Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 683.5
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Lee darts in and clinches Von Kuschelb�r up against the cage.#TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Von Kuschelb�r to the mat. Von Kuschelb�r regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Von Kuschelb�r pulls Lee in to control the position.
Lee wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelb�r keeps moving.
Von Kuschelb�r striking off his back but it's not causing Lee any problems.
Lee passes Von Kuschelb�r's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well.
Lee controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lee is working for a kimura but Von Kuschelb�r is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r is holding on to half guard well.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Von Kuschelb�r is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Von Kuschelb�r is defending well.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee is looking to stall here but Von Kuschelb�r recovers full guard.
Lee trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r is working from the bottom.
Lee passes Von Kuschelb�r's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee is keen to just control but Von Kuschelb�r is a slippery customer.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Kuschelb�r is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Von Kuschelb�r defends it.
Lee wants to take a breather but Von Kuschelb�r is having none of it.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Von Kuschelb�r's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Von Kuschelb�r.
Lee fails to advance to Von Kuschelb�r's back.
Von Kuschelb�r is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee wants to take Von Kuschelb�r's back here but Von Kuschelb�r is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lee wants to control the pace but Von Kuschelb�r is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away. #SUB2#
Lee goes for an armbar but Von Kuschelb�r turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Von Kuschelb�r.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Von Kuschelb�r from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lee has his foot on Von Kuschelb�r's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Kuschelb�r works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Kuschelb�r has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee controls Von Kuschelb�r momentarily but Von Kuschelb�r frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Kuschelb�r pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazz Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kuschelb�r.
Lee's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelb�r moves away and avoids it.
Von Kuschelb�r half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Lee misses with a hook #TD#
so Von Kuschelb�r counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Von Kuschelb�r from controlling successfully.
Lee keeping full guard, as Von Kuschelb�r tries to pass.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Kuschelb�r stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T1##SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Kuschelb�r defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee looking to control.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee is trying to keep Von Kuschelb�r in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee keeping full guard, as Von Kuschelb�r tries to pass.
Von Kuschelb�r preventing the sweep.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Von Kuschelb�r seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T3#
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Von Kuschelb�r seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Von Kuschelb�r has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lee moves into full mount!
Lee tries to control but Von Kuschelb�r wriggling away.
Nazz Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee moves to back control.
Lee is looking to control Von Kuschelb�r but Von Kuschelb�r is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Von Kuschelb�r breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee prevents Von Kuschelb�r from improving his position.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control here.
Lee trying to control the action but Von Kuschelb�r is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Von Kuschelb�r is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Von Kuschelb�r manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Von Kuschelb�r has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Kuschelb�r defends it easily.#SUB2#
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee controls Von Kuschelb�r momentarily but Von Kuschelb�r frees himself.
Von Kuschelb�r sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Von Kuschelb�r from controlling successfully.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee looking to control.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Kuschelb�r manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping the position.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Von Kuschelb�r's legs. #SUB2#
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Kuschelb�r keeps working. #SUB2#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Kuschelb�r keeps working. #SUB2#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nazz Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nazz Lee!
A very excited looking Nazz Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 678
Date: Oct 06, 2019

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r throws a right hand that misses
and Steel counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Von Kuschelb�r in his tracks.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel slips a jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel. That's going to slow Von Kuschelb�r down.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Von Kuschelb�r.
Sloppy strikes from Steel. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Kuschelb�r with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Steel gets a clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick nicely.
Steel 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.
Steel throws a hook but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it easily.#T1##CL2#
Steel clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Steel gets a clinch. #BC2#
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Von Kuschelb�r both land. Nice combination.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel tries to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r saw it coming and moves away.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel misses the target.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Butch Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from Steel.
Steel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a wild body shot.
Steel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head.
Steel tries to bum rush Von Kuschelb�r with a series of wild strikes but Von Kuschelb�r uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Steel throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Steel clinches up against the cage.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Von Kuschelb�r.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body punch.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Steel lands a left hand. #T3#
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Kuschelb�r has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel leaning against his opponent.
Steel misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel throws a right and a left that Von Kuschelb�r avoids nicely. #CL2#
Steel clinches with his opponent.
Steel gets through Von Kuschelb�r's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steel is defending well.
Von Kuschelb�r doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Steel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a left hand.
Steel blocking some punches.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Von Kuschelb�r back against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Kuschelb�r.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Kuschelb�rs head.
Von Kuschelb�r being controlled against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Von Kuschelb�r back against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steels head.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel lands with an overhand left.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Steel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Steel lands a nice looking body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steel looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a crisp jab.
Butch Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel throws a nice head kick!
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r catches Steel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Kuschelb�r displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a jab to the body
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Von Kuschelb�r.#T1#
Steel looks for the body kick but Von Kuschelb�r saw that one coming.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the leg kick from Steel.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Kuschelb�r is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Steel.
Steel stuns Von Kuschelb�r with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good leg kick by Steel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Kuschelb�r finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head.
Von Kuschelb�r needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Steel instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
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!#CL2#
Steel moves into the clinch.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Kuschelb�r backwards. #BC2#
Steel manages to break the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Steel clinches up with Von Kuschelb�r and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Von Kuschelb�r is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel misses with the head strike.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Kuschelb�r backwards.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelb�r doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Von Kuschelb�r gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Steel.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel misses with some punches.
A short right from Steel.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Von Kuschelb�r working aggressively here. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head. #BC2#
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel lands a nice looking body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steel's head.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a low kick but Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the head kick by Steel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Kuschelb�r.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Kuschelb�r.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Von Kuschelb�r dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Kuschelb�r slips under a jab from Steel.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a jab from Steel.
A little feinted left hand from Von Kuschelb�r on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Steel has his feet on Von Kuschelb�r's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice shot lands for Von Kuschelb�r.
Steel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a nice head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Von Kuschelb�r tried to counter with a leg kick but Steel avoided it.
Von Kuschelb�r throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps Von Kuschelb�r's head back.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r wants to slow Steel down by chopping away at his legs.
Steel tries to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r saw it coming and moves away.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel connects with a looping right hand.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Steel lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Kuschelb�r off the cage and back into range.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Von Kuschelb�r's belly button to the back.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD2#
Steel lands a big head kick that sends Von Kuschelb�r tumbling to the mat! Steel takes a step backwards and waves Von Kuschelb�r back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Von Kuschelb�r is rocked!
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!
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook
and Steel counters with an outside leg kick.
Oh Von Kuschelb�r is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Kuschelb�r seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
Steel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good work by Von Kuschelb�r as he checks the leg kick.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Von Kuschelb�r needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Von Kuschelb�r appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelb�r throws out the jab.
Steel throws a lazy body kick
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Von Kuschelb�r's head back.
Von Kuschelb�r staying out of range there.
Von Kuschelb�r clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Kuschelb�r swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Kuschelb�r finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel's head. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steel cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves away.
Steel throws out a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Von Kuschelb�r does it's job there.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel lands a jab.
Butch Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel duly obliges. #T3#
Steel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Kuschelb�r's hands.
Von Kuschelb�r motions for Steel to come forward. Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r works Steel's body with a nice hook.
Von Kuschelb�r dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage!
Von Kuschelb�r is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
A clash of legs there as Steel blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Steel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Steel does it's job there.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in but Steel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Von Kuschelb�r dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Von Kuschelb�r thinking.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4##CL2#
Steel pushes Von Kuschelb�r up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Von Kuschelb�r as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with some punches.
Steel blocking some punches.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Steel!
Butch Steel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: NSC 54: Dupree vs Bizihwaeile
Date: Sep 10, 2019

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Immanuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Immanuel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Immanuel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Immanuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Immanuel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Immanuel manages to avoid it.
Immanuel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Immanuel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Immanuel lands the left hand.
Immanuel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a really nice looking cross but Immanuel seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Immanuel misses the target.
Immanuel misses with a two punch combination.
Immanuel blocks a low kick nicely.
Immanuel throws a leg kick which misses Von Kuschelb�r's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Kuschelb�r tries to avoid it.
Immanuel throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it.
A good leg kick by Von Kuschelb�r.
Immanuel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Immanuel lands a leg kick that knocks Von Kuschelb�r off balance momentarily.
Immanuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves away.
Yeshua Immanuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Immanuel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Kuschelb�r stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Kuschelb�r displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Immanuel throws out the jab.
