PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Staunton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kaunismieli
vs
Staunton

183 cm
26
192 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
201 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Staunton!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staunton misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Staunton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Staunton moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Staunton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch

and Staunton counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaunismieli tries to bench press Staunton off him but Staunton keeps the position.
Staunton is working Kaunismieli over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kaunismieli prevents Staunton from improving position.
Kaunismieli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Staunton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Staunton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kaunismieli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Staunton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaunismieli defending well though.

Staunton is trying to work for a kimura but Kaunismieli is defending well.
Kaunismieli is refusing to be controlled, as Staunton sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli trying to control from the bottom.
Kaunismieli controlling the position well.
Staunton lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaunismieli trying to hold on to Staunton's head to control him but Staunton postures up.
Staunton wants to free his trapped foot but Kaunismieli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kaunismieli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kaunismieli manages to get to full guard.
Staunton wants to pass the guard but Kaunismieli is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kaunismieli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Staunton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaunismieli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Staunton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaunismieli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kaunismieli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kaunismieli fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Staunton.
Kaunismieli scoring well with a low kick there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaunismieli, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Staunton tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaunismieli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Staunton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Staunton.
Staunton shoots and misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Staunton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaunismieli as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to Staunton's midsection.
Staunton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Steve Staunton has been cut.
Kaunismieli tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaunismieli doesn't manage to clinch there - Staunton circles away.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Staunton moves out of range.
Staunton unleashes a big counter combination but Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Staunton moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Kaunismieli.
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!
Staunton looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Staunton was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Staunton.
Kaunismieli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Staunton moves out of range.
Kaunismieli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Staunton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaunismieli.
Staunton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaunismieli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Staunton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Staunton clobbers Kaunismieli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Staunton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Staunton tries to move into range but Kaunismieli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Steve Staunton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Staunton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Staunton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kaunismieli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Staunton can do to turn this around?
Staunton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is winning the standup battle so far.
Staunton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Staunton misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Staunton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up but Staunton circles away and keeps his distance.
Staunton wants to counter with a clinch but Kaunismieli pushes him away.
Staunton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staunton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Kaunismieli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Staunton is out of range.
Kaunismieli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Staunton misses with a takedown attempt - Kaunismieli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kaunismieli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Staunton.
Kaunismieli lands with a good body shot.
Kaunismieli throws a sloppy head kick and Staunton moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Kaunismieli coming out on top.
Kaunismieli fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staunton keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Staunton moves out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Staunton on the side of the head.
Kaunismieli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Staunton shoots in but Kaunismieli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Staunton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staunton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Staunton.
Staunton feints the counter takedown.
Kaunismieli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Staunton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Staunton tries to bum rush Kaunismieli with a series of wild strikes but Kaunismieli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Staunton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Staunton moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Staunton is looking to clinch.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaunismieli scores with a punch to the head.
Staunton walks into a stiff left hand from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli digs a good body shot into Staunton's ribs.

Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Staunton as Kaunismieli tries to tie him up.
Staunton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Staunton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kaunismieli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Staunton.
Staunton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaunismieli is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Staunton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staunton looking for a takedown.
Staunton tries to pull guard but Kaunismieli forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
Staunton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Staunton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kaunismieli walks away with a smile on his face. Staunton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Staunton looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Staunton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
Staunton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaunismieli is fending him off so far but Staunton persists. Nope, Kaunismieli circles away and we're back to standing.

Kaunismieli lands a big head kick that sends Staunton tumbling to the mat! Kaunismieli takes a step backwards and waves Staunton back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Staunton is rocked!
Staunton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Staunton is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaunismieli finish him?
Staunton is breathing heavily.
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Staunton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Staunton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaunismieli defends it well.
Kaunismieli lands a body shot.
Staunton walks straight into a right hand from Kaunismieli - that's dropped him! Kaunismieli jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Staunton from any more punishment! Staunton complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kalervo Kaunismieli!
A victorious Kalervo Kaunismieli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.