PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoshi Hotaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Staton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hotaru might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Hoshi Hotaru has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hotaru
vs
Staton

191 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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Synergy Nutrition

Blitzkrieg Supplements

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hotaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Staton throws out the jab.
Staton missing with a left hand there. Hotaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Staton looks to land a right hand but Hotaru moved out of range.
Staton loads up on a big right hand but Hotaru slips the punch.
Jeremy Staton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staton misses the shot to the body.
Staton misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Staton misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Staton misses the target.
Staton takes a swing at Hotaru's ribcage but misses.
Hotaru defending well as Staton loads up on a big left hand.
Staton throws an overhand right that lands on Hotaru's shoulder, as Hotaru tries to avoid the shot.
Staton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Staton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A swing and a miss from Staton.
Staton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hotaru.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hotaru looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hotaru prevents Staton from standing back up.

Hotaru decides to return to a standing position.
Staton missing with a left hand there. Hotaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hotaru slips a jab from Staton.
Staton cracks Hotaru with an open hand slap.
Staton throws a jab when Hotaru was well out of range.
Good shot there by Staton.
Nice defenses there by Hotaru.
Hotaru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Staton.
Hotaru ducks under a wild hook from Staton.
Staton waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hotaru.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotaru misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Staton.
Staton misses with a looping right.

Hotaru shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hotaru showed some decent athleticism there.
Hotaru trying to control the action but Staton is working from the bottom.

Hotaru is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hotaru is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hotaru perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotaru wants to pass the guard but Staton is defending well.
Hotaru is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hotaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Staton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staton has a closed guard, preventing Hotaru from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hotaru trying to control but Staton is working from the bottom.
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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Staton pulls Hotaru in close to prevent any damage.
Hotaru looking to pass the guard.
Hotaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Staton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Hotaru shoots in and bounces Staton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Staton lands a really nice looking cross but Hotaru seems unphased.
Staton throws a jab when Hotaru was well out of range.
Staton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Staton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Staton looks to land a right hand but Hotaru moved out of range.
Hotaru staying out of range there.
Staton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hotaru momentarily.
Staton throws a jab but it's blocked by Hotaru.
Hotaru drops his hands momentarily and Staton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Hoshi Hotaru has been cut.
Staton looks to land a right hand but Hotaru moved out of range.

Hotaru closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hotaru in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hotaru decides to stand up, so the ref orders Staton to his feet.
Staton missing with a left hand there. Hotaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Hotaru shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Hotaru is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Staton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Staton has escaped and now he's on top!

Hotaru working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Staton has passed into half guard!
Hotaru throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staton passes into side control, despite Hotaru's attempt to control the position.
Hotaru manages to get back to half guard.
Staton prevents Hotaru from improving his position.

Staton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotaru moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Staton trying to control but Hotaru is working from the bottom.

Hotaru has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Staton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hotaru wants to stand and escape but Staton is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Staton won't allow Hotaru to sweep him here.

Hotaru looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Staton passes into half guard.
Hotaru is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Staton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Staton's back!

Staton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hotaru working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeremy Staton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hoshi Hotaru's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Staton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hotaru slips a straight right by Staton.
Hotaru slips under a jab.
Hotaru uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Staton.
Staton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hotaru closes the distance and clinches up with Staton, looking for a takedown. Hotaru pushes Staton against the cage but Staton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Staton waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hotaru.
A slow jab from Staton misses its intended target.

Staton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hotaru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Staton swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staton controlling the position.
Hotaru is looking to stand up but Staton won't let him.
Hotaru looking to pass the guard.

Hotaru has gone for a leg lock! Staton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hotaru's guard.
Staton wanted to stand there but Hotaru had control of the position.
Hotaru trying to control the position.

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.

Hotaru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoshi Hotaru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hotaru trying to control the position.
Staton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Hotaru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Staton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Staton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hotaru has an active guard here but Staton has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotaru is pressing down on Staton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Hotaru keeping busy on the bottom but Staton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if Staton 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.
Hotaru gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Staton gets to his feet - Hotaru follows without any prompting.
Staton throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Staton.
Hotaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Staton.
Hotaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Staton throws out the jab.
Staton throws a hook but Hotaru avoids it easily.
Staton misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Staton.
A telegraphed right hand from Staton misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Staton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Staton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jeremy Staton!