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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Rumlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Kuschelb�r comes to the cage accompanied by Erasure - Always. Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brock Rumlow's chin.
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r.
Rumlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rumlow throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r counters with a nice body kick.
Rumlow moves into the clinch.
Rumlow tries a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Rumlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Kuschelb�r controls his hands.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelb�r - 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 Kuschelb�r's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelb�r.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Von Kuschelb�r on the inside.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r wants a takedown.
Rumlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Kuschelb�r pushes Rumlow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Kuschelb�r is working Rumlow over against the cage.
Rumlow utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r's head.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r.
Rumlow lands a right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r manages to break the clinch.
Rumlow needs to keep his hands up - Von Kuschelb�r had a free shot at his head there.
Rumlow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rumlow throws an overhand right that lands on Von Kuschelb�r's shoulder, as Von Kuschelb�r tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Von Kuschelb�r blocks the low kick.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r moved away.
Rumlow throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rumlow misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelb�r.
Rumlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelb�r looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r. 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 Kuschelb�r's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rumlow after a bit of a struggle.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r avoids it by throwing Rumlow back against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a right to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Von Kuschelb�r pushes Rumlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r controls the action.
Rumlow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Von Kuschelb�r.
A head punch on the inside from Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r down by chopping away at his legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Kuschelb�r, as that shot connected.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to land body kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rumlow thows a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a shoot takedown. Rumlow fights it but they end up in guard.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r wants to pass the guard but Rumlow is keeping the position.
Rumlow managing to control the position.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r.
Rumlow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rumlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Von Kuschelb�r lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rumlow doesn't seem phased though.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks under a wild hook from Rumlow.
A little feinted left hand from Von Kuschelb�r on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumlow as he connects with a hook.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r's side.
Rumlow misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Kuschelb�r is just out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r ducks down to avoid it.
Rumlow throws the kick towards the body but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick nicely.
Rumlow avoids the body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Rumlow tries to clinch up.
Von Kuschelb�r uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rumlow.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rumlow tries to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r is having none of it.
Rumlow connects with a single shot there.
Rumlow slips a straight right by Von Kuschelb�r.
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 Kuschelb�r will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an uppercut.
Rumlow throws a right hand that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rumlow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice leg kick.
Rumlow works over Von Kuschelb�r's head and body with a nice combination.
Rumlow throws a nice head kick!
Von Kuschelb�r closes the distance and clinches up with Rumlow, looking for a takedown. Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r throws the left hand but Rumlow avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks the body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r feinted with a counter takedown.
Rumlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rumlow.
Von Kuschelb�r lands an overhand right.
Rumlow is looking to clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r has mounted him!
Von Kuschelb�r lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelb�r unloading with bombs!
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r pushes him away.
Rumlow is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rumlow gets back to half guard.
Rumlow is looking to control Von Kuschelb�r's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rumlow avoid being mounted?
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r is staying active.
Rumlow is staying active underneath Von Kuschelb�r, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rumlow is trying to maintain the position but Von Kuschelb�r is very close to passing his half guard.
Rumlow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von Kuschelb�r scores with a couple of nice shots.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r is looking to advance position but Rumlow won't allow it.
Von Kuschelb�r is keen to just control but Rumlow is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Von Kuschelb�r there.
Von Kuschelb�r thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rumlow's head.
Rumlow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r lands strikes from half guard.
Rumlow is concentrating on defense, preventing Von Kuschelb�r from advancing position.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Kuschelb�r 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!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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