is proving hard to escape from.
Ferguson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Like Bear working a defensive guard here.

Like Bear working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.
Like Bear looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Ferguson drops back looking for a leg! Like Bear is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Like Bear manages to kick Ferguson off! Ferguson jumps back into Like Bear's guard.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Like Bear is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Like Bear working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Like Bear fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Like Bear shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl out of it but Like Bear keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferguson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Like Bear scores with a takedown into Ferguson's guard.

Like Bear drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Like Bear jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Like Bear with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Like Bear fails with the takedown

and Ferguson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Like Bear's guard now.

Like Bear is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Like Bear throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chris Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Like Bear not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Ferguson 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.
Like Bear is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Like Bear is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Like Bear working a defensive guard here.
Like Bear can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferguson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferguson blocks the strikes from Like Bear.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like Bear desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Like Bear trying to control but Ferguson postures up.
Like Bear manages to get to full guard.

Like Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferguson stopping the sweep attempt from Like Bear.

Ferguson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferguson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Like Bear not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Ferguson 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 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Like Bear with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Like Bear's guard.
Like Bear is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Like Bear working for a triangle but Ferguson defends it easily.
Like Bear pulls Ferguson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ferguson from doing any damage or advancing position.

Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Like Bear has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Like Bear's legs - danger averted.

Ferguson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like Bear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like Bear moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a takedown. Like Bear tries to sprawl out of it but Ferguson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Like Bear manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Like Bear with a lazy takedown attempt

so Ferguson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strong Like Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ferguson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferguson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Like Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferguson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Like Bear is keeping the position for now.
Ferguson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ferguson won't allow Like Bear to get back to his feet.
Like Bear keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.
Ferguson is looking to stand up but Like Bear won't let him.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.

Like Bear gets the takedown into side control.
Ferguson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Like Bear.

Like Bear is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ferguson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ferguson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Like Bear thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Like Bear is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferguson gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Ferguson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Like Bear is defended easily by Ferguson.
Like Bear dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Like Bear's head and hops out.
Like Bear misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strong Like Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like Bear looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferguson is fending him off so far but Like Bear persists. Nope, Ferguson circles away and we're back to standing.
Like Bear tries to clinch up.

Like Bear has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Like Bear gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Like Bear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ferguson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like Bear shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
Like Bear shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferguson pinned against the cage. Ferguson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson slaps away a takedown attempt from Like Bear, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Like Bear is defended easily by Ferguson.
Like Bear leaves Ferguson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Like Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Like Bear scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ferguson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Like Bear.
Like Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferguson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like Bear throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ferguson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Like Bear pulls his head out easily.
Like Bear lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Like Bear scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Like Bear wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferguson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Like Bear is looking for a kimura but Ferguson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Like Bear to get the leverage.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Like Bear dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Like Bear's head and hops out.
Like Bear shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ferguson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Like Bear's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Like Bear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ferguson stands up and waves to Like Bear to follow him.
Like Bear gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ferguson counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Like Bear throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferguson blocks it with crossed arms.
Like Bear using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferguson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Like Bear tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually Like Bear drops back down to his feet.
Like Bear has Ferguson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferguson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Ferguson pulls guard.

Like Bear drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Like Bear off! Like Bear jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Like Bear tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Like Bear avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ferguson working for a triangle but Like Bear defends it easily.
Like Bear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Ferguson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ferguson working for a triangle but Like Bear defends it easily.
Strong Like Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Like Bear missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Ferguson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferguson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Ferguson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Rikishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clive Gant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rikishi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kill all american Scum. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Clive Gant enters the cage!

Rikishi
vs
Gant

166 cm
25
140 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

165 cm
20
140 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

HATE Technologies Q-159 Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiro Rikishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clive Gant!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rikishi is looking to clinch.
Rikishi doesn't manage to clinch there - Gant circles away.

Rikishi moves into the clinch.
Rikishi lands a nice elbow.
Gant jumps guard but Rikishi stands there with Gant around his waist. Gant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rikishi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hiro Rikishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Gant.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rikishi.
Gant tries to pull guard but Rikishi won't allow it.
Gant tries to pull guard but Rikishi holds him up against the cage and eventually Gant drops back down to his feet.
Rikishi misses with an elbow strike.
Rikishi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rikishi lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Clive Gant has been cut.
Rikishi pushes off an throws an elbow but Gant leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rikishi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gant fails to pull guard.
Rikishi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gant tries to pull guard but Rikishi holds him up against the cage and eventually Gant drops back down to his feet.
Gant wants a takedown but no success here.
Rikishi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rikishi misses with an elbow over the top.
Rikishi misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rikishi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikishi lands a damaging elbow.
Gant blocks an elbow strike from Rikishi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rikishi.
Rikishi wants a takedown.
Gant fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Gant pulls guard successfully.
Gant working a defensive guard here.
Rikishi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gant looking for a sweep. Not yet Gant, not yet.
Rikishi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rikishi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rikishi throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Rikishi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gant, pushing him back against the cage.
Gant takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rikishi throws an elbow but misses.
Gant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rikishi just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rikishi throws an elbow but misses.
Rikishi stalling in the clinch but Gant improves position.
Gant goes for a takedown attempt but Rikishi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Rikishi closes the distance and clinches.
Rikishi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rikishi walks away with a smile on his face. Gant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Rikishi instigates a clinch.
Gant tries to pull guard but Rikishi won't allow it.
Rikishi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gant takes an elbow to the forehead.

