Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2024

#R1#
That kick from Kangas tenderised Soldic's leg. Soldic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kangas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Soldic blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Soldic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Soldic darts in and clinches Kangas up against the cage.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soldic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas working hard to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Soldic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Soldic jumps guard but Kangas stands there with Soldic around his waist. Soldic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kangas has a couple of punches blocked by Soldic.
Soldic fails to pull guard.
Kangas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##BC#
Kangas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
A slow jab from Kangas misses its intended target.
Kangas keeps the fight on the outside.
Kangas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kangas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Kangas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soldic doesn't seem phased though.
Soldic slips under a jab.
Kangas scores with a leg kick.
Kangas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Soldic is looking to clinch.
Soldic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Soldic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Soldic throws a head kick that misses
and Kangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soldic tries to clinch but Kangas is having none of it.
Soldic misses with a looping left.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soldic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kangas misses with an uppercut
and Kangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kangas misses with a low kick as Soldic jumps back.
Kangas throws a body punch but Soldic moves out of range.
Kangas scores with a hook to the body. Soldic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Soldic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kangas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soldic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kangas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soldic tries to clinch there but Kangas circles away.
Kangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kangas. That's going to slow Soldic down. #CL2#
Soldic forces Kangas back against the cage and clinches.#T3##TD2#
Soldic gets control of Kangas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Soldic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kangas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soldic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Kangas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soldic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kangas has managed to get both his arms back between Soldic's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soldic is pulling down on Kangas's head to control his posture.
Kangas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soldic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kangas trying to control but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Kangas being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Soldic tries to close the distance and clinch but Kangas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kangas throws a head kick but Soldic moves out of range.
Soldic tries to clinch but Kangas moves out of range.
Soldic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kangas counters with a nice body shot.
Soldic tries to clinch but Kangas is having none of it.
Kangas thumps Soldic with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
That's time! Kangas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Soldic is looking to clinch.
Soldic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Soldic tries to clinch up but Kangas circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Soldic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soldic blocking some punches.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Kangas breaks from the clinch.
Kangas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soldic on the side of the head.
Kangas lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Kangas closes the distance and pushes Soldic back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kangas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soldic.
Soldic blocks an uppercut.
Soldic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soldic jumps guard but Kangas stands there with Soldic around his waist. Soldic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Soldic jumps guard but Kangas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Soldic.
Soldic is trying to pull guard but Kangas has him pressed against the cage.
Soldic wants a takedown. #TD2#
Soldic drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Soldic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kangas trying to control the position from guard on top but Soldic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kangas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Soldic seems keen to control Kangas's posture.
Roberto Soldic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soldic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kangas trying to control but Soldic is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Soldic moves into the clinch.
Kangas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soldic can do to turn this around?
Soldic prevents a body shot from Kangas.
Kangas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soldic fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Soldic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Soldic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soldic managing to control the position.
Kangas looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kangas trying to control but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Soldic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Soldic keeping moving, preventing Kangas from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soldic trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kangas scores with a jab. Soldic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Soldic doesn't manage to clinch there - Kangas circles away.
Kangas throws a jab when Soldic was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Soldic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soldic throws a counter combo.
Kangas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soldic ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.#CL2#
Soldic darts in and clinches Kangas up against the cage.
Kangas stops a takedown attempt from Soldic.
Kangas scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kangas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kangas pushes Soldic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Kangas scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Soldic.
Soldic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kangas prevents it.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Soldic.
Soldic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kangas walks away with a smile on his face. Soldic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kangas clobbers Soldic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Soldic tries to clinch but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soldic moves to clinch but Kangas breaks away
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Tapani Kangas is winning the standup battle so far.
Soldic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kangas.
Roberto Soldic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kangas connects with a high kick.
A punch lands to the side of Soldic 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Soldic drives through and clinches with Kangas against the cage.
Kangas wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Soldic.
Soldic prevents a body shot from Kangas.
Kangas tries to break the clinch but Soldic is controlling the position.
Soldic keeps control of Kangas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kangas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soldic jumps guard but Kangas stands there with Soldic around his waist. Soldic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soldic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Soldic jumps guard but Kangas stands there with Soldic around his waist. Soldic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldic blocks an uppercut.
Soldic prevents a body shot from Kangas. #BC#
Kangas manages to break the clinch.
Kangas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soldic momentarily. #T3#
Kangas lands a lovely overhand right.
Kangas scores with a jab. Soldic acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Kangas clinches with his opponent.
Soldic looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Tapani Kangas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kangas being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Soldic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kangas trying to control the position from guard on top but Soldic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Soldic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tapani Kangas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SUB2#
Kangas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soldic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kangas has managed to get both his arms back between Soldic's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Soldic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kangas defends well.
Kangas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soldic on the ground.#SUB2#
Soldic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kangas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Soldic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kangas defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kangas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kangas!

Event: WVT 222: Steve v Simone
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandolero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
Bandolero shoots in and drives through. Kangas sprawls well.
Bandolero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kangas.
Bandolero looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kangas is fending him off so far but Bandolero persists. Nope, Kangas circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Bandolero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandolero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kangas defends it well.
Kangas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bandolero's head backwards.
Bandolero misses with a double jab
and Kangas counters with an outside leg kick.
Bandolero moves out of range of the body kick from Kangas.
Bandolero goes for a double leg but Kangas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kangas continues to drive forward.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Bandolero.
Bandolero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A lazy left from Kangas finds it's target.
Kangas lands a head shot.
Kangas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kangas throws a lazy right hand but Bandolero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Bandolero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bandolero lands a couple of elbows.
Bandolero wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving. #T1#
Kangas has Bandolero pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Bandolero drops back looking for a leg! Kangas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kangas manages to kick Bandolero off! Bandolero jumps back into Kangas's guard.
Kangas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bandolero trying to control but Kangas is working from the bottom.
Bandolero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kangas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bandolero.
Bandolero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kangas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kangas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bandolero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Bandolero drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kangas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bandolero has Kangas in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Bandolero working for a triangle but Kangas defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bandolero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kangas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kangas content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Kangas won't allow Bandolero to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bandolero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kangas is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bandolero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kangas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kangas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bandolero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kangas is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bandolero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kangas stacks Bandolero on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kangas!
Bandolero tries to bench press Kangas off him but Kangas keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bandolero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bandolero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandolero tries to roll over but Kangas keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bandolero has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kangas. Oh but Bandolero has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kangas goes limp - he's gone! Bandolero jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giacomo Bandolero!
Giacomo Bandolero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 216: Le Franc v Steve
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Kangas with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Filerup shoots in and gets a takedown into Kangas's guard.#SU2#
Filerup stands and steps away. Kangas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kangas jabs at Filerup's body.
Kangas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kangas sets himself, and Filerup steps forward looking for the clinch! Kangas avoids it this time.
Filerup shoots and misses
and Kangas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filerup moves away.
Filerup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Filerup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kangas but Kangas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Filerup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kangas throws a hook but Filerup avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Filerup.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kangas blocks a head kick by Filerup. #TD2#
Filerup closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kangas to the mat! Kangas manages to get full guard.
Filerup slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filerup stopping the sweep attempt from Kangas.
Kangas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Filerup engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kangas working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Filerup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kangas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kangas continues to stall.
Filerup is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Filerup trying to control but Kangas is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Filerup looks for a takedown but Kangas sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.
Kangas throws a hook but Filerup blocks it.
Kangas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filerup shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kangas as he avoids it easily.
Kangas is looking to counter punch.
Filerup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kangas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Filerup throws out the jab. #CL2#
Filerup gets a clinch.
Filerup is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kangas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Filerup wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Kangas tries a body shot but Filerup blocks it.
Kangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Filerups head.
Filerup is working for takedown but Kangas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas lands a body punch. #BC#
Kangas breaks from the clinch.
Kangas throws a lazy uppercut
and Filerup counters with a series of strikes. Kangas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Filerup moves out of range as Kangas strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Filerup fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
Kangas stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Kangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Filerup moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas misses with a head kick.
Filerup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Filerup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Filerup blocks a jab.
Filerup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kangas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kangas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Filerup scoring well with a low kick there.
Filerup shoots in looking for a takedown. Kangas tries to sprawl out of it but Filerup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kangas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kangas punishes Filerup's body with a nice straight punch.
Kangas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filerup tries for a takedown but Kangas circles away easily
and Filerup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangas scores with a nice strike.
Kangas staying out of range there.#TD2#
Filerup fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kangas sprawls well initially but Filerup persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kangas is doing well to control the position and prevent Filerup from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Filerup in particular looking to stall.
Kangas is trying to control but can't.
Filerup slows the pace down in half guard.
Filerup is keen to just control but Kangas is a slippery customer.
Filerup takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Filerup wants to pass the guard but Kangas is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kangas misses with an uppercut. Filerup saw that one coming.
Filerup is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Filerup defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Filerup moves away and avoids it.
Filerup moves away from the strike by Kangas.
Kangas keeps the fight on the outside.
Kangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Filerup tries to clinch but Kangas is having none of it.
Filerup on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kangas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Filerup momentarily.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
Filerup throws a sloppy head kick and Kangas moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Kangas.
Kangas slaps away a takedown attempt from Filerup, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.#T3#
Filerup fails to land the takedown.
Filerup fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Filerup slips a jab from Kangas.
Kangas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filerup can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kangas.
Filerup fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filerup moves in looking to clinch but Kangas pushes him off.
Filerup dives in and grabs Kangas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kangas pushes down on Filerup's head and hops out.
Filerup keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
Filerup is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kangas throws a shot to the body.
Kangas throws a series of punches but Filerup moves out of range. #T4#
Kangas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Filerup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kangas is fending him off so far but Filerup persists. Nope, Kangas circles away and we're back to standing.
Kangas scores with a hook.
Filerup uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kangas.
Filerup is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Filerup doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filerup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kangas but Kangas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.
Kangas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Filerup scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kangas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Filerup perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Filerup gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Filerup goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kangas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filerup.
Filerup avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Filerup thinks about the counter body kick.
Kangas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Filerup looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Filerup throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kangas was covering up waiting for the punch and Filerup finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kangas keeping moving, preventing Filerup from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas controls Filerup momentarily but Filerup frees himself. #T1#
Filerup missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kangas is trying to keep Filerup in close. #SU2#
Filerup gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kangas swings for the body but Filerup moves out of range.
Kangas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Filerup is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Filerup has his takedown stuffed
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immagunna Filerup.
Nice defenses there by Filerup.#T2#
Kangas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filerup's hands.
Kangas stuffs the takedown attempt from Filerup. Filerup gets slowly back to his feet.
Kangas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Filerup.
Kangas throws a shot to the body.
Filerup tries to clinch but Kangas is having none of it.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but Filerup manages to avoid it.
Filerup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Filerup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kangas.#T3#
Filerup darts in looking for a takedown but Kangas gets double underhooks and turns Filerup into the cage.
Filerup displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kangas throws out the jab.
Filerup walks into a straight right hand from Kangas.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kangas checks a leg kick.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Kangas as Filerup shoots in.
Kangas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kangas scores with a decent looking hook.
Kangas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kangas misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Filerup counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kangas wants to control but Filerup is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Filerup is looking to take a break and control but Kangas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kangas trying to control but Filerup postures up.
Tapani Kangas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kangas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Filerup.
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!
Filerup is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kangas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Filerup is stalling in the full guard.
Kangas seems keen to control Filerup's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kangas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kangas!

Event: WVT 206: Torvik v Qiang
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Kangas missing with a left hand there. O Rally was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Rally is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kangas digs a good body shot into O Rally's ribs.
O Rally thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas throws a leg kick which misses O Rally's front leg but catches the back leg as O Rally tries to avoid it.
O Rally fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O Rally uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kangas.
Kangas takes one to the side of the head.
Kangas moves away from the strike by O Rally.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
O Rally swings widly with a right hand
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kangas moves away from the strike by O Rally.
It looked like Kangas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Rally.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rally walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
O Rally gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
O Rally wants to pass to mount but Kangas is defending the position. #T1##SUB2#
O Rally is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kangas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
O Rally is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kangas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time O Rally.
O Rally is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
O Rally is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kangas has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kangas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
O Rally is trying to control. Kangas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
O Rally tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kangas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kangas throws a body kick that misses
and O Rally counters with a one-two to the body.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
O Rally stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kangas.
O Rally avoids the body shot from Kangas.
O Rally rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
O Rally uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kangas.#TD2#
O Rally looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
O Rally is stalling in the full guard.
O Rally advances position into side control!#T4##SUB2#
O Rally is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kangas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
O Rally tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no O Rally has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
O Rally is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kangas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Rally dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
O Rally swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kangas lands a glancing blow to the side of O Rally's head.
O Rally swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O Rally moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Kangas.
Kangas drops his hands momentarily and O Rally takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kangas throws a hook but O Rally avoids it easily.
O Rally misses with a straight left.
O Rally throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Rally thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rally looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kangas misses with a body punch
and O Rally counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Rally connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kangas. Kangas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Rally looks to throw the jab but Kangas is out of range.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but O Rally manages to avoid it.
O Rally throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Kangas scores with a push kick.
Kangas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
O Rally might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kangas lands a jab to the nose.
Kangas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kangas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kangas cracks O Rally with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good exchange - O Rally coming out on top.
O Rally fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kangas on the side of the head.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Rally connects with a jab.
Kangas throws the left hand but O Rally avoids the punch easily.
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!
O Rally punishes Kangas's body with a nice straight punch.
Kangas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Rally.
Kangas moves away from the strike by O Rally.
O Rally shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kangas as he jumps to the side.
O Rally blocks a jab.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. O Rally does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kangas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but O Rally is just out of range.
O Rally throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kangas throws a sloppy head kick and O Rally moves out of range easily.
O Rally swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kangas.
O Rally swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kangas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kangas slips a jab and a cross from O Rally.
Nice jab there from O Rally.
O Rally slips under a jab from Kangas.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Rally.
O Rally has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Kangas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Rally throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Rally thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
A jab from O Rally misses.
O Rally connects with a jab.
O Rally misses with a series of wild punches.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Rally fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kangas connects with a jab.
A lazy left from O Rally finds it's target.
O Rally shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Rally bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kangas's head backwards.
O Rally ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
O Rally fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Rally swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
O Rally lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rally. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Rally throws a body shot but no joy.
O Rally missing with a left hand there. Kangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but O Rally manages to avoid it.
Kangas takes a swing at O Rally's ribcage but misses.
O Rally throws a looping overhand right but Kangas ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Rally.
O Rally throws a poor cross that misses
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Rally swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as O Rally blocks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kangas. No joy for O Rally on that attempt.
O Rally turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Rally lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kangas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean O Rally showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Kangas finds it's target.
O Rally misses with a hook. Kangas ducked under it nicely.
Kangas throws a hook but O Rally avoids it easily.
O Rally misses with a few strikes there.
Kangas misses with a looping left.
O Rally looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kangas scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas throws a half hearted mid kick.
O Rally throws a right hand that Kangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Kangas also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by O Rally.
It seemed like O Rally was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Rally misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
O Rally dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Rally connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kangas scrambles back to his feet.
O Rally tries for a takedown but Kangas circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
O Rally connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kangas. Kangas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Rally ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
Kangas jabs O Rally right on the nose. O Rally blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Rally.
A combination from O Rally does no damage.
Kangas staying out of range there.
O Rally with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kangas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by O Rally.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Rally throws out the jab.
O Rally misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but O Rally is just out of range.
Kangas throws a leg kick but O Rally sees it coming and moves out of range.
O Rally lands a head shot.#T2#
O Rally looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Kangas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Rally has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kangas finds it's way round the side to connect with O Rally's head.
O Rally misses with a hook to the body
and Kangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Rally throws out a loose jab but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Rally blocks a jab.
Kangas stuffs the takedown attempt from O Rally. O Rally gets slowly back to his feet.
O Rally slips under a jab from Kangas.
Kangas throws a hook but O Rally avoids it easily.
O Rally misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from O Rally.
A jab lands there for O Rally.#TD2#
O Rally gets a double leg takedown into Kangas's guard.#T3#
Kangas has control of O Rally's left arm, preventing O Rally from doing any damage.
Kangas keeping full guard, as O Rally tries to pass.
Kangas keeping moving, preventing O Rally from controlling successfully.
O Rally trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sean O Rally is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Rally wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kangas checks a leg kick.
O Rally throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by O Rally.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kangas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Rally scores with a body shot.
O Rally takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Rally ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Rally scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tapani Kangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Rally throws a hook to the side of Kangas's head but Kangas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean O Rally comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Rally 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean O Rally!