Immanuel is looking to slow Von Kuschelb�r down with leg kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Immanuel moves away from the strike by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks under a wild hook from Immanuel.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body punch but Immanuel moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Immanuel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Kuschelb�r.
Immanuel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Immanuel misses.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a jab and a cross from Immanuel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Immanuel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Kuschelb�r.
As Immanuel backs away, Von Kuschelb�r returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Kuschelb�r.
Immanuel swings for the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Immanuel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Kuschelb�r lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Immanuel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Immanuel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to throw the jab but Immanuel is out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r backing away here, and Immanuel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Immanuel.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook to the side of Immanuel's head but Immanuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Immanuel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a double jab.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks a nice hook into Immanuel's ribs.
Immanuel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Immanuel checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a solid leg kick but Immanuel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Von Kuschelb�r.
Immanuel slips under a jab.
Immanuel throws a hook to the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Immanuel throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Von Kuschelb�r was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Immanuel.
A nice leg kick lands there from Immanuel.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Yeshua Immanuel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a solid leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Immanuel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Immanuel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Kuschelb�r connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Immanuel scrambles back to his feet.
Immanuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelb�r.
Immanuel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelb�r.
A bone on bone clash there as Immanuel blocks the leg kick.
Immanuel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Immanuel blocks a low kick nicely.
Immanuel misses with a hook.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Immanuel.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a loose jab but Immanuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the leg kick from Immanuel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Immanuel finds it's way through Von Kuschelb�r's defenses.
Von Kuschelb�r chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Immanuel connects with a jab.
Immanuel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Immanuel just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Immanuel. #T1#
Immanuel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Kuschelb�r takes one to the side of the head.
Immanuel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Von Kuschelb�r takes a step back to recover.
Immanuel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a crisp jab.
Yeshua Immanuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a lazy uppercut
and Immanuel counters with a thumping low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Immanuel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Immanuel.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a head kick by Immanuel.
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!
Immanuel ducks under a wild hook from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Immanuel at a distance.
Immanuel throws a wild body kick that Von Kuschelb�r sees coming a mile off.
Immanuel misses with a straight left.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a left hand but Immanuel moved out of range nicely.
Yeshua Immanuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Immanuel lands an overhand right.
Immanuel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Immanuel swinging wildly here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Von Kuschelb�r might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Immanuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Immanuel.
Von Kuschelb�r tests Immanuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Immanuel with an open hand slap.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an uppercut.
Immanuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Immanuel misses with a body punch
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a good low kick that Immanuel was not able to check.
Immanuel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Immanuel throws a head kick that Von Kuschelb�r semi-blocks.
Immanuel connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Immanuel looks for the body kick but Von Kuschelb�r saw that one coming. #TD#
Von Kuschelb�r drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
Von Kuschelb�r with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yeshua Immanuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a decent looking hook.
Immanuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking for a counter combo.
Immanuel connects with a body shot that sends Von Kuschelb�r's belly button to the back.
A jab from Immanuel does it's job there.
Immanuel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but Immanuel sees it coming and moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Immanuel misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Kuschelb�r.
Immanuel moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
Immanuel slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Immanuel! But no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Immanuel.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a body shot.
Immanuel throws a series of punches but Von Kuschelb�r avoids them all with ease.
Immanuel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Kuschelb�r misses the shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an uppercut. Immanuel saw that one coming.
Immanuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelb�r throws out the jab.
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!
Immanuel misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Immanuels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the leg kick from Immanuel.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Immanuel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Immanuel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick which misses Immanuel's front leg but catches the back leg as Immanuel tries to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice shot that snaps Immanuel's head back.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Immanuel misses with an uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to move into range but Immanuel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Immanuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Kuschelb�r keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Immanuel.
Von Kuschelb�r swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Immanuel misses with a low kick.
Immanuel throws a right and a left that Von Kuschelb�r avoids nicely.
Immanuel throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelb�r jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Immanuel feints and then cracks Von Kuschelb�r's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Kuschelb�r down. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r slips under a jab from Immanuel.
Von Kuschelb�r swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a leg kick. Immanuel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Von Kuschelb�r is predictable there
and Immanuel counters with a two punch combo.
Immanuel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Immanuel. Von Kuschelb�r does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelb�r was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Immanuel throws a push kick but Von Kuschelb�r slaps the foot to one side.
Immanuel throws a big shot that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Immanuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Immanuel.
Immanuel throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Von Kuschelb�r feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Immanuel sprawling to the canvas! Immanuel rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Von Kuschelb�r finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Immanuel stuffs the takedown attempt from Von Kuschelb�r. Von Kuschelb�r gets slowly back to his feet.
Immanuel slips under a jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a jab and a cross from Immanuel.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r.
I think Immanuel 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Yeshua Immanuel!
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight for Yeshua Immanuel!

Yeshua Immanuel wins by majority decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Yeshua Immanuel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Grand Prix Semi-Finals
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boo manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boo.
It looked like Boo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy left from Von Kuschelb�r finds it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Kuschelb�r managing to block the knees to the body from Boo.
Boo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boo blocks a body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Boo blocks a body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r has Boo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Von Kuschelb�r pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boo tumbling to the mat - Von Kuschelb�r dives into Boo's guard.#SUB#
Boo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Kuschelb�r can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Kuschelb�r with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Boo with a solid left hand.
Boo wants to sweep here but Von Kuschelb�r controlling him for the moment.
Von Kuschelb�r chips away with some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r with a nice head shot there.#T2##SUB#
Boo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelb�r is aware though and is defending well.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control from the top but Boo keeps moving. #SUB#
Boo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Kuschelb�r's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Boo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelb�r gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Kuschelb�r landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Kuschelb�r stands up over Boo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r is working Boo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boo keeping full guard, as Von Kuschelb�r tries to pass.
Boo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Kuschelb�r is controlling him.
Von Kuschelb�r is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r works over Boo with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Boo working for a triangle but Von Kuschelb�r defends it easily. #SUB#
Boo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Kuschelb�r defends well.
Von Kuschelb�r is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Kuschelb�r with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Kuschelb�r landing with the ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position from guard on top but Boo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boo working a defensive guard here.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and lands a big shot to Boo's brow.
Boo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a couple of short punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Boo tries a head kick but it misses.
Boo throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r moved away.
Von Kuschelb�r lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it well.
Von Kuschelb�r feints the counter takedown.
Jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but Boo moved away.
A head kick misses from Boo.
Von Kuschelb�r dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boo throws a wild body kick that Von Kuschelb�r sees coming a mile off.
Von Kuschelb�r swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Boo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boo.
Von Kuschelb�r has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Kuschelb�r has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r tightens his grip and picks Boo up, before dumping him to the ground. Boo manages to land in guard.
Von Kuschelb�r working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Boo working for a triangle but Von Kuschelb�r defends it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Boo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelb�r gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boo is adopting a defensive guard.
Boo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and lands a big shot to Boo's brow.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boo looking for a sweep. Not yet Boo, not yet.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Boo is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Kuschelb�r landing with the ground and pound.
Boo is trying to keep Von Kuschelb�r in close.
Von Kuschelb�r makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Boo is rocked!
Von Kuschelb�r pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boo is keeping the position for now.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to sit in guard and control but Boo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Von Kuschelb�r wants to sweep here but Boo controlling him for the moment.
Boo looking to pass the guard.
Boo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boo trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boo's guard. #REVB#
Boo wants to sweep here but Von Kuschelb�r controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Boo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Von Kuschelb�r content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Boo wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Kuschelb�r is in close to Boo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and lands a big shot to Boo's brow.
Oh Boo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boo working a defensive guard here.
Boo seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Kuschelb�r is working Boo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kuschelb�r gets to his feet and stands over Boo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Boo felt that one! Von Kuschelb�r unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Boo from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
In his post fight interview, Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PSE 40
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the body kick from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelb�r paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Von Kuschelb�r lunges at McLarnin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLarnin's hand.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLarnin momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Kuschelb�r. #TD#
McLarnin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McLarnin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLarnin looking to pass the guard.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to strike off his back.
Von Kuschelb�r is pulling down on McLarnin's head. It's preventing any offense from McLarnin, at least for the moment.
Von Kuschelb�r preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
McLarnin postures up in Von Kuschelb�r's guard and throws a big left but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelb�r moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLarnin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r feints and then cracks McLarnin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLarnin down.
