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MILF Playoff R1 Heavyweights PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khamzat Aliyev (ranked 3642 p4p, 4339 weight class) and Enzo DiMaggio (ranked 160 p4p, 179 weight class). Enzo DiMaggio will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khamzat Aliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enzo DiMaggio!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into DiMaggio's guard.
DiMaggio keeping moving, preventing Aliyev from controlling successfully.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing.
Aliyev trying to control but DiMaggio is working from the bottom.
Aliyev preventing the sweep.
DiMaggio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DiMaggio has momentary wrist control but Aliyev slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMaggio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aliyev is one step ahead there.
DiMaggio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aliyev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aliyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but DiMaggio keeps working.
DiMaggio tries to bench press Aliyev off him but Aliyev keeps the position.
Aliyev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear DiMaggio down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev wants to control but DiMaggio is keeping him busy.
Aliyev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aliyev scores with punches from side control.
Aliyev working the strikes but DiMaggio uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aliyev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DiMaggio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiMaggio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aliyev tries to pass the half guard into mount. DiMaggio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DiMaggio is looking to control Aliyev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DiMaggio avoid being mounted?
DiMaggio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aliyev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aliyev stalling.
DiMaggio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aliyev.
DiMaggio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aliyev with the ground and pound but DiMaggio uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing.
DiMaggio trying to keep a closed guard but Aliyev is proving a slippery customer.
Aliyev throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev throws an elbow that misses. DiMaggio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aliyev's guard. Nice move by DiMaggio!
Aliyev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aliyev passes DiMaggio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aliyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DiMaggio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aliyev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DiMaggio is refusing to be controlled, as Aliyev sits in half guard.
DiMaggio trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Aliyev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aliyev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DiMaggio defends it nicely.
DiMaggio closes the distance and clinches.
DiMaggio stalling against the cage.
Aliyev wants a takedown.
DiMaggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aliyev backwards.
DiMaggio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aliyev up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMaggio misses with the head strike.
DiMaggio stalling the fight.
DiMaggio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMaggio lands a hook to the side of the head.
DiMaggio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DiMaggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aliyev is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aliyev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DiMaggio just leaning against Aliyev, taking a breather.
Aliyev wants a takedown.
DiMaggio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DiMaggio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aliyev backwards.
Aliyev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DiMaggio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DiMaggio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aliyevs head.
Aliyev tries to score a body lock takedown but DiMaggio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DiMaggio lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMaggio leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DiMaggio just leaning against Aliyev, taking a breather.
DiMaggio lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
DiMaggio drops Aliyev onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Aliyev is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Aliyev is rocked!
Aliyev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aliyev tries to score a body lock takedown but DiMaggio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DiMaggio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DiMaggio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Aliyev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DiMaggio just leaning against Aliyev, taking a breather.
Aliyev seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMaggio has Aliyev pressed against the cage.
DiMaggio prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aliyev.
Aliyev tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DiMaggio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DiMaggio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DiMaggio lands a shoulder strike.
DiMaggio just leaning against Aliyev, taking a breather.
DiMaggio stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enzo DiMaggio.
Aliyev swats away the attempt to clinch by DiMaggio.
BAM! DiMaggio delivers a spinning backfist that drops Aliyev like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Enzo DiMaggio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kukina Maluga (ranked 4584 p4p, 3455 weight class) and Dominic Griffith (ranked 473 p4p, 400 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kukina Maluga!
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, Dominic Griffith!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maluga steps into range and cracks Griffith with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Griffith flops backwards and Maluga dives into his guard looking to finish!
 It looks like Dominic Griffith has been cut.
Maluga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griffith is keeping the position for now.
Griffith is wriggling around but Maluga manages to pass to half guard.
Griffith is looking to escape.
Griffith pushes Maluga off but Maluga dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maluga prevents Griffith from escaping the position.
Griffith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Griffith is trying to get back to his feet but Maluga has full control of the position and if anything, Griffith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Maluga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's two 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.
Griffith is trying to get back to his feet but Maluga has full control of the position and if anything, Griffith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Maluga controls the position.
