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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Coath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coath's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Von Kuschelbär comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Erasure - Always kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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193 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Coath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Kuschelbär avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coath blocks a jab.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coath takes a jab right on the kisser.
Von Kuschelbär has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Coath is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Coath missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelbär was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coath checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coath darts in and clinches Von Kuschelbär up against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
Coath misses with some punches.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Von Kuschelbär tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Von Kuschelbär tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Von Kuschelbär back against the cage.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Kuschelbär's elbow.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Von Kuschelbär's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Coath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath tries a body shot but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
A short right from Coath on the inside.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coath lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath misses with the head strike.
Von Kuschelbär misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Von Kuschelbär.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Coath misses with some punches.
Coath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a takedown attempt but Coath pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a right hand. Coath shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelbär sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Coath.
Coath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Coath tenderised Von Kuschelbär's leg. Von Kuschelbär is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Coath misses.
Von Kuschelbär flicks out a counter leg kick but Coath steps away.
Coath lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Kuschelbär circles away quickly and effectively.
Coath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a left to the head.
Coath tries a body shot but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Coath misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Coath as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a shot to the side of Coath's head.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelbär - that landed with a thud.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a right to the head.
Von Kuschelbär pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Kuschelbär. That did some damage!
Coath misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot by Coath.
Coath's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Kuschelbär under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Von Kuschelbär.
Coath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coath walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Kuschelbär throws a shot from downtown. Coath moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Coath dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Coath wants to clinch.
Von Kuschelbär displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Coath walks into a stiff left hand from Von Kuschelbär.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Von Kuschelbär pushes him off.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Coath. Beautiful body shot.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelbär.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelbär moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelbär was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a jab to the head.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a crisp jab.
Coath throws a push kick but Von Kuschelbär slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a body shot.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath clinches with his opponent.
Von Kuschelbär blocking some punches.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath working aggressively here.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Coath.
Von Kuschelbär works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelbär ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Kuschelbär bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Coath's head backwards.
Coath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Kuschelbär can do to turn this around?
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Von Kuschelbär.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coath moves into the clinch.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Coath on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Von Kuschelbär manages to end up in side control.
Coath tries to buck Von Kuschelbär off but Von Kuschelbär is having none of it.
Coath sneaks back into half guard.
Von Kuschelbär missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Kuschelbär throwing shots but Coath is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Kuschelbär sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coath defending well though.
Von Kuschelbär prevents Coath from improving his position.
Coath is pressing down on Von Kuschelbär's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Coath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coath is keeping the position for now.
Von Kuschelbär landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control but Coath is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelbär is in close to Coath's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Kuschelbär postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Coath bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Kuschelbär's guard.
Von Kuschelbär trying to keep a closed guard but Coath is proving a slippery customer.
Von Kuschelbär preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to control the position but Coath postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Friedrich Von Kuschelbär will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Von Kuschelbär misses with a few strikes there.
Von Kuschelbär throws a chopping leg kick but Coath manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body shot.
Coath looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath takes a swing at Von Kuschelbär's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelbär drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Coath defends it well.
Coath scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Coath misses with a looping left.
Coath staying out of range there.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a front kick but Coath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelbär.
Coath scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Von Kuschelbär was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coath was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Coath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Kuschelbär dodges the punch combination from Coath.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the body shot from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Kuschelbär. Coath shrugs it off though.
Von Kuschelbär lands with an overhand left.
Von Kuschelbär bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Von Kuschelbär takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Kuschelbär works the jab nicely.
Coath tries to clinch up.
Coath forces Von Kuschelbär back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A short right from Von Kuschelbär.
Coath prevents a body shot from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär wants a takedown.
A short right from Von Kuschelbär on the inside.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Kuschelbär is working Coath over against the cage.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelbär blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath tries to work over Von Kuschelbär's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to trip Coath. He has hold of a leg but Coath is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Von Kuschelbär persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Von Kuschelbär won't allow Coath to sweep him here.