McLarnin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLarnin there as he acknowledges the shot.
McLarnin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLarnin blocks a jab.#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Kuschelb�r looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It appears McLarnin was looking to counter with a kick there.
McLarnin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Kuschelb�r throws a combination. McLarnin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the leg kick from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLarnin thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Kuschelb�r was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
McLarnin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
McLarnin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3##TD#
McLarnin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Von Kuschelb�r quickly recovers to half guard.
McLarnin wants to take a breather but Von Kuschelb�r is having none of it.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to control McLarnin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Kuschelb�r avoid being mounted?
McLarnin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, McLarnin seems content to control.
Von Kuschelb�r makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r 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.
McLarnin pushing down on Von Kuschelb�r's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
McLarnin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McLarnin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McLarnin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McLarnin trying to pass the guard but Von Kuschelb�r defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Kuschelb�r is controlling McLarnin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McLarnin tries to pass to full mount but Von Kuschelb�r defends it.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control here.
McLarnin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Von Kuschelb�r displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a two punch combination.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McLarnin misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLarnin. Von Kuschelb�r does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelb�r throws the left hand but McLarnin avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a nice head shot.
McLarnin tries to bum rush Von Kuschelb�r with a series of wild strikes but Von Kuschelb�r uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a jab and a cross from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelb�r lands an overhand right.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to slow McLarnin down with leg kicks. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r just misses with a punch to the body.
McLarnin tries to counter with a takedown but Von Kuschelb�r is quick to defend against it.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLarnin moves away.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to slow McLarnin down with leg kicks.
McLarnin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelb�r looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice head kick!
Von Kuschelb�r fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLarnin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
McLarnin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Von Kuschelb�r's guard.
McLarnin wants to pass the guard but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping the position.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully.
McLarnin wants to pass the guard but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping the position.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelb�r is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r wants to sweep here but McLarnin controlling him for the moment.
Von Kuschelb�r is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Kuschelb�r looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McLarnin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McLarnin wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelb�r is controlling well.
McLarnin trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r postures up. #T3#
McLarnin is refusing to be controlled, as Von Kuschelb�r sits in half guard.
McLarnin is positioning himself well to prevent Von Kuschelb�r advancing to mount.
McLarnin regains full guard. Nicely done.
McLarnin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
McLarnin looking for a guillotine here but Von Kuschelb�r defends easily.
Von Kuschelb�r keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McLarnin's head.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Von Kuschelb�r content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Kuschelb�r is fighting to break McLarnin's control of his arms but McLarnin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Kuschelb�r landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC2#
McLarnin is rocked!
McLarnin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Kuschelb�r with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Kuschelb�r chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh McLarnin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLarnin is trying to control the position but Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
McLarnin seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
McLarnin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McLarnin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McLarnin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Von Kuschelb�r lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Von Kuschelb�r's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Von Kuschelb�r lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt McLarnin! Von Kuschelb�r senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put McLarnin out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
After the fight, Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: EFC Sionis vs Vale
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von Kuschelb�r defends well and Man ends up having to push Von Kuschelb�r into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Kuschelb�r manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von Kuschelb�r defends well and Man ends up having to push Von Kuschelb�r into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeng Man.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Von Kuschelb�r, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Von Kuschelb�r against the cage but Von Kuschelb�r circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a series of strikes that have Man backpedaling.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Von Kuschelb�r fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Man sprawls well initially but Von Kuschelb�r persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man lands some strikes from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1##SUB2#
Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelb�r is aware though and is defending well.
Von Kuschelb�r working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Man is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Von Kuschelb�r rolls with it to try and escape but Man cranks on the arm and Von Kuschelb�r is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skeng Man!
Skeng Man took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: EFC Mir vs Stewart
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Devereux walks into a left hand.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a hook.
Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook to the side of Devereux's head but Devereux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Kuschelb�r jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Devereux slips a jab and a cross from Von Kuschelb�r.
Devereux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Devereux scores with a kick to the midsection.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a thumping leg kick.
Devereux throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelb�r moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Devereux misses.
Nice straight punches there by Devereux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Devereux.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a right hand that misses
and Devereux counters with an inside leg kick.
Devereux thuds a left hand into Von Kuschelb�r's body.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Devereux is out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Devereux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Devereux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Kuschelb�r catches Devereux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Von Kuschelb�r takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Devereux misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a low kick, looking for Devereux's leg but Devereux calmly moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Devereux looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Kuschelb�r is just out of range.
Devereux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r stuns Devereux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Devereux scores with the left hand. Von Kuschelb�r knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice leg kick that just misses Devereux's sensitive parts.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Kuschelb�r checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Devereux cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a good jab.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook.
Von Kuschelb�r works the jab nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Devereux at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Von Kuschelb�r. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r wants to slow Devereux down by chopping away at his legs.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Devereux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
Devereux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range and Devereux settles back down.
Devereux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Von Kuschelb�r finds it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a thumping leg kick.
Devereux misses with a hook.
Von Kuschelb�r thumps Devereux with a low kick.#TD#
Von Kuschelb�r gets a takedown into half guard.
Devereux gets full guard.#SUB2#
Devereux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Kuschelb�r doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Kuschelb�r manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Devereux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelb�r is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Devereux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Devereux is trying to keep Von Kuschelb�r in close.
Devereux 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.
Devereux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Kuschelb�r manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Von Kuschelb�r looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Devereux pushes down on Von Kuschelb�r's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to control Devereux's posture. Devereux takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Von Kuschelb�r! Devereux is rotating here... this could be the end... Von Kuschelb�r is out! Devereux has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ross Devereux!
Ross Devereux 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.

Event: EFC Ruenroeng vs Built
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Sins checks a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sins.
Sins wants to slow Von Kuschelb�r down by chopping away at his legs.
Von Kuschelb�r was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sins checks a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sins lands a front kick.
The fighters circling - Von Kuschelb�r throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Kuschelb�r checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a nice body kick.
Sins tries to work over Von Kuschelb�r's front leg with a kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it.
Sins misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sins.
Sins motions for Von Kuschelb�r to come forward. Sins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Sins connects with the punch.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kuschelb�r dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sins. That did some damage!
Sins throws a body shot but no joy.
Sins throws a front kick aimed at Von Kuschelb�r's knee but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it well.
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!
Sins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Kuschelb�r has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sins.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sins.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body shot but no joy.
Sins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sins throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sins manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Von Kuschelb�r has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Kuschelb�r and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sins throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r moved away.
A shot to the liver by Sins. Beautiful body shot.
Sins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice hook to Sins's body. Sins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sins throws out the jab.
Sins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Kuschelb�r waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sins.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but Sins sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sins dips to his left and cracks Von Kuschelb�r with an uppercut!
Sins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelb�r.
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!
Von Kuschelb�r throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Sins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sins momentarily.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a nice right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with an inside leg kick.
Sins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sins's sensitive parts.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Kuschelb�r finds it's way round the side to connect with Sins's head.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a hook to the body. Sins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Kuschelb�r finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nick Sins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r loads up on a big right hand but Sins slips the punch.
Sins throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelb�r ducks down to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Sins moved out of range.
Sins misses with a looping right.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab but it's blocked by Sins.
Sins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Kuschelb�r has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Sins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sins misses with an uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with an uppercut that bounces Sins off the cage and back into range.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with an overhand left.
Sins tries to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r saw it coming and moves away.
It seemed like Von Kuschelb�r was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a shot to the body.
Sins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r was well out of range. Poor timing from Sins.
Von Kuschelb�r missing with a left hand there. Sins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Sins moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Sins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sins. Von Kuschelb�r does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sins throws a hook to the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Kuschelb�r. That's going to slow Sins down.
Sins throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelb�r. #T4#
Sins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Von Kuschelb�r backs up against the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Von Kuschelb�r there.
Von Kuschelb�r motions for Sins to come forward. Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Kuschelb�r's sensitive parts.
Sins swings for the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sins.
Sins throws a body shot but no joy.
Sins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Von Kuschelb�r scores with the left hand. Sins knows he should have avoided that one.
Sins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Kuschelb�r moves forwards but Sins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Kuschelb�r is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Von Kuschelb�r checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sins at a distance.
Sins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sins on the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick.
Sins just misses with a punch to the body.
Sins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sins misses with a hook. Von Kuschelb�r ducked under it nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to land a leg kick but Sins is out of range.
