PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 10 p4p, 2 weight class) and Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 43 p4p, 7 weight class). Tyrone Jones has chosen Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kaunismieli
vs
Tyrone Jones

183 cm
39
192 lbs
40 - 13 - 2

182 cm
29
191 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaunismieli thuds a left hand into Tyrone Jones's body.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a combination but Kaunismieli avoids it well.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyrone Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head.
Tyrone Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kaunismieli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range and Kaunismieli settles back down.
Tyrone Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaunismielis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kaunismieli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones tried to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Kaunismieli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tyrone Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kaunismieli throws a looping overhand right but Tyrone Jones ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyrone Jones! But no joy.
Tyrone Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaunismieli moves away.
Kaunismieli with a hook.
Tyrone Jones wants to land a leg kick but Kaunismieli is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice jab there from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyrone Jones misses with a kick to the body
and Kaunismieli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyrone Jones slips a jab and a cross from Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
A left and a right from Tyrone Jones both land. Nice combination.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaunismieli is looking to counter punch.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Kaunismieli looks to land a right hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaunismieli can pounce on him.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones throws a series of punches but Kaunismieli avoids them all with ease.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kaunismieli counters with a one-two to the body.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a combination but Kaunismieli avoids it well.
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Tyrone Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli tries to land a front kick but Tyrone Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Tyrone Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaunismieli doesn't seem phased though.
Tyrone Jones scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli drops his hands momentarily and Tyrone Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaunismieli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws the kick towards the body but Tyrone Jones avoids it.
Tyrone Jones throws a series of punches but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Kaunismieli darts in and clinches Tyrone Jones up against the cage.
Tyrone Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaunismieli lands a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli taking a breather.

Tyrone Jones breaks from the clinch.
Kaunismieli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws out a leg kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range and Tyrone Jones only half commits.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Kaunismieli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tyrone Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyrone Jones cracks Kaunismieli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kaunismieli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyrone Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tyrone Jones throws out a leg kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range and Tyrone Jones only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyrone Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyrone Jones lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaunismieli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Kaunismieli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaunismieli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Tyrone Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kaunismieli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. Tyrone Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Kaunismieli.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that 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.

Kaunismieli catches Tyrone Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyrone Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyrone Jones lands a head shot.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyrone Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyrone Jones throws a solid leg kick but Kaunismieli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaunismieli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyrone Jones blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyrone Jones backs up against the cage.

It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaunismieli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Tyrone Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaunismieli lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyrone Jones off the cage and back into range.
Tyrone Jones throws a looping overhand right but Kaunismieli ducks down to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaunismieli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tyrone Jones in his tracks.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyrone Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaunismieli looks to land a right hand but Tyrone Jones moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tyrone Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tyrone Jones scores with a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tyrone Jones can pounce on him.
Tyrone Jones is looking to slow Kaunismieli down with leg kicks.
Tyrone Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tyrone Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tyrone Jones throws a series of punches but Kaunismieli avoids them all with ease.
Kaunismieli throwing a counter right hand but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli lunges at Tyrone Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyrone Jones's hand.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Tyrone Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaunismieli can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones shoots in but Kaunismieli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyrone Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyrone Jones with a hook.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Kaunismieli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyrone Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaunismieli as he jumps to the side.
Kaunismieli misses with a head kick.
Tyrone Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaunismieli misses with a body kick.
Kaunismieli throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyrone Jones is looking to slow Kaunismieli down with leg kicks.
Tyrone Jones blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyrone Jones moves away.
Kaunismieli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kaunismieli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kaunismieli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyrone Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyrone Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tyrone Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice combination. Kaunismieli backs away looking to recover.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Tyrone Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tyrone Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaunismieli under the eye.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli digs a good hook to Tyrone Jones's body.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tyrone Jones looks for the body kick but Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones misses with the combination.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Kaunismieli's shoulder, as Kaunismieli tries to avoid the shot.
Kaunismieli fakes the leg kick and cracks Tyrone Jones in the body.
Kaunismieli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tyrone Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyrone Jones wants to land a leg kick but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kaunismieli throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli throws a push kick but Tyrone Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones throws out a loose jab but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaunismieli as he connects with a hook.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.

Kaunismieli closes the distance and clinches.
Kaunismieli lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaunismieli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tyrone Jones.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli - that landed with a thud.
Tyrone Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.

Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Kaunismieli moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli is looking to chop away at Tyrone Jones's legs.
Tyrone Jones throws a counter combo.
Kaunismieli blocks a low kick nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyrone Jones as he connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli is looking to chop away at Tyrone Jones's legs.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaunismieli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyrone Jones! But no joy.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a wild body kick that Tyrone Jones sees coming a mile off.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyrone Jones throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick
and Kaunismieli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.
Tyrone Jones stuns Kaunismieli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kaunismieli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the head.

Kaunismieli closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Kaunismieli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyrone Jones up against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with some punches.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones taking a breather.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kaunismieli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Tyrone Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones scores with the left hand. Kaunismieli knows he should have avoided that one.
Kaunismieli is looking to land body kicks.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.

Tyrone Jones tries to keep at a distance but Kaunismieli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaunismieli digs a right hand into Tyrone Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyrone Jones's gas tank.
Tyrone Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kaunismieli pushes Tyrone Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kaunismieli on the inside.
Kaunismieli gets through Tyrone Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones is trying to break the clinch but Kaunismieli has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli - that landed with a thud.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Kaunismieli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaunismieli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli cracks Tyrone Jones with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrone Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyrone Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaunismieli or not.
A right hand to the body from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli wants to stall.

Tyrone Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyrone Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Kaunismieli throws an overhand right that lands on Tyrone Jones's shoulder, as Tyrone Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. That's going to slow Kaunismieli down.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body. Kaunismieli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaunismieli takes one to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones cracks the inside of Kaunismieli's front leg.
Tyrone Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaunismieli as he jumps to the side.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaunismieli misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.
Tyrone Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaunismieli. Kaunismieli obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones lands a jab.
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tyrone Jones avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli with a jab.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaunismieli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyrone Jones feints a counter leg kick.
Kaunismieli cracks Tyrone Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Kaunismieli misses.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli had his way with Russell Tyrone Jones in that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kaunismieli slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kaunismieli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tyrone Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaunismieli throws a push kick but Tyrone Jones slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Tyrone Jones misses.
Kaunismieli moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyrone Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tyrone Jones misses with a leg kick.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyrone Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones is avoiding it.
Tyrone Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyrone Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Kaunismieli closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones blocking some punches.

Tyrone Jones manages to break the clinch.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Tyrone Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
Tyrone Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyrone Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyrone Jones circles away.
Tyrone Jones raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kaunismieli connects with a single shot there.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook. Tyrone Jones ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Tyrone Jones does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Kaunismieli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Tyrone Jones misses.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli throws out a leg kick but Tyrone Jones moves out of range and Kaunismieli only half commits.

Kaunismieli pushes Tyrone Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.

Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyrone Jones ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab.
Kaunismieli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Tyrone Jones misses its intended target.
Kaunismieli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tyrone Jones there.
Tyrone Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Tyrone Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kaunismieli!
Kaunismieli cracks the inside of Tyrone Jones's front leg.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaunismieli's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kaunismieli pushes Tyrone Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyrone Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Kaunismieli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kaunismieli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaunismieli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyrone Jones misses with a right hand
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyrone Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli takes one to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Tyrone Jones moves away and avoids it.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Tyrone Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyrone Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones is the new middleweight champion!
Russell Tyrone Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.