Rikishi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gant clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Rikishi working for a choke but Gant is defending well.
Rikishi is punishing Gant with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi is looking to control Gant but Gant is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gant is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rikishi throwing sloppy strikes.
Gant trying to control the hands but Rikishi won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Gant's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rikishi lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Gant is taking damage to the body and head.

Gant preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rikishi.
Rikishi has the hooks in. Gant is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gant covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rikishi scores with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rikishi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Rikishi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rikishi is breathing heavily.
Gant manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Gant.
Gant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rikishi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gant 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.
Gant 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rikishi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Rikishi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clive Gant's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Rikishi clinches.
Rikishi misses with an elbow strike.

Rikishi lands a takedown into guard.
Rikishi throws and elbow that misses. Gant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rikishi's guard. Nice move by Gant!
Gant trying to control the position from guard on top but Rikishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gant is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gant tries to free his leg and advance position but Rikishi is retaining full guard.
Gant advances to half guard.
Gant moves into full mount! Rikishi won't be happy about that!
Rikishi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikishi is desperately trying to improve his position but Gant has a good base and remains in mount.
Gant lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rikishi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gant lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rikishi is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rikishi manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gant is trying to control the action in half guard but Rikishi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gant trying to mount his opponent but Rikishi defends it.
Gant trying to control from half guard but Rikishi is working away.
Gant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gant works his way into full mount!
Gant looking to control but Rikishi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rikishi is squirming around, avoiding Gant's attempts to control the action.

Despite being in the dominant position, Clive Gant just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rikishi is looking to clinch.
Hiro Rikishi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gant looks for a takedown but Rikishi sprawls well.

Gant darts in and clinches Rikishi up against the cage.

That's four 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.
Rikishi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rikishi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rikishi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rikishi lands an elbow that stopped Gant in his tracks for a moment.
Rikishi lands an elbow that stopped Gant in his tracks for a moment.
Rikishi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gant up against the cage.
Rikishi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rikishi gets underhooks to prevent Gant's takedown attempt.

Gant pulls guard effortlessly.
Rikishi connects with a couple of short punches.
Rikishi postures up and lands a big shot to Gant's brow.

Gant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rikishi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rikishi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clive Gant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clive Gant's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rikishi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rikishi cracks Gant with an open hand slap.

Rikishi moves into range and clinches up with Gant.
Gant tries to score a body lock takedown but Rikishi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rikishi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gant takes an elbow to the temple.
Rikishi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gant up against the cage.

Rikishi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gant regains guard immediately.
Rikishi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rikishi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gant won't allow Rikishi to pass to mount.
Rikishi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gant wants to get back to full guard.
Rikishi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gant has hold of Rikishi's hands but Rikishi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gant tries to get to full guard but Rikishi has control of the leg.
Rikishi lands strikes from half guard.
Rikishi wants to take a breather but Gant is having none of it.
Rikishi is thwarting Gant's attempts to control the position.
Rikishi wants to take a breather but Gant is having none of it.
Rikishi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rikishi lands a nice short elbow.
Rikishi works his way into side control.
Gant manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gant prevents Rikishi from standing back up.
Gant has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gant is landing with some decent strikes but Rikishi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rikishi is looking to escape.
Gant landing shots from mount.
Gant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rikishi is looking to escape.
Gant punching from mount but Rikishi doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi is squirming around, avoiding Gant's attempts to control the action.
Rikishi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Rikishi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rikishi is working hard here to advance position.
You get the feeling that Rikishi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gant looking to control but Rikishi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.

Gant is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rikishi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rikishi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rikishi is squirming around, avoiding Gant's attempts to control the action.
Gant wants to control but Rikishi has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gant prevents Rikishi from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Rikishi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rikishi 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Rikishi!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch Lilke has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mayweather
vs
Lilke

172 cm
22
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
142 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitch Lilke!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilke shoots in but no luck this time.
Lilke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lilke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lilke shoots in and drives through. Mayweather sprawls well.
Floyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Lilke.
Lilke shoots in and drives through. Mayweather sprawls well.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Lilke avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayweather misses the target.
Mayweather throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayweather slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mayweather pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lilke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mayweather is trying to defend but Lilke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather taking some punishment here, with Lilke in his half guard.
Lilke prevents Mayweather from standing back up.
Lilke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mayweather defending well though.
Mayweather is in trouble now - Lilke has advanced to mount!
Mayweather is bucking up trying to escape but Lilke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lilke scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mayweather?
Mayweather is trying to stand up.
Lilke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mayweather is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lilke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Mayweather is rocked!
Mayweather knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lilke on the ground.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Lilke! Mayweather is hurt baaadly! Lilke is firing away with more strikes - Mayweather is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mitch Lilke!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birmiski's entrance music is I'm Back - T.I. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Birmiski
vs
Powers

170 cm
20
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ari Birmiski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Powers!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birmiski slips under a jab from Powers.

Birmiski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Powers did well to prevent Birmiski getting side control.
Powers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Birmiski drops back looking for a leg! Powers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powers manages to kick Birmiski off! Birmiski jumps back into Powers's guard.
Birmiski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powers is keeping the position for now.

Birmiski 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.

Powers is looking to sinch up a triangle. Birmiski throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Powers's body to avoid the submission. Powers has instead reached around Birmiski's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Powers arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerome Powers!