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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 10 p4p, 2 weight class) and Anakoni Kai (ranked 200 p4p, 32 weight class). Kai has chosen Firestarter as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
32 - 11 - 1 |
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190 cm
34
186 lbs
29 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good 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
32 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai scores with a spinning back kick!
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kai throws a head kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaunismieli lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kaunismieli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaunismieli throws a push kick but Kai slaps the foot to one side.
Kai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kaunismieli with a body shot.
Kai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Kai.
Kai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kaunismieli blocks it well.
Kaunismieli throws a sloppy body shot
and Kai counters with a good low kick that Kaunismieli was not able to check.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Kaunismieli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kaunismieli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a body punch
and Kai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kaunismieli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kai.
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!
Kai throws a right hand that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Kaunismieli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Kai blocks the low kick.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kai.
Kaunismieli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A cross from Kaunismieli lands.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick
and Kaunismieli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
Kaunismieli is looking to wear down Kai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Kaunismieli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a nice looking combination but Kaunismieli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaunismieli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli digs a good hook to Kai's body.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kai has time to react.
Kaunismieli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli checks the leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick
and Kai counters with a head kick. That will keep Kaunismieli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice defenses there by Kai.
Kaunismieli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaunismieli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the body
and Kaunismieli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli tests Kai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaunismieli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kai throws a nice head kick!
Kaunismieli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaunismieli moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
It seemed like Kai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaunismieli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaunismieli.
Kai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands a lovely overhand right.
Kaunismieli cracks a nice hook into Kai's ribs.
Kai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Kai slips under a jab.
It seemed like Kai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kai misses with a hook
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Kai throws a hook but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kaunismieli has got the better of the exchanges.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli cracks Kai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a poor cross that misses
and Kai counters with a three punch combo that has Kaunismieli backing up. Kaunismieli nods at Kai to acknowledge the strikes.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kai.
Kai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli lands an overhand right.
Kaunismieli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaunismieli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kai, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
A right hand to the body from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaunismieli slows down the pace here.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kai.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaunismieli.
A short right from Kaunismieli on the inside.
Kaunismieli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai lands with a light punch inside.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaunismieli.
Kai is breathing heavily.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with the head strike.
Kai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kai can do to turn this around?
Kaunismieli lands with a right to the head.
Kaunismieli lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Kai takes a shot to the head.
Kaunismieli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli prevents Kai from breaking the clinch.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli.
Kai prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai is trying to break the clinch but Kaunismieli has him pressed against the cage.
Kaunismieli misses with some punches.
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head.
Kaunismieli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaunismieli will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kai up against the cage.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kaunismieli blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kaunismieli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot that sends Kai's belly button to the back.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick which misses Kai's front leg but catches the back leg as Kai tries to avoid it.
Kai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaunismieli moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Kaunismieli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
And Kai responds with a good body kick, but Kaunismieli manages to step out the way in time.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kai slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.
It seemed like Kai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch but Kai is avoiding it.
Kaunismieli gets a clinch.
Kaunismieli is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Kaunismieli.
Kai breaks the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kaunismieli, right into the meat.
Kai scores with a push kick.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kai misses with a left hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaunismieli can pounce on him.
Kaunismieli cracks Kai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Kaunismieli.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli is working Kai over against the cage.
Kai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Kai.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kaunismieli lands a left hand.
Kaunismieli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch.
Kaunismieli lands a right hand.
Kai tries a body shot but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Kaunismieli struggles to land a body shot inside as Kai controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kaunismieli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kaunismieli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai is rocked!
Kaunismieli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kai is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaunismieli finish him?
Kaunismieli lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kai to his knees! Kaunismieli keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Kalervo Kaunismieli retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Kalervo Kaunismieli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Anakoni Kai was interviewed post fight and said 'Good Bye cruel world. I am complete garbage and Louie is going to shoot me out behind the wood shed!!'.
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hype
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