Event: WVT 202: Haggar v Anderson
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Andary throws a right hand that Kangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Kangas also avoids with ease.
Kangas misses with a right hand
and Andary counters with a nice body kick.
Andary finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kangas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kangas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andary digs a good body shot into Kangas's ribs.
We've been informed that Kangas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andary throws out the jab.
Kangas connects with a jab.
Andary uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
Andary was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kangas throws a solid leg kick but Andary takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kangas.
Kangas throws a hook but Andary blocks it.
Kangas digs a good hook to Andary's body.
Kangas misses with a right hand
and Andary counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andary swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
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!
A head kick misses from Andary.
Kangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andary.
Kangas throws a jab when Andary was well out of range.#T1#
Kangas misses with a body shot.
Kangas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andary manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kangas.
A head kick misses from Andary.
Kangas lands with a shot to the body.
Andary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kangas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on Andary's shoulder, as Andary tries to avoid the shot.
Kangas misses with a lunging right hand
and Andary counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Andary misses.
Kangas blocks a head kick by Andary.
Kangas shapes to counter with a head kick.
Andary misses with a low kick as Kangas jumps back.
Kangas fails to land with a series of punches.
Andary swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Kangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A cross from Kangas lands.
Kangas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kangas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Kangas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kangas.
Kangas misses the shot to the body.
Kangas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Andary throws a sloppy head kick and Kangas moves out of range easily.
Kangas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andary looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andary misses with a body shot.
Kangas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas misses with a hook
and Andary makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gary Andary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kangas throws a hook to the side of Andary's head but Andary sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andary slips a straight right by Kangas.
Andary chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kangas misses with a low kick. #T3#
Andary looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Andary slips under a jab.
Kangas throws a lazy right hand but Andary sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andary throws a push kick but Kangas slaps the foot to one side.
Kangas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andary is looking for a counter combo.
Kangas throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Kangas misses.
Kangas loads up on a big right hand but Andary slips the punch.
Andary misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Andary connects with a leg kick.
Andary throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kangas misses with a hook.
Kangas throws a good cross that connects.
Kangas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andary misses with a body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andary slips under a jab.
Andary lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kangas will feel that in the morning.
Kangas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andary.
Kangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Andary.
A combination from Andary does no damage.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andary moves away.
Andary looks to land a body kick but Kangas moved away.
Andary takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Andary moves away and avoids it.
Kangas misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Andary. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andary takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kangas looks for the body kick but Andary saw that one coming.
Kangas tries to move into range but Andary moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gary Andary will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Kangas misses.
Andary throws a series of strikes that have Kangas backpedaling.
Andary lands with a kick to the temple. Kangas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kangas catches Andary with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kangas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Andary's ribs.
Gary Andary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kangas throws a hook but Andary blocks it.
Gary Andary is winning the standup battle so far.
Kangas scores with a jab to the head.
Andary fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andary lands a body shot.
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!
Andary lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andary with the inside leg kick.
Andary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andary throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kangas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Andary misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Andary closes the distance and pushes Kangas back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kangas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Andary - that landed with a thud.
Andary struggles to land a body shot inside as Kangas controls his hands. #BC2#
Kangas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kangas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andary walks into a straight right hand from Kangas.
Andary loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
Kangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andary.
Andary is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kangas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andary moves out of range of the strikes.
Andary shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kangas throws out a counter right but Andary avoids it with no problem.
Andary closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kangas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kangas lands a nice hook to Andary's body. Andary takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Kangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas avoids a kick to the body.
Kangas misses with a hook.
Andary misses with a double jab.
Andary goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kangas scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Andary.
Andary backing away here, and Kangas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kangas fakes the leg kick and cracks Andary in the body.
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kangas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kangas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andary doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kangas!
Andary doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Andary looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Andary closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kangas presses Andary against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Andary.
Kangas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Kangas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kangas.
Kangas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andary putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kangas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kangas has a couple of punches blocked by Andary.
Andary softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kangas avoids a wild elbow strike from Andary.
Andary lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andary slows down the pace here.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Kangas wants to get back to striking at distance but Andary won't allow it.
Andary missing with knees to the body.
Andary tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Andary throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kangas blocks it with crossed arms.
Kangas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Andary scores with a shoulder strike.
Kangas tries a body shot but Andary blocks it.
Andary is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kangas is defending well for now.
Andary blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andary leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Andary.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andary taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Kangas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tapani Kangas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Kangas there.
Kangas throws a head kick that misses.
Andary throws a head kick that misses.
Andary slips under a jab.
Andary takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Kangas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kangas.
Kangas throws a sloppy body shot
and Andary counters with a good low kick that Kangas was not able to check.
A big right from Kangas misses.
Andary misses with a lunging right hand
and Kangas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andary.
Kangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kangas does it's job there.
Andary is looking to wear down Kangas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kangas throws an off balance right hand
and Andary counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andary throws a combination that misses
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas throws out a powerful jab.
Andary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Kangas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kangas manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Kangas - just one landing.
Andary lands with an overhand left.
Kangas throws a hook but Andary avoids it easily.
Kangas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kangas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andary manages to avoid it.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Andary moved out of range nicely.
Andary throws a right hand that misses
and Kangas counters with a good low kick that Andary was not able to check.
Andary throws a right and a left that Kangas avoids nicely.
Andary connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andary avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Andary throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Andary lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas misses with a left hand
and Andary counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters circling a little - Andary finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Kangas does it's job there.
Kangas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andary.
Kangas avoids a kick to the body.
Andary is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andary is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kangas tries to clinch but Andary is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Andary misses its target.
Andary avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Kangas manages to avoid it.
Andary tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kangas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Andary uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kangas lands a body shot. #CL#
Andary closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andary throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andary lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kangas managing to block the knees to the body from Andary.
Kangas tries to circle away but Andary has him pinned against the cage.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andary creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andary throws an elbow that misses.
Kangas blocks a body shot from Andary. #BC2#
Kangas breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andary tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andary takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Kangas dodges the punch combination from Andary.
Andary fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kangas manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Andary.
Andary looks to throw the jab but Kangas is out of range.
A left lands for Kangas.
Andary slips under a jab.
Kangas lands an overhand right.
Kangas blocks a head kick by Andary.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kangas throws an off balance right hand
and Andary counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kangas lands a glancing blow to the side of Andary's head.
Andary uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kangas.
Kangas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kangas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tapani Kangas!

Event: WVT 192: Fedetenko v Luciano
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Kangas throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Kangas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Kangas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King with the inside leg kick.
King lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from King misses.
Kangas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a looping left.
King works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kangas as he connects with a hook.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Kangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kangas throws a body punch but King moves out of range. #T1#
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kangas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King scores with a jab.
Kangas takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Kangas staying out of range there.
Kangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
King moves away from the strike by Kangas.
It looked like King was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King thumps Kangas with a low kick.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kangas.
Kangas throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Kangas throws a body punch but King moves out of range. #T2#
Kangas missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas misses with a kick to the body.
Kangas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
Kangas throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Kangas.
Kangas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kangas.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Kangas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kangas misses with a body kick.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kangas.#T3#
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King avoids the head kick by Kangas.
King throws a front kick aimed at Kangas's knee but Kangas avoids it well.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kangas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kangas thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kangas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kangas blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kangas! But no joy.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King looks to land a combination. Kangas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King dips to his left and cracks Kangas with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas lands a lovely overhand right.
King moves out of range of the leg kick from Kangas.
King throwing a counter right hand but Kangas manages to avoid it.
Kangas thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from King.
A clash of legs there as King blocks the low kick.
King cracks Kangas with an open hand slap.
A jab from King misses.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Kangas is looking to land body kicks.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kangas tries a head kick but it misses.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from King tenderised Kangas's leg. Kangas is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dwayne King is winning the standup battle so far.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Kangas misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Kangas - just one landing.
Kangas looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King scores with a leg kick.
Kangas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and King counters with a left to the body.
Kangas slips under a jab from King.
A little jabbing left from Kangas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King walks into a jab.
Kangas cracks King with an open hand slap.
Kangas misses with a hook.
King is looking to counter punch.
Kangas checks a low kick from King.
King misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kangas misses with a hook.
King looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A low kick from King is predictable there
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kangas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
Kangas throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King connects with a body shot.
Kangas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King checks the leg kick.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
King throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
King finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kangas looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Nice defenses there by King.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kangas.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kangas.#T2#
King tries to work over Kangas's front leg with a kick but Kangas checks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kangas 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.
Kangas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Kangas misses its intended target.
King throwing a counter right hand but Kangas manages to avoid it.
King stuns Kangas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kangas checks a leg kick.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kangas throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King is looking to counter punch.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Kangas connects with a jab.
Kangas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Kangas blocks the leg kick.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kangas throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King with the inside leg kick.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King walks into a left hand.
King checks a leg kick.
Kangas throws a head kick that half lands.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kangas lands with an overhand left.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Kangas only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
King misses with an uppercut
and Kangas counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King connects with a jab.
Kangas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kangas. Kangas obviously looking to wear him down.
Kangas connects with a looping right hand.
Kangas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kangas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kangas misses the shot to the body.
Dwayne King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Kangas.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kangas doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kangas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas cracks King with an open hand slap.
King throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dwayne King will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kangas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kangas. That did some damage!
Kangas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Kangas's corner calls for a 1-2. Kangas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kangas throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King slips a jab from Kangas.
Kangas takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Kangas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a looping right.#T1#
King throws a right hand that Kangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Kangas also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kangas.
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Kangas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kangas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King scores with a jab to the head.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
King throws out a leg kick but Kangas moves out of range and King only half commits.
Nice uppercut lands for Kangas. That snapped King's head back.
King ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
King is looking to chop away at Kangas's legs.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
King throws a chopping leg kick but Kangas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King misses with an uppercut.
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!
Kangas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
A punch combination from King misses.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kangas. Kangas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kangas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Kangas connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Kangas wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
King misses with a body shot.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kangas throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
King scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Kangas throws a leg kick
and Kangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
King will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kangas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kangas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Kangas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kangas takes one to the side of the head.
Kangas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
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!
Kangas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Kangas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
King tries to score with a low kick but Kangas moves his leg out of the way.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kangas.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Kangas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King on the side of the head.
Kangas throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King misses with an uppercut. Kangas saw that one coming.
Kangas lands with a right hand.
Kangas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kangas looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kangas just manages to avoid it.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tapani Kangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. King does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: WVT 183: Haggar v Railio
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Kangas misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Kangas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good leg kick by Kangas.
Nice body kick there by Kangas.
Voin misses with an uppercut. Kangas saw that one coming.
Voin walks into a stiff left hand from Kangas.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
Kangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kangas lands an overhand right.
Kangas swats away the attempt to clinch by Voin.
Voin takes one to the chin there.
Voin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kangas finds it's way round the side to connect with Voin's head.
Zima Voin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kangas cracks Voin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kangas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voin.
Kangas throws out a counter right but Voin avoids it with no problem.
Kangas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Voin instigates a clinch. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Voin as Kangas tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Kangas.
Kangas digs a right hand underneath Voin's ribcage. Voin let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Voin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kangas can't fight it off and eventually Voin manages to take the fight to the floor. Kangas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Voin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kangas is keeping the position for now.
Voin passes Kangas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kangas is controlling Voin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Voin in particular looking to stall.
Kangas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kangas is looking to improve his position. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Voin misses with a hook
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Voin.
A countering left hand to the body from Kangas misses.
Kangas stuns Voin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kangas.
Voin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Voin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kangas counters with a left and a right that stings Voin. #T4#
Kangas lands a nice looking body shot.
Kangas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kangas misses with a head kick.
Voin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Voin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Voin looks to clinch
and Kangas counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kangas lands with a nice body punch.
Voin is looking to clinch.
Voin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kangas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Kangas misses.
Voin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Voin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Voin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kangas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kangas lands with a cross.
Kangas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voin.
Kangas cracks Voin with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Voin has closed the distance and engaged Kangas in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kangas.
A short body shot lands from Kangas as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Kangas breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas lands with a nice body punch.
Kangas lands a really nice looking cross but Voin seems unphased.
Voin thows a leg kick but Kangas checks it
letting Kangas counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Kangas closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Voin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voin backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Kangas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kangas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Voin lands a glancing blow to the side of Kangas's head.
A big left from Kangas misses.
Voin attempts a counter takedown but Kangas avoids it well and moves away.
Nice cross by Kangas.
Voin swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
It seemed like Kangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Kangas pushes Voin up against the cage in a clinch.
Kangas presses Voin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kangas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Voin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voin misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2##TD#
Voin tightens his grip and picks Kangas up, before dumping him to the ground. Kangas manages to land in guard.
Kangas is trying to hold Voin in close to prevent damage but Voin has managed to pass into half guard.
Voin is controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Voin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kangas wants to control but Voin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Voin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kangas is concentrating on defense, preventing Voin from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kangas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Voin backs up against the cage.
Voin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kangas paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Kangas lands a nice shot that snaps Voin's head back.
Kangas scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Kangas.
Voin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kangas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voin manages to avoid it.#CL#
Voin moves into range and clinches up with Kangas.
Voin tries to score a body lock takedown but Kangas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kangas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Voin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kangas.
Voin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kangas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zima Voin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kangas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Kangas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kangas swats away the attempt to clinch by Voin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kangas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas lands a nice looking body kick.
Voin has his takedown stuffed
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voin tries to clinch
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Voin throws a series of punches but Kangas avoids them all with ease.
Voin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Voin blocks a head kick by Kangas.
Kangas wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kangas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Voin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kangas is trying to keep an underhook but Voin manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1#
Kangas trying to control from the bottom.
Kangas keeping hold of Voin's head, controlling as best he can.
Voin controlling the pace.
Kangas tries to roll over but Voin keeps him under control.
Zima Voin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kangas is looking to control Voin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kangas avoid being mounted?
Voin prevents Kangas from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kangas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kangas digs a good hook to Voin's body. #T3#
Kangas lands a nice looking body kick.
Kangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Voin misses with a takedown
and Kangas counters with a good, hard body kick but Voin shrugs it off.
A big right from Voin misses.
Kangas is trying to counter with his kicks.
Voin misses with a hook. Kangas ducked under it nicely.
Kangas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Voin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kangas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Voin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Both fighters circling a little - Kangas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kangas lands a slapping body shot.
Voin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Voin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kangas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Voin under the eye.
Voin moves in looking to clinch but Kangas pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kangas! But no joy.
Tapani Kangas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kangas thuds a left hand into Voin's body.
A low kick lands for Kangas.
Kangas cracks Voin with a good jab.
Kangas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kangas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kangas throws a head kick that Voin semi-blocks.
Nice uppercut lands for Kangas. That snapped Voin's head back.
Voin tries to move into range but Kangas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Voin stuns Kangas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Voin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Voin looks to clinch
and Kangas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Voin looks to land a combination but Kangas avoids it well.
Voin walks into a stiff left hand from Kangas.
Voin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Voin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kangas connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kangas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kangas!

