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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Gilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Kuschelbär comes to the cage accompanied by Erasure - Always. Gilas has chosen Remember The Name - Fort Minor as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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176 cm
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208 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neil Gilas!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gilas.
Von Kuschelbär jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Kuschelbär is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gilas.
Gilas dives in for a single leg takedown but Von Kuschelbär sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big right from Von Kuschelbär misses.
We've been told by Von Kuschelbär's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a nice head shot.
A clash of legs there as Gilas blocks the low kick.
Gilas scores with a takedown into Von Kuschelbär's guard.
Von Kuschelbär looking to control.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gilas won't allow Von Kuschelbär to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas trying to control but Von Kuschelbär is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Von Kuschelbär is nestled in close to Gilas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gilas wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilas keeps trying to improve his position.
Von Kuschelbär throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gilas wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelbär is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Kuschelbär.
Gilas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Kuschelbär landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Von Kuschelbär not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas is holding on to half guard well.
Von Kuschelbär is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Von Kuschelbär thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Von Kuschelbär working Gilas over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gilas is looking for a sweep. Von Kuschelbär is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gilas moves into full guard.
Von Kuschelbär slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gilas trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär throws an elbow that misses. Gilas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Von Kuschelbär's guard. Nice move by Gilas!
Gilas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gilas is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Kuschelbär has wrist control.
Von Kuschelbär seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Von Kuschelbär controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas throws a strike but Von Kuschelbär rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that round.
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.
Gilas stuns Von Kuschelbär with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Kuschelbär tries to sprawl but Gilas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gilas thows a huge punch but Von Kuschelbär dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilas is thwarting Von Kuschelbär's attempts to control the position.
Gilas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gilas winds up and cracks Von Kuschelbär with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gilas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas is taking a breather. Von Kuschelbär says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gilas stalling away here and it's allowed Von Kuschelbär to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas throwing strikes from guard but Von Kuschelbär blocks nicely.
Von Kuschelbär is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gilas throws a strike but Von Kuschelbär rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Von Kuschelbär loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gilas wants to improve his position but instead Von Kuschelbär has moved into half guard.
Gilas is looking for a sweep. Von Kuschelbär is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gilas is still trying to improve position.
Neil Gilas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär wants to control but Gilas is keeping him busy.
Gilas trying to control but Von Kuschelbär postures up.
Gilas trying to get back to full guard but Von Kuschelbär takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gilas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Von Kuschelbär tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Von Kuschelbär prevents Gilas from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär working the ground and pound effectively.
Von Kuschelbär has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Von Kuschelbär looking to control and managing it successfully.
Von Kuschelbär landing shots from mount.
Gilas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilas tries to hold on but Von Kuschelbär pushes him away.
Von Kuschelbär working the ground and pound effectively.
Gilas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gilas is looking to get to half guard.
Von Kuschelbär dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Von Kuschelbär scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Von Kuschelbär here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilas is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Von Kuschelbär swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gilas.
Gilas shoots in for a takedown but Von Kuschelbär shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Kuschelbär scores with the left hand. Gilas knows he should have avoided that one.
Gilas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Kuschelbär sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilas somewhat.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to slow Gilas down with leg kicks.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a combination but Gilas avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a body kick.
Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Kuschelbär sprawls well initially but Gilas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Kuschelbär wants to control but Gilas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gilas is looking to stall here but Von Kuschelbär recovers full guard.
Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Kuschelbär pulls Gilas in to control the position.
Gilas throwing strikes from guard but Von Kuschelbär blocks nicely.
Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Kuschelbär is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär throwing strikes from guard but Gilas blocks nicely.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Gilas with a solid left hand.
Gilas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gilas distracts Von Kuschelbär with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Von Kuschelbär looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Kuschelbär, not yet.
Gilas lands a couple of digs.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Von Kuschelbär's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Kuschelbär looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Kuschelbär, not yet.
Gilas wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelbär keeps moving.
Gilas throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Von Kuschelbär controlling Gilas's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gilas misses with a left hand
and Von Kuschelbär counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gilas misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Von Kuschelbär wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilas shoots in for a takedown but Von Kuschelbär shows good takedown defense.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Gilas.
Gilas swings widly with a right hand
and Gilas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gilas throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelbär ducks down to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär tests Gilas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Gilas is predictable there
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gilas.
Gilas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelbär gets back to half guard.
Gilas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gilas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Kuschelbär has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Friedrich Von Kuschelbär.
Well Von Kuschelbär has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
An out of breath Friedrich Von Kuschelbär thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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