PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arturo Atunes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Atunes
vs
Kaunismieli

185 cm
32
191 lbs
30 - 16 - 1

183 cm
34
192 lbs
25 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250
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 30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes digs a good hook to Kaunismieli's body.
Kaunismieli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Atunes throws a body kick.

Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Kaunismieli is working Atunes over against the cage.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Atunes.
Kaunismieli lands a hook that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Kaunismieli 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!
Atunes lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaunismieli tries to pull guard but Atunes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes wants to stall.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch.
Atunes lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaunismieli.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Atunes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kaunismieli can turn it around.
A short right from Atunes.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Kaunismieli.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli is working Atunes over against the cage.

Kaunismieli breaks the clinch.
Kaunismieli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes thuds his right hand into Kaunismieli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaunismieli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
It looked like Atunes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kaunismieli.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Atunes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kaunismieli - the referee stops the clock and Atunes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kaunismieli. Atunes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kaunismieli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaunismieli lands a nice shot that snaps Atunes's head back.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Atunes throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
A low kick from Atunes misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atunes misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaunismieli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atunes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kaunismieli misses with a series of wild punches.

Kaunismieli clinches with his opponent.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes lands a right hand.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes letting Kaunismieli take a breather here.

Kaunismieli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atunes misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atunes misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaunismieli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.
Kaunismieli lands with a shot to the body.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Some bone on bone action there as Kaunismieli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and Kaunismieli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
Atunes misses with a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Atunes's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Atunes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kaunismieli lunges at Atunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Atunes's hand.
Atunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kaunismieli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Atunes is out of range.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atunes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Kaunismieli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli stuns Atunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Atunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kaunismieli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaunismieli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atunes is looking to control Kaunismieli's arms but Kaunismieli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atunes has his back to the cage.
Atunes trying to control the position but instead, Kaunismieli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atunes into the cage.

Kaunismieli decides to pull guard.

Kaunismieli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kaunismieli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atunes content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli working a defensive guard here.

Kaunismieli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Atunes defends it easily.

Kaunismieli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Atunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kaunismieli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atunes defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kaunismieli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaunismieli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kaunismieli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaunismieli trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaunismieli is on top in guard.

Kaunismieli trying to control the position from guard on top but Atunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atunes keeping full guard, as Kaunismieli tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atunes keeping moving, preventing Kaunismieli from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaunismieli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kaunismieli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes backing away here, and Kaunismieli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot.

Kaunismieli clinches up against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atunes.
Atunes wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaunismieli.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Atunes tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli cracks Atunes with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaunismieli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Kaunismieli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaunismieli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaunismieli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Atunes defending well as Kaunismieli loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Atunes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaunismieli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Atunes tries to keep at a distance but Kaunismieli has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaunismieli.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Atunes up against the cage.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot.
Atunes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli is leaning against Atunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atunes is looking to control Kaunismieli's arms but Kaunismieli gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atunes has his back to the cage.
Kaunismieli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atunes walks away with a smile on his face. Kaunismieli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Kaunismieli rushes Atunes and presses him up against the cage.

Kaunismieli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Atunes misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Atunes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Atunes is rocked!
Atunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaunismieli finds it's way round the side to connect with Atunes's head.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Atunes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes moves forwards but Kaunismieli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Atunes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kaunismieli counters with a left to the body.
Kaunismieli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Atuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaunismieli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atunes has time to react.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot.
Atunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kaunismieli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaunismieli digs a good hook to Atunes's body.
Atunes seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaunismieli cracks Atunes with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli lands a jab.
Atunes tries to land a body kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli connects with a solid leg kick.
Kaunismieli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli lands a slapping body shot.
Atunes lands with a right hand.
Kaunismieli blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.

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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Kalervo Kaunismieli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Arturo Atunes was interviewed post fight and said 'Career is fucked now. '.