PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 705 p4p, 2546 weight class) and The Islander (ranked 89 p4p, 266 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hall
vs
Islander

170 cm
26
145
8 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
143
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Islander!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islander scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Islander looks to land a combination but Hall avoids it well.
Islander misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Islander both land. Nice combination.
Islander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Despite the aggression on Islander's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Islander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Islander throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
As Islander tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Islander manages to avoid the attempt.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Islander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Islander throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Islander connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islander fails to land with a series of punches.
Islander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Islander gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hall to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Islander has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at All Elite Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Islander has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hall has passed into side control.
Hall has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Islander!
Hall wants to control the pace but Islander is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islander wants to control but Hall is having none of it.
Islander is trying desperately to improve position.
Islander has given up his back here. Will Hall look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Islander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hall looking for the RNC.
Islander rolls, trying to escape but Hall keeps control of the position.

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

Islander is trying to defend against the choke here but Hall has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hall Tightens the hold and Islander taps out furiously! Hall displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.