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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Rockstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockstar comes to the cage accompanied by Defend With Violence - Throwdown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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14 - 1 - 0 |
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192 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockstar throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaunismieli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Rockstar is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kaunismieli blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Kaunismieli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaunismieli tries to land a front kick but Rockstar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kaunismieli moves into range and clinches up with Rockstar.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Rockstar blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockstar backwards.
Rockstar throws a head punch that misses.
Rockstar blocking some punches.
Rockstar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockstar blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Kaunismieli 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.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Rockstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Rockstar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rockstar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockstar blocks an uppercut.
Rockstar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Rockstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockstar misses the jab.
A low kick from Rockstar is predictable there
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rockstar thinking.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Rockstar moves out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rockstar.
Kaunismieli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockstar.
We've been hearing reports that Rockstar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kaunismieli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rockstar moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rockstar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Rockstar feinted with a counter takedown.
Rockstar moves forwards but Kaunismieli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaunismieli scores with the left hand. Rockstar knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Rockstar slips the punch.
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!
Kaunismieli thuds a left hand into Rockstar's body.
Rockstar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockstar is just out of range.
A slow jab from Rockstar misses its intended target.
Rockstar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Kaunismieli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kaunismieli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Rockstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockstar throws out a leg kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range and Rockstar only half commits.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the body.
Rockstar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockstar slips a straight right by Kaunismieli.
Rockstar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rockstar is looking to land body kicks.
Rockstar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Rockstar is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up.
Rockstar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kaunismieli just manages to avoid it.
Rockstar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaunismieli misses with a lunging right hand
and Rockstar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Rockstar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli misses with a two punch combination.
Kaunismieli is looking to land body kicks.
Rockstar tries to land a front kick but Kaunismieli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rockstar lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Rockstar blocks it.
Rockstar tries to work over Kaunismieli's front leg with a kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Rockstar misses with a straight right.
Rockstar scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaunismieli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaunismieli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rockstar. Rockstar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rockstar has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Rockstar moves out of range.
Kaunismieli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rockstar in his tracks.
Rockstar is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rockstar's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Rockstar blocking some punches.
Rockstar tries to pull guard but Kaunismieli won't allow it.
Kaunismieli pushes Rockstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the side of Rockstar's head.
It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
Rockstar fails to pull guard.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Rockstar.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Rockstar avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rockstar can pounce on him.
Rockstar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rockstar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kaunismieli sprawls well. Kaunismieli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rockstar gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaunismieli content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rockstar scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Kaunismieli to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rockstar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaunismieli walks away with a smile on his face. Rockstar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kaunismieli punishes Rockstar's body with a nice straight punch.
Rockstar throws a shot from downtown. Kaunismieli moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockstar manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar staying out of range there.
Rockstar lands a right hook to the body.
Rockstar lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick from Kaunismieli misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rockstar misses the target.
Kaunismieli is looking to land body kicks.
Rockstar with a nice cross.
Rockstar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rockstar's knee momentarily.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli throws a sloppy body shot
and Rockstar counters with a left and a right that stings Kaunismieli.
Rockstar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rockstar scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaunismieli should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockstar. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockstar keeps Kaunismieli at a distance using the push kick.
Rockstar blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Rockstar blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar lands with a right hand.
Kaunismieli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaunismieli with a hook.
Kaunismieli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockstar walks into a straight right hand from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockstar.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli cracks the inside of Rockstar's front leg.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Rockstar avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Rockstar finds it's target.
Kaunismieli stuns Rockstar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Rockstar is having none of it.
Rockstar throws an off balance right hand
and Kaunismieli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rockstar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Kaunismieli misses with a head kick.
Rockstar tries to counter with a takedown but Kaunismieli is quick to defend against it.
Jab from Rockstar.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rockstar moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Kaunismieli connects with a looping right hand.
Rockstar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaunismieli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rockstar lands a really nice looking cross but Kaunismieli seems unphased.
Kaunismieli connects with a looping right hand.
Rockstar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rockstar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli tries to work over Rockstar's front leg with a kick but Rockstar checks it.
Rockstar throws out a powerful jab.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch up but Rockstar keeps it at a distance.
Kaunismieli scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rockstar throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Rockstar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rockstar throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockstar wants to slow Kaunismieli down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice jab there from Kaunismieli.
Rockstar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rockstar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kaunismieli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rockstar misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli tries a low kick but Rockstar avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli cracks Rockstar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rockstar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kaunismieli misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Rockstar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rockstar checks a leg kick.
Rockstar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaunismieli finds it's way round the side to connect with Rockstar's head.
Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockstar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Rockstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockstar walks into a stiff left hand from Kaunismieli.
Jab by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rockstar is out of range.
Kaunismieli cracks Rockstar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rockstar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rockstar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Rockstar's head but Rockstar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rockstar throwing a counter right hand but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli moves in looking to clinch but Rockstar pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Rockstar as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Rockstar.
Kaunismieli lands with an overhand left.
Kaunismieli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaunismieli fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Rockstar misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rockstar lands a jab to the nose.
Rockstar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaunismieli.
Rockstar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Rockstar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Rockstar avoids the punch easily.
Rockstar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockstar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rockstar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Rockstar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luke Rockstar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Rockstar avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rockstar misses the target.
Kaunismieli cracks Rockstar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rockstar.
A counter left hand to the body from Rockstar misses its target.
Rockstar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaunismieli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaunismieli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaunismieli cracks Rockstar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luke Rockstar's cut is getting worse.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rockstar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Rockstar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rockstar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaunismieli scores with a sloppy right hand. Rockstar should have avoided that one.
Rockstar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rockstar misses.
Rockstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockstar throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockstar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rockstar slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick.
Rockstar connects with a body shot.
Kaunismieli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockstar.
A jab from Rockstar misses.
Rockstar throws a wild body kick that Kaunismieli sees coming a mile off.
Kaunismieli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rockstar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockstar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaunismieli takes the fight into the clinch.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli pushes Rockstar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rockstar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaunismieli just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rockstar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rockstar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockstar's elbow.
Rockstar tries to pull guard but Kaunismieli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rockstar blocks an uppercut.
Rockstar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rockstar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Rockstar.
Rockstar working aggressively here.
Rockstar misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaunismieli 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
After winning the bout, Kalervo Kaunismieli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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