PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edison Faulkner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shadow Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edison Faulkner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Faulkner
vs
Killer

180 cm
24
151 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

150 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edison Faulkner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shadow Killer!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Faulkner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Killer to the ground. Faulkner is now in Killer's guard.
Killer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Killer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Faulkner postures up in Killer's guard and throws a big left but Killer blocks it.
Killer trying to strike off his back.
Faulkner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Faulkner is fighting to break Killer's control of his arms but Killer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Killer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulkner throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faulkner.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Killer scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Killer or perhaps it was just good defense by Faulkner, which made it look bad.
Shadow Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faulkner shoots for a double leg takedown but Killer sprawls well. He's pushed Faulkner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Killer gets a double leg takedown into Faulkner's guard.
Killer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Killer wants to pass the guard but Faulkner is keeping the position.
Faulkner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Killer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faulkner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Faulkner is trying to maintain the position but Killer is very close to passing his half guard.
Faulkner strikes from the bottom but Killer uses the opportunity to move to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulkner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Killer takes a little break here. Faulkner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Killer working the head with strikes.

Killer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Faulkner to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faulkner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Killer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Faulkner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Killer, up you get!

Killer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Faulkner's half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Faulkner won't allow Killer to pass to mount.
Faulkner throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Faulkner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Killer scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulkner wants to control but Killer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Faulkner is looking to improve his position.
Killer wants to take a breather but Faulkner is having none of it.
Faulkner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Faulkner trying to keep a closed guard but Killer is proving a slippery customer.
Killer passes Faulkner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Killer trying to control the action but Faulkner is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faulkner manages to get to full guard.

Faulkner pushes Killer off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shadow Killer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Killer shoots for a takedown but Faulkner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Faulkner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Killer gets the takedown into side control.

Killer decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Killer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Faulkner sprawls well initially but Killer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Killer prevents Faulkner from improving his position.
Killer is stalling here. Faulkner is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Killer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Faulkner has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Faulkner is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Faulkner landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries to improve position but can't.
Killer is not content to let Faulkner control the position.
Killer gets back to half guard.
Killer wants to get back to full guard.
Faulkner working Killer over with strikes.
Killer wants to control but Faulkner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Faulkner prevents Killer from improving his position.

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

Killer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Faulkner pulls his head out easily.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Killer is looking for a sweep. Faulkner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killer is trying to maintain the position but Faulkner is very close to passing his half guard.
Killer wants to get back to full guard but Faulkner has mounted him!
Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faulkner raining down shots from the mount!
Faulkner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killer is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulkner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Killer?
Faulkner prevents Killer from getting the reversal.
Faulkner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Faulkner lands a heavy elbow.
Killer is looking to improve his position but Faulkner isn't that keen on the idea.
Killer tries to lock up and control but Faulkner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulkner controlling the position easily from mount.
Faulkner blocks Killer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Killer tries to hold on but Faulkner postures up.
A nice elbow there by Faulkner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faulkner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killer is looking to escape.
Killer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Faulkner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Killer forces Faulkner back against the cage and clinches.
Killer goes for a takedown attempt but Faulkner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Killer misses with a double jab
and Faulkner counters with a three punch combo that has Killer backing up. Killer nods at Faulkner to acknowledge the strikes.
Faulkner goes for a double leg but Killer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killer continues to drive forward.
Faulkner misses with a takedown attempt - Killer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt
and Faulkner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Faulkner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edison Faulkner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Faulkner moves out of range easily.
Faulkner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Killer feints the counter takedown.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Faulkner pushes him off.

Killer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Faulkner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Killer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer avoids the head kick by Faulkner.
Faulkner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Killer defends well and Faulkner ends up having to push Killer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Killer throws a one two combo.
Faulkner leaves Killer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Faulkner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Faulkner throws a head kick but Killer moves out of range.
Killer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Faulkner counters with a big head kick but Killer shrugs it off.

Killer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to stand but Faulkner is controlling the position.

Killer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Faulkner has passed into half guard!
Faulkner prevents Killer from improving his position.
Killer is trying to maintain the position but Faulkner is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
Faulkner wants to stand but Killer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Killer is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Faulkner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Killer is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Edison Faulkner.
I think Faulkner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edison Faulkner!