PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junkyard Dog (ranked 837 p4p, 100 weight class) and Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 299 p4p, 36 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dog
vs
Kaunismieli

182 cm
27
189 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

183 cm
40
192 lbs
40 - 16 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junkyard Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Dog strikes.
Kaunismieli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog throws a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dog counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dog finds it's way round the side to connect with Kaunismieli's head.
Dog checks a low kick from Kaunismieli.
Dog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dog lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli throws an off balance right hand
and Dog counters with a two punch combo.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Dog ducked under it nicely.
Dog falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kaunismieli - that will leave a mark!
Kaunismieli throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli takes one on the button.
Good leg kick by Kaunismieli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaunismieli throws a push kick but Dog slaps the foot to one side.
Dog throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog.
Dog throws a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.

Kaunismieli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Dog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Dog avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Dog tries to pull guard but Kaunismieli won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junkyard Dog. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kaunismieli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Kaunismieli blocks the low kick.
Dog keeps the fight on the outside.
Dog avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
The crowd cheers as Kaunismieli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dog doesn't seem phased though.
Dog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dog takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Dog avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dog counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Kaunismieli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Kaunismieli misses its intended target.
Dog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Dog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaunismieli.
Dog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaunismieli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kaunismieli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaunismieli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kaunismieli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
Kaunismieli wants to slow Dog down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaunismieli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kaunismieli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dog to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Kaunismieli misses its intended target.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Dog slips the punch.
Dog lands with a hook. Kaunismieli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dog was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a really nice looking cross but Dog seems unphased.
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Dog misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dog takes one to the chin there.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Donk. Dog catches Kaunismieli right on the button with a cross.
Kaunismieli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Dog scores with a jab.
Kaunismieli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dog.
Dog 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli lands with a good body shot.
Dog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaunismieli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dog tries to clinch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog connects with a solid leg kick.
Dog looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Dog misses with a looping right.
Dog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog manages to avoid it.
Dog misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
A punch lands to the side of Kaunismieli 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dog is out of range.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli swinging wildly here.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
A lazy left from Dog finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dog. Dog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dog throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Dog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaunismieli's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Junkyard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaunismieli moves away from the strike by Dog.
It seemed like Kaunismieli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog thows a leg kick but Kaunismieli checks it
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Dog throws a right hand that misses
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Dog lands a jab to the nose.
Kaunismieli with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog checks a low kick from Kaunismieli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli throws an overhand right that lands on Dog's shoulder, as Dog tries to avoid the shot.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaunismieli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dog throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli tests Dog's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Dog gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaunismieli.

Dog gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dog trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaunismieli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
That's time! Dog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Dog is predictable there
and Kaunismieli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaunismieli.
Dog misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dog throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli 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.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Dog moves out of range.
Dog quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog throws a poor cross that misses
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to the nose.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaunismieli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dog scores with a hook to the body. Kaunismieli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaunismieli.
Dog lands with a nice body punch.
Kaunismieli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dog cracks a nice hook into Kaunismieli's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Kaunismieli
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaunismieli takes one on the button.
Kaunismieli needs to keep his hands up - Dog had a free shot at his head there.
Kaunismieli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaunismieli finds it's way round the side to connect with Dog's head.
Dog misses with a kick to the body.
Junkyard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaunismieli was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick but Dog moves out of range.
Dog with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy body kick
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog cracks Kaunismieli with an open hand slap.
Dog thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dog missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dog swings widly with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a left to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Dog avoids it easily.
Dog wants to clinch but Kaunismieli slips to the side
and Kaunismieli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
A shot to the body from Dog misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Dog misses.
Dog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli lands a nice hook to Dog's body. Dog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dog is looking to counter punch.
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Kaunismieli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dog drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Dog throws an off balance right hand
and Dog takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Dog is having none of it.
Dog slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Dog.
Kaunismieli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dog.
Kaunismieli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli stuns Dog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kalervo Kaunismieli.
I've got Kaunismieli 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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