BBD in a C - 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubel Hossain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubel Hossain could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Carter's chin.

Hossain
vs
Carter

196 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rubel Hossain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Carter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hossain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hossain lands a head shot.
Hossain could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hossain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hossain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carter counters with a three punch combo that has Hossain backing up. Hossain nods at Carter to acknowledge the strikes.
Hossain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carter circles away.
Hossain swinging wildly here.
Carter cracks a nice hook into Hossain's ribs.
Jab, jab by Hossain - just one landing.

Hossain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter trying to control but Hossain is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Carter trying to control but Hossain is working from the bottom.
Carter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hossain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Hossain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter postures up and lands a big shot to Hossain's brow.
Carter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hossain working a defensive guard here.

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.
Carter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hossain doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hossain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.

Carter drives through and clinches with Hossain against the cage.

Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hossain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Hossain is breathing heavily.

Carter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Hossain throws Carter to one side and escapes!
Carter's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Carter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hossain catches Carter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hossain, pushing him back against the cage.
Carter content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Carter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carter content to stall in guard here.
Hossain keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Hossain keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.
Hossain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Carter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter goes for a double leg but Hossain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hossain continues to drive forward.
Good shot there by Hossain.
Hossain misses with a head kick.
Hossain stuffs the takedown.
Carter connects with a body shot.

Carter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Hossain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Carter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Hossain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hossain tries to bench press Carter off him but Carter keeps the position.
Carter avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hossain.
Carter taking a break here but Hossain is having none of it and regains half guard.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Carter wants to control but Hossain is keeping him busy.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hossain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hossain wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.

Carter postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hossain to stand up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Carter.
Hossain bucks up and tries to throw Carter off but instead Carter has got his back!

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Carter is looking for the choke from the back position but Hossain is controlling his hands well.

Hossain defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Carter's arms.
Hossain manages to reverse the position and now he's in Carter's guard. Nice work there by Hossain.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Hossain from controlling successfully.

Carter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hossain is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Carter looking for a takedown.
Rubel Hossain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Carter.

Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Hossain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carter did well to prevent Hossain getting side control.

Carter has one foot on Hossain's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Carter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Hossain.

Carter gets a clinch.
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hossain's efforts to push away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Carter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter lands a good knee to the midsection. Hossain won't want to take too many of those.

Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Carter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hossain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carter is defending well for now.
Hossain is working for takedown but Carter is calmly controlling the position for now.

Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Carter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hossain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hossain sneaks back into half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hossain works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Carter gets to his feet. Hossain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hossain throws a lazy uppercut
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hossain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Carter releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Carter moves into the clinch.

Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hossain, pushing him back against the cage.
Carter has Hossain pushed against the cage.

Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Carter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hossain pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Carter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Carter wants the takedown. Hossain is fighting it off but Carter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hossain's guard against the cage.

Hossain uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hossain throws a lazy head kick
and Carter counters with a nice body shot.
Hossain throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
Kyle Carter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hossain throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Carter replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hossain blocks it well.
Carter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hossain rather than just go for the knockout.

Carter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hossain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hossain has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hossain.
Hossain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hossain tries to buck Carter off but Carter is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Hossain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Carter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hossain stops Carter from passing to mount.
Carter has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hossain!

Carter has control of Hossain's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hossain regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Carter working for a submission but Hossain is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossain tries to lock up and control but Carter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hossain is trying desperately to improve position.
Hossain tries to control Carter's body but Carter pushes him off. Hossain squirms to his side and now Carter has his back!

Carter is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Carter is not going to allow Hossain to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossain looking very determined here, making life difficult for Carter.
Hossain tries to break free.
Hossain trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Carter is hanging on to Hossain's back as he tries to escape.
Hossain looking very determined here, making life difficult for Carter.
Hossain tries to break free.
Hossain is trying to stand back up.

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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Carter's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Hossain is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Carter trying to control.
Carter is trying to stick to Hossain's back but Hossain is turning into Carter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Carter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hossain.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Hossain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hossain throws a lazy head kick
and Carter counters with a two punch combo.
Hossain throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Hossain throws a big shot that misses.
Hossain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hossain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Carter.
Hossain controls the position for a moment.
Carter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hossain keeps working.
Hossain is looking for a sweep.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Carter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kyle Carter has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ground and pound from Carter seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hossain sneaks back into half guard.
Hossain tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
Carter winds up and cracks Hossain with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hossain landing a few short strikes.
Hossain is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hossain throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Carter manages to pass to side control.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Carter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hossain is trying to get back to half guard.
Rubel Hossain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carter controlling from side mount.
Hossain throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hossain bucks up and tries to throw Carter off but instead Carter has got his back!
You can see the frustration on Hossain's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Carter landing with strikes.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Carter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hossain trying to control the hands but Carter breaks the grip.
Hossain is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
I really don't envy Hossain right now.

