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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Kuschelb�r has chosen Erasure - Always as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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193 lbs
27 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Kuschelb�r lands a jab-cross combination.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelb�r moves away and avoids it.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaunismieli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli gets back to half guard.
Kaunismieli is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kaunismieli wants to control but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Kuschelb�r connects with a nice short shot to Kaunismieli's temple.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaunismieli is concentrating on defense, preventing Von Kuschelb�r from advancing position.
Von Kuschelb�r seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaunismieli won't allow Von Kuschelb�r to pass to mount.
Kaunismieli trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaunismieli has hold of Von Kuschelb�r's hands but Von Kuschelb�r slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Kuschelb�r looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaunismieli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaunismieli controls Von Kuschelb�r momentarily but Von Kuschelb�r frees himself.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaunismieli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelb�r gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaunismieli looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Kuschelb�r's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Von Kuschelb�r is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaunismieli working for a triangle but Von Kuschelb�r defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Kuschelb�r doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Kuschelb�r manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaunismieli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Kuschelb�r can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Von Kuschelb�r engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kaunismieli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four 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.
Kaunismieli throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Von Kuschelb�r escapes and throws Kaunismieli's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kaunismieli is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r working the head with strikes.
Kaunismieli can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaunismieli is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kaunismieli to see if he's OK.
Von Kuschelb�r working the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r 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.
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch there but Von Kuschelb�r circles away.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaunismieli swivels and escapes.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelb�r slips under a jab.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a leg kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range and Von Kuschelb�r only half commits.
A left lands for Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a powerful jab.
Kaunismieli throws a one two combo.
It looks like Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r has been cut.
A punch combination from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Von Kuschelb�r as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaunismieli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelb�r's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaunismieli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Kuschelb�r scrambles back to his feet.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Kuschelb�r swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaunismieli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Kuschelb�r gets tackled into the cage by Kaunismieli. Kaunismieli maintains the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r manages to break the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli is looking to chop away at Von Kuschelb�r's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.
Kaunismieli throws a poor cross that misses
letting Von Kuschelb�r counter with a right hand.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a body shot.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a front kick but Kaunismieli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Kuschelb�r swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Kaunismieli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Von Kuschelb�r coming out on top.
Von Kuschelb�r fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a right hand that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice body shot.
Kaunismieli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Von Kuschelb�r's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it well.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kaunismieli is able to avoid easily.
Kaunismieli wants to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Von Kuschelb�r's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaunismieli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Kuschelb�r has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaunismieli connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a body shot.
Kaunismieli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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 Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a leg kick. Kaunismieli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaunismieli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a right and a left that Kaunismieli avoids nicely.
Kaunismieli tried to counter with a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r avoided it.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up but Von Kuschelb�r circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaunismieli blocks the body kick.
Kaunismieli throwing a counter right hand but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli lands with a cross.
Kaunismieli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaunismieli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Von Kuschelb�r defending well as Kaunismieli loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelb�r misses the target.
Kaunismieli tries to counter by clinching up but Von Kuschelb�r breaks away and moves out of range.
Kaunismieli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaunismieli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body punch.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r manages to break the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelb�r.
Good leg kick by Kaunismieli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaunismieli under the eye.
Von Kuschelb�r staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Kuschelb�r has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaunismieli finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Kuschelb�r's head.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Kuschelb�r rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick from Kaunismieli lands but Von Kuschelb�r takes it in his stride.
Von Kuschelb�r walks into a straight right hand from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaunismieli as he connects with a hook.
Kaunismieli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range and Kaunismieli settles back down.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaunismieli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a chopping leg kick but Kaunismieli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Von Kuschelb�r saw that one coming.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot that sends Von Kuschelb�r's belly button to the back.
Kaunismieli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Kuschelb�rs head.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
A short uppercut from Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaunismieli 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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