PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaas Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Kuschelbär's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Erasure - Always. Haas has chosen Małpa - Sztorm as his entrance music. Friedrich Von Kuschelbär could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vaas Haas's chin.

Von Kuschelbär
vs
Haas

183 cm
27
193 lbs
26 - 10 - 1

188 cm
29
185 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)
Hellbent

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 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Vaas Haas!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Kuschelbär steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haas.
Haas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelbär manages to avoid it.
Haas misses with a looping right.
Haas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär moves away.
Von Kuschelbär takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Haas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Kuschelbär can pounce on him.
Haas scores with a body shot.
Haas moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a right hand that misses
and Haas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Von Kuschelbär - that will leave a mark!
Haas slips a jab from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haas.
Von Kuschelbär lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Vaas Haas has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär throws a jab but it's blocked by Haas.
Haas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range as Haas strikes.
Haas lands with a right hand.
Von Kuschelbär swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Kuschelbär throws a front kick aimed at Haas's knee but Haas avoids it well.
Haas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Von Kuschelbär ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range as Haas throws a body kick.
Von Kuschelbär appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Haas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haas throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Kuschelbär working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haas.
Haas pushes down on Von Kuschelbär's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Von Kuschelbär's thigh. Von Kuschelbär counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Von Kuschelbär looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Kuschelbär, not yet.
Von Kuschelbär looking to control.
Haas won't allow Von Kuschelbär to sweep him here.
Haas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Von Kuschelbär's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haas working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Haas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A left and a right from Von Kuschelbär both land. Nice combination.
Jab from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haas throws a hook to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Kuschelbär!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haas - that will leave a mark!
Haas slips a jab from Von Kuschelbär.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haas.
Haas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haas throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelbär moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Kuschelbär throws an overhand right that lands on Haas's shoulder, as Haas tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Haas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Von Kuschelbär takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haas.
Haas scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Kuschelbär should have avoided that one.
Von Kuschelbär takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Kuschelbär takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haas cracks Von Kuschelbär with a good jab.
Haas throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaas Haas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaas Haas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Haas with a hook.
Haas throws the kick towards the body but Von Kuschelbär avoids it.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haas blocks a jab.
Haas takes a swing at Von Kuschelbär's ribcage but misses.
Haas staying out of range there.
Haas takes a swing at Von Kuschelbär's ribcage but misses.
Haas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelbär.
A jab from Von Kuschelbär misses.
Haas feints the counter takedown.
Von Kuschelbär swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a left hand

and Haas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Kuschelbär trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Von Kuschelbär keeping moving, preventing Haas from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Kuschelbär wants to sweep but no luck.
Haas throws an elbow that misses. Von Kuschelbär uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haas's guard. Nice move by Von Kuschelbär!

Haas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Kuschelbär content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haas pulls Von Kuschelbär in to control the position.
Haas trying to control the position.
Von Kuschelbär chips away with some ground and pound.
Haas trying to keep a closed guard but Von Kuschelbär is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär postures up in Haas's guard and throws a big left but Haas blocks it.
Haas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Haas is working from the bottom.
Haas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Kuschelbär is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelbär misses the target.
Haas throws a push kick but Von Kuschelbär slaps the foot to one side.
Von Kuschelbär throws out a loose jab but Haas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haas throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelbär moves away and avoids it.
Haas missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelbär was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Kuschelbär doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelbär misses the jab.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body kick.
Haas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Kuschelbärs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Kuschelbär misses with a left hand
and Haas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haas misses with a straight left.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to counter punch.
Haas connects with a body shot.
Haas scores with a jab to the body.
Haas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Von Kuschelbär.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Kuschelbär's hands.
Haas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Kuschelbär takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a left hand but Haas moved out of range nicely.
Haas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Von Kuschelbär to counter with a crisp jab.
Haas moves out of range of the body kick from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär takes a swing at Haas's ribcage but misses.
Haas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelbär shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haas eats them both and turns towards Von Kuschelbär to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vaas Haas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vaas Haas's cut.
That's time! Von Kuschelbär's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Haas scores with a hook to the body. Von Kuschelbär takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the body kick from Haas.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick which misses Haas's front leg but catches the back leg as Haas tries to avoid it.
Haas lands a front kick.
Haas misses with a looping left.
Haas throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Haas fakes the leg kick and cracks Von Kuschelbär in the body.
Vaas Haas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haas checks it well.
Haas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Kuschelbär defends it well.
Von Kuschelbär throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haas will feel that in the morning.
Von Kuschelbär throws an overhand right that lands on Haas's shoulder, as Haas tries to avoid the shot.
Haas feints the counter takedown.
Von Kuschelbär takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Kuschelbär ducks under a wild hook from Haas.
Von Kuschelbär drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haas sprawls and moves away.
Haas ducks under a wild hook from Von Kuschelbär.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Haas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Kuschelbär defending well though.
Haas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Von Kuschelbär has his hands clasped together around Haas's back. He's all about the action.
Von Kuschelbär moves into full guard.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to hold Haas in close to prevent damage but Haas has managed to pass into half guard.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär tries to get to full guard but Haas has control of the leg.
Haas throws a strike but Von Kuschelbär avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Haas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Kuschelbär works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Kuschelbär, not yet.

Von Kuschelbär has his foot on Haas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haas works his way back into a safe position though.
Haas throwing strikes from guard but Von Kuschelbär blocks nicely.
Von Kuschelbär being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas misses the shot to the body.
Von Kuschelbär tries to move into range but Haas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haas avoids the body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haas misses with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär feinted with a counter takedown.
Von Kuschelbär steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haas. That one must have hurt.
Haas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelbär.
Haas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Kuschelbär defends it well.
Von Kuschelbär takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Kuschelbär will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Kuschelbär tries a low kick but Haas avoids it.
Haas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Kuschelbär's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Kuschelbär cracks the inside of Haas's front leg.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a punch to the head.
Haas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Kuschelbär tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelbär throws a lazy uppercut
and Haas counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Kuschelbär throws a right hand that misses
and Von Kuschelbär takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haas misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Haas misses.
Vaas Haas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hook but Haas blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vaas Haas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haas 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaas Haas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vaas Haas made sure he mentioned Museum of Monsters & Madmen, along with how happy he was to win his fight.