Event: WVT 174: Matikainen v Logan
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Denisov misses with a takedown attempt - Kangas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kangas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kangas misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Denisov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kangas throws a hook but Denisov avoids it easily.
Denisov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kangas.
Denisov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kangas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Denisov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kangas enables Denisov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kangas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Denisov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Denisov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denisov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Denisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denisov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Denisov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kangas has wrist control.#T1#
Denisov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving.
Kangas trying to keep a closed guard but Denisov is proving a slippery customer.
Denisov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denisov throwing strikes but missing.
Denisov is looking to advance position but Kangas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kangas avoids the attempt from Denisov to control.
Denisov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kangas blocks Denisov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T3#
Kangas blocks Denisov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Denisov tries to reverse the position but Kangas maintains control.
Kangas blocks Denisov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Denisov wants to hold on but Kangas pushes him away.
Kangas prevents Denisov from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kangas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Denisov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kangas trying to control the position.
Denisov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Denisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Kangas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Denisov postures up in Kangas's guard and throws a big left but Kangas blocks it.
Denisov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denisov chips away with some ground and pound.
Denisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denisov throwing strikes from guard but Kangas blocks nicely.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisov throws a big right hand that misses.
Denisov is looking to work some ground and pound but Kangas has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Denisov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kangas slips a jab and a cross from Denisov.
Denisov misses with a kick to the body.
Kangas throws a head kick that Denisov semi-blocks. #CL#
Denisov clinches.
Denisov jumps guard but Kangas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Denisov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kangas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Denisov manages to pull guard.
Denisov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Denisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denisov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Denisov wants to sweep but no luck.
Denisov with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Kangas can't handle though. #T1#
Kangas stops Denisov from standing up.
Denisov trying to strike off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Denisov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kangas managing to block the knees to the body from Denisov.
Kangas lands with a right to the head.
Denisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Denisov blocking some punches. #TD#
Denisov pulls guard effortlessly.
Denisov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Denisov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kangas is now in half guard.
Kangas stalling away here and it's allowed Denisov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Denisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Denisov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Denisov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Denisov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Denisov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kangas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Denisov wants to pass the guard but Kangas is keeping the position.
Kangas trying to control the position.
Denisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kangas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denisov.
Denisov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kangas keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully.
Denisov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?
Kangas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Denisov advances to half guard.
Denisov is trying to control. Kangas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kangas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denisov.
Denisov moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from Denisov crashes against the mat.
Denisov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Denisov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kangas lands with a cross.
Denisov moves in looking to clinch but Kangas pushes him off.
Kangas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Denisov.
A jab from Kangas misses.
Denisov is looking to clinch but Kangas is avoiding it.
Kangas throws a jab when Denisov was well out of range.
Denisov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kangas throws a fast counter high kick but Denisov manages to duck under it in time.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Denis Denisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denisov.
Kangas 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.
Denisov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kangas eats them both and turns towards Denisov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Denisov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denisov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kangas counters with a left to the body.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Denisov is just out of range.
Denisov looks for the body kick but Kangas saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kangas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Denisov.
Some wild striking there from Denisov.
Denisov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
Denisov tries to bum rush Kangas with a series of wild strikes but Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denisov has his takedown stuffed
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Denisov moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Denisov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kangas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kangas looks to move to half guard but instead Denisov has passed into mount! Damn!
Kangas wants to hold on but Denisov pushes him away.#T2#
Denisov looking to control but Kangas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kangas is in a horrible position here. Denisov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Denisov landing strikes from the mount.
Kangas manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Kangas trying to hold on to Denisov's head to control him but Denisov postures up.
Kangas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denisov. #T3#
Denisov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kangas defending well though.
Denis Denisov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denisov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Denisov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Denisov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Denisov controlling the pace.
Denisov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Denisov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Denisov winds up and cracks Kangas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kangas is trying is best to control the position here.
Denisov controlling the action here.#SU#
Denisov escapes and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Denisov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Denisov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Denisov!
During a confident post fight interview, Denis Denisov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 168: Haudegen v Larsen 2
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camacho.
Both fighters circling a little - Kangas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kangas throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Kangas swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Kangas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Camacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kangas lands a jab.
Kangas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camachos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camacho.
Kangas throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Camacho counters with a single leg into guard. Kangas didn't expect that.
We've been hearing good reports from Camacho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho slips nicely into half guard.
Kangas tries to roll over but Camacho keeps him under control.#T1#
Kangas is staying active underneath Camacho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kangas wants to control but Camacho is keeping busy. #SUB#
Camacho is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Camacho seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Camacho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kangas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Camacho. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kangas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Camacho is working for a kimura but Kangas is defending it quite comfortably.
Camacho is trying to control. Kangas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##SUB#
Camacho is working for a submission of some sort.
Camacho trying to pass the guard but Kangas defending well. #SUB#
Camacho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kangas keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camacho is trying to control the action in half guard but Kangas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Camacho is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Camacho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kangas is just riding it out for now. Camacho eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Camacho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Camacho dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Camacho throws the kick towards the body but Kangas avoids it.
Kangas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Camacho thuds a left hand into Kangas's body.
Camacho tries for a takedown but Kangas circles away easily
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Camacho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Camacho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kangas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Kangas is defending well.
Kangas wants to sweep but Camacho has passed to side control!#T1##SUB#
Camacho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kangas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Camacho is looking to take a break and control but Kangas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Camacho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kangas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Camacho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kangas has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kangas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Camacho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Camacho tries for a kimura but Kangas is defending well.
Kangas can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Kangas is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Camacho is trying to get an arm triangle but Kangas is defending well. #SUB#
Camacho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Camacho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Kangas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Camacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Camacho in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kangas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jermaine Camacho!
An out of breath Jermaine Camacho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 162: Anderson v Ihantala
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Kangas misses.
Cheese fakes the leg kick and cracks Kangas in the body.
Kangas takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Cheese has managed to clinch.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Kangas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cheese lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Cheese.
Kangas scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Cheese on the inside.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kangas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese lands a body shot.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cheese.
Kangas tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Kangas back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cheese.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kangas tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it. #T1#
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Cheese is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kangas is defending well for now.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Kangas.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike.
Kangas lands with a light punch inside.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Kangas back against the cage.
Kangas has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
A short uppercut from Kangas.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Cheese fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cheese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cheese is working Kangas over against the cage.#T2#
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!#BC#
Cheese breaks the clinch.
Cheese with a hook.
Cheese comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cheese looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kangas swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kangas.
Cheese slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cheese fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheese takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kangas swings widly with a right hand
and Cheese counters with an outside leg kick.
Cheese throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
Kangas throws an off balance right hand
and Kangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Kangas lands an overhand right.
Kangas misses with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a thumping low kick.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Kangas throws an off balance right hand
and Kangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese lands a jab to Kangas's midsection.
Cheese takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
Cheese ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kangas swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese connects with a body shot that sends Kangas's belly button to the back.
Cheese tries to clinch there but Kangas circles away.
Kangas misses with a hook to the body
and Kangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese connects with a body shot that sends Kangas's belly button to the back.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Cheese misses
and Kangas counters with a right hand to the body.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Cheese was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangas throws a poor cross that misses
and Cheese counters with a nice leg kick.
Cheese is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick from Kangas.
Kangas moves away from the strike by Cheese.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheese cracks Kangas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kangas throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kangas connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that round.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kangas throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Kangas walks into a left hand.
Richard Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Cheese closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richard Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese lands a shot to the body.
Kangas misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Cheese.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike.
Cheese lands a body punch.
Cheese lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kangas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Kangas digs a right hand into Cheese's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cheese's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese digs a right hand underneath Kangas's ribcage. Kangas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cheese lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Kangas prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cheese.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Cheese works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Cheese scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?
Cheese has Kangas pushed against the cage.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Kangas.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Kangas to work.
Cheese stalling the fight.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Cheese taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cheese. #T2#
Cheese lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas is working Cheese over against the cage.
Cheese lands an uppercut.
Kangas tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese pushes Kangas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Kangas lands a left hand.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese pushes Kangas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cheese.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Cheese scores with a hook to the body.
Cheese lands a body punch.
Cheese lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kangas blocks the elbow strike.
Kangas blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheese controls his hands.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Kangas can't find room to land a body shot as Cheese controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Kangas blocks an elbow strike from Cheese.
Cheese stalling in the clinch but Kangas improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas.
Kangas lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Cheese.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land. #BC#
Cheese escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kangas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Kangas tries to get set, Cheese tries to push him back and clinch up but Kangas manages to avoid the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas misses with a straight right. #CL#
Cheese has closed the distance and engaged Kangas in a clinch.
Cheese is leaning against Kangas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas lands a right hand.
Cheese lands with a left to the head.
Cheese working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Kangas.
Cheese works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cheese gets through Kangas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Cheese breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Cheese dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kangas throws an off balance right hand
and Cheese counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kangas thinking.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Cheese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kangas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kangas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#Cheese is rocked!
Kangas moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Kangas misses its intended target.
Kangas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kangas throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cheese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Cheese tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Kangas as he connects with a hook.
Cheese shoots in but Kangas avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Cheese.#CL#
Cheese clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow. #BC#
Cheese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kangas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheese counters with a thumping low kick.
Kangas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kangas lands with a straight right. Cheese didn't see that one coming.
Cheese is looking to wear down Kangas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kangas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cheese checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2##CL#
Cheese moves into the clinch successfully.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Cheese.
Cheese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Kangas avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Kangas lands a shot to the body.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Kangas.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Kangas controls his hands.
Cheese lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kangas or not.
Cheese lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Cheese lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
Cheese is trying to maintain a safe position but Kangas gets an underhook and turns Cheese into the cage.
Kangas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese lands an uppercut.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese lands a left hand.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas working aggressively here.
Kangas working aggressively here.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Cheese blocking some punches.
Kangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richard Cheese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kangas working aggressively here.
Cheese lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Kangas avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Tapani Kangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kangas is working Cheese over against the cage.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cheese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cheese has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cheese!
A victorious Richard Cheese thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 157: Thibodeaux Jr v Steve
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
O Rally bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Rally takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kangas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Rally is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kangas misses with a looping left.
O Rally lands a right hook to the body.
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kangas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Rally is able to avoid easily.
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Rally avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O Rally looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Rally cracks Kangas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kangas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - O Rally throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kangas scores with a shot to the body.
O Rally closes the distance and clinches up with Kangas, looking for a takedown. O Rally pushes Kangas against the ropes but Kangas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kangas cracks O Rally with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Rally waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kangas.
A little feinted left hand from Kangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Rally lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
O Rally uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
O Rally moves out of range as Kangas strikes.
O Rally uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.#TD2#
O Rally fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kangas sprawls well initially but O Rally persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kangas is looking to control O Rally's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kangas avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O Rally is looking to advance position but Kangas won't allow it.
Kangas is looking to improve his position.
O Rally is looking to take a break and control but Kangas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
O Rally seems to be working for a kimura but Kangas defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
O Rally seems to be working for a kimura but Kangas defends the submission attempt.
Kangas trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kangas slips a jab and a cross from O Rally. #CL#
Kangas rushes O Rally and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kangas. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Rally.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kangas lands with a left to the head.
Kangas lands a hook that snaps the head of O Rally backwards.
Kangas working aggressively here.
Kangas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
O Rally misses with a punch on the inside.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Rally swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Kangas.
Kangas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on O Rally's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kangas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Rally is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Rally.
O Rally blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Rally wants a takedown.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Kangas.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas.
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as O Rally controls his hands.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Rally goes for a takedown attempt but Kangas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean O Rally.
O Rally throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Kangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Rally.
O Rally throws a hook but Kangas blocks it.
Kangas misses with a hook. O Rally ducked under it nicely.
O Rally misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
O Rally on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kangas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#O Rally is rocked!
O Rally misses with a body shot.
Kangas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
O Rally moves away from the strike by Kangas.
Kangas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kangas moves out of range as O Rally strikes.
O Rally connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kangas. Kangas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kangas misses with a hook
and O Rally counters with a straight right hand.
O Rally tries to work over Kangas's front leg with a kick but Kangas checks it.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but O Rally manages to avoid it.
Kangas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rally. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Rally throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rally rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kangas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A clash of legs there as Kangas blocks the low kick.
Kangas lands a nice looking kick to the body. O Rally takes a step back to recover.
O Rally throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kangas.
O Rally connects with a body shot that sends Kangas's belly button to the back.#T1#
O Rally lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rally. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas scores with a jab to the head.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for O Rally, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Rally throws a hook but Kangas avoids it easily.
Kangas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Rally connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kangas's hands.
Kangas throws a head kick that O Rally semi-blocks.
O Rally is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangas finish him?
O Rally falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
O Rally misses with a hook. Kangas ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Kangas as he checks the leg kick.
O Rally misses with a right hand
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Rally throws out the jab.
O Rally avoids a kick to the body.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
Tapani Kangas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Rally looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kangas throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
O Rally staying out of range there.
A combination from O Rally does no damage.
Kangas drops O Rally with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kangas follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!

