 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
ENIGMA 252
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Kangasmaki throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Lara counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kangasmaki won't be happy with that.
Lara lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lara 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.
Kangasmaki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kangasmaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lara lands a nice forearm strike.
Lara scoring with punches from side control.
Kangasmaki tries to improve position but can't.
Kangasmaki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kangasmaki taking a bit of punishment here - Lara scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lara landing strikes. #ROC#Kangasmaki is rocked!#T1#
Lara cracks Kangasmaki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kangasmaki is still in real trouble! Can Lara finish him?
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.
Lara scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lara cracks Kangasmaki with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lara immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kangasmaki is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Lara!
During a confident post fight interview, Roberto Lara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
ENIGMA 244
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Kangasmaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Kangasmaki misses with a kick to the body.
Kangasmaki misses with a combination
and Hauser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Hauser misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kangasmaki has knocked Hauser down with a huge combo! Kangasmaki steps away and waves a wobbly Hauser back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Alvin Hauser has been cut.
Kangasmaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Hauser is predictable there
and Kangasmaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hauser thinking.
Hauser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hauser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#Hauser is rocked!
Kangasmaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kangasmaki walks into a left hand.
Kangasmaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hauser throws out the jab. #T1##KD#
Kangasmaki sends Hauser crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kangasmaki is motioning to the referee to let Hauser up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hauser is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangasmaki finish him?
A head kick by Kangasmaki misses
and Hauser counters with a straight right hand.
Hauser avoids the head kick by Kangasmaki.
Hauser unleashes a big counter combination but Kangasmaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kangasmaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Kangasmaki misses with a head kick.
Kangasmaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kangasmaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangasmaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hauser loads up on a big right hand but Kangasmaki slips the punch.
Hauser seems to have recovered his senses.
Kangasmaki throws a combination that misses
and Hauser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Hauser misses its intended target.
Kangasmaki throws a chopping leg kick but Hauser manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hauser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangasmaki moves away.
Kangasmaki misses with a looping left.
Kangasmaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hauser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kangasmaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Kangasmaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hauser on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hauser misses with a hook. Kangasmaki ducked under it nicely.
Kangasmaki misses the jab.
Kangasmaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hauser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kangasmaki slips a jab from Hauser.
Hauser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kangasmaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Kangasmaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hauser is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kangasmaki with a body shot.
Hauser throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangasmaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kangasmaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Kangasmaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#That has opened up Alvin Hauser's cut even more.
Hauser thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangasmaki misses with a head kick.
Hauser avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kangasmaki throws a right and a left that Hauser avoids nicely.
Kangasmaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hauser.#KD#
Kangasmaki drops Hauser with a beautiful combination! Hauser stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kangasmaki is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangasmaki throws an overhand right that drops Hauser like a sack of potatoes! Kangasmaki dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Kangasmaki! |
|
|
|
Event:
RFL - Terror in the Tundra
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1#
Kangasmaki throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
And Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Kangasmaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Kangasmaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Kangasmaki counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Sim Lee has been cut.
Kangasmaki throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Kangasmaki shows good takedown defense.
Aki Kangasmaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sim Lee.
Kangasmaki throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Lee's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Kangasmaki dives in looking to finish as Lee flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Kangasmaki's strikes! Kangasmaki is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Lee's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Lee was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Kangasmaki! |
|
|
|
Event:
RFL - New Years Revolution
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Justice misses the jab.#TD#
Justice drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Justice tries to stand but Kangasmaki is controlling from the bottom.
Justice trying to control but Kangasmaki is working from the bottom.
Kangasmaki trying to control the position.
Justice is working Kangasmaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Justice wanted to stand there but Kangasmaki had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Justice postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kangasmaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Justice, into his guard. #REVB#
Kangasmaki is looking to stand up but Justice won't let him. #T1##SU2#
Kangasmaki gets to his feet. Justice looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kangasmaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justice half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD#
Kangasmaki gets caught napping as Justice dives in and scores a takedown. Kangasmaki manages to retain guard.
Justice scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Justice is stalling in the full guard.
Kangasmaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Justice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Justice throws a big elbow that misses.
Justice lands a couple of elbows.
Justice tries to stand but Kangasmaki is controlling from the bottom.
Justice trying to control the position from guard on top but Kangasmaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kangasmaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Justice pushing down on Kangasmaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Justice is pressing down on Kangasmaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kangasmaki is holding on for now.
Kangasmaki tries to roll over but Justice keeps him under control.
