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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r (ranked 181 p4p, 28 weight class) and Vadim Nazarov (ranked 553 p4p, 75 weight class). Von Kuschelb�r comes to the cage accompanied by Erasure - Always. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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195 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
33 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Kuschelb�r!
Von Kuschelb�r looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nazarov throws a jab when Von Kuschelb�r was well out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to score a takedown here. Nazarov is defending well but Von Kuschelb�r drives through and ends up in Nazarov's guard.
Nazarov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelb�r is aware though and is defending well.
Von Kuschelb�r loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Kuschelb�r is in close to Nazarov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Kuschelb�r keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nazarov's head.
Nazarov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Von Kuschelb�r pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarov is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nazarov working for a triangle but Von Kuschelb�r defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nazarov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to control Nazarov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Kuschelb�r avoid being mounted?
Von Kuschelb�r moves into full guard.
Nazarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Kuschelb�r works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nazarov landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelb�r bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazarov's guard.
Nazarov pulls Von Kuschelb�r in to control the position.
Nazarov wants to sweep here but Von Kuschelb�r controlling him for the moment.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Nazarov working for a triangle but Von Kuschelb�r defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Kuschelb�r stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov is trying to control the position but Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control from the top but Nazarov keeps moving.
Nazarov is trying to control the position but Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
Nazarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nazarov, not yet.
Von Kuschelb�r content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nazarov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r is working Nazarov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nazarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nazarov holds on and takes a little breather.
We've been informed that Nazarov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Von Kuschelb�r is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r works over Nazarov with some ground and pound from guard.
Nazarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nazarov, not yet.
Von Kuschelb�r pushing down on Nazarov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Kuschelb�r drops an elbow to the side of Nazarov's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazarov is looking to improve his position.
Nazarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Kuschelb�r's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Kuschelb�r's back!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nazarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Vadim Nazarov has been cut.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Nazarov.
Nazarov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing a counter right hand but Nazarov manages to avoid it.
Nazarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nazarov sprawls and moves away.
Von Kuschelb�r 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.
Nazarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Nazarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelb�r staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nazarov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nazarov misses with a right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nazarov misses with a left hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nazarov can do to turn this around?
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nazarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nazarov misses the jab.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs Nazarov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von Kuschelb�r feints and then cracks Nazarov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazarov down.
Von Kuschelb�r walks into a left hand.
Nice combo by Von Kuschelb�r! Oh, that's hurt him - Nazarov falls to the canvas and Von Kuschelb�r follows him into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a decent elbow from side control.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with punches from side control.
Nazarov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Kuschelb�r wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Von Kuschelb�r.
Nazarov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the action but Nazarov is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a strike but Nazarov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nazarov working a defensive guard here.
Nazarov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Von Kuschelb�r haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelb�r stands up over Nazarov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nazarov wants to hit a switch here but Von Kuschelb�r passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nazarov there!
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the attempt from Nazarov to control.
The referee warns Nazarov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nazarov is squirming around, avoiding Von Kuschelb�r's attempts to control the action.
Nazarov is desperately trying to improve his position but Von Kuschelb�r has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov tries to hold on but Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Von Kuschelb�r cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nazarov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r with good strikes from the mount here!
Nazarov tries to reverse the position but Von Kuschelb�r maintains control.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice shot to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vadim Nazarov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
Nice straight punches there by Von Kuschelb�r. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Kuschelb�r.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelb�r misses the target.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelb�r takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nazarov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Von Kuschelb�r uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nazarov.
Von Kuschelb�r paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Nazarov moved out of range.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazarov.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazarov clobbers Von Kuschelb�r with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nazarov misses with a left hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r preventing the sweep.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Kuschelb�r slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nazarov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a strike aimed at the side of Nazarov's head but Nazarov avoids it well.
Nazarov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vadim Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov regains half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nazarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Kuschelb�r's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Kuschelb�r's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov has the hooks in. Von Kuschelb�r is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Even with his hooks in, Nazarov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position but Nazarov manages to sink in the hooks.
Nazarov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Nazarov is hanging on to Von Kuschelb�r's back as he tries to escape.
Von Kuschelb�r is working hard here to advance position.
Nazarov looking to break Von Kuschelb�r's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Von Kuschelb�r remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nazarov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nazarov is landing with strikes. Von Kuschelb�r can't take much more of this.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to break free.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position but Nazarov manages to sink in the hooks.
Nazarov is persistently looking for the submission but Von Kuschelb�r is defending it well.
Nazarov controlling well, preventing Von Kuschelb�r from escaping the position.
Nazarov lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Nazarov.
Nazarov is hanging on to Von Kuschelb�r's back as he tries to escape.
Von Kuschelb�r covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nazarov is not going to allow Von Kuschelb�r to sit and survive in this position.
Nazarov lands strikes to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelb�r is keeping busy.
Von Kuschelb�r is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Von Kuschelb�r defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazarov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Nazarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Kuschelb�r has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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