The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boxing Guy (ranked 1906 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Larsson (ranked 570 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson has chosen Machine Gun Kelly - Till I Die as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Guy
vs
Larsson

185 cm
27
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
182 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boxing Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunner Larsson!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
Guy takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Larsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guy defends it well.
Larsson misses with an uppercut
and Guy counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsson.
And Larsson tries to counter it with a takedown but Guy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Larsson with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy takes a swing at Larsson's ribcage but misses.
Larsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Larsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Guy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Larsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guy.
Guy misses with a straight left.
Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guy throws a hook but Larsson avoids it easily.
Larsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Guy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Guy misses the target.
Larsson feints the counter takedown.
Guy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Larsson shoots in and gets a takedown into Guy's guard.
Larsson landing with the ground and pound.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
Larsson stands and throws Guy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Larsson working the ground and pound.
Guy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Larsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsson trying to control the position but Guy is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson is working Guy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Guy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Guy taking a bit of punishment here - Larsson scoring with strikes.
Guy is looking to regain half guard here but Larsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Larsson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Guy is trying to improve his position.

Larsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Larsson but great work by Guy.
Larsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guy tries to stand but Larsson is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Larsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guy wants to stand but Larsson is controlling his arm.
Guy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Larsson is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boxing Guy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Guy throws a shot from downtown. Larsson moves away and avoids it.
Larsson feints the counter takedown.
Larsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Guy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Guy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Larsson fails with the takedown
and Larsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guy is fending him off so far but Larsson persists. Nope, Guy circles away and we're back to standing.
Boxing Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Larsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Guy is fending him off so far but Larsson persists. Nope, Guy circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guy to score with a decent uppercut.
Guy throws a body punch but Larsson moves out of range.
Guy misses with a lunging right hand

and Larsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guy is looking to stand up but Larsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Guy pulls Larsson in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson postures up in Guy's guard and throws a big left but Guy blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Larsson wants to pass the guard but Guy is keeping the position.
Guy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larsson is controlling him.
Larsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larsson on the ground.
Larsson wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.
Larsson lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy keeping full guard, as Larsson tries to pass.
Larsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Larsson throws a big elbow that misses.
Larsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Larsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Larsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Larsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guy is trying to keep Larsson in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Larsson momentarily.
Larsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Larsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Guy counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boxing Guy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Larsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guy.
Larsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guy defends it well.

Larsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Larsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Larsson working the body and head with strikes.
Guy is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Larsson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Guy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guy tries to get out of the position.
Larsson landing a few strikes.
Larsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Guy!

Larsson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Guy is surviving well by controlling Larsson's body position as best he can.
Larsson is landing with some decent strikes but Guy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Guy is rocked!
Larsson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Guy covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunner Larsson!
A very excited looking Gunner Larsson 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamaru Usman (ranked 2251 p4p, 0 weight class) and Superfluous Superior (ranked 1849 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Usman
vs
Superior

182 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamaru Usman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Superfluous Superior!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Superior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Usman throws out the jab.
Usman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Usman throws a lazy uppercut

and Superior counters with a takedown into side control.
Usman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Superior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Superior is looking to advance position but Usman won't allow it.
Usman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Usman regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Superior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Superior from controlling successfully.
Superior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Usman swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman trying to keep a closed guard but Superior is proving a slippery customer.
Usman is pulling down on Superior's head to control his posture.
Usman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Superior has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Usman keeping moving, preventing Superior from controlling successfully.
Usman managing to control the position.
Superior trying to control the position from guard on top but Usman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Superior won't allow Usman to sweep him here.
Usman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Superior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Superior wants to free his trapped foot but Usman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Superior wants to take a breather but Usman is having none of it.
Superior looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Superior is looking to advance position but Usman won't allow it.
Superior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Usman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Usman keeping control of the position.
Usman trying to control but Superior postures up.
Superior prevents Usman from improving his position.
Usman is working hard here to advance position.
Superior trying to mount his opponent but Usman defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Superior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Usman holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Usman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Usman wants to sweep here but Superior controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Usman is on top in guard.

