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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Epo Kuusinen (ranked 2054 p4p, 2785 weight class) and Maximilian Blaswich (ranked 220 p4p, 300 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Epo Kuusinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximilian Blaswich!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaswich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuusinen cracks Blaswich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuusinen misses with a left hand
and Blaswich counters with a straight right hand.
Blaswich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blaswich pushes Kuusinen up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Blaswich.
Kuusinen is trying to break the clinch but Blaswich is controlling him.
Blaswich misses with a body punch.
Blaswich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusinen's elbow.
Blaswich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuusinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Blaswich won't allow it.
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusinen's elbow.
Kuusinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Blaswich has double underhooks.
Blaswich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blaswich presses Kuusinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kuusinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blaswich lands a shot to the body.
Kuusinen is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Blaswich scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Kuusinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Blaswich has double underhooks.
Blaswich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuusinen backwards.
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusinen's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaswich tries to work over Kuusinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaswich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaswich misses with a punch to the body.
Kuusinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuusinen controls his hands.
Blaswich tries to work over Kuusinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuusinen prevents a body shot from Blaswich.
Blaswich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blaswich.
Blaswich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaswich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaswich lands a body shot.
Blaswich has Kuusinen pressed against the cage, preventing Kuusinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blaswich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaswich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuusinen backwards.
Blaswich lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Blaswich.
Blaswich tries a body shot but Kuusinen blocks it.
Blaswich has Kuusinen pressed against the cage, preventing Kuusinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blaswich tries to throw a body punch but Kuusinen avoids it by throwing Blaswich back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaswich lands a nice shot to the body.
Blaswich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaswich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blaswich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaswich works on Kuusinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Blaswich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blaswich lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Blaswich.
Blaswich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuusinen controls his hands.
Blaswich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kuusinen backwards.
Blaswich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuusinen controls his hands.
Blaswich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Epo Kuusinen has been cut.
Blaswich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blaswich misses with a body punch.
Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuusinen controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blaswich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blaswich is leaning against Kuusinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuusinen blocks a body shot from Blaswich.
Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuusinen controls his hands.
Blaswich misses with a punch to the body.
Kuusinen blocks a body shot from Blaswich.
Blaswich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Blaswich.
Blaswich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Blaswich.
Kuusinen takes a shot to the head.
Blaswich misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Blaswich on the inside.
Blaswich tries a body shot but Kuusinen blocks it.
Blaswich lands with a left to the head.
Blaswich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Blaswich.
Blaswich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaswich lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Blaswich.
Blaswich presses Kuusinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaswich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusinen's elbow.
Blaswich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blaswich lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Blaswich.
Kuusinen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blaswich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuusinen or not.
Still in the clinch, Blaswich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blaswich lands a right hand.
Blaswich tries to throw a body punch but Kuusinen avoids it by throwing Blaswich back against the cage.
Blaswich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaswich cracks Kuusinen with a nice body shot.
A short right from Blaswich on the inside.
Blaswich tries a body shot but Kuusinen blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuusinen wants to break free but Blaswich has control.
Blaswich pushes Kuusinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blaswich lands an elbow inside that Kuusinen shrugs off.
Blaswich pushes Kuusinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaswich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Blaswich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Epo Kuusinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuusinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Blaswich.
Kuusinen misses with a left hand
and Blaswich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Blaswich finds it's way through Kuusinen's defenses.
Kuusinen lands with a cross.
Kuusinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blaswich cracks Kuusinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blaswich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuusinen on the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blaswich in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kuusinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Blaswich. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Blaswich clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuusinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaswich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaswich lands with a light punch inside.
Blaswich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuusinen.
Blaswich pushes Kuusinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Blaswich.
Blaswich lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaswich cracks Kuusinen with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Blaswich.
Blaswich pushes Kuusinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusinen's elbow.
A short right from Blaswich.
Blaswich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Blaswich.
Blaswich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaswich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuusinen.
Blaswich pushes Kuusinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Blaswich.
Nice elbow from Blaswich.
Blaswich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusinen's elbow.
Blaswich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuusinen controls his hands.
Blaswich pushes Kuusinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Blaswich.
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusinen's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusinen's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaswich lands a shot to the body.
Blaswich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blaswich tries to throw a body punch but Kuusinen avoids it by throwing Blaswich back against the cage.
Blaswich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaswich lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Blaswich.
Blaswich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maximilian Blaswich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kuusinen takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaswich.