Event: WVT 151: San v Rivers
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas with a hook.
Kangas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kangas throws a hook but Thai avoids it easily.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kangas.
Thai ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Kangas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thai looks to throw the jab but Kangas is out of range.
Kangas throws out a counter right but Thai avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Kangas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas thuds his right hand into Thai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kangas swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Kangas.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kangas manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Kangas lands a jab.
Thai misses with a right hand
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Kangas coming out on top.
We've been informed that Kangas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A shot to the body from Kangas misses
and Thai counters with an inside leg kick.
Kangas throws a body punch but Thai moves out of range.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kangas.
Thai moves out of range as Kangas throws a body kick.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Kangas breaks away and moves out of range.
Kangas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thai. That did some damage!
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Thai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thai is looking to counter the offense by Kangas and move into the clinch.
Kangas lands a jab to Thai's midsection.
Thai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kangas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai. Thai obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Kangas pushes him off.
Thai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thai!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thai wants to slow Kangas down by chopping away at his legs.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas throws a head kick but Thai moves out of range.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Kangas breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kangas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot lands for Kangas.
Kangas swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kangas connects with a jab.
Kangas misses the jab.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kangas.
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thai.
Kangas blocks a jab.#CL2#
Kangas clinches with his opponent.
Kangas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kangas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kangas avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Kangas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kangas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Kangas misses its intended target.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kangas.
Thai avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Thai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kangas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kangas throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Thai lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kangas lands a nice hook to Thai's body. Thai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thai avoids the head kick by Kangas.
Kangas thuds his right hand into Thai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick from Kangas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thai throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kangas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thai's head backwards.
Thai staying out of range there.
Kangas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Thai moves into the clinch.
Kangas pushes Thai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kangas avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Kangas. #T1#
Kangas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kangas working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas.
Kangas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kangas tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kangas is defending well for now.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kangas is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Kangas.
Kangas dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Kangas managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Kangas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kangas avoids it.
Kangas managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.
Thai misses with a body punch.
Kangas misses with a body punch. #T2#
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kangas.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kangas avoids the damage to the body.
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kangas avoids it.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Kangas is leaning against Thai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kangas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
A short uppercut from Kangas.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kangas digs a right hand underneath Thai's ribcage. Thai let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kangas.
Kangas gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kangas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Kangas on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kangas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas.
Kangas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kangas scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
Kangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thai.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kangas scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#Thai is rocked!
Kangas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Thai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Kangas scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
Kangas throws a big uppercut that drops Thai! More strikes from Kangas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thai lies dazed against the cage as Kangas celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!

Event: WVT 142: Mahogany v Creed
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Kangas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
A big left from Kangas misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Kangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kangas misses.
Kangas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Kangas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Kangas avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kangas rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Kangas.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Kangas's defenses.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Kangas with an uppercut!
Kangas avoids the body shot from Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Kangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith slips under a jab.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kangas.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Kangas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kangas with a jab.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Kangas's shoulder, as Kangas tries to avoid the shot.
Kangas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Kangas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kangas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Kangas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Kangas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Kangas closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kangas prevents a body shot from Smith.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kangas.
Smith tries to work over Kangas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocking some punches.
Kangas cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Kangas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith prevents a body shot from Kangas. #T4#
Kangas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
A body shot lands from Kangas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kangas.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas lands with a short shot to the head.
Kangas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow. #BC#
Kangas breaks the clinch.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith slips a jab from Kangas.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kangas manages to avoid it.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tapani Kangas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kangas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kangas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kangas cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kangas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kangas's hands.
Smith throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
Kangas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kangas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Kangas slips a jab from Smith.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith 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.
A big right from Smith misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kangas. Kangas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kangas throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Smith.
Kangas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith blocks a jab.#T1#
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kangas staying out of range there.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith cracks Kangas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas lands with a nice body kick.
Kangas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kangas throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Kangas counters with a stiff right 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!
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kangas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Kangas wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Kangas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tapani Kangas is winning the standup battle so far.
Kangas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Kangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kangas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kangas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kangas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
A big left from Smith misses.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.#T3#
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Kangas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Kangas instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Kangas tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kangas lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with some punches.
Kangas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kangas lands a shoulder strike.
Kangas scores with a hook to the body.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kangas lands an uppercut.
Kangas prevents a body shot from Smith. #T4#
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Kangas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kangas.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tapani Kangas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow.
Kangas pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to work over Kangas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kangas blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kangas has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Kangas can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Kangas controls his hands.
Kangas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow. #BC#
Kangas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kangas lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Kangas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Kangas cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Kangas throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Kangas moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Kangas slips a straight right by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas is looking to land body kicks.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kangas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Kangas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kangas tries to clinch up.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Kangas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kangas jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Kangas.
Kangas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas connects with a nice looking jab.
Kangas lands with a shot to the body.
Kangas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kangas throws a shot to the body.
Kangas lands a head shot.#KD#
Kangas lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Kangas takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Kangas. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangas finish him?
Kangas pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Kangas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kangas lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kangas.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Kangas had a free shot at his head there.
Kangas connects with a high kick.
Kangas connects with a body shot.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Kangas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas 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.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Kangas needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Smith just on the top of the head. Smith drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Smith - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tapani Kangas!

Event: WVT 129: Vargas v Young
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Kangas swings for the body but Elkins moves out of range.
Kangas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elkins. #CL2#
Kangas closes the distance and clinches.
Kangas tries a body shot but Elkins blocks it.
Elkins throws a head punch that misses.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Elkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Kangas has double underhooks.
Elkins tries to pull guard but Kangas won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kangas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kangas lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Elkins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kangas uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Elkins holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Elkins is on top in guard. #REVR#
Elkins scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Kangas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elkins.
Kangas pulls Elkins in close to prevent any damage.
Elkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kangas wants to sweep here but Elkins controlling him for the moment.
Kangas being controlled here, momentarily.
Kangas is trying to keep Elkins in close.
Kangas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elkins.
Elkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kangas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Elkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Elkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kangas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Elkins stays in close to Kangas's body and controls the position.
Elkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kangas being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Elkins throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Elkins checks a leg kick.
Kangas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kangas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Kangas misses.
Elkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Kangas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Elkins doesn't seem phased though.
Elkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kangas is looking to clinch but Elkins is avoiding it.
Elkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elkins.
Kangas defending well as Elkins loads up on a big left hand.
Kangas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Elkins looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Elkins lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elkins scores with a body shot.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Kangas lands a body shot.
Kangas takes a swing at Elkins's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Elkins moved out of range nicely.
Elkins tests Kangas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kangas looks to throw the jab but Elkins is out of range.
Kangas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Elkins moves forwards but Kangas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kangas throws a hook to the side of Elkins's head but Elkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elkins throws a right hand that Kangas ducks under and follows up with a left that Kangas also avoids with ease.
Kangas looks for the body kick but Elkins saw that one coming.
Kangas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Elkins throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Elkins is looking to wear down Kangas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elkins takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
Elkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kangas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kangas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Elkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elkins missing with a left hand there. Kangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Elkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Elkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Elkins moves away and avoids it.
Elkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kangas throws a looping overhand right but Elkins ducks down to avoid it.
Kangas slips under a jab.
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Elkins.
Elkins misses with the combination.
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kangas.
Kangas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kangas moves out of range as Elkins strikes.
Nice cross by Kangas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kangas misses.
Elkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kangas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elkins throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Elkins lands a jab to the head.
Elkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kangas eats them both and turns towards Elkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elkins blocks a jab.
Kangas throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Elkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Kangas walks into a straight right hand from Elkins.
Elkins with a nice cross.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on Elkins's shoulder, as Elkins tries to avoid the shot.
Elkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangas.
Kangas throws a hook but Elkins avoids it easily.
Elkins loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kangas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kangas takes a swing at Elkins's ribcage but misses.
Elkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Elkins avoids the head kick by Kangas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Kangas.
Elkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kangas slips under a jab from Elkins.
Kangas lands a nice looking body shot.
Elkins with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Kangas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dylan Elkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkins jabs at Kangas's body.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Elkins.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkins manages to avoid it.
Kangas tries to bum rush Elkins with a series of wild strikes but Elkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kangas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Elkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Elkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?
Elkins cracks a nice hook into Kangas's ribs.
Dylan Elkins is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Kangas misses.
Elkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Kangas's head.
Nice cross by Elkins.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elkins.#T3#
Kangas misses with a head kick.
Elkins swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Elkins.
Kangas slips under a jab from Elkins.
Elkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elkins cracks Kangas with an open hand slap.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Elkins misses its intended target.
Elkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Elkins throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kangas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Kangas lands with a kick to the temple. Elkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Elkins just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Elkins's ribs.
Elkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Kangas scores with a hook to the body. Elkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kangas is looking to clinch.
Kangas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elkins is looking to counter punch.
Elkins swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Elkins walks into a left hand.
Kangas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elkins throws a shot to the body.
Elkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elkins.
Elkins loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
Elkins throws a looping overhand right but Kangas ducks down to avoid it.
Elkins throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Elkins dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Elkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Elkins.
Elkins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elkins.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Elkins.
Elkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kangas. Kangas obviously looking to wear him down.
Elkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Kangas tries to clinch but Elkins is having none of it.
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Elkins.
Elkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kangas momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kangas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kangas blocks a jab.
Kangas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Elkins misses with a left hand
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas throws a right hand that Elkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Elkins also avoids with ease.
Elkins misses the jab.
Elkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kangas throws a head kick that half lands.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Kangas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kangas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kangas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kangas misses with a two punch combination.
Kangas throws a body punch but Elkins moves out of range.
Elkins throws out a loose jab but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kangas defending well as Elkins loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas tries to bum rush Elkins with a series of wild strikes but Elkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Kangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.
Despite the aggression on Kangas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Elkins throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
Elkins catches Kangas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkins throws a nice looking combination but Kangas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elkins loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
Kangas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kangas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Elkins connects with a jab.
Kangas lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas takes a swing at Elkins's ribcage but misses.
Elkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangas.
Kangas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Kangas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kangas throws the left hand but Elkins avoids the punch easily.
Kangas moves out of range as Elkins strikes.
Elkins tests Kangas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elkins throws out the jab.
Kangas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Kangas. Beautiful body shot.
Elkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Elkins takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
Kangas connects with a right hand. Elkins shakes it off.
Elkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elkins manages to avoid it.
Elkins checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Elkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Kangas misses its intended target.
Elkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kangas doesn't seem bothered though.
Kangas throws the left hand but Elkins avoids the punch easily.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Elkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kangas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dylan Elkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
Elkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Elkins moves out of range as Kangas strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkins. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas swings for the body but Elkins moves out of range.
Tapani Kangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kangas loads up on a big right hand but Elkins slips the punch.
Elkins lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tapani Kangas.
I think Elkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Elkins!
Dylan Elkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 120: Hussein v Haudegen
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Kangas swings for the body but Nouveau moves out of range.
Nouveau shoots and misses
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kangas works Nouveau's body with a nice hook.
Kangas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Kangas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nouveau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kangas scores with a three punch combo!
Nouveau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kangas is fending him off so far but Nouveau persists. Nope, Kangas circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Kangas.
Kangas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Nouveau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas throws a sloppy head kick
and Nouveau counters with a one-two to the body.
That kick from Nouveau tenderised Kangas's leg. Kangas is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Nouveau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Nouveau is looking for a kimura but Kangas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nouveau to get the leverage.
Kangas is trying to get back to full guard.
Kangas wants to control but Nouveau is keeping busy.
Nouveau is trying to control. Kangas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kangas wants to control but Nouveau is keeping busy.
Nouveau is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nouveau with shots to the head and body - Kangas looks very uncomfortable down there. #T2#
Nouveau lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kangas hang on?
Nouveau looking to control but Kangas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Nouveau with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nouveau is landing with some decent strikes but Kangas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Nouveau can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kangas is looking to escape.
Nouveau looking to finish with strikes here! #T3#
Kangas is bucking up trying to escape but Nouveau cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nouveau controlling from the full mount.
Nouveau throws some wild stikes that Kangas manages to avoid easily.
Nouveau looking to finish with strikes here!
Nouveau tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nouveau wants to control the pace but Kangas is squirming around nicely.
Nouveau unloads with some shots from mount but Kangas bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Kangas tries to hold on but Nouveau pushes him away.
Nouveau has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Nouveau working for a guillotine from mount but Kangas is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Nouveau wants to finish this one by submission but Kangas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nouveau. #SUB#
Nouveau has control of Kangas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kangas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nouveau throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nouveau putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nouveau. Nouveau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nouveau swinging wildly here.
Nouveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kangas throws out the jab.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangas with a nice cross.
Nouveau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Nouveau drives through and clinches with Kangas against the cage.
Kangas takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Nouveau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Nouveau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nouveau scoring with some ground and pound.
Nouveau stands up over Kangas, 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 Kangas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nouveau controlling from the top position.
Kangas wants to sweep here but Nouveau controlling him for the moment.
Nouveau is in close to Kangas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nouveau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kangas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Kangas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kangas has momentary wrist control but Nouveau slips an elbow through the middle.
Nouveau throws a big right hand that misses.
Nouveau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?
Nouveau throws a big right hand that misses.
Nouveau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nouveau advances to half guard.
Nouveau trying to control from half guard but Kangas is working away.
Nouveau moves nicely into side control.
Nouveau throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3##SUB#
Nouveau tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Nouveau tries for a kimura but Kangas is defending well. #SUB#
Nouveau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kangas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nouveau. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Nouveau working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nouveau tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nouveau throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kangas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nouveau wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kangas can't do much from the bottom here.
Nouveau trying to control the position but Kangas is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Nouveau dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nouveau fails with the takedown
and Kangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Nouveau moved out of range nicely.
Nouveau throws a counter high kick but Kangas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nouveau drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kangas sprawls and moves away.
Kangas scores with a decent looking hook.
Kangas scores with a jab to the body.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kangas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kangas misses with a shot to the body
and Nouveau counters with a three punch combo that has Kangas backing up. Kangas nods at Nouveau to acknowledge the strikes.
Kangas lands a nice looking body kick.
Nouveau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kangas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kangas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kangas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kangas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nouveau in his tracks.
Kangas lands with a nice body punch.
Nouveau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Nouveau is rocked!
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nouveau feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kangas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Kangas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas is looking to slow Nouveau down with leg kicks.
Nouveau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kangas pinned against the cage. Kangas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kangas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Kangas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Kangas.
Kangas is looking to chop away at Nouveau's legs.
Kangas throws a sloppy head kick and Nouveau moves out of range easily.
Nouveau moves in looking to clinch but Kangas pushes him off.
Nouveau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nouveau feinted with a counter takedown.
Kangas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
Nouveau changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3##CL#
Nouveau moves into the clinch.
Kangas lands a shoulder strike.
Kangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kangas presses Nouveau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nouveau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nouveau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nouveau pushes off an throws an elbow but Kangas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Nouveau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kangas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nouveau tries to pull guard but Kangas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Kangas. #T4#
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nouveau tries to land knees in the clinch but Kangas avoids the damage to the body.
Nouveau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kangas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kangas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Theodore Nouveau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nouveau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Nouveau went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. Kangas sprawls well.
Kangas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slow jab from Kangas misses its intended target.
Tapani Kangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nouveau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nouveau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Nouveau!
Theodore Nouveau took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Im coming for you, girls'.