Usman stands up over Superior, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Usman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Superior is keeping the position for now.
Usman working some strikes from top position.
Usman throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usman tries to free his leg and advance position but Superior is retaining full guard.
Usman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Usman is fighting to break Superior's control of his arms but Superior is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Superior looking for a sweep. Not yet Superior, not yet.
Usman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Usman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Superior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Usman is pushing down on Superior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Superior is fighting to maintain full guard but Usman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Usman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Superior is trying to get back to full guard.
Usman trying to mount his opponent but Superior defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kamaru Usman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Superior stuffs the takedown attempt from Usman. Usman gets slowly back to his feet.
Superior stuffs the takedown attempt from Usman. Usman gets slowly back to his feet.
Superior steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Usman.
Usman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Superior steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Usman.

Usman moves into the clinch.
Usman taking a breather.
Superior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Usman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaru Usman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Superior decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Superior's head.
Usman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Superior keeping moving, preventing Usman from controlling successfully.
Usman is working Superior over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Usman preventing the sweep.

Superior is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Usman is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Usman content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Superior has locked up a guillotine! Superior's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Usman is holding on here and Superior must be using up a lot of energy. Usman has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Superior gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Superfluous Superior!
After the fight, Superfluous Superior was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Yonic (ranked 2109 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambe Ambe (ranked 1043 p4p, 0 weight class). Ambe has chosen Jacquees - At The Club ft. Dej Loaf as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yonic
vs
Ambe

172 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
167 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Daniel Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ambe Ambe!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic looks for a takedown but Ambe sprawls well.
Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Yonic ducks down to avoid it.
Ambe looks to land a right hand but Yonic moved out of range.
Yonic ducks under a wild hook from Ambe.
Ambe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yonic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ambe 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.
Yonic shoots and misses
and Ambe counters with a stiff right hand.
Ambe tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Ambe.
Ambe takes a swing at Yonic's ribcage but misses.
Yonic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ambe.
Yonic attempts a counter takedown but Ambe avoids it well and moves away.
Yonic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yonic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ambe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ambe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yonic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe lands an overhand right.
Ambe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yonic.
Ambe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ambe throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Yonic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yonic stands up over Ambe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ambe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Yonic working some strikes from top position.
Ambe is trying to control the position but Yonic postures up.

Yonic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ambe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yonic has managed to get both his arms back between Ambe's legs - danger averted.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Ambe wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yonic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet.
Ambe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yonic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ambe is trying to control the position but Yonic postures up.
Yonic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe is looking to sweep but instead, Yonic has passed into half guard.
Yonic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Yonic.
Yonic is nestled in close to Ambe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Yonic there.
Ambe is looking to improve his position.

Ambe looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Yonic.
Yonic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambe wants to get back to full guard.

Ambe is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Yonic has latched onto it... Big trouble! Yonic pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Ambe is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Yonic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniel Yonic!
After winning the bout, Daniel Yonic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Lyubenov (ranked 793 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Haba (ranked 1855 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Lyubenov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lyubenov
vs
Haba

182 cm
27
170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
178 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Lyubenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phillip Haba!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haba throws a poor cross that misses
and Lyubenov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Lyubenov has managed to clinch.
Lyubenov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lyubenov tries to throw a body punch but Haba avoids it by throwing Lyubenov back against the cage.
Haba misses with the head strike.
Lyubenov has Haba pressed against the cage, preventing Haba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lyubenov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haba.
Lyubenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Haba takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Haba breaks from the clinch.
Lyubenov ducks under a wild hook from Haba.
Lyubenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba swinging wildly here.
Haba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lyubenov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivan Lyubenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyubenov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Lyubenov rushes Haba and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyubenov lands a hook that snaps the head of Haba backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyubenov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lyubenov lands a nice shot to the body.
Lyubenov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haba's elbow.
Nice body punch from Haba.
Lyubenov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haba stalling in the clinch but Lyubenov improves position.
Haba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lyubenov misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Haba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov misses with a hook.
Lyubenov scores with a jab.
Lyubenov throws a sloppy body shot
and Haba counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Haba.
Lyubenov doesn't manage to clinch there - Haba circles away.
Haba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lyubenov.
Lyubenov stuns Haba with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haba throws out a loose jab but Lyubenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyubenov cracks Haba with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyubenov wants to clinch.

Lyubenov drives through and clinches with Haba against the cage.

