PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Bucketheads - The Bomb [These Sounds Fall Into My Mind] . The key to victory for Kalervo Kaunismieli has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kaunismieli
vs
Dean

183 cm
25
192 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

189 cm
23
189 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dean!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Dean has his takedown stuffed
and Kaunismieli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaunismieli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaunismieli wants it to stay on the feet.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kaunismieli, as that shot connected.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking body shot.
Dean takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaunismieli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dean.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot that sends Dean's belly button to the back.
Kaunismieli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dean. That did some damage!
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body. Dean takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaunismieli wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dean's head.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the side of Dean's head but Dean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dean misses with a low kick.
Dean's coach down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $425 fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dean's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kaunismieli punishes Dean's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaunismieli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaunismieli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk. Kaunismieli catches Dean right on the button with a cross.
Dean with a poor takedown
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Dean's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Kaunismieli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dean needs to keep his hands up - Kaunismieli had a free shot at his head there.
Dean tries to clinch up but Kaunismieli circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaunismieli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Mike Dean has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaunismieli swivels and escapes.

Kaunismieli gets a clinch.

Dean lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kaunismieli is pressing down on Dean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaunismieli is on top in guard.

Dean being controlled here, momentarily.
Kaunismieli wants to control from the top but Dean keeps moving.
Kaunismieli looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dean controls Kaunismieli momentarily but Kaunismieli frees himself.
Kaunismieli wants to pass the guard but Dean is keeping the position.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaunismieli is controlling him.
Kaunismieli controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dean is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaunismieli wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaunismieli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kaunismieli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaunismieli trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Mike Dean's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kaunismieli!
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dean moves away.
Kaunismieli stuffs the takedown attempt from Dean. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice strike.

Dean dives in and scores a takedown into Kaunismieli's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli keeping full guard, as Dean tries to pass.
Dean preventing the sweep.
Dean connects with a couple of short punches.
Dean is fighting to break Kaunismieli's control of his arms but Kaunismieli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean postures up in Kaunismieli's guard and throws a big left but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Kaunismieli pulls Dean in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dean wants to control from the top but Kaunismieli keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kaunismieli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaunismieli leaves Dean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
Nice straight punches there by Kaunismieli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaunismieli.
Mike Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaunismieli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaunismieli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaunismieli wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a nice looking combination but Kaunismieli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dean takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dean circles away quickly and effectively.
Dean tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dean with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dean.
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dean can do to turn this around?
Kaunismieli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dean.
Kaunismieli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaunismieli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dean checks a leg kick nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli stuffs the takedown attempt from Dean. Dean gets slowly back to his feet.
Dean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dean with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kaunismieli to score with a decent uppercut.
Dean walks into a stiff left hand from Kaunismieli.
Dean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.
Kaunismieli lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dean with that takedown attempt.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Kaunismieli shows good takedown defense.

Kaunismieli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dean to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaunismieli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaunismieli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Dean's cut.
That's time! Kaunismieli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Some wild striking there from Dean.
Dean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dean shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaunismieli scores with a punch to the head.
Kaunismieli misses with the combination.

Kaunismieli moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean is looking for a takedown.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Dean.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli is pressed up against the cage. Dean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaunismieli down to the mat. Kaunismieli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dean shoots for a takedown but Kaunismieli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaunismieli with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaunismieli. That snapped Dean's head back.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab.
Dean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaunismieli. Kaunismieli obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaunismieli lands a right hook to the body.
Kaunismieli lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dean is defended easily by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands with an overhand left.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Dean has Kaunismieli up against the cage in a clinch.
Dean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaunismieli gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kaunismieli after a bit of a struggle.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dean.
Dean tries to pull guard but Kaunismieli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli works on Dean's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut.
A short right from Kaunismieli on the inside.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Dean avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli works on Dean's body with a couple of short punches.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaunismieli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dean takes a shot to the head.

Dean is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli lands with a light punch inside.
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaunismieli finish him?
Kaunismieli lands a big right hand that drops Dean! The killer instinct kicks in and Kaunismieli finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kaunismieli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Our winner, Kalervo Kaunismieli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.