Sins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sins throws a leg kick
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a low kick, right behind Sins 's knee.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Kuschelb�r, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Kuschelb�r.
Sins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Kuschelb�r checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a quick counter leg kick but Sins is wise to it.
Sins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins slips under a jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Sins throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it.
Von Kuschelb�r thuds a left hand into Sins's body.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a straight right by Sins.
Sins swings for the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
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!
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but Sins sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r tests Sins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sins slips under a jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Sins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Von Kuschelb�r to score with a decent uppercut.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Von Kuschelb�r misses its intended target.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sins moves away.
Sins misses with a wild body shot.
Sins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook but Sins avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Von Kuschelb�r.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a right hand. Sins shakes it off.
Sins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sins throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it.
Jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r walks into a stiff left hand from Sins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Sins.
Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a double jab.
Sins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sins throws a chopping leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Kuschelb�r lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
Sins punishes Von Kuschelb�r's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Kuschelb�r swings for the body but Sins moves out of range.
Sins throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Sins looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range nicely.
Sins throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Von Kuschelb�r on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Von Kuschelb�r eats them both and turns towards Sins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Kuschelb�r thumps Sins with a low kick.
Sins scores with a jab to the body.
Sins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Von Kuschelb�r's calf.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to chop away at Sins's legs.
Nice defenses there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Sins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range. #T3#
Sins wants to slow Von Kuschelb�r down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Sins digs a good body shot into Von Kuschelb�r's ribs.
A left lands for Sins.
Sins throws a solid leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sins.
Von Kuschelb�r swings for the body but Sins moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a leg kick. Sins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sins throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sins.
Sins swings for the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Sins takes a swing at Von Kuschelb�r's ribcage but misses.
Sins wants to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sins.
Sins misses with a low kick.
Sins throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Sins misses with a low kick.
Sins takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sins tried to counter with a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r avoided it.
Sins 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.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a straight left.
Sins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sins looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Kuschelb�r is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sins stuns Von Kuschelb�r with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Von Kuschelb�r misses its intended target.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with the combination.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Sins avoids the body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Sins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sins swings for the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a quick counter leg kick but Sins is wise to it.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Von Kuschelb�r catches Sins right on the button with a cross.
Sins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Kuschelb�r.
Sins misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Kuschelb�r feints and then cracks Sins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sins down.
Sins tries to work over Von Kuschelb�r's front leg with a kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Kuschelb�r, right into the meat.
Sins misses with a looping right.
Sins moves away from the strike by Von Kuschelb�r.
Sins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Kuschelb�r has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Kuschelb�r!
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a cross. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r missing with a left hand there. Sins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sins might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Von Kuschelb�r.
Sins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sins throws the left hand but Von Kuschelb�r avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelb�r chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sins lands with a good body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Kuschelb�r misses the jab.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a double jab
and Sins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sins looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks the body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sins misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sins misses the target.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sins swings for the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Kuschelb�r motions for Sins to come forward. Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r lunges at Sins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sins's hand.
Nice shot by Sins.
Sins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves away.
Sins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sins looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range nicely.
Sins connects with a crisp jab.
Sins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sins takes a swing at Von Kuschelb�r's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r clobbers Sins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sins.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sins doesn't seem bothered though.
Sins scores with a jab.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sins lands with a straight right. Von Kuschelb�r didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sins.
Sins is looking to chop away at Von Kuschelb�r's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Kuschelb�r! But no joy.
Nick Sins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Kuschelb�r throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sins counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Sins.
Sins tries to land a front kick but Von Kuschelb�r steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Sins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sins misses with a straight left.
Sins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Kuschelb�r defending well as Sins loads up on a big left hand.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sins at a distance. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sins's sensitive parts.
Von Kuschelb�r turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sins throws a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it.
Von Kuschelb�r is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice straight punches there by Von Kuschelb�r. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sins moves away.
Sins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves away.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sins has time to react.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Sins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Sins misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Kuschelb�r is able to avoid easily.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs at Sins's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick which misses Sins's front leg but catches the back leg as Sins tries to avoid it.
Sins looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range.
Sins throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Kuschelb�r has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EFC Harden vs Pato
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Sestius throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a nice strike.
Sestius takes one on the button.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sestius just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Von Kuschelb�r lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sestius doesn't seem phased though.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a cross.
Sestius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sestius.
Sestius looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sestius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sestius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a series of strikes that have Sestius backpedaling.
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!
Von Kuschelb�r jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks the inside of Sestius's front leg.
Sestius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Kuschelb�r pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sestius back to the cage. Von Kuschelb�r follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Kuschelb�r checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to counter punch.
Sestius throws a head kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sestius swings for the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sestius takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sestius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Von Kuschelb�r to score with a decent uppercut.
Sestius misses with a looping right.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sestius misses with a hook
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a good low kick that Sestius was not able to check.
Sestius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sestius is looking to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r is avoiding it.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sestius moves in looking to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick which misses Sestius's front leg but catches the back leg as Sestius tries to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r staying out of range there.
Donk. Von Kuschelb�r catches Sestius right on the button with a cross.
Sestius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice shot that snaps Sestius's head back.
Sestius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sestius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r was well out of range. Poor timing from Sestius.
Von Kuschelb�r definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sestius wants to clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Sestius wants to clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r with a nice cross.
Sestius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Kuschelb�r swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sestius throws an overhand right that lands on Von Kuschelb�r's shoulder, as Von Kuschelb�r tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Kuschelb�r.
Sestius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Kuschelb�r smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Von Kuschelb�r dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Von Kuschelb�r.
Sestius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Kuschelb�r lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Publius Sestius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sestius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Kuschelb�r manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sestius tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Sestius with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r lands some shots froms side control.
Von Kuschelb�r creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC#
Sestius is rocked!
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sestius is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Von Kuschelb�r can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
In his post fight interview, Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFC Sagaki vs Ruenroeng
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a leg kick but Cortez saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Cortez 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.
Cortez tries to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Cortez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a nice body punch.
Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cortez with a body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
Good leg kick by Von Kuschelb�r there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs Cortez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Von Kuschelb�r is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cortez rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - Von Kuschelb�r throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Cortez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cortez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to keep Cortez in close.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r is working from the bottom.
Cortez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cortez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cortez is working Von Kuschelb�r over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelb�r keeps moving.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortez is one step ahead there.
Cortez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cortez controls the pace.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelb�r is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass.
Cortez trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortez works over Von Kuschelb�r with some ground and pound from guard.
Cortez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cortez passes Von Kuschelb�r's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cortez not doing much here.
Von Kuschelb�r makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Kuschelb�r.#T3#
Cortez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cortez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cortez cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a solid left hand.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cortez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Kuschelb�r utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cortez throwing strikes from guard but Von Kuschelb�r blocks nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r managing to control the position.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully. #T4#
Cortez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cortez postures up in Von Kuschelb�r's guard and throws a big left but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Cortez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
Cortez being controlled here momentarily.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position.
Von Kuschelb�r has control of Cortez's left arm, preventing Cortez from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Juanito Cortez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A punch combination from Cortez misses.
The fighters circling - Von Kuschelb�r throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Von Kuschelb�r. No joy for Cortez on that attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r tried to score with a low kick but Cortez checks it.
Cortez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot.
Cortez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
Cortez swings for the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range. #CL#
Cortez closes the distance and clinches.
Von Kuschelb�r fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Cortez prevents a body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortez tries for a takedown but Von Kuschelb�r manages to get underhooks.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks an uppercut.
Cortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Kuschelb�r's elbow.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Von Kuschelb�r. #BC#
Cortez breaks from the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cortez.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Cortez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cortez's hands.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r lands an overhand right.
Cortez misses with a head kick.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez takes one on the button.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez ducks right into an uppercut from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a head shot.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Cortez closes the distance and clinches.
Von Kuschelb�r has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cortez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Kuschelb�r is defending well.
A short right from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cortez after a bit of a struggle.
Von Kuschelb�r can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Cortez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Von Kuschelb�r is trying to keep an underhook but Cortez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Cortez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Kuschelb�r's head.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Cortez postures up.
Cortez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to get back to full guard.
Cortez is looking to advance position but Von Kuschelb�r won't allow it.