Carter looking to break Hossain's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hossain remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Carter will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hossain looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Hossain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hossain prevents Carter from getting a body triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Kyle Carter!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Kyle Carter!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Kyle Carter!

Kyle Carter wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raz Rayborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Newton
vs
Rayborn

209 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

215 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raz Rayborn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayborn swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Rayborn jabs Newton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Newton tries to clinch up but Rayborn circles away and keeps his distance.
Rayborn cracks Newton with a good jab.

It looks like Eddie Newton has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Rayborn. Beautiful body shot.
Newton blocks a jab.
Newton is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rayborn.
Newton lands a nice hook to Rayborn's body. Rayborn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newton tries to clinch but Rayborn is having none of it.
Newton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Newton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Newton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rayborn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rayborn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newton connects with a body shot.
Newton misses with a few strikes there.
Newton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton throws a sloppy body shot

and Rayborn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rayborn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Newton pushes Rayborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Newton throws a head punch that misses.
Rayborn takes a shot to the head.
Rayborn takes a shot to the head.
Newton working aggressively here.
Rayborn swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rayborn throws a head punch that misses.
Newton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newton blocking some punches.
Newton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Rayborn controls the action.
Newton scores with a hook to the body.
Newton misses with some punches.
Rayborn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newton blocks a body shot from Rayborn.
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!
Newton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newton scores with a shoulder strike.
Rayborn looks winded!
Rayborn is trying to force a seperation but Newton has the dominant position.
Newton misses with some punches.
Newton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newton misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Newton prevents a body shot from Rayborn.
Rayborn blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rayborn.
Rayborn wants to break free but Newton has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newton.
Rayborn blocks an uppercut.
Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Rayborn controls the action.
Newton lands a nice uppercut.
Newton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newton pushes Rayborn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Newton.
Newton lands a nice uppercut.
Newton cracks Rayborn with a nice body shot.
Rayborn blocking some punches.
Newton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rayborn backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Newton fails to land.
Newton works on Rayborn's body with a couple of short punches.
Newton can't find room to land a body shot as Rayborn controls the action.
Newton working aggressively here.
Newton misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newton misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton throws a punch but it's blocked by Rayborn.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rayborn swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Newton.
Newton pushes Rayborn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newton.
Newton lands a shot to the body.
Newton lands a nice uppercut.
Newton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rayborn backwards.
Rayborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newton lands with a light punch inside.
Newton lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Newton.
Newton misses with a punch on the inside.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Newton.
Newton lands a right hand.
Newton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Newton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newton lands with a short shot to the head.
Newton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rayborn backwards.

Rayborn is rocked!
Newton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rayborn is still on wobbly legs! Can Newton finish him?
Newton lands a big right hand that drops Rayborn! The killer instinct kicks in and Newton finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Newton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Newton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Doorbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luther Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Doorbell

195 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luther Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Doorbell!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doorbell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Doorbell is out of range.
Doorbell shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doorbell is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Doorbell circles away and we're back to standing.
Doorbell tries to clinch but Anderson moves away

and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doorbell can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Anderson distracts Doorbell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Doorbell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doorbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anderson is working Doorbell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anderson preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anderson 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.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Doorbell looking to control.

Anderson drops back looking for a leg! Doorbell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Doorbell manages to kick Anderson off! Anderson jumps back into Doorbell's guard.
Anderson stands up over Doorbell, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Doorbell trying to control the position.
Anderson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson is in close to Doorbell's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Doorbell.
Anderson is in close to Doorbell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Doorbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson postures up and lands a big shot to Doorbell's brow.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Doorbell's hands, connecting with Doorbell's forehead.
Anderson trying to control the pace.
Anderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anderson scoring with strikes but Doorbell is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson looking to isolate an arm here. Doorbell doesn't see it coming and as Anderson extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Anderson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luther Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brennan Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Poro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Brennan Gordon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gordon
vs
Poro

190 cm
25
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brennan Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pekka Poro!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poro throws a shot to the body.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Poro misses.
Poro misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gordon throws a looping overhand right but Poro ducks down to avoid it.
Poro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gordon's head backwards.
Poro throws a hook but Gordon avoids it easily.
Poro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poro throws a big shot that misses.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Poro.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gordon letting Poro take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Gordon.