A short right from Blaswich on the inside.
Blaswich is leaning against Kuusinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blaswich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaswich tries to work over Kuusinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuusinen blocks a body shot from Blaswich.
Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuusinen controls his hands.
Blaswich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kuusinen fails to land.
Blaswich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Blaswich.
Kuusinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaswich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blaswich.
Blaswich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaswich tries a body shot but Kuusinen blocks it.
Blaswich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaswich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuusinen prevents a body shot from Blaswich.
Blaswich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaswich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blaswich scores with a hook to the body.
Blaswich gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuusinen blocks a body shot from Blaswich.
Blaswich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaswich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusinen's elbow.
Blaswich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaswich tries to throw a body punch but Kuusinen avoids it by throwing Blaswich back against the cage.
Blaswich can't find room to land a body shot as Kuusinen controls the action.
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusinen's elbow.
Kuusinen tries to stall but Blaswich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Blaswich tries a body shot but Kuusinen blocks it.
Blaswich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuusinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuusinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Blaswich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blaswich tries to work over Kuusinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaswich tries to throw a body punch but Kuusinen avoids it by throwing Blaswich back against the cage.
Blaswich can't find room to land a body shot as Kuusinen controls the action.
Kuusinen tries to circle away but Blaswich has him pinned against the cage.
Kuusinen is trying to break the clinch but Blaswich has him pressed against the cage.
Blaswich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaswich lands an uppercut.
Blaswich blocking some punches.
Blaswich tries to work over Kuusinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaswich scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximilian Blaswich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Epo Kuusinen's cut.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Blaswich. Those never looked like landing.
Kuusinen works over Blaswich's head and body with a nice combination.
Blaswich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuusinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaswich was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuusinen.
Blaswich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blaswich misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Blaswich coming out on top.
Kuusinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuusinen. Blaswich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaswich staying out of range there.
Kuusinen misses with a body shot
and Blaswich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epo Kuusinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaswich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuusinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuusinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuusinen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuusinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Blaswich.
Blaswich rushes Kuusinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaswich tries to throw a body punch but Kuusinen avoids it by throwing Blaswich back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaswich stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuusinen blocks a body shot from Blaswich.
Kuusinen takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Blaswich.
Blaswich tries to throw a body punch but Kuusinen avoids it by throwing Blaswich back against the cage.
Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuusinen controls his hands.
Blaswich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaswich gets through Kuusinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blaswich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuusinens head.
A nice left hand lands by Blaswich.
Blaswich lands a shot to the body.
Blaswich misses with a body punch.
Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuusinen controls his hands.
Kuusinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blaswich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusinen's elbow.
Blaswich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaswich can't find room to land a body shot as Kuusinen controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuusinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuusinen controls his hands.
Blaswich digs a right hand into Kuusinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuusinen's gas tank.
Blaswich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blaswich throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuusinen prevents a body shot from Blaswich.
Blaswich is working Kuusinen over against the cage.
Blaswich presses Kuusinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blaswich tries to work over Kuusinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epo Kuusinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blaswich lands an uppercut.
Kuusinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaswich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuusinen controls his hands.
Blaswich lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Blaswich.
Blaswich lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blaswich cracks Kuusinen with a nice body shot.
Blaswich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuusinen's elbow.
Maximilian Blaswich 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.
Blaswich pushes Kuusinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blaswich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blaswich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blaswich tries to throw a body punch but Kuusinen avoids it by throwing Blaswich back against the cage.
Kuusinen is trying to push Blaswich away but Blaswich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuusinen blocks a body shot from Blaswich.
Blaswich misses with a body punch.
Kuusinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuusinen is trying to break the clinch but Blaswich has him pressed against the cage.
Kuusinen prevents a body shot from Blaswich.
Blaswich lands with a short shot to the head.
Blaswich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kuusinen working hard to break the clinch.
Blaswich tries to work over Kuusinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaswich keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuusinen's efforts to push away.
Blaswich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaswich is leaning against Kuusinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blaswich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuusinen or not.
Kuusinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blaswich lands a shot to the body.
Blaswich lands an uppercut.
Blaswich tries to work over Kuusinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blaswich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blaswich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuusinen blocks a body shot from Blaswich.
Blaswich digs a right hand into Kuusinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kuusinen's gas tank.
Blaswich lands a shoulder strike.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blaswich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximilian Blaswich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blaswich 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximilian Blaswich!
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