Kangasmaki has a hand on Justice's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Justice takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Justice looking to finish Kangasmaki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kangasmaki!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Justice has hold of Kangasmaki's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kangasmaki manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kangasmaki is looking to improve his position but Justice isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Justice 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.
Justice can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kangasmaki is looking to escape.
Kangasmaki tries to hold on but Justice pushes him away.
Justice raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Justice jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kangasmaki manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Justice is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kangasmaki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Justice dominated that round.
That's time! Justice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kangasmaki misses with the combination.
#TD#
Justice throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kangasmaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Justice is in Kangasmaki's guard.#SUB2#
Kangasmaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Justice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kangasmaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Justice passes into half guard.
Justice looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Justice seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kangasmaki is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Justice is looking for a kimura but Kangasmaki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Justice to get the leverage.
Kangasmaki is not content to let Justice control the position.
Justice is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Kangasmaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Justice looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kangasmaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Justice lands strikes from half guard.
Kangasmaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Justice's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Justice's back!
Justice wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Kangasmaki controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gunner Justice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kangasmaki prevents Justice from improving his position.
Kangasmaki wants to stand up but Justice is controlling the position.
#SU2#
Kangasmaki decides to stand up.
Justice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangasmaki can do to turn this around?#T3#
Kangasmaki throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Justice drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Justice working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Justice lands a decent elbow from side control.
Justice tries to advance to mount but Kangasmaki denies him.
Kangasmaki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Justice connects with a decent elbow.
Kangasmaki tries to buck Justice off but Justice is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Justice tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Justice working the ground and pound from side control.
Kangasmaki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Justice is looking to take a break and control but Kangasmaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kangasmaki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Justice dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kangasmaki misses with a head kick.
Justice slips under a jab from Kangasmaki.#TD#
Justice closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kangasmaki to the mat! Kangasmaki manages to get full guard.
Justice slips nicely into half guard.
Justice seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Justice takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Justice wants to work for an arm triangle but Kangasmaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Justice takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Justice seems to be looking for submissions.
Justice prevents Kangasmaki from improving his position.#T1#
Kangasmaki is still trying to improve position.
Justice has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Kangasmaki really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Kangasmaki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Justice trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Justice scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Justice in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#Kangasmaki is rocked!
Justice with a couple of short strikes.
Kangasmaki is still in real trouble! Can Justice finish him?#T2##SUB#
Justice jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kangasmaki manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Justice tries for a kimura but Kangasmaki is defending well. #SUB#
Justice is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kangasmaki looks calm but he's in trouble here. Justice gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kangasmaki is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Justice lets go of the hold and Kangasmaki can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunner Justice!
Gunner Justice made sure to mention his sponsor, Hype Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
|
|
|
Event:
BANZAI BONANZA 13
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Kangasmaki darts in trying to clinch
and Franco counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kangasmaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franco avoids it really well and circles away.
Kangasmaki wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.
Franco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franco misses with a hook. Kangasmaki ducked under it nicely.
Franco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kangasmaki.
Kangasmaki tries to clinch up.
Franco stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangasmaki darts in looking for a takedown but Franco gets double underhooks and turns Kangasmaki into the cage.
Frederick Allen Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Kangasmaki.
Franco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Franco.
No luck for Kangasmaki with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Franco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Franco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franco throws a series of punches but Kangasmaki avoids them all with ease.
Frederick Allen Franco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kangasmaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kangasmaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franco throws out the jab.
Franco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kangasmaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Franco throws a big shot that misses.
Franco throws an overhand right that lands on Kangasmaki's shoulder, as Kangasmaki tries to avoid the shot.
Franco wants to land a leg kick but Kangasmaki is out of range.
Nice shot by Franco.
Franco misses with a low kick.
Franco is looking to chop away at Kangasmaki's legs.
A head kick misses from Franco. #CL#
Franco gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Franco slows down the pace here.
Franco gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Franco avoiding damage as Kangasmaki throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Kangasmaki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kangasmaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Franco is keeping busy.
Kangasmaki is trying to drag Franco to the mat but Franco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kangasmaki managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
#BC#
Franco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kangasmaki ducks under a wild hook from Franco.#T3#
Franco tries to score with a low kick but Kangasmaki moves his leg out of the way.
Franco wants to clinch up but Kangasmaki keeps it at a distance.
Kangasmaki wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Franco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kangasmaki goes for a double leg but Franco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Franco continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Kangasmaki.
Franco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kangasmaki fails with the takedown
and Franco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kangasmaki wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.
Kangasmaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco throws a jab but it's blocked by Kangasmaki.
Kangasmaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franco avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Kangasmaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franco throws a big counter combination but Kangasmaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco misses with a series of wild punches.
Kangasmaki throws a fast counter high kick but Franco manages to duck under it in time.
Kangasmaki tries to clinch up
and Franco counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Franco tries to keep at a distance but Kangasmaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kangasmaki.
Franco looking to throw knees to the head but Kangasmaki is blocking nicely.
Franco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Franco prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Allen Franco dominated that round.
That's time! Franco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Franco scores with a head kick. Kangasmaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Franco moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Franco.
Franco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kangasmaki managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
A short uppercut from Franco.
Franco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Franco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kangasmaki.
Franco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kangasmaki backwards.
Franco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
I was talking to Franco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Franco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Franco taking a breather.#T1#
Kangasmaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Franco has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stalling in the clinch from Franco.
#BC#
Franco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kangasmaki tries to clinch but Franco moves away
and Franco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kangasmaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Franco misses with a hook.
Franco throws a leg kick but Kangasmaki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Franco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangasmaki.
Kangasmaki fails with the takedown.
Kangasmaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Frederick Allen Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Kangasmaki.#T2#
Kangasmaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Franco.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kangasmaki.
Kangasmaki shoots in for a double leg but Franco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Franco moves into range and clinches up with Kangasmaki.
Franco lands a nice elbow.
Franco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kangasmaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kangasmaki is looking to break free of the clinch but Franco has double underhooks.
Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Kangasmaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Franco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franco.
Franco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kangasmaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Franco is keeping busy.
Kangasmaki blocks a body shot from Franco.
Franco throws an elbow but it misses.
Franco keeps control of Kangasmaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Franco stalling the fight.
#BC#
Franco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franco sizes up Kangasmaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Franco lands a nice hook to Kangasmaki's body. Kangasmaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kangasmaki.
Kangasmaki tries to clinch but Franco is having none of it.
Franco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangasmaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kangasmaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Franco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franco 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.
Franco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco looks to score with a jab to the body but Kangasmaki is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Franco.
Frederick Allen Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Kangasmaki.
Kangasmaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franco.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Allen Franco dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Franco.
Franco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Franco misses with a series of wild punches.
Kangasmaki misses with a straight left.
Aki Kangasmaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franco throws an overhand right that lands on Kangasmaki's shoulder, as Kangasmaki tries to avoid the shot.
Kangasmaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Franco scores with a jab. Kangasmaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kangasmaki misses with a takedown attempt
and Franco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kangasmaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franco swivels and escapes.
Kangasmaki takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangasmaki misses with a combination
and Franco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franco misses with a looping right.
Franco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kangasmaki.
Franco looks to land a right hand but Kangasmaki moved out of range.#T1#
Franco misses with a straight left.
Kangasmaki is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as Franco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kangasmaki doesn't seem phased though.
Kangasmaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Franco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Franco as he connects with a hook.
Frederick Allen Franco is winning the standup battle so far.
Kangasmaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Franco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kangasmaki wants to clinch.
Franco cracks Kangasmaki with an open hand slap.
Franco throws the left hand but Kangasmaki avoids the punch easily.
Franco sets himself, and Kangasmaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Franco avoids it this time.#T2#
A slow jab from Franco misses its intended target.
Kangasmaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kangasmaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Franco sprawls well. Franco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kangasmaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Frederick Allen Franco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aki Kangasmaki.
Franco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franco wants it to stay on the feet.
Franco lands a right hook to the body.
Franco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco throws a big shot that misses.
And Kangasmaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Franco pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kangasmaki is trying desperately to land a takedown but Franco is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kangasmaki.
Kangasmaki blocks a jab.
Kangasmaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Franco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kangasmaki can do to turn this around?
Franco blocks a head kick by Kangasmaki.
Kangasmaki tries to clinch there but Franco circles away.
Franco connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Franco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Franco wants it to stay on the feet.
A lazy left from Franco finds it's target.
A punch combination from Franco misses.
Franco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kangasmaki throws a head kick but Franco moves out of range.
Kangasmaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kangasmaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kangasmaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Franco looks to land a left hand but Kangasmaki moved out of range nicely.
Franco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kangasmakis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A combination from Franco does no damage.
Kangasmaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franco but Franco pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Kangasmaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franco.
Good leg kick by Franco.
Franco just misses with a punch to the body.
Franco connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Franco has Kangasmaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Kangasmaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Franco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Franco has Kangasmaki pressed against the cage.
Kangasmaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kangasmaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kangasmaki managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
Aki Kangasmaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick Allen Franco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franco 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Allen Franco! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