Event: WVT 113: Simone v Wojcik
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kangas throws out the jab.
Thai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kangas.
Kangas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kangas.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on Thai's shoulder, as Thai tries to avoid the shot.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangas swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Kangas throws a sloppy head kick and Thai moves out of range easily.
Thai wants to counter the offense by Kangas and move into the clinch position.
Thai avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kangas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Thai wants to counter with a clinch but Kangas pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Thai.
Thai throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
Thai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kangas.
Kangas looks to throw the jab but Thai is out of range.
Thai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Kangas misses
letting Thai counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
Kangas sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Kangas avoids it this time.
A jab from Kangas misses.
Kangas throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Kangas loads up on a big right hand but Thai slips the punch.
Thai moves out of range as Kangas strikes.
Kangas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thai wants to counter the offense by Kangas and move into the clinch position.
Kangas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thai 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.
Kangas works Thai's body with a nice hook.
Thai takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Kangas throws an off balance right hand
letting Thai counter with a right hand.
Kangas lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
Kangas scores with a jab.
Kangas keeps Thai at a distance using the push kick.
Thai works Kangas's body with a nice hook.
Thai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kangas's sensitive parts.
Kangas scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Thai.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Kangas misses.
Thai tries to counter with a clinch but Kangas shakes him off and moves away.
Kangas catches Thai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
Thai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kangas.
Kangas throws a series of punches but Thai moves out of range.
Kangas sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Kangas avoids it this time.
Thai misses with an uppercut
and Kangas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thai jabs at Kangas's body.#T4#
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thai.
Kangas misses with a hook
and Thai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kangas thinking.
Kangas lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Thai.
Thai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kangas.
Thai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
Kangas lands with a cross.
Kangas takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
Kangas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kangas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thai slips a jab from Kangas.
Kangas tests Thai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kangas moves out of range of the leg kick from Thai.
Thai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kangas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Kangas.
Jab, jab by Kangas - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai scores with a body shot.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thai.
Kangas lands with a hook. Thai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kangas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Kangas misses with a looping left.
Thai throws a counter combo.
Kangas looks for the body kick but Thai saw that one coming.
Kangas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thai. That did some damage!
Kangas swings for the body but Thai moves out of range. #CL#
Kangas pushes Thai up against the cage in a clinch.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kangas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kangas is defending well for now.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas is trying to break the clinch but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
Kangas gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Kangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thai blocks a jab.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thai manages to avoid it.
Thai wants to counter the offense by Kangas and move into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Thai.
An inside leg kick from Thai misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
Kangas works Thai's body with a nice hook.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Thai throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
Kangas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thai avoids it.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
Thai ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Thai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kangas with a body shot.#T3#
Kangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kangas.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheers as Kangas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thai doesn't seem phased though.
Thai slips a jab from Kangas.
Thai misses the shot to the body.
Thai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kangas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kangas cracks Thai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.
Thai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kangas.#T4#
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Thai is just out of range.
Tapani Kangas is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kangas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kangas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice jab there from Kangas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Thai throws a hook to the side of Kangas's head but Kangas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kangas swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Kangas sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Kangas avoids it this time.
Thai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kangas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kangas misses the jab.
Kangas throws a head kick but Thai moves out of range.
Kangas throws a wild body kick that Thai sees coming a mile off.
Kangas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kangas slips a straight right by Thai.
Kangas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kangas cracks Thai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Kangas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas scores with a jab.
Kangas lands with a cross. #T1#
Kangas lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Thai forces Kangas back against the cage and clinches.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kangas.
Kangas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai prevents a body shot from Kangas.
Kangas is leaning against Thai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kangas working aggressively here.
Kangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kangas.
Kangas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kangas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2##BC#
Kangas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kangas lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kangas throws a head kick but Thai moves out of range.
Thai tries to counter with a clinch but Kangas shakes him off and moves away.
Kangas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thai avoids a kick to the body.
Kangas looks to throw the jab but Thai is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thai, as that shot connected.
Thai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thai manages to avoid it.
Thai loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Kangas.
Thai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thai throws a hook to the side of Kangas's head but Kangas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kangas throws the kick towards the body but Thai avoids it.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thai blocks the body kick.
Thai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thai tries to clinch but Kangas moves out of range.
Thai moves out of range as Kangas throws a body kick.
Tapani Kangas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kangas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai takes one on the button.
Kangas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kangas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thai.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kangas.
Thai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
Kangas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kangas checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kangas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thai momentarily.
Long Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kangas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kangas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kangas!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takayanagi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takayanagi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kangas is fending him off so far but Takayanagi persists. Nope, Kangas circles away and we're back to standing.
Takayanagi backing away here, and Kangas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kangas thuds a left hand into Takayanagi's body.
Takayanagi wants to clinch.
Kangas throws a counter combo.
Kangas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Takayanagi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takayanagi shoots and misses
and Kangas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takayanagi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kangas works over Takayanagi's head and body with a nice combination.
Takayanagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas cracks a nice hook into Takayanagi's ribs.
Kangas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kangas wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meguru Takayanagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Takayanagi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Takayanagi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takayanagi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Takayanagi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kangas's waist but Kangas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takayanagi off to one side.
Takayanagi is breathing heavily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kangas! Takayanagi is out on his feet! Kangas rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Takayanagi is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Takayanagi is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!
In defeat, Meguru Takayanagi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dammit'.

Event: RISE 155
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kangas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Kangas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangas.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas connects with a leg kick.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Pacome Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Kangas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Thibodeaux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kangas connects with a high kick.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Kangas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kangas thuds his right hand into Thibodeaux's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kangas defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kangas at a distance.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kangas under the eye.
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!
Thibodeaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kangas momentarily.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab to the body
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kangas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thibodeaux with a body shot.
Thibodeaux defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Kangas throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Thibodeaux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kangas.
Kangas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas misses the jab.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kangas throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kangas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Kangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas thinks about the counter body kick.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a good cross that connects.
Kangas swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux tries to move into range but Kangas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to land a leg kick but Kangas saw it coming and moves away.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
Kangas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thibodeaux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas moves out of range as Thibodeaux throws a body kick.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kangas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Kangas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Kangas.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.#T4#
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Kangas.
Kangas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Kangas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux clobbers Kangas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
Kangas defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kangas lands a slapping body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kangas is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down.
Kangas thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
It seemed like Kangas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kangas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Kangas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kangas blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tapani Kangas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Pacome Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thibodeaux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Kangas lands a nice looking body shot.
Kangas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Kangas.
Kangas tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kangas misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Kangas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kangas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kangas checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Kangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Kangas moves out of range easily.
Kangas flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas lands with a slapping head kick.
Kangas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the leg kick from Kangas.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Kangas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kangas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kangas avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
Kangas throws out a counter right but Thibodeaux avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
Kangas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Kangas down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheers as Thibodeaux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kangas doesn't seem phased though.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Kangas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Thibodeaux misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux misses the jab.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Kangas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Kangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas is looking to land body kicks.
Kangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Nice straight punches there by Kangas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kangas.
Kangas cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kangas.
Thibodeaux tries to land a front kick but Kangas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kangas! But no joy.
Kangas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kangas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux tried to score with a low kick but Kangas checks it.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Kangas takes it in his stride.
Kangas looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Thibodeaux.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux blocks the body kick.
Thibodeaux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kangas avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Kangas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Kangas throws a push kick but Thibodeaux slaps the foot to one side.
Thibodeaux looks for the body kick but Kangas saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick.
Kangas blocks a jab.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Kangas blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pacome Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kangas.
Kangas slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Kangas gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Kangas misses the body punch #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kangas! Thibodeaux lets Kangas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Kangas is rocked!
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Kangas ducks down to avoid it.
Kangas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kangas is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Kangas slips under a jab.
Kangas seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Kangas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kangas throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Thibodeaux connects with a solid leg kick.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kangas digs a good hook to Thibodeaux's body. #T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the body
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a wild body kick that Kangas sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Kangas.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kangas doesn't seem bothered though.
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kangas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Kangas lands a right hook to the body.
Kangas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kangas throws a leg kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux - just one landing.
Kangas misses with the body kick
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Kangas.
Thibodeaux looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
Thibodeaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot that sends Kangas's belly button to the back.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Kangas blocks it.
Kangas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Kangas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kangas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kangas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kangas misses the jab.
Thibodeaux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kangas.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Kangas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kangas takes one to the chin there.
Thibodeaux jabs Kangas right on the nose. Kangas blinks but takes it well.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Kangas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kangas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Thibodeaux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kangas's head backwards.
Kangas moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Kangas throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pacome Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pacome Thibodeaux!

Event: TD 18
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Kangas lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Lapierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas misses with a double jab.
Lapierre loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lapierre throws out the jab.
Kangas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lapierre avoids it.
Lapierre scores with a punch to the head.
Lapierre's corner calls for a 1-2. Lapierre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangas misses with a few strikes there.
Lapierre misses with a hook
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapierre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kangas blocks a jab.#TD2#
Lapierre gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapierre trying to control from half guard but Kangas is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Lapierre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lapierre is keen to just control but Kangas is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Lapierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kangas is just riding it out for now. Lapierre eventually gives up the hold.
Lapierre is looking to advance position but Kangas won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kangas is looking for a sweep. Lapierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lapierre seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lapierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kangas is just riding it out for now. Lapierre eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lapierre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kangas defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Lapierre looking for a submission but Kangas manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Lapierre wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving.
Kangas controlling Lapierre's posture.
Lapierre sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lapierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kangas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kangas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kangas! #REVR#
Lapierre tries to bench press Kangas off him but Kangas keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapierre struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lapierre is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kangas is staying active.
Lapierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Verney Lapierre dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lapierre moves out of range of the body kick from Kangas.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Lapierre moved out of range nicely.
Lapierre misses the shot to the body.
Kangas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kangas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lapierre on the side of the head.
Lapierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kangas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kangas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Kangas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lapierre just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Lapierre finds it's target.#T1#
Lapierre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lapierre throws an overhand right that lands on Kangas's shoulder, as Kangas tries to avoid the shot.
Lapierre throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Kangas misses #TD2#
and Lapierre counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kangas! #SUB2#
Lapierre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kangas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lapierre but great work by Kangas.
Lapierre is looking to reverse the position.
Kangas trying to control the action but Lapierre is working from the bottom.
Lapierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lapierre is trying to work for a sweep but Kangas has mounted him!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapierre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kangas is trying to keep Lapierre in close. #SUB2#
Lapierre drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kangas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kangas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kangas! #REVR#
Lapierre tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kangas easily slips into full mount! #T3#
Lapierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lapierre is squirming around, avoiding Kangas's attempts to control the action.
Lapierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lapierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lapierre is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lapierre really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lapierre tries to hold on but Kangas pushes him away.
Kangas looking to control but Lapierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lapierre is trying to reverse the position but instead Kangas has taken his back - oops!
Lapierre trying to control the hands but Kangas won't let him.
Verney Lapierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lapierre is in bad spot here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tapani Kangas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kangas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Lapierre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lapierre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kangas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas working aggressively here.
Lapierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lapierre looking for a takedown.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verney Lapierre.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Lapierre wants a takedown.
Lapierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Kangas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kangas lands a left hand.
Kangas tries to work over Lapierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapierre tries for a takedown but Kangas manages to get underhooks.
Kangas lands a left hand.
Kangas gets underhooks to prevent Lapierre's takedown attempt.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Lapierre has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kangas is trying to keep an underhook but Lapierre manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Lapierre seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kangas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Verney Lapierre!
An out of breath Verney Lapierre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TD 13:
Date: Jan 20, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kangas's shoulder, as Kangas tries to avoid the shot.
Kangas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kangas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Kangas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Kangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Kangas blocks the low kick.
Kangas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good shot there by Kangas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Kangas slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Suriyan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sitsongrit defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kangas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kangas. That did some damage!
Kangas throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Kangas throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Kangas's head back.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Kangas down with leg kicks.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Kangas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Kangas with a nice calf kick.
Kangas misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kangas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Kangas throws a good cross that connects.
Kangas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kangas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kangas throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit wants to land a leg kick but Kangas is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kangas misses the shot to the body.
Kangas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Kangas avoids it easily.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Kangas blocks it.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Kangas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kangas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Kangas is out of range.
It looked like Kangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit catches Kangas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
letting Kangas counter with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kangas loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kangas swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kangas.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kangas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kangas misses with a head kick.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kangas misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kangas checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Kangas is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Kangas strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kangas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit lunges at Kangas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kangas's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suriyan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Kangas moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range. #CL#
Kangas moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kangas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit pushes Kangas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Kangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kangas misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Kangas cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kangas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick from Kangas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Kangas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kangas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Kangas ducked under it nicely.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit works Kangas's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kangas finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kangas throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kangas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kangas looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
A big left from Kangas misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Suriyan Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kangas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Kangas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Kangas lunges at Sitsongrit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sitsongrit's hand.
Kangas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Kangas counters with a series of strikes. Sitsongrit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kangas on the side of the head.
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!
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Kangas saw that one coming.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
Kangas takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Kangas throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Kangas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Kangas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kangas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suriyan Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Kangas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit motions for Kangas to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Kangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
It looked like Kangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thinks about the counter body kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Kangas.
Kangas cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kangas to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit jabs at Kangas's body.
Kangas checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Kangas on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kangas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
Kangas misses with a left hand
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Kangas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Kangas slips the punch.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kangas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance. #T3#
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kangas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kangas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit darts in trying to clinch
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Kangas is looking to counter punch.
Kangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kangas's head.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit. #T4#
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Kangas.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Kangas slaps the foot to one side.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with a jab to the body
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kangas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
Kangas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kangas with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kangas blocks it well.
Kangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice cross by Kangas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Kangas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Suriyan Sitsongrit just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Kangas's legs.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kangas looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Kangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Kangas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Kangas avoids it.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kangas lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.#T1#
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kangas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Kangas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
It looked like Kangas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
A quick step to the side and Kangas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks Kangas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kangas moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Kangas is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kangas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kangas throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Kangas throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Kangas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Kangas slips under a jab.
Kangas is looking for a counter combo.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas lands a head shot.
Kangas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kangas on the side of the head.#T3#
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kangas cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kangas's shoulder, as Kangas tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Kangas saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Kangas's shoulder, as Kangas tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kangas staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKangas.#T4##CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Kangas and pushes him back against the cage.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas blocking some punches.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Kangas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Kangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Suriyan Sitsongrit dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit works Kangas's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKangas.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Kangas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Kangas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Suriyan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Kangas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Kangas misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Kangas swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Kangas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kangas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Kangas avoids it with no problem.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kangas.
Kangas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kangas.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Kangas loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Kangas.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kangas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
Kangas lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Kangas's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Kangas.#T3#
Kangas takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kangas ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Kangas.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Kangas.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit jabs at Kangas's body.
Kangas misses with a looping left.
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.#T4#
Kangas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kangas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Kangas's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Kangas checks it.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Kangas is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Kangas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kangas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tapani Kangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suriyan Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suriyan Sitsongrit! Suriyan Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Suriyan Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Kangas cracks Nastula with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kangas tries a head kick but it misses.
Nastula misses with a takedown attempt
and Nastula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nastula avoids the head kick by Kangas.
Nastula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nastula looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kangas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nastula tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula has his takedown stuffed
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kangas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nastula throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kangas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kangas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
A jab lands there for Kangas.
Nastula needs to keep his hands up - Kangas had a free shot at his head there.
Nastula with a poor takedown
and Kangas counters with a big head kick but Nastula shrugs it off.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
Kangas jabs Nastula right on the nose. Nastula blinks but takes it well.
A lazy left from Kangas finds it's target.
Kangas punishes Nastula's body with a nice straight punch.
Kangas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kangas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nastula takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nastula tries to land a body kick
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangas scores with a shot to the body.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nastula gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kangas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nastula looks to clinch
and Kangas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nastula misses with a leg kick
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Kangas.
Nastula wants to clinch
and Kangas counters with a nice uppercut.
Kangas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Kangas closes the distance and clinches.
Kangas digs a right hand underneath Nastula's ribcage. Nastula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kangas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kangas is working Nastula over against the cage.
Kangas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nastula or not.
Kangas is pressed up against the cage. Nastula has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kangas down to the mat. Kangas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kangas lands a nice hook to Nastula's body. Nastula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Nastula on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kangas throws a shot to the body.
Kangas connects with a solid leg kick.
Nastula misses with a body shot
and Kangas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nastula throws a lazy body kick
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand.
Nastula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nastula looks winded!
Kangas tests Nastula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kangas stuns Nastula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nastula takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nastula walks into a straight right hand from Kangas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kangas lands a jab to Nastula's midsection.#T4#
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nastula blocks a head kick by Kangas.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Nastula's ribs.
Nastula is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nastula tries to clinch
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That kick from Kangas tenderised Nastula's leg. Nastula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kangas lands an overhand right.
Kangas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nastula if he has to take too many more of those.
Kangas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kangas lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nastula on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kangas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kangas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kangas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nastula. Nastula circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from Kangas.
Nastula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kangas lands a nice shot to the body.
Kangas cracks a nice hook into Nastula's ribs.
Kangas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Kangas.
Kangas scores with a head kick. #CL#
Kangas closes the distance and clinches.
Nastula has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kangas after a bit of a struggle.
Kangas pushes Nastula back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nastula looking for a takedown.
Kangas scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kangas.
Nastula drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tapani Kangas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.#T1#
Nastula takes a shot to the head.
Kangas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nastula backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kangas.
Nastula is breathing heavily.
Kangas is leaning against Nastula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kangas lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Nastula is rocked!
Kangas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nastula can do to turn this around?
Kangas pushes Nastula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nastula is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangas finish him?
Kangas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Kangas.
Nice body punch from Kangas.
Kangas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kangas cracks Nastula with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas lands a hook that snaps the head of Nastula backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kangas. #T2#
Kangas gets through Nastula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kangas gets through Nastula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kangas lands a nice uppercut.
Kangas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nastula backwards.
Nastula has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kangas after a bit of a struggle.
Kangas lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Kangas.
Kangas dips a shoulder and cracks Nastula with a mighty uppercut! Nastula falls back against the cage and Kangas unloads with a barrage of strikes! Nastula is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kangas screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!