Von Kuschelb�r is staying active underneath Cortez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cortez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Kuschelb�r is refusing to be controlled, as Cortez sits in half guard.
Cortez thows a huge punch but Von Kuschelb�r dodges it nicely.
Cortez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Cortez is thwarting Von Kuschelb�r's attempts to control the position.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to improve his position but Cortez is controlling well.
Von Kuschelb�r won't allow Cortez to pass to mount.
Cortez is nestled in close to Von Kuschelb�r, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Von Kuschelb�r won't allow Cortez to pass to mount.
Cortez throwing shots but Von Kuschelb�r is blocking nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control but Cortez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cortez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cortez's back!
Von Kuschelb�r punishes Cortez with strikes from the back mount.
Cortez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Von Kuschelb�r thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cortez's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cortez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cortez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez. #TD#
Cortez looking to score a takedown here. Von Kuschelb�r is defending well but Cortez drives through and ends up in Von Kuschelb�r's guard.
Von Kuschelb�r bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cortez's guard. #REVB#
Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cortez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelb�r is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Kuschelb�r is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r looking to control.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cortez is one step ahead there.
Cortez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cortez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cortez stays in close to Von Kuschelb�r's body and controls the position.
Cortez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelb�r keeps moving.
Cortez pushes down on Von Kuschelb�r's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cortez prevents Von Kuschelb�r from improving his position.
Cortez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Cortez is looking to take a break and control but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez is keen to just control but Von Kuschelb�r is a slippery customer.
Cortez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cortez trying to control from half guard but Von Kuschelb�r is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cortez trying to control from Von Kuschelb�r's half guard. Von Kuschelb�r has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cortez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Von Kuschelb�r throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.
Cortez staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.#TD#
Cortez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Von Kuschelb�r was covering up waiting for the punch and Cortez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Kuschelb�r is retaining full guard.
Cortez throwing strikes but missing.
Cortez trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r is working from the bottom.
Cortez postures up in Von Kuschelb�r's guard and throws a big left but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it. #T4#
Cortez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelb�r keeps moving.
Von Kuschelb�r pulls Cortez in close to his closed guard and prevents Cortez from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cortez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cortez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Juanito Cortez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cortez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito Cortez!
Juanito Cortez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC Obama vs Ruenroeng
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Cortez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Cortez misses.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook.
Cortez slips under a jab.
Von Kuschelb�r throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.
Cortez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Kuschelb�r manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez blocks a low kick nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r moves away from the strike by Cortez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Cortez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cortez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelb�r pulls Cortez in close to his closed guard and prevents Cortez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cortez connects with a couple of short punches.
Cortez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Kuschelb�r definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to sweep here but Cortez controlling him for the moment.
Cortez being controlled here momentarily.
Cortez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cortez throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Kuschelb�r pulls Cortez in to control the position.
Cortez trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cortez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Kuschelb�r working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cortez.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelb�r is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Kuschelb�r preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a left hand but Cortez moved out of range nicely.
Cortez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cortez's sensitive parts.
Von Kuschelb�r digs a good body shot into Cortez's ribs.
Cortez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cortez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cortez swings for the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot.
Cortez misses with a combination
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Cortez dives in and grabs Von Kuschelb�r's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von Kuschelb�r pushes down on Cortez's head and hops out.
Cortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Von Kuschelb�r on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Cortez with an open hand slap.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a left hand but Cortez moved out of range nicely.
Cortez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Kuschelb�r. Von Kuschelb�r obviously looking to wear him down.
Cortez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cortez defends it nicely.
Cortez has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Cortez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Von Kuschelb�r utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r has momentary wrist control but Cortez slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r is pulling down on Cortez's head to control his posture.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to sweep but no luck.
Cortez connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Kuschelb�r 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.
Cortez lands a couple of digs.
Cortez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r looking to control.
Cortez throws a big right hand that misses.
Cortez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Kuschelb�r looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Kuschelb�r, not yet.
Cortez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelb�r is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez postures up in Von Kuschelb�r's guard and throws a big left but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cortez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelb�r shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Cortez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortez ducks right into an uppercut from Von Kuschelb�r.
Cortez checks a leg kick nicely.
Cortez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Kuschelb�r defends it well.
Von Kuschelb�r thumps Cortez with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez throws a head kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cortez avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cortez. Von Kuschelb�r does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Cortez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Kuschelb�r!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cortez drops his hands momentarily and Von Kuschelb�r takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Von Kuschelb�r.#TD2#
Cortez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cortez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cortez passes into side control, despite Von Kuschelb�r's attempt to control the position.
Cortez is chipping away with strikes.
Cortez trying to control the action but Von Kuschelb�r is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r struggling a bit here.#T2#
Cortez misses with the ground and pound.
Cortez throws an elbow but Von Kuschelb�r slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Von Kuschelb�r to see if he's OK.
Von Kuschelb�r is not content to let Cortez control the position.
Cortez lands a few punches from side control.
Juanito Cortez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cortez wants to control but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping him busy.
Cortez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Cortez grinds an elbow into Von Kuschelb�r's temple.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to improve position but can't.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to control Cortez's posture but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez working the ground and pound from side control.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control but Cortez postures up.
Cortez working the ground and pound but Von Kuschelb�r is defending the strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r dodges the ground and pound from Cortez.
Cortez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Von Kuschelb�r some visible discomfort.
Cortez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Von Kuschelb�r managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cortez.
Cortez controls the position.
Cortez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Von Kuschelb�r can't do much from the bottom here.
Von Kuschelb�r is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cortez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r tries to buck Cortez off but Cortez is having none of it.
Von Kuschelb�r is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cortez off and has taken his back!
Cortez wants to escape the position.
Von Kuschelb�r gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Cortez is trying to break free.
Cortez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Von Kuschelb�r working Cortez over with strikes.
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!
Cortez wants to control but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cortez wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelb�r is controlling well.
Cortez is trying to maintain the position but Von Kuschelb�r is very close to passing his half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juanito Cortez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Cortez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Kuschelb�r finds it's way round the side to connect with Cortez's head.
Decent striking displayed by Von Kuschelb�r there.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Cortez blocks the leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortez.
Cortez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A good leg kick by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs Cortez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Von Kuschelb�r avoids them all with ease.
Cortez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left and a right from Von Kuschelb�r both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Cortez moved out of range.
Cortez blocks a jab.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cortez.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez misses the shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it well. #TD2#
Cortez dives in and scores a takedown into Von Kuschelb�r's guard.
Von Kuschelb�r preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelb�r keeps moving.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Von Kuschelb�r pulls Cortez in to control the position.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Kuschelb�r is keeping the position for now.
Cortez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Cortez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cortez preventing the sweep.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelb�r is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a straight right by Cortez.
Cortez misses with an uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Kuschelb�r swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
Cortez throws a low kick, looking for Von Kuschelb�r's leg but Von Kuschelb�r calmly moves out of range.
Cortez throws a head kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Von Kuschelb�r finds it's target.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook but Cortez avoids it easily.
Cortez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cortez punishes Von Kuschelb�r's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice hook to Cortez's body. Cortez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cortez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Cortez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cortez.
Cortez trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r is working from the bottom.
Cortez looking to pass the guard.
Cortez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Kuschelb�r 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.
Von Kuschelb�r avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Cortez is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Kuschelb�r has wrist control.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a decent punch to the body there.
Cortez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Kuschelb�r is retaining full guard.
Von Kuschelb�r avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Von Kuschelb�r seems keen to control Cortez's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cortez lands a body shot.
Cortez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Cortez lands with a good body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a straight right by Cortez.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cortez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r.
I think Von Kuschelb�r 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
After the fight, Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Juanito Cortez had this to say: 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Little does a little dance to reset his feet.
Little is looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Little napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Von Kuschelb�r lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Little down.
Little avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Von Kuschelb�r.
Little 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.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a strike aimed at the side of Little's head but Little avoids it well.
Little parries the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r easily there. Von Kuschelb�r is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Little to escape.
Von Kuschelb�r creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Little is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Little takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The strikes coming from Von Kuschelb�r are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Little is avoiding damage well.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
Little takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Little works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a head shot. Little uses the momentum to regain guard.
Little keeping moving, preventing Von Kuschelb�r from controlling successfully.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Kuschelb�r makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Little is working from the bottom.
Little wants to stand up but Von Kuschelb�r is controlling him.