It looks like Pekka Poro has been cut.
Poro dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poro blocks an elbow strike.
Poro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Poro.
A short right from Gordon.
Poro tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Poro back against the cage.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Poro avoiding damage.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Poro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gordon keeps control of Poro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Poro on the inside.
Poro throws a head punch that misses.
Poro lands a nice uppercut.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Poro tries to break free but Gordon pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poro avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Poro avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Poro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.
Poro taking a breather.
Poro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Poro looking to stall.
Poro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon is working Poro over against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Poro blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Poro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Poro avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Poro misses with some punches.
Poro misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Poro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poro takes an elbow to the temple.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poro backwards.
Poro dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Poro avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Poro takes an elbow to the temple.
Poro tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Poro back against the cage.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Poro shrugs off.

That has opened up Pekka Poro's cut even more.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of Poro's head.
Poro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Poro can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.

The cut above Pekka Poro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Poro blocks the elbow strike.
Poro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Poro to work.
Poro prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Poro tries to circle away but Gordon has him pinned against the cage.
Poro is looking to break free of the clinch but Gordon has double underhooks.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Poro 's eye.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Poro can't break the clinch.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poro or not.
Poro looks winded!
Poro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poro takes an elbow to the temple.

Poro is rocked!

Pekka Poro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gordon lands a shot to the body.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Poro is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pekka Poro's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brennan Gordon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nawar Bin Nilam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Shelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bin Nilam
vs
Shelton

195 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Hellraiser FightGear
Darkness Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nawar Bin Nilam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Shelton!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab by Shelton.

It looks like Nawar Bin Nilam has been cut.
Shelton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bin Nilam walks into a left hand.
Shelton cracks Bin Nilam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Shelton misses.
Bin Nilam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shelton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bin Nilam throws a poor cross that misses
and Bin Nilam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bin Nilam throws a right hand that misses
and Shelton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Bin Nilam.
Bin Nilam misses with a hook
and Shelton counters with a nice uppercut.
Shelton lands a right hook to the body.
Bin Nilam is breathing heavily.
Shelton scores with a jab to the body.
Bin Nilam misses the shot to the body.
Shelton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bin Nilam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shelton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oooooh!!! Shelton has knocked Bin Nilam down with a huge combo! Shelton steps away and waves a wobbly Bin Nilam back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Shelton knocks out Bin Nilam with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Shelton before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Shelton picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marc Shelton!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jensen Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen Overeem is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bean
vs
Overeem

190 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Hellraiser FightGear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jensen Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bean throws a lazy uppercut
letting Overeem counter with a right hand.
Overeem moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Overeem counters with a straight right hand.
Overeem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Overeem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bean throws a lazy right hand but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Overeem's coach down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Overeem's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Overeem rushes Bean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Overeem misses with some punches.
Overeem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bean works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Overeem scores with a shot to the side of Bean's head.

Bean manages to break the clinch.
Bean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Overeem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Overeem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bean.
Nice defenses there by Overeem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem slips under a jab from Bean.
The fighters circling - Bean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Overeem moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean throws a hook but Overeem blocks it.
Bean throws a nice looking combination but Overeem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Overeem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Overeem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Overeem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
A short left from Overeem.
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Overeem blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bean.
Overeem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Overeem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Overeem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Bean breaks the clinch.
Overeem goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Overeem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean throws a shot from downtown. Overeem moves away and avoids it.
Bean keeps the fight on the outside.
Overeem circles away from the clinch attempt
and Overeem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Bean lands.
Bean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Overeem moves out of range of the strikes.
Overeem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Overeem slips a straight right by Bean.
Overeem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bean.
A countering left hand to the body from Overeem misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bean misses the target.
Overeem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Overeem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bean misses the jab.
Bean throws a looping overhand right but Overeem ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean misses with an uppercut
letting Overeem counter with a right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Overeem.
Bean misses with a double jab.
Overeem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Bean clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bean.
Overeem throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bean.
Overeem struggles to land a body shot inside as Bean controls his hands.
Bean lands a left hand.
Bean misses with a punch on the inside.

