PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Rumlow (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 Brock Rumlow's chin.

Von Kuschelbär
vs
Rumlow

183 cm
26
195 lbs
24 - 7 - 0

183 cm
28
195 lbs
22 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Conviction

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 24 - 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 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Rumlow!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Kuschelbär misses with a wild body shot.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumlow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rumlow.
We've been hearing reports that Von Kuschelbär has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range as Rumlow strikes.
Nice body kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelbär.
Rumlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rumlow throws a body punch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Rumlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rumlow misses with a left hand
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice body kick.

Rumlow moves into the clinch.
Rumlow tries a body shot but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Rumlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Kuschelbär controls his hands.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelbär - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rumlow tries to work over Von Kuschelbär's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelbär.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Von Kuschelbär on the inside.

Von Kuschelbär breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Rumlow misses the target.

Rumlow closes the distance and pushes Von Kuschelbär back into the cage.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Von Kuschelbär wants a takedown.
Rumlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Kuschelbär pushes Rumlow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Kuschelbär is working Rumlow over against the cage.
Rumlow utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Von Kuschelbär scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Kuschelbär tries to work over Rumlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow scores with a shot to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to drag Rumlow to the mat but Rumlow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumlow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Rumlow lands a right hand.

Von Kuschelbär manages to break the clinch.
Rumlow needs to keep his hands up - Von Kuschelbär had a free shot at his head there.
Rumlow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rumlow throws an overhand right that lands on Von Kuschelbär's shoulder, as Von Kuschelbär tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Von Kuschelbär blocks the low kick.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär moved away.
Rumlow throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelbär changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rumlow misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rumlow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rumlow takes the fight into the clinch.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Rumlow pushes Von Kuschelbär back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Kuschelbär lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelbär.
Rumlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelbär looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Von Kuschelbär. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumlow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rumlow blocking some punches.
Rumlow gets through Von Kuschelbär's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rumlow after a bit of a struggle.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rumlow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Rumlow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rumlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rumlow.
Rumlow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rumlow tries to throw a body punch but Von Kuschelbär avoids it by throwing Rumlow back against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a right to the head.
Von Kuschelbär has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Von Kuschelbär pushes Rumlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumlow's elbow.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Von Kuschelbär controls the action.
Rumlow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Von Kuschelbär.
A head punch on the inside from Von Kuschelbär fails to land.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rumlow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rumlow wants to slow Von Kuschelbär down by chopping away at his legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Kuschelbär, as that shot connected.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to land body kicks.
Von Kuschelbär takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rumlow thows a leg kick but Von Kuschelbär checks it

and Von Kuschelbär counters with a shoot takedown. Rumlow fights it but they end up in guard.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rumlow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rumlow is trying to keep Von Kuschelbär in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär stands up over Rumlow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Kuschelbär is fighting to break Rumlow's control of his arms but Rumlow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär throwing strikes from guard but Rumlow blocks nicely.
Rumlow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Kuschelbär wants to pass the guard but Rumlow is keeping the position.
Rumlow managing to control the position.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Rumlow with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Kuschelbär is working Rumlow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rumlow managing to control the position.
Rumlow trying to keep a closed guard but Von Kuschelbär is proving a slippery customer.
Rumlow trying to control the position here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelbär.
Rumlow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rumlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Von Kuschelbär lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rumlow doesn't seem phased though.
Von Kuschelbär ducks under a wild hook from Rumlow.
A little feinted left hand from Von Kuschelbär on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumlow as he connects with a hook.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelbär looks for a takedown but Rumlow sprawls well.
Brock Rumlow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rumlow thuds his shin into the meat of Von Kuschelbär's side.
Rumlow misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Kuschelbär makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Kuschelbär is just out of range.
Von Kuschelbär shoots in for a takedown but Rumlow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Rumlow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumlow throws a nice head kick!
Rumlow throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelbär ducks down to avoid it.
Rumlow throws the kick towards the body but Von Kuschelbär avoids it.
Von Kuschelbär changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rumlow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rumlow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rumlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär checks a leg kick nicely.
Rumlow avoids the body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
Rumlow tries to clinch up.
Von Kuschelbär uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rumlow.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rumlow tries to clinch but Von Kuschelbär is having none of it.
Rumlow connects with a single shot there.
Rumlow slips a straight right by Von Kuschelbär.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Von Kuschelbär will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Von Kuschelbär misses with an uppercut.
Rumlow throws a right hand that misses
and Von Kuschelbär cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rumlow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Kuschelbär takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rumlow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice leg kick.
Rumlow works over Von Kuschelbär's head and body with a nice combination.
Rumlow throws a nice head kick!
Von Kuschelbär closes the distance and clinches up with Rumlow, looking for a takedown. Von Kuschelbär pushes Rumlow against the cage but Rumlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rumlow scores with a hook to the body. Von Kuschelbär takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rumlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rumlow.
Von Kuschelbär will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rumlow connects with a solid leg kick.
Rumlow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rumlow misses with a kick to the body
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rumlow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär throws the left hand but Rumlow avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelbär blocks the body kick.
Von Kuschelbär feinted with a counter takedown.
Rumlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a leg kick.
Rumlow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Rumlow.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumlow as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Rumlow misses its intended target.
Rumlow misses with a left hand
and Rumlow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Kuschelbär keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rumlow.
Von Kuschelbär lands an overhand right.
Rumlow is looking to clinch.

Von Kuschelbär closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumlow is trying to work for a sweep but Von Kuschelbär has mounted him!
Von Kuschelbär lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär unloading with bombs!
Von Kuschelbär lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Rumlow that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rumlow tries to hold on but Von Kuschelbär pushes him away.
Rumlow is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Kuschelbär is landing with some decent strikes but Rumlow is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rumlow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rumlow gets back to half guard.
Rumlow is looking to control Von Kuschelbär's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rumlow avoid being mounted?
Von Kuschelbär is nestled in close to Rumlow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rumlow trying to control from the bottom.
Rumlow is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Von Kuschelbär is staying active.
Rumlow is staying active underneath Von Kuschelbär, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rumlow is trying to maintain the position but Von Kuschelbär is very close to passing his half guard.
Rumlow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von Kuschelbär scores with a couple of nice shots.
Von Kuschelbär throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to advance position but Rumlow won't allow it.
Von Kuschelbär is keen to just control but Rumlow is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Von Kuschelbär there.
Von Kuschelbär thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rumlow's head.
Rumlow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Von Kuschelbär lands strikes from half guard.
Rumlow is concentrating on defense, preventing Von Kuschelbär from advancing position.
Von Kuschelbär wants to control but Rumlow is keeping him busy.
Rumlow is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!