Coath looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Coath won't allow Von Kuschelbär to sweep him here.
Von Kuschelbär is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coath trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelbär is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coath works over Von Kuschelbär with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Kuschelbär looking to control.
Coath trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelbär is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär wants to sweep here but Coath controlling him for the moment.
Coath postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Coath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Kuschelbär is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coath postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coath cracks Von Kuschelbär with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coath's head.
Coath lands with a cross.
Coath drops his hands momentarily and Von Kuschelbär takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coath darts in and clinches Von Kuschelbär up against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coath scoring well with a low kick there.
Coath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to counter with his kicks.
Coath misses with a leg kick.
Coath misses with an uppercut
and Von Kuschelbär counters with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a jab.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Kuschelbär paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coath lands with a good body shot.
Von Kuschelbär fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chris Coath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Kuschelbär takes a kick to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Kuschelbär avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelbär connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coath tries to clinch but Von Kuschelbär moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coath - that will leave a mark!
Coath thuds a left hand into Von Kuschelbär's body.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
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!
Coath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coath throws a leg kick which misses Von Kuschelbär's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Kuschelbär tries to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Von Kuschelbär avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Kuschelbär tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Coath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelbär manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Kuschelbär takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelbär getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Kuschelbär works Coath's body with a nice hook.
Von Kuschelbär's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coath misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Von Kuschelbär tries to counter it with a takedown but Coath pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Kuschelbär throws a leg kick but Coath moved away.
Von Kuschelbär throws the left hand but Coath avoids the punch easily.
Coath wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coath throws a hook but Von Kuschelbär avoids it easily.
Coath looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Coath throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelbär ducks down to avoid it.
Von Kuschelbär tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coath is able to avoid easily.
Coath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelbär throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coath doesn't seem bothered though.
Coath instigates a clinch.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelbär uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chris Coath has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Von Kuschelbär fails to land.
Coath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Kuschelbär creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär blocking some punches.
Von Kuschelbär fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär working aggressively here.
Coath misses with some punches.
Von Kuschelbär lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Kuschelbär pushes Coath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to drag Coath to the mat but Coath just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelbär - that landed with a thud.
Von Kuschelbär prevents a body shot from Coath.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Kuschelbär controls his hands.
Coath lands a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelbär wants a takedown.
Coath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
That's time! Coath's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Coath cracks Von Kuschelbär with a good jab.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coath tries to clinch but Von Kuschelbär is having none of it.
Von Kuschelbär feints the counter takedown.
Von Kuschelbär looks to land a left hand but Coath moved out of range nicely.
Coath connects with a looping right hand.
Coath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Coath takes a swing at Von Kuschelbär's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelbär tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Von Kuschelbär looks for the body kick but Coath saw that one coming.
Coath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to slow Coath down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Kuschelbär pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Coath back to the cage. Von Kuschelbär follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coath moves into the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath gets underhooks to prevent Von Kuschelbär's takedown attempt.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Von Kuschelbär avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelbär wants a takedown but no success here.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär wants to break free but Coath has control.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a body punch.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Von Kuschelbär's head.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coaths head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelbär works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coath lands a body punch.
Von Kuschelbär cracks Coath with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelbär.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath working aggressively here.
Coath working aggressively here.
Von Kuschelbär fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coath fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Kuschelbär, pushing him back against the cage.
Coath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath misses with the head strike.
A short right from Coath.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Kuschelbär's elbow.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a body shot from Coath.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelbär.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Kuschelbär lands with a right to the head.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Kuschelbär wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coath has him pressed against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelbär can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelbär is trying to break the clinch but Coath has him pressed against the cage.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Kuschelbär.
Coath lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coath lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Kuschelbär backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Coath tries to work over Von Kuschelbär's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coath scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelbär blocks an uppercut.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelbär blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coath showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coath 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coath!
In his post fight interview, Chris Coath started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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