Maluga continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffith is trying to get back to his feet but Maluga has full control of the position and if anything, Griffith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maluga is riding his opponent, not letting Griffith buck him off.
Griffith is trying to get back to his feet but Maluga has full control of the position and if anything, Griffith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
What can Griffith do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Griffith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Maluga controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kukina Maluga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominic Griffith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Griffith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maluga moves away.
Maluga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griffith manages to avoid it.
Griffith staying out of range there.
Maluga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Maluga misses its intended target.
Maluga dodges the punch combination from Griffith.
Maluga closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Griffith out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kukina Maluga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kainalu Kekoa (ranked 3719 p4p, 2920 weight class) and Lou Parisini (ranked 428 p4p, 338 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kainalu Kekoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lou Parisini!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parisini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parisini throws a lazy right hand but Kekoa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kekoa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kekoa scores with a nice strike.
Parisini throws a hook but Kekoa blocks it.
Kainalu Kekoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekoa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parisini's hands.
Parisini gets tackled into the cage by Kekoa. Kekoa maintains the clinch.
Parisini misses with a body punch.
Parisini misses with the head strike.
Kekoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kekoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parisini can't find room to land a body shot as Kekoa controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Parisini.
Parisini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kekoa just leaning against Parisini, taking a breather.
Kekoa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kekoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Parisini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kekoa.
Parisini misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parisini letting Kekoa take a breather here.
Parisini has a couple of punches blocked by Kekoa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parisini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parisini misses with a punch on the inside.
Kekoa has Parisini pushed against the cage.
Kekoa gets through Parisini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kekoa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Parisini has a couple of punches blocked by Kekoa.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Kekoa.
Kekoa lands an uppercut.
Parisini lands a takedown into guard.
Parisini wants to pass the guard but Kekoa is keeping the position.
Parisini is pushing down on Kekoa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kekoa is fighting to maintain full guard but Parisini has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parisini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parisini is trying for a kimura here. Kekoa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Parisini wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Parisini!
Lou Parisini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Harrison (ranked 2503 p4p, 2997 weight class) and Kaito Tanaka (ranked 294 p4p, 351 weight class). Harrison comes to the cage accompanied by All of the Above. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaito Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka looks to throw the jab but Harrison is out of range.
Harrison misses with a double jab
and Tanaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrison drives through and clinches with Tanaka against the cage.
Harrison misses with some punches.
Harrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tanaka's elbow.
Tanaka successfully pulls guard.
Tanaka throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Harrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet but Harrison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harrison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harrison continues to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrison misses with a series of wild punches.
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.
Harrison tests Tanaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Kaito Tanaka has been cut.
Harrison cracks a nice hook into Tanaka's ribs.
Harrison's corner calls for a 1-2. Harrison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harrison tries to clinch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Harrison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harrison misses with a combination
and Tanaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Michael Harrison has been cut.
Tanaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Harrison. Those never looked like landing.
Tanaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanaka throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka throws a jab when Harrison was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Harrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Tanaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harrison moves to clinch but Tanaka breaks away
and Tanaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Harrison sprawling to the canvas! Harrison rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tanaka finish him?!
Nice body punch from Tanaka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrison misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Harrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tanaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tanaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Tanaka cracks Harrison with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Harrison falls to his knees and Tanaka doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaito Tanaka!
Kaito Tanaka made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Any man who must say 'I am the king' is no true king'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Pogie (ranked 2341 p4p, 2991 weight class) and Galen Fisherman (ranked 274 p4p, 350 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Pogie!
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, Galen Fisherman!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisherman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pogie counters with a single leg into guard. Fisherman didn't expect that.
Pogie 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.
Fisherman keeping full guard, as Pogie tries to pass.
Pogie forces his way into half guard.
Pogie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fisherman defends it well.
Fisherman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fisherman is trying to stand back up but Pogie is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisherman is trying to control Pogie's posture. Pogie takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Fisherman! Pogie is rotating here... this could be the end... Fisherman is out! Pogie has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Pogie!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristopher Marks (ranked 1830 p4p, 3005 weight class) and Hatsumi Sen (ranked 98 p4p, 141 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristopher Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hatsumi Sen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks throws a shot to the body.
