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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 8
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1# Franco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. We've been hearing reports that Kakashi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kakashi shoots in but Franco avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kakashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2# It looks like Kenshiro Kakashi has been cut. Kakashi shoots in for a double leg but Franco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kakashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Franco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Franco, right into the meat.
Franco scores with a hook. Kakashi fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenshiro Kakashi . That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Franco works Kakashi 's body with a nice hook. A head kick misses from Franco. Kakashi walks into a left hand. 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! Kakashi is looking to clinch. A nice side step and Franco releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1# Franco is looking to slow Kakashi down with leg kicks. Franco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kakashi shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kakashi catches Franco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kakashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franco.
Kakashi with a poor takedown and Franco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Franco lands a jab to the head.
Franco throws a leg kick which misses Kakashi 's front leg but catches the back leg as Kakashi tries to avoid it. Franco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakashi manages to avoid it. Franco ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kakashi misses with a takedown and Franco counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2# Kenshiro Kakashi 's cut is getting worse.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Franco pushes Kakashi away with a front kick. Kakashi lands with a cross. Kakashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakashi . Franco stuffs the takedown attempt from Kakashi . Kakashi gets slowly back to his feet. Franco throws a right hand that Kakashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kakashi also avoids with ease. Franco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kakashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kakashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kakashi throws out a powerful jab.#TD# Kakashi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3# Kakashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franco keeps working. Kakashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kakashi wants to control but Franco is keeping him busy. Franco wants to control but Kakashi passes into side.
Franco wants to control but Kakashi postures up. Kakashi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Franco! Kakashi tries to control but Franco wriggling away. Kakashi lands a big shot there that rocks Franco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kakashi punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4# Kakashi avoids the attempt from Franco to control. Kakashi landing strikes from the mount. Kakashi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Franco wants to control but Kakashi is having none of it. Franco is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Franco wants to control but Kakashi is having none of it.#SUB# Franco wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Kakashi has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Franco taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenshiro Kakashi !
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