Event: RISE 118
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Rochester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rochester plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rochester throws a series of punches but Kangas avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Kangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Rochester clinches.
Kangas lands an uppercut.
Rochester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Kangas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kangas.
Kangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rochesters head.
Rochester lands a nice shot to the body.
Rochester swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Rochester.
Rochester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rochester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Rochester displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kangas up against the cage.
Rochester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas tries to throw a body punch but Rochester avoids it by throwing Kangas back against the cage.
Kangas prevents a body shot from Rochester.
Kangas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rochester.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rochester blocking some punches.
Kangas blocking some punches.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rochester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochester misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
A short right from Rochester on the inside.
Rochester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rochester working aggressively here.
Kangas lands a left hand.
Rochester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rochester is pushing Kangas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochester.
Rochester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Rochester swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Rochester blocks a body shot from Kangas.
A short body shot lands from Kangas as the two fighters clinch.
Rochester wants to stall. #T3#
Rochester can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochester swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas tries to work over Rochester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rochester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rochester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kangas or not.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rochester can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Rochester struggles to land a body shot inside as Kangas controls his hands.
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
Kangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rochester.
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
Kangas tries to throw a body punch but Rochester avoids it by throwing Kangas back against the cage.
Rochester takes a shot to the head.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kangas misses with the head strike. #T4#
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rochester's elbow.
Kangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rochesters head.
Rochester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochester.
Kangas tries to work over Rochester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kangas.
Rochester misses with the head strike.
Rochester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rochester misses with some punches.
Kangas looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Kangas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rochester blocks an uppercut.
Rochester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas can't find room to land a body shot as Rochester controls the action.
Rochester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kangas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sage Rochester will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rochester takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.
Rochester lands a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Rochester.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
A telegraphed right hand from Rochester misses the target.
Rochester throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kangas counters with a right hand to the body.
Rochester just misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangas.
Rochester just misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Kangas.#CL2#
Rochester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rochester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas can't find room to land a body shot as Rochester controls the action.
Rochester tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Rochester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rochester stalling in the clinch but Kangas improves position.
Rochester working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kangas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rochester controls his hands.
Rochester misses with some punches.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Rochester wants to stall.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rochester controls his hands.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Kangas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kangas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Kangas lands a right hand.
Rochester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochester misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester blocking some punches.
Kangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rochester.
Kangas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kangas.
Rochester takes a shot to the head.
Rochester trying to stall but Kangas improves his position.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochester misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Rochester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kangas digs a right hand into Rochester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rochester's gas tank.
Rochester misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
Rochester tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Tapani Kangas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rochester misses with the head strike.
Rochester displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kangas up against the cage.
Rochester can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rochester's elbow.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas.
Kangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rochester.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochester.
Kangas lands a right hand.
Kangas is working Rochester over against the cage.#T4#
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rochester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rochester misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas. #ROC#Rochester is rocked!
Kangas lands with a left to the head.
Rochester is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangas finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kangas as Rochester tries to tie him up.
Rochester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rochester blocks an uppercut.
Kangas lands a big right hand that drops Rochester! The killer instinct kicks in and Kangas finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kangas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!

Event: RISE 110: Thoupos v Diggs
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kangas checks a leg kick.
Kangas throws a head kick but Ryhein moves out of range.
Kangas connects with a body shot that sends Ryhein's belly button to the back.
Ryhein tries to land a front kick but Kangas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cau Ryhein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Ryhein.
Ryhein thows a leg kick but Kangas checks it
and Ryhein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas throws a jab when Ryhein was well out of range.
Ryhein throws a solid leg kick but Kangas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ryhein.
Kangas throws a lazy right hand but Ryhein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Ryhein misses
and Kangas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Kangas blocks the leg kick.
Ryhein misses with a body kick.
Ryhein connects with a leg kick.
Ryhein throws a lazy head kick
and Kangas counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kangas blocks the body kick.
Ryhein moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas lands with a good body shot.
Ryhein connects with a right hand. Kangas shakes it off.
Kangas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryhein looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangas is just out of range.
Ryhein blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryhein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kangas moves out of range as Ryhein throws a body kick.
Ryhein throws a lazy right hand but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Ryhein lands.
Ryhein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Ryhein with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Ryhein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kangas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Ryhein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ryhein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryhein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Ryhein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Ryhein.
Ryhein connects with a high kick.
Kangas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kangas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Kangas misses with a jab to the body
and Ryhein counters with a nice body shot.
Kangas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryhein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ryhein scores with a jab. Kangas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ryhein scores with a sloppy right hand. Kangas should have avoided that one.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Kangas blocks the leg kick.
Ryhein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kangas misses the target.#T3#
No joy there for Kangas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Ryhein's ribs.
Ryhein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kangas tried to counter with a leg kick but Ryhein avoided it.
Ryhein scores with a punch to the head.
Kangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryhein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands a leg kick that knocks Kangas off balance momentarily.
Ryhein moves out of range of the body kick.
Kangas checks a low kick from Ryhein.
Ryhein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from Kangas.
Ryhein slips under a jab from Kangas.
Ryhein throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
Ryhein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKangas.#T4#
Ryhein misses with a straight left.
Ryhein misses with a wild combination.
It appears Kangas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryhein thows a body kick. Kangas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kangas jabs at Ryhein's body.
Kangas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ryhein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryhein is looking for the big counter here.
Ryhein throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
Kangas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryhein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ryhein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kangas.
Kangas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ryhein moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Kangas.
Ryhein misses with a shot to the body
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Ryhein misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cau Ryhein will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kangas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryhein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kangas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cau Ryhein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas defending well as Ryhein loads up on a big left hand.
Kangas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ryhein throws a series of punches but Kangas avoids them all with ease.
Kangas misses with a hook
and Ryhein counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryhein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kangas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Ryhein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryhein throws a good cross that connects.
Ryhein moves away from the strike by Kangas.
Ryhein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryhein throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Ryhein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kangas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryhein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kangas.
Ryhein throws a nice looking combination but Kangas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Ryhein.
Kangas throwing a counter right hand but Ryhein manages to avoid it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kangas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kangas throws a head kick but Ryhein moves out of range.
Ryhein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kangas connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Kangas misses.
Ryhein fakes the leg kick and cracks Kangas in the body.
Kangas throws a push kick but Ryhein slaps the foot to one side.
Kangas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryhein. Ryhein obviously looking to wear him down.
Ryhein connects with a nice looking jab.
Kangas misses with the combination. #T2#
Ryhein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryhein slips a straight right by Kangas.
Kangas walks into a stiff left hand from Ryhein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kangas throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryhein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kangas's knee momentarily.
Ryhein misses with a low kick.
Ryhein lands with a straight right. Kangas didn't see that one coming.
Kangas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ryhein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ryhein.
Ryhein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryhein motions for Kangas to come forward. Ryhein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryhein throws a big shot that misses.
Ryhein throws a right and a left that Kangas avoids nicely.
Kangas loads up on a big right hand but Ryhein slips the punch.
Kangas checks a low kick from Ryhein.#T3#
A big left from Kangas misses.
Kangas looks to land a right hand but Ryhein moved out of range.
Kangas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on Ryhein's shoulder, as Ryhein tries to avoid the shot.
Ryhein checks a leg kick.
Ryhein thumps Kangas with a low kick.
Ryhein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Kangas looks to land a right hand but Ryhein moved out of range.
Ryhein throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
Ryhein throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Kangas is looking to clinch but Ryhein is avoiding it.
Kangas lunges at Ryhein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ryhein's hand.
Kangas moves out of range of the body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ryhein 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.
Ryhein thows a leg kick but Kangas checks it
and Kangas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kangas.#T4#
A jab lands there for Ryhein.
Kangas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ryhein works Kangas's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryhein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ryhein.
Ryhein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ryhein throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Kangas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Ryhein, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryhein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryhein misses with a body kick.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Ryhein is predictable there
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Kangas counter with a right hand.
Kangas throws a looping overhand right but Ryhein ducks down to avoid it.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Ryhein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ryhein looks to land a left hand but Kangas moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cau Ryhein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ryhein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ryhein misses with a hook. Kangas ducked under it nicely.
Kangas staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Ryhein.
Kangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryhein was well out of range. Poor timing from Kangas.
Kangas slips under a jab from Ryhein.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Ryhein tenderised Kangas's leg. Kangas is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
Ryhein motions for Kangas to come forward. Ryhein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kangas.
A big left from Ryhein misses.
Kangas misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Ryhein throws a sloppy head kick and Kangas moves out of range easily.
Kangas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryhein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kangas is looking to land body kicks.
Ryhein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryhein motions for Kangas to come forward. Ryhein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Ryhein backs away, Kangas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
No joy there for Ryhein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangas scores with a nice body kick.
Ryhein moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryhein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kangas.
Kangas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ryhein moves out of range of the leg kick from Kangas.
Ryhein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryhein misses with a right hand
and Kangas counters with a nice body shot. #T2##CL#
Kangas gets a clinch.
Ryhein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas has a couple of punches blocked by Ryhein. #BC2#
Ryhein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryhein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Ryhein's ribs.
Kangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryhein.
Ryhein throws a solid leg kick but Kangas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ryhein.
Ryhein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kangas.
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryhein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ryhein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kangas is out of range and Ryhein settles back down.
Kangas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kangas misses with a hook. Ryhein ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Ryhein throws a leg kick but Kangas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ryhein misses with an uppercut
and Ryhein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryhein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ryhein moves out of range of the body kick.
Ryhein paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Kangas misses.
Ryhein throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kangas throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryhein.
Kangas scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas walks into a straight right hand from Ryhein.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ryhein lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kangas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kangas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ryhein throws a chopping leg kick but Kangas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ryhein ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
The fighters circling - Ryhein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kangas thinks about countering with a body kick.#T4#
Ryhein misses with the combination.
Kangas checks a leg kick nicely.
Ryhein is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Kangas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Ryhein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Ryhein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Kangas there.
Kangas takes one to the side of the head.
Ryhein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ryhein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cau Ryhein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryhein defending well as Kangas loads up on a big left hand.
Ryhein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ryhein.
Tapani Kangas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryhein moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tapani Kangas.
I think Ryhein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cau Ryhein!