Marks misses with an uppercut. Sen saw that one coming.
Marks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marks closes the distance and pushes Sen back into the cage.
Marks blocks an uppercut.
Sen misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Hatsumi Sen has been cut.
Marks is stalling here.
Sen misses with an elbow strike.
Sen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sen backwards.
Marks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sen backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marks leaning against his opponent.
Sen tries to work over Marks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sen throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Marks.
Sen looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Marks to work.
Marks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marks.
Nice body punch from Marks - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marks.
Marks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Marks.
Marks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sens head.
Marks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sen up against the cage.
A short left from Marks.
Marks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sen or not.
Marks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sen or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marks.
That has opened up Hatsumi Sen's cut even more.
Marks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sen or not.
Marks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sen backwards.
Marks drops Sen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Sen is rocked!
Marks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sen is still on wobbly legs! Can Marks finish him?
A short uppercut from Marks.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Sen pressed against the cage. Marks frees himself up and cracks Sen with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Sen crumples to the floor, out cold! Marks jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristopher Marks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janne Virtanen (ranked 1520 p4p, 2975 weight class) and Frane Vinkovic (ranked 175 p4p, 349 weight class). Frane Vinkovic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Janne Virtanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frane Vinkovic!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinkovic moves out of range as Virtanen strikes.
Virtanen swings widly with a right hand
and Vinkovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Virtanen thinking.
Vinkovic swings for the body but Virtanen moves out of range.
Janne Virtanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinkovic manages to avoid it.
Virtanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vinkovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Janne Virtanen has been cut.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut. Vinkovic saw that one coming.
Virtanen swings widly with a right hand
and Vinkovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinkovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinkovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Virtanen lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Frane Vinkovic has been cut.
Virtanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Virtanen throws an off balance right hand
and Vinkovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vinkovic lands a big right hand that sends Virtanen crashing to the mat! Vinkovic stays standing though and waves Virtanen back to his feet!
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!
Vinkovic moves away from the strike by Virtanen.
Vinkovic slips a jab from Virtanen.
Virtanen misses with a left hand
and Vinkovic scores with a counter punch that sends Virtanen to the canvas! Vinkovic smells blood - he's punishing Virtanen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Virtanen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frane Vinkovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Frane Vinkovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bayou (ranked 1545 p4p, 2965 weight class) and Jesse Kidd (ranked 178 p4p, 347 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bobby Bayou has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bobby Bayou seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Bayou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesse Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bayou is fending him off so far but Kidd persists. Nope, Bayou circles away and we're back to standing.
Bayou feinted with a counter takedown.
Bayou feints and as Kidd raises his hands in defense, Bayou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kidd looking for a triangle here. Bayou is fighting it but it looks tight! Kidd pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bayou is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jesse Kidd!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louie Lopez (ranked 989 p4p, 2144 weight class) and King Hippo (ranked 119 p4p, 258 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Louie Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Hippo!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hippo lands a really nice looking cross but Lopez seems unphased.
It looks like Louie Lopez has been cut.
Hippo throws a big shot that misses.
Hippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hippo lands a hook that stumbles Lopez back into the cage. Hippo follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Lopez to the canvas! Hippo pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Lopez has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). King Hippo!
King Hippo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleki Veainu (ranked 1457 p4p, 1596 weight class) and Judo Dan (ranked 170 p4p, 185 weight class). Aleki Veainu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleki Veainu!
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, Judo Dan!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dan was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dan! But no joy.
Dan swings widly with a right hand
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Judo Dan has been cut.
Dan misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dan looks winded!
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch but Dan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu wants to clinch.
Veainu lands a big uppercut and Dan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dan looks OK. Veainu waves Dan back to his feet!
Veainu sends Dan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Veainu is motioning to the referee to let Dan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That has opened up Judo Dan's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Veainu counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleki Veainu!
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