Little keeping moving, preventing Von Kuschelb�r from controlling successfully.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Little wants to stand and escape but Von Kuschelb�r is having none of it.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Little has momentary wrist control but Von Kuschelb�r slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Little is rocked!
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Little is working from the bottom.
Oh Little is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Little with a solid left hand.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up in Little's guard and throws a big left but Little blocks it.
Von Kuschelb�r arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Little's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Roger Little spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: Syn 552 - Apathetic
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
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.#TD#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Nazarov working for a triangle but Von Kuschelb�r defends it easily. #T1#
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. #REVB#
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. #T2#
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. #REVR#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R2#
Nazarov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
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.#T1#
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. #KD#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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 #TD#
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!#T2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r tries to break free.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position but Nazarov manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Von Kuschelb�r is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
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.

Event: Syn 548 - Institutionalized
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1##CL#
Mitsurugi clinches with his opponent.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to throw a body punch but Mitsurugi avoids it by throwing Von Kuschelb�r back against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to work over Mitsurugi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a body shot from Mitsurugi.
Mitsurugi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mitsurugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a body shot but Mitsurugi blocks it.
Mitsurugi is working Von Kuschelb�r over against the cage.#BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitsurugi scores with a nice right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a body shot that sends Mitsurugi's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Mitsurugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitsurugi connects with a high kick.
Mitsurugi 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.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Von Kuschelb�r.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitsurugi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a counter right but Mitsurugi avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Mitsurugi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a decent looking hook.
Shinsuke Mitsurugi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Kuschelb�r wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mitsurugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Kuschelb�r dips to his left and cracks Mitsurugi with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Shinsuke Mitsurugi has been cut.
Mitsurugi takes one on the button.
Mitsurugi staying out of range there.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitsurugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kuschelb�r.
Mitsurugi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Mitsurugi misses with an uppercut.
Mitsurugi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick nicely.
Mitsurugi throws a solid leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mitsurugi.
Von Kuschelb�r swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitsurugi.
Mitsurugi tries to score with a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves his leg out of the way.
Mitsurugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Kuschelb�r checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mitsurugi slips a jab from Von Kuschelb�r.#T3#
Mitsurugi misses with a straight left.
Mitsurugi tries to clinch there but Von Kuschelb�r circles away.
Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r throws the left hand but Mitsurugi avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mitsurugi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mitsurugi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice hook to Mitsurugi's body. Mitsurugi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a leg kick.
Mitsurugi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelb�r.
Both fighters circling a little - Von Kuschelb�r finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Mitsurugi throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a counter right but Mitsurugi avoids it with no problem.
Mitsurugi misses with an uppercut
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a solid body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mitsurugi under the eye.
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!
Mitsurugi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitsurugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a low kick but Mitsurugi avoids it.
Mitsurugi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a nice body punch.
Mitsurugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Mitsurugi.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shinsuke Mitsurugi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mitsurugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a leg kick that knocks Mitsurugi off balance momentarily.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mitsurugi to the mat! Mitsurugi manages to get full guard.
Von Kuschelb�r is in close to Mitsurugi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Kuschelb�r works over Mitsurugi with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Kuschelb�r missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mitsurugi keeping moving, preventing Von Kuschelb�r from controlling successfully.
Von Kuschelb�r chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mitsurugi pulls Von Kuschelb�r in close to prevent any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Kuschelb�r makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Mitsurugi is rocked!
Von Kuschelb�r missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing strikes from guard but Mitsurugi blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mitsurugi has momentary wrist control but Von Kuschelb�r slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mitsurugi holds on and takes a little breather.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to pass the guard.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a big elbow that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up in Mitsurugi's guard and throws a big left but Mitsurugi blocks it.
Von Kuschelb�r is in close to Mitsurugi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Kuschelb�r makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitsurugi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Kuschelb�r's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitsurugi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitsurugi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelb�r with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mitsurugi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitsurugi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs at Mitsurugi's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy left from Von Kuschelb�r finds it's target.#T4#
Mitsurugi misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a big uppercut that knocks Mitsurugi off his feet! Von Kuschelb�r dives into side control looking to finish!
Oh Mitsurugi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Kuschelb�r is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mitsurugi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mitsurugi to see if he's OK.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a couple of short elbows.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Mitsurugi! Von Kuschelb�r senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Mitsurugi out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn - Heir To The Throne Rd 1
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Branco lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Von Kuschelb�r has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Kuschelb�r and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Kuschelb�r changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Von Kuschelb�r backs away, Branco returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Branco jabs Von Kuschelb�r to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Branco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Branco punishes Von Kuschelb�r's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branco at a distance.
A low kick from Branco misses #TD2#
so Von Kuschelb�r counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelb�r gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branco controls Von Kuschelb�r momentarily but Von Kuschelb�r frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Branco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Kuschelb�r can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to pass the guard.
Von Kuschelb�r is fighting to break Branco's control of his arms but Branco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Branco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Kuschelb�r is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Kuschelb�r accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Kuschelb�r preventing the sweep.
Von Kuschelb�r makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Branco is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Branco's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelb�r gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r distracts Branco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Branco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Branco is trying to keep Von Kuschelb�r in close.
Von Kuschelb�r working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and lands a big shot to Branco's brow. #T4#
Branco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Von Kuschelb�r got a little sloppy there for a moment and Branco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Kuschelb�r has managed to get both his arms back between Branco's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Branco working for a triangle but Von Kuschelb�r defends it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Branco working a defensive guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A slow jab from Von Kuschelb�r misses its intended target.
Branco checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branco manages to avoid it.
Branco on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Branco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Branco misses its intended target.
Branco tries to work over Von Kuschelb�r's front leg with a kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branco.
Von Kuschelb�r just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Branco.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a straight right by Branco.
Von Kuschelb�r steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco scores with a crisp jab that stopped Von Kuschelb�r in his tracks. #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Von Kuschelb�r has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branco 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!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Branco looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Von Kuschelb�r is controlling Branco 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Branco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Branco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to sit in guard and control but Branco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping moving, preventing Branco from controlling successfully.
Branco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Von Kuschelb�r is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Branco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Von Kuschelb�r, who protects the arm well.
Von Kuschelb�r is not content to let Branco control the position. #T3#
Branco tries to move to mount but Von Kuschelb�r blocks the move with his legs.
Von Kuschelb�r manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Branco trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Von Kuschelb�r manages to pass to mount!
Von Kuschelb�r lands a big shot there that rocks Branco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r lands a big shot there that rocks Branco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Von Kuschelb�r putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Von Kuschelb�r putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Von Kuschelb�r lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Kuschelb�r lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Branco bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Branco trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r is working from the bottom.
Branco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Branco misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r with a nice cross.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a front kick but Branco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Branco blocks the leg kick.
Branco lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Branco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves away.
Branco checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Von Kuschelb�r throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a swing at Branco's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco avoids the body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a leg kick. Branco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks the body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Branco looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a head kick. Branco smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Branco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
A clash of legs there as Von Kuschelb�r blocks the low kick.
Branco misses with a body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab when Branco was well out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to land body kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a low kick from Branco.
Branco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Kuschelb�r's jab looks to have found its range, popping Branco under the eye.
Branco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves away.
Mack Branco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Von Kuschelb�r.
Branco dips to his left and cracks Von Kuschelb�r with an uppercut!
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a good body shot.
Branco throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and moves out of range.
Branco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mack Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Kuschelb�r, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Branco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Branco misses #TD2#
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Branco gets full guard.#SUB#
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelb�r gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branco striking off his back but it's not causing Von Kuschelb�r any problems.
Branco wants to sweep here but Von Kuschelb�r controlling him for the moment.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a couple of short punches.#T3##SUB#
Branco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelb�r gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branco trying to keep a closed guard but Von Kuschelb�r is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Branco has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Von Kuschelb�r has passed into side control.
Branco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Von Kuschelb�r's best efforts.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Branco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Kuschelb�r is working away from the top position though.
Von Kuschelb�r not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Branco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Kuschelb�r pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Kuschelb�r has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
In his post fight interview, Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Syn 540 - Vociferous
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Coath scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body kick there by Coath.
Coath takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Von Kuschelb�r staying out of range there.
A big right from Coath misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Coath finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Coath misses with the combination.
And Von Kuschelb�r tries to counter it with a takedown but Coath pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Coath has Von Kuschelb�r up against the cage in a clinch.