Haba breaks the clinch.
Lyubenov lands with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Haba misses
and Lyubenov counters with a left to the body.
Haba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lyubenov throws a jab when Haba was well out of range.
Haba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haba clobbers Lyubenov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lyubenov cracks a nice hook into Haba's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Haba misses.

Lyubenov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lyubenov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lyubenov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haba's elbow.
Good body shot from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov misses with some punches.
Haba looking to slow down the pace here.
Lyubenov misses with the head strike.
Lyubenov lands a shoulder strike.
Haba cracks Lyubenov with a nice body shot.
Haba can't find room to land a body shot as Lyubenov controls the action.
Haba misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lyubenov.
Lyubenov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lands with a short shot to the head.
Haba takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Lyubenov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyubenov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haba looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Haba fails to land.
Lyubenov lands with a right to the head.
Lyubenov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haba is trying to break the clinch but Lyubenov is controlling him.
Lyubenov lands with a light punch inside.
Lyubenov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haba backwards.

Haba is rocked!
Haba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haba is still on wobbly legs! Can Lyubenov finish him?
Lyubenov has a couple of punches blocked by Haba.
Haba blocking some punches.
Lyubenov misses with the head strike.
Haba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lyubenov has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lyubenov - that landed with a thud.
Haba working hard to break the clinch.
Lyubenov swings wildly with an uppercut but Haba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyubenov throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haba.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyubenov.
Lyubenov is working Haba over against the cage.
Lyubenov digs a right hand into Haba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haba's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Lyubenov.
Lyubenov misses with the head strike.
Lyubenov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haba.
Lyubenov working aggressively here.
Haba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyubenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haba blocks an uppercut.
Lyubenov throws a head punch that misses.
Lyubenov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haba.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyubenov has a couple of punches blocked by Haba.
Lyubenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haba seems to have recovered his senses.
Lyubenov lands with a left to the head.
Lyubenov is leaning against Haba and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lyubenov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lyubenov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Haba's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Haba drops to his knees and Lyubenov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Lyubenov!
A very excited looking Ivan Lyubenov 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Bessant (ranked 1697 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylo Watne (ranked 2509 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Bessant has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bessant
vs
Watne

180 cm
27
180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

176 cm
26
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Bessant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kylo Watne!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watne tries for a takedown but Bessant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bessant cracks Watne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bessant.
Bessant staying out of range there.
Watne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bessant seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Watne misses with an uppercut
letting Bessant counter with a right hand.
Bessant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Watne is rocked!
Watne misses with a lunging right hand

and Bessant counters with a nice right hand that sends Watne toppling to the canvas! Watne scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bessant finish him?!
Watne is still on wobbly legs! Can Bessant finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bessant is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Watne flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Watne is out cold! Bessant holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bessant!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gumby Thirdleg (ranked 993 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelis Mulder (ranked 1671 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gumby Thirdleg has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gumby Thirdleg seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Thirdleg
vs
Mulder

175 cm
27
171 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

178 cm
27
174 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Gumby Thirdleg!
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, Nelis Mulder!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thirdleg shoots in for a takedown but Mulder shows good takedown defense.
Mulder leaves Thirdleg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Mulder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thirdleg's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thirdleg is keeping the position for now.
Mulder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mulder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mulder passes into half guard.

Thirdleg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder trying to control from Thirdleg's half guard. Thirdleg has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thirdleg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Mulder drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mulder jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thirdleg can't keep his opponent in guard - Mulder advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mulder is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thirdleg sees it coming and defends easily.
Thirdleg wants to control but Mulder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mulder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mulder is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thirdleg can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thirdleg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thirdleg has given up his back.
Thirdleg wants to escape the position.

Mulder has managed to slip his arm under Thirdleg's chin. This could be all over... yep, Thirdleg is tapping out! Submission win for Mulder.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nelis Mulder!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Bailey (ranked 2016 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Bodson (ranked 2306 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Bailey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bailey
vs
Bodson

186 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Logan Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicolas Bodson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey slips a straight right by Bodson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Bodson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Bodson's shoulder, as Bodson tries to avoid the shot.
Bodson throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bodson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey tries to score with a low kick but Bodson moves his leg out of the way.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bodson.
Bailey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bodson to score with a decent uppercut.
Bodson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Bodson throws an off balance right hand
and Bailey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bodson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey misses with an uppercut.
Bailey cracks Bodson with a good jab.
Bailey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Buoy Training in the buildup to the fight.
Bailey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bodson lands a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodson misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Logan Bailey has been cut.
Bailey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bailey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bodson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good shot there by Bodson.
Bailey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Bodson misses its intended target.
Bailey needs to keep his hands up - Bodson had a free shot at his head there.
Bailey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bodson lands with a shot to the body.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bodson lands a nice hook to Bailey's body. Bailey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bodson.
Bailey scores with a jab to the head.
Bailey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bodson with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bodson lands with an overhand left.