Event: RISE 99: Leader v Castellanos
Date: Sep 16, 2022

#R1#
Kangas connects with a body shot.
Kangas lands a right hook to the body.
Rollo tries for a takedown but Kangas circles away easily
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab.
Kangas throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Rollo gets a double leg takedown into Kangas's guard.
Rollo wants to pass the guard but Kangas is keeping the position.
Kangas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rollo is one step ahead there.
Rollo wants to pass the guard but Kangas is keeping the position.
Rollo postures up. #T1#
Rollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kangas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kangas is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rollo is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Kangas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rollo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollo wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving. #T2#
Rollo looking to pass the guard.
Rollo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rollo pushes down on Kangas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rollo in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Rollo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Rollo wants to take a breather but Kangas is having none of it.
Rollo passes to side control.
Rollo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kangas's legs. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rollo slows the pace down. #SUB2#
Rollo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rollo swings around for an armbar but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rollo's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kangas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rollo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Rollo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rollo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kangas!#SUB2#
Rollo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kangas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rollo controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kangas!#T1#
Rollo tries to control but Kangas wriggling away.
Rollo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kangas wants to hold on but Rollo pushes him away.
Kangas stops Rollo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rollo mounts Kangas! Really nice guard pass there!
Kangas tries to reverse the position but Rollo maintains control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rollo trying to control but Kangas is having none of it.
Rollo fails to move to back control.
Kangas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rollo on the ground.
Rollo tries to control but Kangas wriggling away.
Kangas is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Rollo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kangas is on top in guard.
Rollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Rollo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rollo keeping moving, preventing Kangas from controlling successfully.
Rollo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kangas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Rollo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kangas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larry Rollo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rollo passes Kangas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rollo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rollo trying to advance position but Kangas counters by regaining guard.
Rollo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kangas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kangas is retaining full guard.
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.

Larry Rollo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kangas scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kangas.
Kangas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kangas thuds his right hand into Rollo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rollo takes one to the side of the head.
Kangas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rollo at a distance.
Rollo misses with a takedown
enabling Kangas to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Rollo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kangas quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollo trying to control from Kangas's half guard. Kangas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rollo looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rollo advances to half guard.
Kangas wants to control but Rollo passes into side. #SUB2#
Rollo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been informed that Rollo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kangas looking for a sweep but Rollo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rollo takes Kangas's back.
Rollo not allowing Kangas to control his hands. #T2#
Rollo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kangas's body. #SUB2#
Rollo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Larry Rollo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rollo controlling the position well here. Kangas rolled but Rollo kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T3#
Rollo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kangas trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Rollo has his arm under Kangas's chin here. Game over son! Rollo squeezes tightly and Kangas is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Rollo!
A victorious Larry Rollo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 91: Hohol v Esposito
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Kangas lands with a straight right. Smif didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smif.
Kangas moves out of range as Smif strikes.
Smif swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
A cross from Smif lands.
Smif misses with a hook.
Kangas looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Smif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smif.
Smif misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kangas. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas scores with a jab. Smif acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kangas scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Smif wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kangas misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kangas.
A low kick from Kangas is predictable there
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kangas throws a body punch but Smif moves out of range.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smif throws out the jab.
A jab from Kangas finds it's way through Smif's defenses.
Smif takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kangas misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Kangas swings for the body but Smif moves out of range.
Kangas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smif can pounce on him.
Kangas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kangas misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Kangas misses with a hook to the body
enabling Smif to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smif jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Kangas throws the kick towards the body but Smif avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.
Smif lands a nice hook to Kangas's body. Kangas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smif takes one on the button.
Kangas misses with a combination
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Smif takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kangas.
Smif scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kangas in his tracks.
Kangas scores with a jab to the head.
Smif throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Smif throws a hook but Kangas blocks it.
A low kick lands for Smif.
Kangas misses the shot to the body.
Smif moves out of range as Kangas throws a body kick. #T4#
Smif slips under a jab.
A left lands for Kangas.
A swing and a miss from Smif.
Kangas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Smif finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Kangas misses.
A little feinted left hand from Smif on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kangas swats away the attempt to clinch by Smif.
Kangas looks to throw the jab but Smif is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Smif tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smif throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
Smif is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kangas throws a head kick but Smif moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tapani Kangas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smif stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kangas.
Kangas moves away from the strike by Smif.
Good standup being displayed there by Kangas as he connects with a hook.
Smif throws a leg kick but Kangas checks it.
A little jabbing left from Kangas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smif throws a jab when Kangas was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kangas! But no joy.
Smif tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kangas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kangas throws out a counter right but Smif avoids it with no problem.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks Kangas off balance momentarily.
Smif drops his hands momentarily and Kangas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif throws the left hand but Kangas avoids the punch easily.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif cracks Kangas with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Smif clinches up with Kangas and pushes him back against the cage.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Smif misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Kangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smif lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Smif.
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smif lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smif.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Smif blocks a body shot from Kangas.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Smif misses with some punches.
Kangas misses with a body punch. #T2#
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif pushes Kangas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
Smif misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Smif controls his hands.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with the head strike.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smif tries to throw a body punch but Kangas avoids it by throwing Smif back against the cage.
Smif blocks a body shot from Kangas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kangas.
Smif throws a punch but it's blocked by Kangas.
A short right from Smif.
A right handed body shot lands from Kangas.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas. #T3#
Smif blocks a body shot from Kangas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kangas.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smif.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smif.
Smif blocks a body shot from Kangas.
Kangas gets through Smif's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Smif.
A short right from Smif.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kangas.
Smif misses with some punches.
Smif misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kangas tries a body shot but Smif blocks it.
Smif lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Jumba Smif has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif working aggressively here. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smif lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smif lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kangas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kangas.
Smif softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smif.
Kangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Smif.
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Smif.
Smif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smif misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif misses with a punch on the inside.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas can't find room to land a body shot as Smif controls the action.
Smif scores with a hook to the body.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Smif lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jumba Smif dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kangas ducks under a wild hook from Smif.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks Kangas off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smif. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas tries to land a leg kick but Smif saw it coming and moves away.
Smif throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Kangas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Kangas gets tackled into the cage by Smif. Smif maintains the clinch.
Smif's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smif tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smif lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smif has a couple of punches blocked by Kangas.
Smif lands a body punch. #T1#
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
Smif lands a shoulder strike.
Smif tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
Smif scores with a shot to the side of Kangas's head.
Smif swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smif lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Smif is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Smif fails to land.
Smif scores with a shoulder strike.
Kangas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Smif on the inside.
Smif tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kangas.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Smif.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Smif on the inside. #T2#
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Smif uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kangas blocking some punches.
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kangas lands with a short shot to the head.
Kangas prevents a body shot from Smif.
Smif blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smif lands a body shot.
Kangas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smif or not.
Kangas blocks a body shot from Smif.
Smif makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smif struggles to land a body shot inside as Kangas controls his hands.
Kangas working aggressively here.
Kangas lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smif scores with a shot to the side of Kangas's head.
Kangas blocking some punches.
Kangas blocking some punches.
Kangas takes a shot to the head.
Kangas lands with a short shot to the head.
Smif throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas is looking to break free of the clinch but Smif has double underhooks.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smif lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smif working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smif creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smif working aggressively here.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kangas misses with some punches.
Smif takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smif blocking some punches.
Smif misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smif.
Smif doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Smif.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smif's elbow.
Smif swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smif.
Smif blocks an uppercut.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Smif.
Smif works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jumba Smif showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smif has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jumba Smif!
A victorious Jumba Smif thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE X29
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target. #TD#
Kangas gets caught flat footed, as Meier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Meier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Meier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meier tries to free his leg and advance position but Kangas is retaining full guard.
Meier stopping the sweep attempt from Kangas.#T1#
Kangas looking to control.
Meier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kangas as he avoids it easily.
Meier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kangas avoids it really well and circles away.
A big left from Kangas misses.
Tapani Kangas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meier shoots and misses
and Kangas counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Meier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Meier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kangas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kangas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Meier stays in close to Kangas's body and controls the position. #T2#
Meier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kangas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meier wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving.
Meier controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Meier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kangas but Kangas pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Kangas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kangas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kangas wants to sweep but no luck.
Meier is looking to work some ground and pound but Kangas has wrist control.
Meier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Meier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Meier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Meier.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Meier tries for a takedown but Kangas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kangas throws a head kick but Meier moves out of range. #TD#
Meier shoots in and gets a takedown into Kangas's guard.
Meier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Meier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Meier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kangas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Meier crashes against the mat.
Meier in side control, throwing shots but Kangas defends.
Meier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Meier trying to control the action but Kangas is working from the bottom.
Kangas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kangas is trying to control Meier's posture but Meier avoids it.
Meier controls the position.
Kangas prevents Meier from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Meier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kangas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Meier. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kangas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Meier shoots in for a takedown but Kangas shows good takedown defense.
Kangas stuffs the takedown.
Kangas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meier with a body shot.
Meier shoots in and drives through. Kangas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Meier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meier shoots for a double leg takedown but Kangas sprawls well. He's pushed Meier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Meier misses with a takedown attempt - Kangas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Liam Meier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kangas scores with a sloppy right hand. Meier should have avoided that one. #T3#
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kangas finds it's way round the side to connect with Meier's head.
Meier misses with a takedown attempt
and Kangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kangas counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kangas works Meier's body with a nice hook.
Meier shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Kangas.
Kangas throws the left hand but Meier avoids the punch easily.
Kangas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Meier looks for a takedown but Kangas sprawls well.
Meier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meier tries to clinch but Kangas moves out of range. #TD#
Kangas gets caught flat footed, as Meier shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangas keeping moving, preventing Meier from controlling successfully.
Liam Meier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Meier wants to pass the guard but Kangas is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kangas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meier.
Meier throws an elbow that misses. Kangas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Meier's guard. Nice move by Kangas!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meier is looking to sweep but instead, Kangas has passed into half guard.
Meier controlling the position well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Meier slips a jab and a cross from Kangas.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meier moves away.
Kangas looks to land a combination. Meier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meier slips a straight right by Kangas.
Kangas throws the kick towards the body but Meier avoids it.
Kangas connects with the punch.
Meier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kangas but Kangas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Meier walks into a stiff left hand from Kangas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kangas lands with a slapping head kick.
Meier fails with the takedown
and Kangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kangas.
Meier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Meier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meier darts in looking for a takedown but Kangas gets double underhooks and turns Meier into the cage.
Kangas lands with a short shot to the head.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kangas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meier wants a takedown but no success here.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Kangas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Meier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kangas to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Kangas.
Still in the clinch, Kangas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kangas lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Kangas scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kangas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kangas lands a body punch.
Kangas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kangas scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kangas as the two fighters clinch.
Kangas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meiers head. #ROC2#Meier is rocked!
Kangas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meier backwards.
Oh Meier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kangas dips a shoulder and cracks Meier with a mighty uppercut! Meier falls back against the cage and Kangas unloads with a barrage of strikes! Meier is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kangas screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!

Event: RISE 69:
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch lands to the side of Kangas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Kangas misses the jab.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Kangas takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown connects with a right hand. Kangas shakes it off.
Kangas blocks a jab.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Kangas's head.
Brown tries to work over Kangas's front leg with a kick but Kangas checks it.
Brown cracks Kangas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown misses with a hook.
Kangas lands a nice looking body shot.
Kangas throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kangas.
Kangas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
A jab from Kangas finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown jabs at Kangas's body.
Brown slips a straight right by Kangas.
Brown appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kangas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Kangas throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kangas tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Kangas controls his hands.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kangass head. #T2#
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kangas on the inside.
Kangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Kangas's head.
Brown works on Kangas's body with a couple of short punches.
Kangas prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown works on Kangas's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Kangas's ribcage. Kangas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kangas is breathing heavily.
Brown stalling in the clinch.
Come on Brown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kangas misses with a body punch. #T3#
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kangas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brown can turn it around.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Kangas avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown works on Kangas's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown pushes Kangas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kangass head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Brown stalls.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kangas has a couple of punches blocked by Brown. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kangass head.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Kangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown pushes Kangas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown pushes Kangas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kangas prevents a body shot from Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jair Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kangas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kangas takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Kangas misses with a body shot.
Brown moves out of range as Kangas strikes.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kangas.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kangass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brown 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.
Kangas tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Kangas off the cage and back into range.
Jair Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
Kangas looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown feints and then cracks Kangas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kangas down.
Brown uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kangas has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Brown with the inside leg kick.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
That kick from Brown tenderised Kangas's leg. Kangas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kangas misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Kangas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Good leg kick by Brown.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Kangas moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kangas manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kangas closes the distance and clinches.
Brown lands a left hand.
Kangas blocks a body shot from Brown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Jair Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown digs a right hand into Kangas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kangas's gas tank.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Kangas backwards. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kangas prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Kangas's head.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kangas or not.
Brown is working Kangas over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kangas.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kangas working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Kangas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Brown digs a right hand into Kangas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kangas's gas tank.
Brown lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Kangas takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Brown gets through Kangas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Kangas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Brown works on Kangas's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.#T4#
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kangas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kangas backwards. #ROC2#Kangas is rocked!
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Kangas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kangas with a big uppercut! Kangas tries to clinch up but Brown pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kangas to the mat! Kangas covers up and Brown unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jair Brown!

