PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hype Raiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Fergleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hype Raiser
vs
Fergleson

189 cm
25
201 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

The Choke´s On You

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hype Raiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Fergleson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergleson throws a head kick but Raiser moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raiser.
A low kick from Raiser is predictable there

and Fergleson counters by clinching up.
Raiser has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raiser prevents Fergleson from breaking the clinch.
Fergleson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raiser is defending well.
Raiser wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fergleson has him pressed against the cage.
Raiser wants to get back to striking at distance but Fergleson won't allow it.
Raiser prevents the takedown attempt.
Fergleson keeps control of Raiser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Raiser looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fergleson is looking to break free of the clinch but Raiser has double underhooks.
Raiser wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fergleson has him pressed against the cage.

Raiser breaks the clinch.
Raiser connects with a leg kick. Fergleson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raiser misses with a leg kick
and Fergleson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fergleson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raiser is fending him off so far but Fergleson persists. Nope, Raiser circles away and we're back to standing.
Hype Raiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Fergleson.
Fergleson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raiser as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiser scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fergleson looks winded!
Fergleson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fergleson shoots in for a double leg but Raiser sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fergleson throws a chopping leg kick but Raiser manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fergleson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raiser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergleson was well out of range. Poor timing from Raiser.
Fergleson tries to clinch up.
Raiser lands a leg kick that knocks Fergleson off balance momentarily.
Fergleson with a poor takedown
and Raiser counters with a good low kick that Fergleson was not able to check.
Hype Raiser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raiser chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raiser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raiser thumps Fergleson with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raiser connects with an inside leg kick.
Raiser looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raiser lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick from Raiser misses.
Raiser scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fergleson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raiser.
Raiser will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fergleson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raiser throws a low kick but Fergleson avoids it.
Raiser throws a head kick but Fergleson moves out of range.
Fergleson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fergleson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raiser. Raiser obviously looking to wear him down.
Fergleson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raiser scores with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raiser, right into the meat.
Raiser connects with a solid leg kick.
Raiser lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raiser wants to land a leg kick but Fergleson is out of range.
Raiser looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raiser fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fergleson.
Raiser walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fergleson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fergleson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Raiser is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fergleson.
Raiser is looking to slow Fergleson down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergleson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raiser. Raiser obviously looking to wear him down.
Raiser connects with a solid leg kick.
Fergleson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raiser motions for Fergleson to come forward. Raiser throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fergleson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Raiser misses.
Raiser tries to score with a low kick but Fergleson moves his leg out of the way.
Raiser with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raiser chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raiser cracks the inside of Fergleson's front leg.
Raiser with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raiser lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fergleson's sensitive parts.
Raiser connects with an inside leg kick.
Raiser connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hype Raiser dominated that round.
That's time! Raiser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Raiser throws a shot to the body.
Raiser wants to land a leg kick but Fergleson is out of range.
Fergleson misses with a body shot.
Fergleson checks a leg kick.
Fergleson blocks a leg kick.
Raiser misses with a leg kick.
Fergleson fails with the takedown.
Raiser scoring well with a low kick there.
Fergleson takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Douglas Fergleson has been cut.
Fergleson is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Raiser.
A good leg kick by Raiser.
Fergleson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hype Raiser is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiser fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fergleson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raiser.
Fergleson misses with a body shot
and Raiser counters with a big head kick but Fergleson shrugs it off.
Raiser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fergleson can do to turn this around?
Raiser throws a leg kick but Fergleson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fergleson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raiser throws a head kick that half lands.
Raiser throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raiser tries to score with a low kick but Fergleson moves his leg out of the way.
Raiser throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fergleson throws a head kick that misses.
Raiser connects with a crisp jab.
Raiser circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raiser fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fergleson.
A leg kick checked by Fergleson.
Raiser fakes the leg kick and cracks Fergleson in the body.
Raiser feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fergleson's calf.
Raiser lands a high kick!
Raiser cracks the inside of Fergleson's front leg.
Raiser scores with a leg kick.
Fergleson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Douglas Fergleson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raiser is looking to chop away at Fergleson's legs.
Raiser is looking to score with low kicks.
Fergleson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raiser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raiser stuffs the takedown attempt from Fergleson. Fergleson gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raiser.
Fergleson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raiser.
Fergleson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raiser chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Raiser.
Raiser cracks Fergleson with a good jab.
Raiser throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raiser scores with a head kick. Fergleson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Raiser connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raiser throws a body punch but Fergleson moves out of range.
Fergleson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raiser shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raiser buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fergleson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Raiser throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raiser tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fergleson is able to avoid easily.
Raiser chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fergleson checks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fergleson drops his hands momentarily and Raiser takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fergleson tries to clinch up but Raiser circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hype Raiser dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Fergleson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Raiser throws a front kick aimed at Fergleson's knee but Fergleson avoids it well.
Fergleson tries to clinch but Raiser is having none of it.
Fergleson checks a leg kick nicely.
Raiser misses with a low kick.
Raiser fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fergleson checks it well.
Fergleson tries to close the distance and clinch but Raiser swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raiser misses with a low kick.
Fergleson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raiser's waist but Raiser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fergleson off to one side.
Raiser stuffs the takedown.
Fergleson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raiser misses with a low kick as Fergleson jumps back.
Raiser throws out a leg kick but Fergleson moves out of range and Raiser only half commits.
Raiser throws a leg kick but Fergleson sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiser moves out of range of the body kick.
Fergleson throws a hook but Raiser blocks it.
Raiser lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fergleson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raiser but Raiser pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hype Raiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Fergleson.
Raiser jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Raiser there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fergleson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Raiser does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raiser connects with a leg kick. Fergleson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Raiser there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Raiser.
Hype Raiser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raiser tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raiser dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fergleson. That did some damage!
Fergleson tries to clinch but Raiser is having none of it.
Raiser misses with a low kick.
Fergleson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raiser is looking to chop away at Fergleson's legs.
Raiser connects with a leg kick. Fergleson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raiser tried to score with a low kick but Fergleson checks it.
Fergleson closes the distance and clinches up with Raiser, looking for a takedown. Fergleson pushes Raiser against the cage but Raiser circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raiser leaves Fergleson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergleson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raiser. Raiser obviously looking to wear him down.
Raiser is looking to chop away at Fergleson's legs.
Raiser throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raiser dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fergleson. That did some damage!
Raiser lands with a kick to the temple. Fergleson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raiser connects with a solid leg kick.
Fergleson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Raiser fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fergleson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raiser is looking to slow Fergleson down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raiser.
Fergleson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raiser avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raiser.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raiser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raiser.
Raiser connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Raiser fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fergleson checks it well.
Raiser keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fergleson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raiser circles away quickly and effectively.
Raiser is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Raiser plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Douglas Fergleson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A good leg kick by Raiser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hype Raiser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raiser 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hype Raiser!