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The Island Season 11, 265 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dirk (ranked 2019 p4p, 242 weight class) and Gavin Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 34 weight class). Burns has chosen Lovely Jubbly as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gavin Burns will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Dirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gavin Burns!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Dirk saw it coming and moves away.
Dirk misses the jab.
Burns throws out a counter right but Dirk avoids it with no problem.
Dirk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burns looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Dirk is dominant here and he's now got Burns's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirk looking for the RNC.
Burns has hold of Dirk's leg, trying to break free but it's let Dirk lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Burns is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Dirk throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tom Dirk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Majors (ranked 2646 p4p, 1542 weight class) and Peetu Tam (ranked 0 p4p, 173 weight class). Jonas Majors has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonas Majors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peetu Tam!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Majors throws a series of punches but Tam moves out of range.
Tam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Majors.
As Tam looks to move away, Majors throws a big counter combo but Tam just gets out of the way.
Tam cracks a nice hook into Majors's ribs.
Majors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Majors as Tam shoots in.
Tam goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Majors throws a series of punches but Tam avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Majors. Those never looked like landing.
Tam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tam moves into the clinch.
Tam presses Majors against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majors wants to break the clinch but can't.
Majors tries to break free but Tam pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors has had enough of the clinch but Tam keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tam.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tam.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tam takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tam comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Jonas Majors has been cut.
Tam is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Majors is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tam takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tam lands a good knee to the midsection. Majors won't want to take too many of those.
Tam has Majors pressed against the cage.
Tam lands a good knee to the midsection. Majors won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tam unloads a knee to the mid-section. Majors lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tam is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tam scores with a shoulder strike.
Tam has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Majors is trying to keep an underhook but Tam manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tam is trying to control the action in half guard but Majors is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Majors knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tam working over Majors with some ground and pound. Majors looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Tam there.
Tam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Majors on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Majors tries to get out of the position.
Majors taking some punishment here, with Tam in his half guard.
Majors knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tam on the ground.
Tam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tam uses his free foot to push down on Majors's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Majors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam lands a big elbow.
Tam is landing with some decent strikes but Majors is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
 Majors is rocked!
Tam is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Majors goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Tam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peetu Tam!
Peetu Tam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manager Yonic (ranked 2616 p4p, 649 weight class) and Horace Cuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manager Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Horace Cuba!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cuba swings widly with a right hand
letting Yonic counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Horace Cuba has been cut.
Cuba misses with a takedown
and Yonic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cuba throws a poor cross that misses
letting Yonic counter with a right hand.
Horace Cuba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yonic avoids it really well and circles away.
Yonic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yonic scores with a counter punch that sends Cuba to the canvas! Yonic smells blood - he's punishing Cuba with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cuba has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manager Yonic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Farley (ranked 325 p4p, 1787 weight class) and Marcelo DeAngelis (ranked 44 p4p, 0 weight class). Farley comes to the cage accompanied by Highway to Hell - ACDC. Marcelo DeAngelis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Keith Farley's chin.
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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keith Farley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcelo DeAngelis!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeAngelis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farley dives in for a single leg takedown but DeAngelis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Keith Farley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farley shoots for a double leg takedown but DeAngelis sprawls well. He's pushed Farley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeAngelis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Farley's head.
We've been hearing reports that Farley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Farley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeAngelis avoids it really well and circles away.
DeAngelis throws out a counter right but Farley avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Farley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farley defending well as DeAngelis loads up on a big left hand.
DeAngelis throws a series of punches but Farley moves out of range.
Farley shoots in looking for a takedown but DeAngelis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Farley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DeAngelis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Farley with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeAngelis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farley shoots in and drives through. DeAngelis sprawls well.
Farley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeAngelis avoids it really well and circles away.
Farley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeAngelis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Farley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farley looks up at the clock and then as DeAngelis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Farley smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Farley is chipping away with strikes.
Farley landing a few strikes.
Farley is working DeAngelis over with some ground and pound from side control.
Farley moves into full mount!
Farley raining down shots from the mount!
It looks like Marcelo DeAngelis has been cut.
Farley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
DeAngelis is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farley is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and DeAngelis goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Farley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Keith Farley!
Our winner, Keith Farley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ove Juve (ranked 1625 p4p, 1964 weight class) and Bekan Reykdalsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ove Juve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bekan Reykdalsson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reykdalsson's waist but Reykdalsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Juve off to one side.
Reykdalsson misses with a takedown attempt - Juve sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Juve displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reykdalsson.
Juve fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reykdalsson to the ground. Juve is now in Reykdalsson's guard.
Reykdalsson keeping moving, preventing Juve from controlling successfully.
Juve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Juve looking to pass the guard.
Reykdalsson trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reykdalsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reykdalsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juve defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reykdalsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juve defends it easily.
Reykdalsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reykdalsson keeping full guard, as Juve tries to pass.
Reykdalsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juve controls the pace.
Juve wants to pass the guard but Reykdalsson is keeping the position.
Juve pushes down on Reykdalsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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.
Reykdalsson tries to roll over but Juve keeps him under control.
Reykdalsson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Juve slips nicely into half guard.
Juve works his way into full mount!
Juve fails to advance to Reykdalsson's back.
Juve with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reykdalsson is looking to get to half guard.
Juve with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Reykdalsson regains half guard.