Bailey is rocked!
Bodson stuns Bailey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bailey scores with a jab to the body.
Bodson sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Bailey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Logan Bailey's cut is getting worse.
Bailey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bodson.
Bailey seems to have got his legs back now.
Bodson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bailey.
Bailey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bodson looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Bodson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Bailey misses.
Bodson misses the shot to the body.
Bodson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bailey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bodson scrambles back to his feet.
Nicolas Bodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bodson.
Bailey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey lands a nice shot that snaps Bodson's head back.
Bodson throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bodson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bodson.
Bodson tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bodson.
Bailey clobbers Bodson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bailey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bailey scores with the left hand. Bodson knows he should have avoided that one.
Bodson cracks Bailey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bailey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bodson on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bodson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey thuds a left hand into Bodson's body.
Bodson misses with a body shot.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Bodson.
Bodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bodson throws a sloppy body shot
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bailey thuds a left hand into Bodson's body.
Bailey's corner calls for a 1-2. Bailey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bailey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bailey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bodson takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bodson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey slips a jab from Bodson.
Bailey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bodson throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
Bailey lunges at Bodson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bodson's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicolas Bodson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Logan Bailey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bodson takes one to the side of the head.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Bodson.
Bodson ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bodson scores with a hook to the body. Bailey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bailey is looking to chop away at Bodson's legs.
Bodson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bodson manages to avoid it.
Bailey throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bodson.
Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bodson misses with a left hand
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Bodson. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bodson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Bodson misses with a hook to the body
and Bailey counters with a right hand to the body.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bodson.
Bailey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bodson slips under a jab.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bodson jabs Bailey right on the nose. Bailey blinks but takes it well.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Bailey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Bodson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bailey dips to his left and cracks Bodson with an uppercut!
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Bodson slips the punch.
Bodson lands a head shot.
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nicolas Bodson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Bodson ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey lands a nice shot that snaps Bodson's head back.
Bodson lands a right hook to the body.
Bodson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Bodson.
Bailey swings for the body but Bodson moves out of range.
Bodson cracks Bailey with an open hand slap.
Bodson ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bodson misses the shot to the body.
Bailey connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bodson.
Bodson lands with a right hand.
Bodson ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bodson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bodson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey counters with a thumping low kick.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Bodson moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bodson manages to avoid it.
Bailey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bodson doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Bodson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bodson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bodson manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bodson.
Bailey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bodson.
Bodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bodson ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Some bone on bone action there as Bodson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bodson misses with a body shot.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bodson throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Bodson's shoulder, as Bodson tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Bodson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bodson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bodson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Bodson digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bodson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bodson scores with a jab to the body.
Bodson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bailey under the eye.

Logan Bailey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bailey misses with a straight left.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bodson manages to avoid it.
Bodson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bodson lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Bailey does no damage.
Bodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bodson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Bodson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Logan Bailey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bailey wants to slow Bodson down by chopping away at his legs.
Bodson scores with the left hand. Bailey knows he should have avoided that one.
Bodson tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bodson misses with an uppercut
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bodson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Bodson.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bodson! But no joy.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Bodson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Bodson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bailey at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey takes one to the chin there.
Bodson misses with a hook to the body
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bailey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bodson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey scores with a jab to the body.
Bodson lands with a good body shot.
Bodson lands with a hook. Bailey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bailey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bailey cracks Bodson with a good jab.
Bailey throws a body punch but Bodson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bodson misses.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Bodson is just out of range.
Bodson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bailey counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bailey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bodson is out of range.
Bodson misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bodson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice jab there from Bodson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey scores with a jab to the head.
Bodson on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Bodson connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Bodson coming out on top.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bodson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey throws a sloppy body shot
and Bodson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bodson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bailey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bodson throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey throwing a counter right hand but Bodson manages to avoid it.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Bodson.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bodson moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bailey swings for the body but Bodson moves out of range.
Bodson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bodson lands a head shot.
Bodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Bodson's head but Bodson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey slips under a jab from Bodson.
Bailey throws a push kick but Bodson slaps the foot to one side.
Bailey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Jeez, Logan Bailey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bodson throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bodson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bodson tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bodson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bailey to counter with a crisp jab.
Bailey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Bailey as he connects with a hook.
Bodson scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Bodson misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bodson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
Bailey takes a swing at Bodson's ribcage but misses.
Bailey throws a hook but Bodson blocks it.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bodson throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bodson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey swings for the body but Bodson moves out of range.
Bodson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bodson sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bailey staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicolas Bodson.
Well Bodson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Logan Bailey!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Nicolas Bodson!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Nicolas Bodson!

