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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 Kuschelbär (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Von Kuschelbär's choice of entrance music: Erasure - Always. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
29 - 11 - 1 |
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183 cm
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193 lbs
30 - 13 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 11 - 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
30 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaunismieli scores with a body shot.
Kaunismieli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Kaunismieli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelbär is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Von Kuschelbär moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kuschelbär displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaunismieli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
A low kick from Kaunismieli is predictable there
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a single leg into guard. Kaunismieli didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaunismieli is pulling down on Von Kuschelbär's head to control his posture.
Von Kuschelbär trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaunismieli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kaunismieli pushes down on Von Kuschelbär's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Kuschelbär is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaunismieli is working for a submission of some sort.
Von Kuschelbär makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Kuschelbär.
Kaunismieli wants to pass the guard but Von Kuschelbär is keeping the position.
Kaunismieli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two 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.
Kaunismieli looking to pass the guard.
Von Kuschelbär is pulling down on Kaunismieli's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaunismieli, at least for the moment.
Von Kuschelbär trying to strike off his back.
Kaunismieli 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Kuschelbär, not yet.
Kaunismieli trying to control but Von Kuschelbär is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kaunismieli on his heels. He'll look to pass Kaunismieli's guard now, I'm sure.
Kaunismieli working a defensive guard here.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Kaunismieli with a solid left hand.
Kaunismieli working a defensive guard here.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli wants to control but Von Kuschelbär passes easily into half guard.
Kaunismieli wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelbär is controlling well.
Von Kuschelbär working over Kaunismieli with some ground and pound. Kaunismieli looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Von Kuschelbär there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaunismieli wants to control but Von Kuschelbär is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Kuschelbär working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kuschelbär wants to take a breather but Kaunismieli is having none of it.
Kaunismieli wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelbär is controlling well.
Von Kuschelbär lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Friedrich Von Kuschelbär will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaunismieli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Von Kuschelbär takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild combination.
Von Kuschelbär throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelbär moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
And Von Kuschelbär tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaunismieli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaunismieli tries to score with a low kick but Von Kuschelbär moves his leg out of the way.
Kaunismieli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Kuschelbär on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Kuschelbär shoots and misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Kuschelbär pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Kaunismieli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Von Kuschelbär in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Kuschelbär with the counter takedown but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Kaunismieli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Kuschelbär's head backwards.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch but Von Kuschelbär is avoiding it.
Von Kuschelbär looks for a takedown but Kaunismieli sprawls well.
Kaunismieli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Von Kuschelbär.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli works Von Kuschelbär's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Kaunismieli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaunismieli swinging wildly here.
Von Kuschelbär drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaunismieli defends it well.
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!
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body kick.
Von Kuschelbär tried to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Kuschelbär gets a takedown into half guard.
Kaunismieli is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär throwing shots but Kaunismieli is blocking nicely.
Kaunismieli manages to get to full guard.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaunismieli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaunismieli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelbär is aware though and is defending well.
Von Kuschelbär throws a strike but Kaunismieli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kaunismieli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Kuschelbär is keeping the position for now.
Von Kuschelbär looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kaunismieli preventing the sweep.
Kaunismieli trying to control but Von Kuschelbär is working from the bottom.
Kaunismieli tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Kuschelbär is retaining full guard.
Kaunismieli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Kuschelbär looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kaunismieli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Von Kuschelbär misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kaunismieli wants to pass the guard but Von Kuschelbär is defending well.
Kaunismieli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Kaunismieli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Kuschelbär drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaunismieli defends it well.
Von Kuschelbär listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Von Kuschelbär is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A cross from Von Kuschelbär lands.
Kaunismieli thuds a left hand into Von Kuschelbär's body.
Von Kuschelbär shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaunismieli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Von Kuschelbär's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Von Kuschelbär throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaunismieli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
And Von Kuschelbär tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaunismieli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Kuschelbär circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Von Kuschelbär tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaunismieli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Kuschelbär loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelbär.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelbär with the counter takedown but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Kuschelbär can do to turn this around?
Kaunismieli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelbär throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaunismieli cracks Von Kuschelbär with an open hand slap.
Von Kuschelbär keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelbär throws a low kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelbär keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Kuschelbär fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli takes one to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Von Kuschelbär avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelbär works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaunismieli sprawls well. He's pushed Von Kuschelbär's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich Von Kuschelbär.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaunismieli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaunismieli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelbär bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Von Kuschelbär misses
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelbär moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli lands a nice shot that snaps Von Kuschelbär's head back.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a nice body kick.
Kaunismieli scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Kaunismieli there.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Kuschelbär crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kaunismieli - the referee stops the clock and Von Kuschelbär gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kaunismieli. Von Kuschelbär manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Kuschelbär doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Kuschelbär lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Kuschelbär goes for a double leg but Kaunismieli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kaunismieli continues to drive forward.
Kaunismieli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Von Kuschelbär.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Kaunismieli with a good jab.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaunismieli throws out a powerful jab.
Von Kuschelbär decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Von Kuschelbär winds up and cracks Kaunismieli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär wants to take a breather but Kaunismieli is having none of it.
Kaunismieli is looking to improve his position.
Kaunismieli wants to get back to full guard but Von Kuschelbär has mounted him!
Kaunismieli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kaunismieli is working hard here to advance position.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Our winner, Kalervo Kaunismieli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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