Coath scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath throws a sloppy head kick
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice uppercut.
Coath wants to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r slips to the side
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coath pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range and Coath settles back down. #CL#
Coath rushes Von Kuschelb�r and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice shot to the body.
Coath misses with some punches.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Coath.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
Coath tries a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Von Kuschelb�r.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath. #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to trip Coath. He has hold of a leg but Coath is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Von Kuschelb�r persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Coath working for a triangle but Von Kuschelb�r defends it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Von Kuschelb�r being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Kuschelb�r accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Coath trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coath wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelb�r keeps moving.
Coath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coath with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Coath works over Von Kuschelb�r with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Kuschelb�r 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.
Coath has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Coath wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelb�r keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Kuschelb�r 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.
Coath trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelb�r is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coath not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Coath trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelb�r is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Coath takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Coath misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Von Kuschelb�r.
Coath gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Coath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Von Kuschelb�r thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coath if he has to take too many more of those.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coath connects with a looping right hand.
Coath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a straight right by Coath.
Von Kuschelb�r with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Kuschelb�r.
Coath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coath checks it well.
Chris Coath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Coath clinches.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a right to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Kuschelb�r creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Von Kuschelb�r controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelb�r swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Coath on the inside.
Von Kuschelb�r has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Coath seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Von Kuschelb�r can turn it around.#T1#
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coath.
A short uppercut from Coath.
Von Kuschelb�r looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Coath digs a right hand underneath Von Kuschelb�r's ribcage. Von Kuschelb�r let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a punch but it's blocked by Coath.
Von Kuschelb�r working aggressively here.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Von Kuschelb�r.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a takedown attempt but Coath pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a looping overhand right but Coath ducks down to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelb�r.
A low kick from Coath misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with an outside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath misses with a hook. Von Kuschelb�r ducked under it nicely.
Coath dips to his left and cracks Von Kuschelb�r with an uppercut!
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a cross.
Coath wants to clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coath. Coath obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Coath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the strikes.
Coath cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coath shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a low kick.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r pushes him off.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Coath lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to work over Coath's front leg with a kick but Coath checks it.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Kuschelb�r just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Von Kuschelb�r tries to keep at a distance but Coath has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath blocks a body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Coath misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to work over Coath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coath or not.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Kuschelb�r blocking some punches.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Von Kuschelb�r prevents a body shot from Coath.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to break free.#TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r wants the takedown. Coath is fighting it off but Von Kuschelb�r persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Coath's guard against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Coath with a solid left hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coath lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head.
Coath swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coath throws a big shot that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r defending well as Coath loads up on a big left hand.
Von Kuschelb�r delivers a nice body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a kick to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes the leg kick and cracks Coath in the body.
Nice straight punches there by Von Kuschelb�r. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Von Kuschelb�r.
Coath throws a body shot but no joy.
Coath lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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 moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Coath is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a couple of digs.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a couple of digs.
Coath not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Coath has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Kuschelb�r can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Coath wants to sweep but no luck.
Coath is working hard here to advance position.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r working some strikes from top position.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Kuschelb�r accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Coath looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Von Kuschelb�r stopping the sweep attempt from Coath.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coath is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Coath throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Kuschelb�r is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Coath is trying to control the position but Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
Von Kuschelb�r stopping the sweep attempt from Coath.
Von Kuschelb�r chips away with some ground and pound.
Coath has momentary wrist control but Von Kuschelb�r slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up in Coath's guard and throws a big left but Coath blocks it.
Coath 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.
Coath wants to improve his position but instead Von Kuschelb�r has moved into half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to control the action in half guard but Coath is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Coath is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Von Kuschelb�r controlling the action here.#T4##SUB2#
Von Kuschelb�r is looking for a kimura here.
Von Kuschelb�r seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coath slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kuschelb�r slips nicely into half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coath's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coath!
After the fight, Chris Coath was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 537 - Anathema
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r ducks under a wild hook from Lockyer.
Lockyer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Lockyer throws a solid leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lockyer.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a kick to the body. #KD2#
Von Kuschelb�r drops Lockyer with a nice combination! Von Kuschelb�r dives into Lockyer's guard, looking to finish!
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control from the top but Lockyer keeps moving.
Von Kuschelb�r preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Von Kuschelb�r working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Von Kuschelb�r in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control from the top but Lockyer keeps moving.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to work some ground and pound but Lockyer has wrist control.
Von Kuschelb�r stays in close to Lockyer's body and controls the position. #T1#
Lockyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up in Lockyer's guard and throws a big left but Lockyer blocks it.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lockyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up in Lockyer's guard and throws a big left but Lockyer blocks it.
Von Kuschelb�r stopping the sweep attempt from Lockyer.
Lockyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Kuschelb�r is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lockyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lockyer lands with a good body shot.
Lockyer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Kuschelb�r looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Lockyer. Beautiful body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lockyer swings widly with a right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a stiff right hand.
Lockyer scores with a nice head shot.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Lockyer.
Lockyer misses with a right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice body kick.
Lockyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lockyer is breathing heavily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but Lockyer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lockyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Kuschelb�r fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Lockyer misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Kuschelb�r or perhaps it was just good defense by Lockyer, which made it look bad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Kuschelb�r. That's going to slow Lockyer down.
Lockyer misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Von Kuschelb�r was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lockyer misses with a wild combination.
Lockyer throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Lockyer throws a right hand that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r lands an overhand right.#T4#
Lockyer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lockyer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer stuns Von Kuschelb�r with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lockyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lockyer lands a jab.
A big right from Lockyer misses.
Lockyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
A cross from Lockyer lands.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lockyer lands with a hook. Von Kuschelb�r tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r 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.
#R2#
Von Kuschelb�r jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lockyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Lockyer.
Lockyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r dips to his left and cracks Lockyer with an uppercut!
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a leg kick
and Lockyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lockyer lands a right hook to the body.
Lockyer misses with a body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a counter right but Lockyer avoids it with no problem.
Lockyer throws the left hand but Von Kuschelb�r avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelb�r is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lockyer misses with a double jab.
Lockyer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer throws an overhand right that lands on Von Kuschelb�r's shoulder, as Von Kuschelb�r tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Lockyer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lockyer.
Lockyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Lockyer sets himself, and Von Kuschelb�r steps forward looking for the clinch! Lockyer avoids it this time.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves away.
A little jabbing left from Von Kuschelb�r on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lockyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a counter right but Lockyer avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a counter right but Lockyer avoids it with no problem.
Lockyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r with the counter takedown but Lockyer avoids it easily.
Lockyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Kuschelb�r feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lockyer's calf.
Von Kuschelb�r delivers a nice body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD2#
Lockyer tries to sprawl but Von Kuschelb�r drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Kuschelb�r slips a nice elbow through Lockyer's hands, connecting with Lockyer's forehead.#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r trying to pass the guard but Lockyer defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lockyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Kuschelb�r missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lockyer has hold of Von Kuschelb�r's hands but Von Kuschelb�r slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to take a break and control but Lockyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r thows a huge punch but Lockyer dodges it nicely.
Lockyer wants to get back to full guard.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control from half guard but Lockyer is working away. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Von Kuschelb�r seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lockyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to pass the guard but Lockyer is defending well.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the action but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
Lockyer is trying to stand back up but Von Kuschelb�r is controlling him #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Kuschelb�r is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to control. Lockyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Von Kuschelb�r working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Von Kuschelb�r not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Kuschelb�r thows a huge punch but Lockyer dodges it nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lockyer is looking to chop away at Von Kuschelb�r's legs.
Lockyer throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lockyer missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelb�r was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lockyer throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Darren Lockyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelb�r thuds his shin into the meat of Lockyer's side.
Lockyer misses with a hook to the body
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks the inside of Lockyer's front leg.
Lockyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Kuschelb�r.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Kuschelb�r creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lockyer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Kuschelb�r works to advance to full mount. Lockyer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice shot to the head.
Lockyer is bucking up trying to escape but Von Kuschelb�r cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Von Kuschelb�r.#ROC2#
Lockyer is rocked!
Von Kuschelb�r controlling the pace for now.
Oh Lockyer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lockyer is squirming around, avoiding Von Kuschelb�r's attempts to control the action.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lockyer looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a big shot to the head and Lockyer winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 532 - Euphoria
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Kaunismieli scores with a body shot.
