PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ciprianni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Kuschelbär comes to the cage accompanied by Erasure - Always. Friedrich Von Kuschelbär could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danny Ciprianni's chin.

Von Kuschelbär
vs
Ciprianni

183 cm
25
195 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

191 cm
25
213 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250
Arcticus University: London

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 17 - 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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Ciprianni!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni blocks the body kick.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a front kick but Ciprianni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Kuschelbär throws a jab but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but Ciprianni moved away.
Ciprianni has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a right hand but Ciprianni moved out of range.
Ciprianni throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick which misses Ciprianni's front leg but catches the back leg as Ciprianni tries to avoid it.
Ciprianni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciprianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kuschelbär.
Ciprianni throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body shot but no joy.
Ciprianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ciprianni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ciprianni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Kuschelbär jabs at Ciprianni's body.
Ciprianni throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Kuschelbär counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciprianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelbär misses the target.
Ciprianni is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Von Kuschelbär - that will leave a mark!
Von Kuschelbär closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Kuschelbär, as that shot connected.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a head kick by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni slips under a jab.
Ciprianni lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelbär. Ciprianni does a little dance to reset his feet.

Ciprianni clinches up against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Ciprianni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ciprianni moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ciprianni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Kuschelbär can pounce on him.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but Ciprianni moved away.
Ciprianni steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Ciprianni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Kuschelbär appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a right hand
and Ciprianni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a body shot that sends Ciprianni's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Ciprianni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Von Kuschelbär.
Ciprianni throws out a counter right but Von Kuschelbär avoids it with no problem.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ciprianni throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelbär moves away and avoids it.
Von Kuschelbär displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ciprianni throws out the jab.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a double jab
and Ciprianni counters with a left to the body.
Von Kuschelbär ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Ciprianni. That snapped Von Kuschelbär's head back.
Von Kuschelbär throws a wild body kick that Ciprianni sees coming a mile off.
Von Kuschelbär fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciprianni manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ciprianni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ciprianni misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni throws a series of punches but Von Kuschelbär avoids them all with ease.
Ciprianni misses with a leg kick
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär with a hook.
Ciprianni throws a push kick but Von Kuschelbär slaps the foot to one side.
Ciprianni walks into a stiff left hand from Von Kuschelbär.
That kick from Von Kuschelbär tenderised Ciprianni's leg. Ciprianni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciprianni throws a head kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Von Kuschelbär wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.
Von Kuschelbär takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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.

Ciprianni scores with a decent looking hook.
Ciprianni blocks a leg kick.
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.
Von Kuschelbär throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a leg kick but Ciprianni saw it coming and moves away.
Von Kuschelbär lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ciprianni checks it well.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a leg kick. Ciprianni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Ciprianni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ciprianni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Kuschelbär is just riding it out for now. Ciprianni eventually gives up the hold.

Ciprianni wants to work for an arm triangle but Von Kuschelbär is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ciprianni is looking for submissions but instead, Von Kuschelbär has regained full guard.

Ciprianni has gone for a leg lock! Von Kuschelbär slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ciprianni's guard.

Von Kuschelbär trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni 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.

Ciprianni working for submissions but it's allowed Von Kuschelbär to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär is keen to just control but Ciprianni is a slippery customer.
Ciprianni is trying to maintain the position but Von Kuschelbär is very close to passing his half guard.

Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.
Von Kuschelbär passes into side control, despite Ciprianni's attempt to control the position.
Ciprianni regains half guard.
Ciprianni tries to roll over but Von Kuschelbär keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Kuschelbär's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Kuschelbär's back!

Ciprianni looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Von Kuschelbär is controlling Ciprianni 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.

Ciprianni working for a triangle but Von Kuschelbär defends it easily.

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

Von Kuschelbär avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Kuschelbär wants to control from the top but Ciprianni keeps moving.
Von Kuschelbär controls from within his opponent's guard.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ciprianni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelbär is aware though and is defending well.
Von Kuschelbär has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ciprianni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelbär gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Ciprianni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ciprianni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws the left hand but Ciprianni avoids the punch easily.
Ciprianni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Ciprianni.
Von Kuschelbär will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciprianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kuschelbär.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni needs to keep his hands up - Von Kuschelbär had a free shot at his head there.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a jab.
Ciprianni misses with a hook
enabling Von Kuschelbär to counter with a crisp jab.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär is winning the standup battle so far.
Ciprianni throws an off balance right hand
and Von Kuschelbär connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ciprianni misses with a hook. Von Kuschelbär ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelbär moves out of range easily.
Ciprianni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Kuschelbär lands a glancing blow to the side of Ciprianni's head.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a low kick.
Ciprianni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ciprianni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Kuschelbär swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Kuschelbär does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ciprianni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Von Kuschelbär.
Ciprianni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCiprianni.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelbär cracks a nice hook into Ciprianni's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ciprianni misses with a low kick.
Ciprianni misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelbär fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ciprianni on the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciprianni can do to turn this around?
Ciprianni misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a straight right. Ciprianni didn't see that one coming.
Ciprianni takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Kuschelbär slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ciprianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Von Kuschelbär as he connects with a hook.
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ciprianni looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelbär moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelbär misses with an uppercut
and Ciprianni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Kuschelbär's knee momentarily.
Ciprianni loads up on a big right hand but Von Kuschelbär slips the punch.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to slow Ciprianni down with leg kicks.
Von Kuschelbär throws a looping overhand right but Ciprianni ducks down to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Ciprianni.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a body shot that sends Ciprianni's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Kuschelbär. That's going to slow Ciprianni down.
You can see that Ciprianni has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ciprianni throws a head kick but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a combination. Ciprianni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a right hand but Ciprianni moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick which misses Ciprianni's front leg but catches the back leg as Ciprianni tries to avoid it.
Ciprianni checks a leg kick.
Ciprianni tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Von Kuschelbär.
Ciprianni looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelbär moved out of range.
Von Kuschelbär takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Kuschelbär steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelbär moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelbär throwing a counter right hand but Ciprianni manages to avoid it.
Ciprianni throws a series of strikes that have Von Kuschelbär backpedaling.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Kuschelbär.
Ciprianni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Von Kuschelbär tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ciprianni throws a counter combo.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range as Ciprianni strikes.
Von Kuschelbär works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Kuschelbär has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

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.