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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
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191 lbs
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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
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Atunes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaunismieli misses with a hook
and Atunes counters with a nice body kick.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli lands with an overhand left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atunes.
Kaunismieli scores with a one two! Atunes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Atunes motions for Kaunismieli to come forward. Atunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
Atunes lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Atunes misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kaunismieli up against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Atunes manages to break the clinch.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Atunes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli ducks right into an uppercut from Atunes.
Kaunismieli cracks Atunes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kaunismieli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Atunes finds it's target.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Kaunismieli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Atunes misses with a looping left.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the body
and Atunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atunes scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Atunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaunismieli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A swing and a miss from Kaunismieli.
Nice uppercut lands for Atunes. That snapped Kaunismieli's head back.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kaunismieli looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Kaunismieli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Atunes.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Atunes checks a low kick from Kaunismieli.
Atunes misses with a body punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a thumping low kick.
Kaunismieli takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
Atunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaunismieli feints and then cracks Atunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaunismieli. That's going to slow Atunes down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli lands with a straight right. Atunes didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Atunes saw that one coming.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Atunes blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.
Atunes throws out a counter right but Kaunismieli avoids it with no problem.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Atunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Atunes tries a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Kaunismieli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
Atunes throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Atunes dips to his left and cracks Kaunismieli with an uppercut!
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body. Atunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaunismieli tries to bum rush Atunes with a series of wild strikes but Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaunismieli moves into range and clinches up with Atunes.
Atunes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes gets through Kaunismieli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli digs a right hand underneath Atunes's ribcage. Atunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
Atunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Atunes has Kaunismieli pushed against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands with a light punch inside.
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Atunes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaunismieli digs a right hand underneath Atunes's ribcage. Atunes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaunismieli presses Atunes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Kaunismieli.
A body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Kaunismieli controls the action.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaunismieli controls his hands.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kaunismieli keeps control of Atunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Atunes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atunes wants to stall.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaunismieli's elbow.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Atunes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atunes.
Kaunismieli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaunismieli cracks Atunes with a nice body shot.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
Kaunismieli is stalling here.
Kaunismieli pushes Atunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Kaunismieli on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Atunes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaunismieli is defending well.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes is trying to break the clinch but Kaunismieli is controlling him.
Kaunismieli scores with a shoulder strike.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli stalling in the clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaunismieli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturo Atunes.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Atunes thows a leg kick but Kaunismieli checks it
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Kaunismieli finds it's target.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli scores with a sloppy right hand. Atunes should have avoided that one.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Kaunismieli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Atunes just manages to avoid it.
Atunes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaunismieli circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaunismieli stuns Atunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atunes thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch.
Atunes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Atunes is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Kaunismieli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Atunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaunismieli throws a good cross that connects.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice head shot.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body. Kaunismieli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Atunes tries to get set, Kaunismieli tries to push him back and clinch up but Atunes manages to avoid the attempt.
Atunes scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaunismieli rather than just go for the knockout.
Kaunismieli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
Atunes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Kaunismieli.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Kaunismieli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Atunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaunismieli looks to land a combination. Atunes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kaunismieli avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Kaunismieli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaunismieli counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Atunes looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli closes the distance and pushes Atunes back into the cage.
Atunes has Kaunismieli pressed against the cage.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes is working for takedown but Kaunismieli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaunismieli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes breaks from the clinch.
Atunes is looking to score with low kicks.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Kaunismieli.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atunes misses the jab.
Donk. Kaunismieli catches Atunes right on the button with a cross.
Kaunismieli connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaunismieli.
Atunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaunismieli finds it's way round the side to connect with Atunes's head.
Atunes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaunismieli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atunes scrambles back to his feet.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaunismieli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Atunes circles away.
Atunes throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Kaunismieli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atunes doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaunismieli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
An out of breath Kalervo Kaunismieli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Arturo Atunes spoke after the fight, saying 'Career is fucked now.
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