Juve is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reykdalsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been informed that Reykdalsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reykdalsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Juve trying to control but Reykdalsson is working from the bottom.
Reykdalsson looking for subs off his back but Juve has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reykdalsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reykdalsson is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reykdalsson manages to get to full guard.
Juve stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reykdalsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Juve dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Juve closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reykdalsson's guard.
Juve pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reykdalsson is keeping the position for now.
Juve advances to half guard.
Juve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reykdalsson can do to turn this around?
Reykdalsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Juve seems to be looking for submissions.
Reykdalsson gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juve avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juve sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reykdalsson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reykdalsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Juve is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reykdalsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reykdalsson tries to roll over but Juve keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reykdalsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juve wants to control from the top but Reykdalsson keeps moving.
Reykdalsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Juve gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Juve wants to pass the guard but Reykdalsson is keeping the position.
Juve passes Reykdalsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reykdalsson is looking to control Juve's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reykdalsson avoid being mounted?
Juve is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reykdalsson is just riding it out for now. Juve eventually gives up the hold.
Reykdalsson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reykdalsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reykdalsson.
Reykdalsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Juve slips nicely into half guard.
Juve wants to work for an arm triangle but Reykdalsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Juve tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reykdalsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reykdalsson tries to get to full guard but Juve has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Juve tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reykdalsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reykdalsson actively working from the bottom here.
Juve is pressing down on Reykdalsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reykdalsson is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reykdalsson tries to roll over but Juve keeps him under control.
Juve is trying to control the action in half guard but Reykdalsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Juve dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Juve closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reykdalsson circles away.
Juve shoots in looking for a takedown. Reykdalsson tries to sprawl out of it but Juve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reykdalsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reykdalsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juve to the ground. Reykdalsson is now in Juve's guard.
Juve working for submissions but it's allowed Reykdalsson to get to half guard.
Juve wants to improve his position but Reykdalsson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reykdalsson wants to free his trapped foot but Juve is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reykdalsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juve manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Juve is looking to sweep but instead, Reykdalsson has passed into half guard.
Juve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juve is defending against the submission attempts here by Reykdalsson.
Juve is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reykdalsson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Juve looking for submissions off his back.
Juve makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Juve.
Reykdalsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juve is keeping the position for now.
Reykdalsson is pushing down on Juve's leg trying to pass to half guard. Juve is fighting to maintain full guard but Reykdalsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Juve is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juve is working hard here to advance position.
Reykdalsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Reykdalsson trying to control the action but Juve is working from the bottom.
Juve wants to improve his position but Reykdalsson is controlling well.
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.
Reykdalsson is working for a kimura but Juve is defending it quite comfortably.
Juve looking for submissions off his back.
Juve slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juve looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bekan Reykdalsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ove Juve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juve is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bekan Reykdalsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Juve 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Ove Juve!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Ove Juve!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Ove Juve!
Ove Juve wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Ove Juve rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Island Fighter (ranked 582 p4p, 1780 weight class) and Robert Bennett (ranked 73 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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245
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands.
Bennett wants to break free but Fighter has control.
Fighter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennetts head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bennett throws an elbow but misses.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Fighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett misses with a left hand
and Fighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fighter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennett.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
As Bennett tries to get set, Fighter tries to push him back and clinch up but Bennett manages to avoid the attempt.
Fighter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bennett lands a nice shot that snaps Fighter's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennett takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Fighter misses with a shot to the body
and Bennett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fighter thinking.
Bennett misses with a straight right.
Bennett scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Fighter.
Fighter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bennett lands a nice looking body shot.
A left lands for Bennett.
Fighter is rocked!
Fighter ducks into an uppercut from Bennett and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Bennett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bennett (ranked 2278 p4p, 731 weight class) and Nathan Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 93 weight class). Ghost has chosen Hollywood Undead - Fuck The World as his entrance music. Nathan Ghost is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nathan Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghost throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghost connects with a right hand. Bennett shakes it off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ghost enables Bennett to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ghost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bennett is pushing down on Ghost's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ghost is fighting to maintain full guard but Bennett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ghost manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bennett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bennett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bennett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ghost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bennett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bennett wants to control but Ghost is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is trying to get an arm triangle but Ghost is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ghost can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bennett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ghost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bennett trying to control the position but Ghost is working away.
Bennett is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ghost has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bennett looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ghost is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bennett's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bennett! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ghost has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thomas Bennett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Torres (ranked 42 p4p, 1762 weight class) and Yama Yoshi (ranked 5 p4p, 0 weight class). Yama Yoshi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pablo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yama Yoshi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yoshi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torres takes one to the side of the head.
Yoshi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshi is just out of range.
A big right from Torres misses.
Yoshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torres instigates a clinch.
Torres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshi stalling in the clinch but Torres improves position.
Torres has Yoshi pressed against the cage, preventing Yoshi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yoshi wants to break free but Torres has control.
Torres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshi has had enough of the clinch but Torres keeps him there for the moment.
Yoshi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yoshi stalling in the clinch but Torres improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yoshi is trying to break the clinch but Torres is controlling him.
Torres lands a shoulder strike.
Torres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Torres as Yoshi tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torres.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshi's elbow.
Torres drops Yoshi onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yoshi is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Yoshi is rocked!
Torres creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Yoshi with a big uppercut! Yoshi tries to clinch up but Torres pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Yoshi to the mat! Yoshi covers up and Torres unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Torres!
Pablo Torres thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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