Event: RISE 56: Maestre v St Stone
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kangas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomes. #TD#
Gomes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kangas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomes.
Kangas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Kangas defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gomes is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.
Kangas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kangas trying to control here. #SUB#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kangas is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gomes is working for a kimura but Kangas is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gomes is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3##SUB#
Gomes wants to work for an arm triangle but Kangas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kangas is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gomes is working for a kimura but Kangas is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but Kangas defending well.
Gomes wants to control but Kangas is keeping him busy.
Gomes uses his free foot to push down on Kangas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kangas. #SUB#
Gomes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kangas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Gomes looking to score a takedown here. Kangas is defending well but Gomes drives through and ends up in Kangas's guard.
Kangas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kangas is trying to keep Gomes in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes advances to half guard.
Gomes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Gomes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Gomes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kangas manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gomes is trying to get an arm triangle but Kangas is defending well. #T2#
The referee asks Gomes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gomes prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kangas is trying to get back to half guard.
Kangas prevents Gomes from improving position. #SUB#
Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomes remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3##SUB#
Gomes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomes works to advance to full mount. Kangas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Gomes looking to isolate an arm here. Kangas doesn't see it coming and as Gomes extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gomes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronaldo Gomes!
A very excited looking Ronaldo Gomes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 49: Halo v Maestre
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Dlask fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kangas avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Kangas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dlask to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dlask trying to control but Kangas is working from the bottom.
Dlask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kangas keeping full guard, as Dlask tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlask postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dlask looking to pass the guard.
Dlask trying to control the position from guard on top but Kangas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dlask loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing that Dlask has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dlask accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dlask throws a big right hand that misses.
Dlask working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dlask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kangas working a defensive guard here.
Dlask wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving.
Dlask postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dlask loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kangas looking for a sweep. Not yet Kangas, not yet.
Dlask wants to control from the top but Kangas keeps moving. #T2#
Dlask pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kangas is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kangas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dlask's hands.#TD#
Kangas gets caught flat footed, as Dlask shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kangas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dlask.
Dlask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dlask postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kangas managing to control the position.
Dlask throws an elbow that misses. Kangas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dlask's guard. Nice move by Kangas!#REVB#
Dlask doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kangas stopping the sweep attempt from Dlask.#T3#
Dlask is working hard here to advance position.
Dlask keeping moving, preventing Kangas from controlling successfully.
Dlask is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dlask looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kangas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dlask throwing shots but Kangas is blocking nicely. #T4#
Dlask working the head and body with strikes.
Dlask throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dlask throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dlask looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kangas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kangas won't allow Dlask to pass to mount.
Dlask wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kangas keeps working.
Dlask is nestled in close to Kangas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dlask throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dlask looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dlask missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominik Dlask dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dlask takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dlask or perhaps it was just good defense by Kangas, which made it look bad.
Dlask is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?
Dlask tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kangas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dlask somewhat.
Kangas leaves Dlask with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominik Dlask. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dlask walks into a stiff left hand from Kangas.#TD#
Dlask fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kangas sprawls well initially but Dlask persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dlask missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dlask thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kangas's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas wants to improve his position but Dlask is controlling well.
Dlask is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dlask lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Kangas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dlask.
Dlask takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dlask missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dlask is thwarting Kangas's attempts to control the position.
Dlask wants to pass to mount but Kangas is defending the position.
Kangas is pressing down on Dlask's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses.
Kangas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlask slips nicely into half guard.
Kangas is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Dlask wants to take a breather but Kangas is having none of it.
Dlask is really struggling to control Kangas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dlask looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dlask thows a huge punch but Kangas dodges it nicely.
Dlask looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kangas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kangas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dlask throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dlask is looking to take a break and control but Kangas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kangas wants to control but Dlask is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dominik Dlask overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dlask missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dlask works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dlask with shots to the head and body - Kangas looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Kangas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Dlask connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dlask lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Dlask with a couple of short strikes.
Dlask looking to ground and pound but Kangas is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Dlask.
Kangas is breathing heavily.
Dlask lands with some strikes.
Dlask throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kangas because Dlask loaded up on that one.
BOOM! Dlask connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#Kangas is rocked!
A big strike lands for Dlask! That's really hurt Kangas and he's turned his back - Dlask keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dlask jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Dlask!

Event: RISE 42: Newton v Kozlow
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Soares throws the kick towards the body but Kangas avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
A big right from Kangas misses.
Soares tries to clinch but Kangas moves out of range.
Soares tries to clinch but Kangas moves out of range.
Soares tries to clinch up.
Kangas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Soares momentarily.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
Kangas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Soares moves into the clinch.
Soares is pushing Kangas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Soares is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Soares jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Kangas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Soares has his foot on Kangas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kangas works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Soares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Soares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kangas is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Soares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Kangas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Soares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kangas defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Soares looking for a guillotine here but Kangas defends easily. #SUB2#
Soares is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kangas has his hands clasped together but Soares extends and breaks Kangas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Soares.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Soares!

Event: RISE 36: Ship v Kozlow
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Kangas misses with an uppercut. Ryhein saw that one coming.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Ryhein cracks Kangas with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Ryhein clinches up with Kangas and pushes him back against the cage.
Ryhein tries to work over Kangas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryhein.
Ryhein taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ryhein is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kangas is keeping busy.
Ryhein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Kangas lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryhein stalling in the clinch but Kangas improves position.
Ryhein lands a shoulder strike.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kangas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kangas. #T1#
Kangas can't find room to land a body shot as Ryhein controls the action.
Ryhein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kangas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Ryhein misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas lands with a light punch inside.
Ryhein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas cracks Ryhein with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kangas.
Ryhein looks winded!
Kangas lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Kangas.
Kangas digs a right hand underneath Ryhein's ribcage. Ryhein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kangas lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kangas.
Kangas lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kangas scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kangas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kangas scores with a shoulder strike.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryhein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kangas.
A short left from Kangas.
Kangas gets through Ryhein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kangas.
Kangas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kangas pushes Ryhein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kangas.
Kangas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Kangas.
Kangas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ryhein blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kangas.
A short uppercut from Kangas.
Kangas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kangas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ryhein takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Ryhein is rocked!#T3#
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ryhein backwards.
Ryhein is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangas finish him?
Kangas lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Kangas.
Kangas creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ryhein with a big uppercut! Ryhein tries to clinch up but Kangas pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ryhein to the mat! Ryhein covers up and Kangas unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tapani Kangas!

Event: RISE 26: Hunter v Philippe
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Laden lands a slapping body shot.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laden moves away.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Laden moves away and avoids it.
Kangas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kangas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab by Kangas.
Kangas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laden under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laden. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Kangas misses.
Kangas scores with a hook to the body. Laden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laden misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kangas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laden on the side of the head.
Laden throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Laden misses #CL2#
and Kangas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kangas.
A short left from Laden. #T1#
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laden looking to stall.
Laden misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laden prevents a body shot from Kangas.
Laden digs a right hand underneath Kangas's ribcage. Kangas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kangas cracks Laden with a nice body shot.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Laden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laden takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Kangas blocks a body shot from Laden.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Laden controls his hands.
Laden blocking some punches.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laden's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Laden throws a punch but it's blocked by Kangas.
Kangas lands a body punch.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Laden.
Laden lands a nice shot to the body.
Kangas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Kangas tries to work over Laden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kangas lands a right hand.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Laden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow.
Laden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laden can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Laden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kangas - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Kangas.
Kangas lands an uppercut.
Laden has a couple of punches blocked by Kangas.
Laden throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Laden has a couple of punches blocked by Kangas.
Kangas tries to work over Laden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Kangas takes a shot to the head.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laden blocks an uppercut.
Kangas digs a right hand underneath Laden's ribcage. Laden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kangas tries a body shot but Laden blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas tries to work over Laden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laden gets through Kangas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Laden uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Kangas as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Kangas.
A big right from Kangas misses.
Kangas swings for the body but Laden moves out of range.
Laden tries to counter by clinching up but Kangas breaks away and moves out of range.
Kangas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Laden moves away and avoids it.
Kangas lands a nice hook to Laden's body. Laden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laden tries to clinch up.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on Laden's shoulder, as Laden tries to avoid the shot.
Laden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kangas throws a hook to the side of Laden's head but Laden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laden lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas throws a hook to the side of Laden's head but Laden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Laden.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laden is looking to wear down Kangas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Laden's ribs.
Laden thuds his right hand into Kangas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Laden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laden misses with a hook.
Kangas wants to counter the offense by Laden and move into the clinch position.
Kangas lands with a cross.
Kangas scores with a nice head shot.
Kangas with a nice cross.
Laden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laden slips a jab from Kangas.
Laden is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laden throws a big shot that misses.
Laden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kangas scores with a shot to the body.
Kangas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kangas scores with a body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Laden.
Laden lands with a right hand.
Kangas connects with a jab.
Laden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Kangas.
Kangas throws a looping overhand right but Laden ducks down to avoid it.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laden swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas walks into a stiff left hand from Laden.
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laden takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
Laden misses with an uppercut.
Kangas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laden moves out of range as Kangas strikes.
Laden slips under a jab.#T3#
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laden.
Kangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laden.
Kangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laden cracks Kangas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
Laden is looking to counter the offense by Kangas and move into the clinch.
Laden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kangas under the eye.
Laden tries to clinch up.
Laden throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Laden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kangas momentarily.
Kangas lands with a hook. Laden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laden misses with an uppercut. Kangas saw that one coming.
Laden connects with a body shot.
Kangas defending well as Laden loads up on a big left hand.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
As Kangas tries to get set, Laden tries to push him back and clinch up but Kangas manages to avoid the attempt.
Laden slips under a jab.
Laden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Kangas moves out of range as Laden strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kangas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas throws a looping overhand right but Laden ducks down to avoid it.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Laden.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laden throws out the jab.
Laden lands a really nice looking cross but Kangas seems unphased.
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laden is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Kangas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Laden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tapani Kangas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Laden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
Kangas throws a hook but Laden blocks it.
Kangas misses with a hook. Laden ducked under it nicely.
Kangas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laden scores with a body shot.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Laden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kangas.
Nice jab there from Kangas.
Laden tries to bum rush Kangas with a series of wild strikes but Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kangas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laden lands a body shot.
Kangas is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Laden misses the target.
Kangas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kangas lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.#T1#
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laden throwing a counter right hand but Kangas manages to avoid it.
Kangas misses with a looping left.
Laden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kangas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Laden misses.
Kangas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kangas finds it's way round the side to connect with Laden's head.
Laden moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas lands a really nice looking cross but Laden seems unphased.
Kangas lands a lovely overhand right.
Laden misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Kangas counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Kangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Kangas cracks Laden with a nice body shot.
Kangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Kangas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas digs a right hand underneath Laden's ribcage. Laden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Laden controls his hands.
Laden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Laden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laden's elbow.
Kangas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Laden blocks an uppercut.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laden's elbow.
Laden misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kangas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laden backwards.
Laden lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laden.
Laden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laden blocks an uppercut.
Kangas tries to throw a body punch but Laden avoids it by throwing Kangas back against the cage.
Tapani Kangas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laden lands a nice shot to the body.
Laden swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laden tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it. #T4#
Laden swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bin Laden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laden throws a punch but it's blocked by Kangas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kangas 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kangas!

Event: RISE 20: Ship v Hunter
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Kangas misses with a looping left.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.
Kangas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Clark.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kangas checks a leg kick.
Kangas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clark in his tracks.
Kangas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kangas.
Clark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kangas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Kangas.
Kangas avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Kangas as he checks the leg kick.
Clark tries to bum rush Kangas with a series of wild strikes but Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Kangas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kangas.
Kangas digs a good hook to Clark's body. #T1#
Kangas scores with a nice right hand.
Clark lands a two punch combo.
Kangas scores with a jab.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Kangas's shoulder, as Kangas tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Clark.
Clark connects with the punch.
Clark throws a hook but Kangas avoids it easily.
Kangas scores with the left hand. Clark knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark misses with a low kick.
Kangas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Clark.
Clark throws a series of strikes that have Kangas backpedaling.
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Kangas. #T2#
Clark slips a straight right by Kangas.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clark.
Good exchange - Kangas coming out on top.
A jab from Clark misses.
Clark takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Kangas does it's job there.
Clark lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Clark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clark misses with a left hand #CL#
and Kangas moves into the clinch.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kangas.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
Kangas tries a body shot but Clark blocks it. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Kangas.
A shot in the inside from Kangas.
Clark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Clark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kangas checks a leg kick.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Kangas saw that one coming.
Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kangas circles away quickly and effectively.
Kangas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Kangas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark looks to land a combination but Kangas avoids it well.
Kangas lands with a shot to the body.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Kangas defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clark.
Kangas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas misses with a hook
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tapani Kangas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kangas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryan Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kangas throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Kangas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clark blocks a jab.
Clark digs a good body shot into Kangas's ribs.
Kangas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clark duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Clark looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.#T1#
Kangas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark slips a jab from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a left hand
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clark slips under a jab.
Kangas scores with a hook to the body. Clark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Kangas misses.
A punch combination from Clark misses.
Kangas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clark tries to land a leg kick but Kangas saw it coming and moves away.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Kangas's head but Kangas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kangas swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark misses with a hook.#T2#
Kangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Kangas.
Bryan Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas jabs Clark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Kangas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kangas clinches.
Kangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kangas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Kangas is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Clark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clark is trying to maintain a safe position but Kangas gets an underhook and turns Clark into the cage.
Clark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Kangas gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Kangas.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
Kangas scores with a shot to the side of Clark's head.
Clark can't break the clinch.
Tapani Kangas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kangas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Kangas lands a right hand.
Kangas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clark backwards. #ROC#Clark is rocked!
Kangas cracks Clark with a nice body shot.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangas finish him?
Kangas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Clark! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kangas is unloading with more strikes now! Clark drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!

Event: RISE 8: Phillipe v Carter
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Kangas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kangas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kangas misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Heart counters with a takedown into side control.
Heart fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Heart tries to score with some ground and pound. Kangas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kangas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SU#
Heart decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Heart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kangas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kangas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heart's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Heart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kangas is trying to defend but Heart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Heart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Heart performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Heart has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Heart is trying for a kimura here. Kangas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Heart wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lion Heart!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2021

#R1#
Kangas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fron shoots in and drives through. Kangas sprawls well.
Kangas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas avoids a kick to the body.
Kangas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Fron rushes Kangas and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Fron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Fron scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Fron passes to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1##SUB#
Fron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fron takes a little break here. Kangas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Fron decides to stand back up.
Fron fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Fron bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Fron is trying to get an arm triangle but Kangas is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kangas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fron.
Fron controlling the position.
Fron sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kangas is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fron controls the position.
Fron really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kangas taking a bit of punishment here - Fron scoring with strikes. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Fron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Fron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fron lands a few punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ton Fron dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kangas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kangas lands a nice shot to the body.
Kangas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fron has time to react.
Ton Fron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kangas moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Fron gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kangas's face as Fron controls the position.
Fron advances to full mount.
Fron lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Fron looking to secure an arm triangle but Kangas defends it well.
Fron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangas can do to turn this around?
Kangas taking shots to the head. #T1#
Fron takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kangas is working to get back to half guard.
Fron controlling from the full mount.
Fron lands a big shot there that rocks Kangas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fron sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fron thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fron avoids the attempt from Kangas to control.
Fron lands with some strikes.
Fron looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4##SUB#
Fron is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kangas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kangas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fron controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ton Fron dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fron is defended easily by Kangas.
Kangas punishes Fron's body with a nice straight punch.
Fron avoids the body shot from Kangas.
Kangas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fron tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kangas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fron somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fron takes one on the button.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Kangas as he connects with a hook.
Kangas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fron at a distance.
Kangas dips to his left and cracks Fron with an uppercut!
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fron tries to clinch up.
Kangas tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Fron fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kangas to the ground. Fron is now in Kangas's guard.
Kangas being controlled here, momentarily.
Kangas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kangas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Fron sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fron slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3##SUB#
Fron maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kangas could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fron has cracked it and Kangas is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fron!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ton Fron!

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