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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Kuschelbär has chosen Erasure - Always as his entrance music. Kai Kha is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kai Kha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Kuschelbär looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kha.
Kha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Kuschelbär looks to score with a jab to the body but Kha is just out of range.
Kha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to chop away at Kha's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kha misses with a wild combination.
Kha misses the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Kuschelbär has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Kuschelbär darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kha doesn't seem bothered though.
Kha throws a head kick that misses.
Kha is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a head kick by Kha.
As Kha backs off Von Kuschelbär throws a huge counter combo but Kha manages to avoid it all.
Von Kuschelbär jabs Kha right on the nose. Kha blinks but takes it well.
Kha connects with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Kuschelbär has time to react.
Kha checks the leg kick.
Kha throws a body shot but no joy.
Kha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Kuschelbär!
Von Kuschelbär closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kha quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelbär throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kha.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Kha is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär wants to pass the guard but Kha is keeping the position.
Von Kuschelbär won't allow Kha to sweep him here.
Von Kuschelbär seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Kha is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelbär being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kha lands a nice shot to the body.
Kha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a punch to the head.
Von Kuschelbär takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab.
Kha just misses with a punch to the body.
And Von Kuschelbär responds with a good body kick, but Kha manages to step out the way in time.
Von Kuschelbär moves away from the strike by Kha.
Kha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but Kha checks it.
Von Kuschelbär swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kha counters with a head kick.
Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Kuschelbär shoots in and bounces Kha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Kha wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kai Kha will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Von Kuschelbär closes the distance and clinches up with Kha, looking for a takedown. Von Kuschelbär pushes Kha against the cage but Kha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Von Kuschelbär feints and as Kha raises his hands in defense, Von Kuschelbär changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Kuschelbär postures up in Kha's guard and throws a big left but Kha blocks it.
Von Kuschelbär throwing strikes but missing.
Kha is trying to keep Von Kuschelbär in close.
Kha wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär postures up in Kha's guard and throws a big left but Kha blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kha is trying to keep Von Kuschelbär in close.
Kha being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelbär looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Kuschelbär throws an overhand right that lands on Kha's shoulder, as Kha tries to avoid the shot.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kha.
Kha throws an overhand right that lands on Von Kuschelbär's shoulder, as Von Kuschelbär tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kha.
Kha lands a nice hook to Von Kuschelbär's body. Von Kuschelbär takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws a lazy body kick
and Kha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Kuschelbär's knee momentarily.
Kha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Kuschelbär crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kha - the referee stops the clock and Von Kuschelbär gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kha. Von Kuschelbär manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Danga de danga de dang - Kha scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Von Kuschelbär scores with a three punch combo!
Von Kuschelbär dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kha. That did some damage!
Von Kuschelbär blocks a jab.
Kha moves out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick.
Kha quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kha looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelbär moved out of range.
Von Kuschelbär digs a good body shot into Kha's ribs.
Von Kuschelbär tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kha is able to avoid easily.
Kha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Kuschelbär. Von Kuschelbär obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Kuschelbär.
Kha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Kha.
Kha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kai Kha is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab to the head.
Kha throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick that misses.
Kha throws a body punch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Kuschelbär scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to land body kicks.
Kha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kha!
Von Kuschelbär stuns Kha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kha's guard.
Kha wants to hit a switch here but Von Kuschelbär passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kha there!
Von Kuschelbär lands with some strikes.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Von Kuschelbär misses with a double jab.
Kha throws a leg kick
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a stiff right hand.
Kha scores with a jab to the head.
Von Kuschelbär throws a wild body kick that Kha sees coming a mile off.
Von Kuschelbär looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Kuschelbär shoots in but Kha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a kick to the body.
Kha misses with a straight right.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the head kick by Kha.
Von Kuschelbär throws a shot from downtown. Kha moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelbär.
And Kha counters with a quick kick to the body but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Kha lands a slapping body shot.
Von Kuschelbär pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Kuschelbär looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Kuschelbär gets a takedown into half guard.
Kha wants to control but Von Kuschelbär is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kha wants to control but Von Kuschelbär passes into side.
Kha keeps Von Kuschelbär under control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kha is looking for a sweep.
Von Kuschelbär has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Kuschelbär wants to control but Kha is keeping him busy.
Kha tries to improve position but can't.
Von Kuschelbär sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kha is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kha is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kha is trying to control Von Kuschelbär's posture but Von Kuschelbär avoids it.
Kha is looking for a sweep.
Von Kuschelbär fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to take a break and control but Kha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kha is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kha throws a push kick but Von Kuschelbär slaps the foot to one side.
Von Kuschelbär lands a glancing blow to the side of Kha's head.
Kha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Kuschelbär checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Kuschelbär tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kha is able to avoid easily.
As Von Kuschelbär backs away, Kha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Von Kuschelbär slips a jab from Kha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Kuschelbär! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Von Kuschelbär checks a leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Kha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Kuschelbär lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Kuschelbär has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
A victorious Friedrich Von Kuschelbär thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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