Nicolas Bodson wins by split decision!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thommy Harinck (ranked 322 p4p, 0 weight class) and Island Bennett (ranked 1877 p4p, 0 weight class). Harinck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Juno Reactor. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Harinck
vs
Bennett

192 cm
27
172 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thommy Harinck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett loads up on a big right hand but Harinck slips the punch.
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.
Harinck misses with a looping left.
Bennett staying out of range there.
Harinck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harinck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett takes a swing at Harinck's ribcage but misses.
Harinck cracks Bennett with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harinck.
Harinck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thommy Harinck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harinck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Harinck misses with a straight left.
Harinck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harinck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harinck misses with a shot to the body
and Bennett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Bennett lands a nice looking body shot.
Bennett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennett looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck takes a swing at Bennett's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bennett misses.
Bennett throws a body shot but no joy.
Harinck throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harinck throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bennett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harinck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harinck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bennett connects with a crisp jab.
Harinck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Harinck throws a jab when Bennett was well out of range.
Harinck on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harinck throws a hook but Bennett blocks it.
Harinck throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Thommy Harinck has been cut.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Harinck is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett defending well as Harinck loads up on a big left hand.
Harinck swings widly with a right hand
and Bennett counters with a right hand to the body.
Harinck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Bennett fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harinck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harinck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harinck thuds a left hand into Bennett's body.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Harinck's head but Harinck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harinck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harinck cracks Bennett with a good jab.
Harinck throws a lazy right hand but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bennett slips a jab and a cross from Harinck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bennett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harinck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bennett under the eye.
Harinck lands a jab to the nose.
Bennett takes one on the button.
Bennett staying out of range there.
Bennett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harinck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett throws a hook but Harinck blocks it.
Harinck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harinck jabs Bennett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harinck scores with a nice strike.
Jab from Harinck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harinck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Harinck.
Harinck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harinck was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Jab by Harinck.
Harinck connects with the punch.
Harinck walks into a stiff left hand from Bennett.
A slow jab from Harinck misses its intended target.
It seemed like Bennett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harinck misses with a right hand
and Bennett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harinck looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Harinck tests Bennett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harinck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thommy Harinck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thommy Harinck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bennett throws a jab when Harinck was well out of range.
Harinck throwing a counter right hand but Bennett manages to avoid it.
Harinck works Bennett's body with a nice hook.
Harinck looks to land a left hand but Bennett moved out of range nicely.
Bennett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harinck looks to score with a jab to the body but Bennett is just out of range.
Harinck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bennett doesn't seem bothered though.
Harinck throws a hook but Bennett avoids it easily.
Harinck slips a straight right by Bennett.
Harinck lands with a hook. Bennett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Harinck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harinck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harinck was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Bennett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harinck.
Jab, jab by Harinck - just one landing.
Harinck lands with a nice body punch.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Harinck moved out of range nicely.
Harinck is looking for a counter combo.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Harinck.
Harinck throws a right hand that misses
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennett moves forwards but Harinck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harinck misses with a series of wild punches.
Bennett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bennett lands with a hook. Harinck tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but Harinck moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harinck connects with a nice looking jab.
Harinck throws a right and a left that Bennett avoids nicely.
Bennett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harinck is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harinck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bennett in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Harinck throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Harinck is rocked!
Bennett lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Island Bennett!