Bean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bean throws a predictable looking body shot
and Overeem counters with a nice uppercut.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Overeem moves away.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Overeem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Overeem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bean is looking to clinch.
Overeem looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bean works Overeem's body with a nice hook.
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.
Bean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Overeem circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Overeem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Overeem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bean, pushing him back against the cage.
Overeem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bean backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Overeem fails to land.
Bean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bean lands with a right to the head.
Overeem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Overeem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Overeems head.
A short right from Overeem.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Overeems head.

Bean manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Overeem misses.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bean throws out a loose jab but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overeem scores with a decent looking hook.
Bean moves out of range of the strikes.
Bean throws a jab but it's blocked by Overeem.
Bean throws a combination that misses
and Overeem counters with a stiff right hand.
Overeem misses with a wild combination.
Overeem dodges the punch combination from Bean.
Bean misses with a shot to the body
and Bean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bean misses with a left hand
and Overeem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Overeem clinches with his opponent.
Bean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Bean.

Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bean looks to clinch
enabling Overeem to counter with a crisp jab.
Bean misses with an uppercut
and Overeem counters with a straight right hand.
Overeem is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bean had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bean cracks Overeem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bean's corner calls for a 1-2. Bean obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Overeem swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Bean misses with a left hand
and Overeem counters with a straight right hand.
Bean is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.
Overeem throws the left hand but Bean avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bean throws out a loose jab but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bean throws an overhand right that lands on Overeem's shoulder, as Overeem tries to avoid the shot.
Bean missing with a left hand there. Overeem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Overeem avoids the body shot from Bean.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Bean both land. Nice combination.
Bean misses the jab.
Bean throws a hook but Overeem blocks it.

Overeem rushes Bean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Overeem.
Overeem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Overeem misses with a straight left.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bean misses with an uppercut.
Bean closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bean scores with a jab. Overeem acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bean tries to clinch up.
Bean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bean takes a swing at Overeem's ribcage but misses.
Johnny Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Overeem, as that shot connected.
Bean throws a poor cross that misses
and Overeem counters with a stiff right hand.

Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Bean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bean throws a lazy uppercut
and Overeem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Overeem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Overeem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bean tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Overeem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to clinch up but Bean circles away and keeps his distance.
Bean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Overeem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bean, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Overeem.
Bean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.

Bean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Overeem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bean thinking.
Bean ducks right into an uppercut from Overeem.
Bean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Overeem connects with the punch.
Some wild striking there from Bean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jensen Overeem will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Overeem moves into the clinch.
Bean blocks an uppercut.
Overeem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bean works on Overeem's body with a couple of short punches.
Bean swings wildly with an uppercut but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overeem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bean.
Overeem lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Overeem.
Bean working aggressively here.
Overeem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bean misses with a wild body shot.

Overeem takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Overeem.
Overeem misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem throws a head punch that misses.

Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overeem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Bean is rocked!

Overeem clinches up against the cage.
Oh Bean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Overeem fails to land.
Bean seems to have got his legs back now.
Bean lands with a light punch inside.
Bean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overeem misses with some punches.
Overeem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Overeem lands with a light punch inside.
Overeem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Overeem digs a right hand into Bean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bean's gas tank.
Bean working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Overeem misses with some punches.
Bean throws a head punch that misses.

Bean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bean tries to clinch
and Overeem counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overeem throws a lazy right hand but Bean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bean swings widly with a right hand
and Overeem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Overeem throws out a counter right but Bean avoids it with no problem.
Overeem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bean wants to clinch.
Overeem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bean tries to clinch but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean throws a poor cross that misses
and Overeem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Overeem scores with a nice strike.
Bean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Overeem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Overeem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bean misses with a looping right.
Bean throws a left and a right that both miss
and Overeem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bean.
Bean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bean is looking to clinch.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Overeem is just out of range.
Overeem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bean.
Overeem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bean throws out the jab.
A jab from Overeem does it's job there.
Bean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Overeem manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Overeem! But no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Overeem closes the distance and clinches.
Bean lands with a left to the head.
Bean throws a punch but it's blocked by Overeem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overeem.
Bean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Overeem throws a punch but it's blocked by Bean.
Overeem lands with a light punch inside.

Overeem drops Bean onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bean is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Overeem blocking some punches.
Overeem dips a shoulder and cracks Bean with a mighty uppercut! Bean falls back against the cage and Overeem unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bean is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Overeem screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jensen Overeem!
Jensen Overeem seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.