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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aki Kangasmaki (ranked 3400 p4p, 25108 weight class) and Alvin Hauser (ranked 395 p4p, 552 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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184 cm 22 176 1 - 2 - 0 |
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182 cm 21 184 1 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Excellent MT Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt World class MT Heavy handed |
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aki Kangasmaki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvin Hauser! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kangasmaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Kangasmaki misses with a kick to the body.
Kangasmaki misses with a combination
and Hauser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A big right from Hauser misses.
Oooooh!!! Kangasmaki has knocked Hauser down with a huge combo! Kangasmaki steps away and waves a wobbly Hauser back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Alvin Hauser has been cut. Kangasmaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauser. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A low kick from Hauser is predictable there and Kangasmaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hauser thinking. Hauser pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hauser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 Hauser is rocked! Kangasmaki throws a head kick that misses. Kangasmaki walks into a left hand. Kangasmaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hauser throws out the jab.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangasmaki sends Hauser crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kangasmaki is motioning to the referee to let Hauser up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Hauser is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangasmaki finish him? A head kick by Kangasmaki misses and Hauser counters with a straight right hand. Hauser avoids the head kick by Kangasmaki.
Hauser unleashes a big counter combination but Kangasmaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kangasmaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Kangasmaki misses with a head kick.
Kangasmaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kangasmaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kangasmaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hauser loads up on a big right hand but Kangasmaki slips the punch. Hauser seems to have recovered his senses. Kangasmaki throws a combination that misses and Hauser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A slow jab from Hauser misses its intended target. Kangasmaki throws a chopping leg kick but Hauser manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Hauser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangasmaki moves away. Kangasmaki misses with a looping left. Kangasmaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hauser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kangasmaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kangasmaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hauser on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hauser misses with a hook. Kangasmaki ducked under it nicely. Kangasmaki misses the jab. Kangasmaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hauser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kangasmaki slips a jab from Hauser. Hauser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kangasmaki circles away quickly and effectively. Kangasmaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hauser is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kangasmaki with a body shot. Hauser throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangasmaki counters with a lovely shot to the body. Kangasmaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kangasmaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 That has opened up Alvin Hauser's cut even more. Hauser thows a left - swing and a miss! Kangasmaki misses with a head kick.
Hauser avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kangasmaki throws a right and a left that Hauser avoids nicely. Kangasmaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hauser.
Kangasmaki drops Hauser with a beautiful combination! Hauser stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kangasmaki is looking for the KO! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kangasmaki throws an overhand right that drops Hauser like a sack of potatoes! Kangasmaki dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Kangasmaki!
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