Kaunismieli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Kaunismieli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelb�r is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Von Kuschelb�r moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kuschelb�r displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaunismieli throws out the jab.
Kaunismieli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaunismieli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
A low kick from Kaunismieli is predictable there #TD2#
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a single leg into guard. Kaunismieli didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaunismieli is pulling down on Von Kuschelb�r's head to control his posture.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaunismieli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kaunismieli pushes down on Von Kuschelb�r's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Kaunismieli is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Kuschelb�r is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Kaunismieli is working for a submission of some sort.
Von Kuschelb�r makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli wants to pass the guard but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping the position.
Kaunismieli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaunismieli looking to pass the guard.
Von Kuschelb�r is pulling down on Kaunismieli's head. It's preventing any offense from Kaunismieli, at least for the moment.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to strike off his back.
Kaunismieli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Kuschelb�r, not yet.
Kaunismieli trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelb�r just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kaunismieli on his heels. He'll look to pass Kaunismieli's guard now, I'm sure.
Kaunismieli working a defensive guard here.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Kaunismieli with a solid left hand.
Kaunismieli working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Kaunismieli wants to control but Von Kuschelb�r passes easily into half guard.
Kaunismieli wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelb�r is controlling well.
Von Kuschelb�r working over Kaunismieli with some ground and pound. Kaunismieli looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Von Kuschelb�r there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaunismieli wants to control but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Kuschelb�r working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to take a breather but Kaunismieli is having none of it.
Kaunismieli wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelb�r is controlling well.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaunismieli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Von Kuschelb�r takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild combination.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelb�r moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
And Von Kuschelb�r tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaunismieli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaunismieli tries to score with a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves his leg out of the way.
Kaunismieli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots and misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Kuschelb�r pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook. Kaunismieli ducked under it nicely.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Kaunismieli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Von Kuschelb�r in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r with the counter takedown but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Kaunismieli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Kuschelb�r's head backwards.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r is avoiding it.
Von Kuschelb�r looks for a takedown but Kaunismieli sprawls well.
Kaunismieli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Von Kuschelb�r.#T2#
Kaunismieli works Von Kuschelb�r's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Kaunismieli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaunismieli swinging wildly here.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaunismieli defends it well.
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!
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r tried to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r gets a takedown into half guard.
Kaunismieli is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r throwing shots but Kaunismieli is blocking nicely.
Kaunismieli manages to get to full guard.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaunismieli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kaunismieli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelb�r is aware though and is defending well.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a strike but Kaunismieli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kaunismieli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Kuschelb�r is keeping the position for now.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kaunismieli preventing the sweep.
Kaunismieli trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r is working from the bottom.
Kaunismieli tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Kuschelb�r is retaining full guard.
Kaunismieli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kaunismieli puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kaunismieli wants to pass the guard but Von Kuschelb�r is defending well.
Kaunismieli is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Kaunismieli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaunismieli defends it well.
Von Kuschelb�r listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Von Kuschelb�r is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A cross from Von Kuschelb�r lands.
Kaunismieli thuds a left hand into Von Kuschelb�r's body.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaunismieli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Von Kuschelb�r's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaunismieli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
And Von Kuschelb�r tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaunismieli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Kuschelb�r circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Von Kuschelb�r tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaunismieli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Kuschelb�r loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelb�r. #T1#
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelb�r with the counter takedown but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Kuschelb�r can do to turn this around?
Kaunismieli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaunismieli cracks Von Kuschelb�r with an open hand slap.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaunismieli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a low kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Kaunismieli takes one to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Von Kuschelb�r avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelb�r works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Von Kuschelb�r shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaunismieli sprawls well. He's pushed Von Kuschelb�r's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kaunismieli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kaunismieli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Von Kuschelb�r misses
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves away.#T3#
Kaunismieli lands a nice shot that snaps Von Kuschelb�r's head back.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a nice body kick.
Kaunismieli scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Kaunismieli there.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Kuschelb�r crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kaunismieli - the referee stops the clock and Von Kuschelb�r gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kaunismieli. Von Kuschelb�r manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Kuschelb�r doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Kuschelb�r lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a double leg but Kaunismieli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kaunismieli continues to drive forward.
Kaunismieli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Von Kuschelb�r.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Kaunismieli with a good jab.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaunismieli throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r winds up and cracks Kaunismieli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to take a breather but Kaunismieli is having none of it.
Kaunismieli is looking to improve his position.
Kaunismieli wants to get back to full guard but Von Kuschelb�r has mounted him!
Kaunismieli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kaunismieli is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaunismieli 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Our winner, Kalervo Kaunismieli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 528 - Cataclysmic
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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. #CL#
Coath darts in and clinches Von Kuschelb�r up against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coath lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Kuschelb�r backwards.
Coath misses with some punches.
Coath has a couple of punches blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
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 Kuschelb�r backwards.
Coath throws a head punch that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r 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. #T1#
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Kuschelb�r backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coath.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Von Kuschelb�r back against the cage.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Kuschelb�r's elbow.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelb�r.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Kuschelb�r backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Von Kuschelb�r'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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with the head strike. #T2#
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 Kuschelb�r misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Von Kuschelb�r.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coath backwards.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r misses with a punch on the inside.
Coath misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a takedown attempt but Coath pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a right hand. Coath shakes it off.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r's leg. Von Kuschelb�r is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Coath misses.
Von Kuschelb�r flicks out a counter leg kick but Coath steps away.
Coath lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Kuschelb�r circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Coath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Coath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a left to the head.
Coath tries a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r 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. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coath.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a shot to the side of Coath's head.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelb�r - that landed with a thud.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r. That did some damage!
Coath misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot by Coath.
Coath's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r.
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 Kuschelb�r 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!
#R2#
Coath wants to clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coath throws out the jab.
Coath walks into a stiff left hand from Von Kuschelb�r.
Coath moves out of range of the body kick.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r pushes him off.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Coath.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r.
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 Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Coath throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelb�r was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a crisp jab.
Coath throws a push kick but Von Kuschelb�r slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a body shot.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Coath clinches with his opponent.
Von Kuschelb�r blocking some punches.
Coath swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r.
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 Kuschelb�r blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath working aggressively here.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to break free.#T2##BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Coath.
Von Kuschelb�r works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r can do to turn this around?
Coath ducks under a wild hook from Von Kuschelb�r.
It looked like Coath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Coath moves into the clinch.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Coath on the inside. #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Von Kuschelb�r manages to end up in side control.
Coath tries to buck Von Kuschelb�r off but Von Kuschelb�r is having none of it.
Coath sneaks back into half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing shots but Coath is blocking nicely. #T3#
Coath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Kuschelb�r sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Coath defending well though.
Von Kuschelb�r prevents Coath from improving his position.
Coath is pressing down on Von Kuschelb�r'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 Kuschelb�r pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coath is keeping the position for now.
Von Kuschelb�r landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Coath is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r is in close to Coath's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r's guard. #REVR#
Von Kuschelb�r trying to keep a closed guard but Coath is proving a slippery customer.
Von Kuschelb�r preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a few strikes there.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a chopping leg kick but Coath manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r.
Coath takes a swing at Von Kuschelb�r's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r throws out the jab.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r.
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 Kuschelb�r.
Coath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Von Kuschelb�r was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r dodges the punch combination from Coath.
Coath misses with a body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Coath.
Von Kuschelb�r just misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Kuschelb�r. Coath shrugs it off though.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with an overhand left.
Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Kuschelb�r works the jab nicely.
Coath tries to clinch up.#CL#
Coath forces Von Kuschelb�r back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
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 Kuschelb�r.
Coath prevents a body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r wants a takedown.
A short right from Von Kuschelb�r on the inside.
Coath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Kuschelb�r is working Coath over against the cage.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coath tries to work over Von Kuschelb�r's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to trip Coath. He has hold of a leg but Coath is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Von Kuschelb�r persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Von Kuschelb�r won't allow Coath to sweep him here.
Coath looking to control. #T3#
Coath lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Coath won't allow Von Kuschelb�r to sweep him here.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coath works over Von Kuschelb�r with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to control.
Coath trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelb�r is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coath postures up. #REF3#
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 Kuschelb�r really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Coath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Coath cracks Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Coath darts in and clinches Von Kuschelb�r up against the cage.#BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r is trying to counter with his kicks.
Coath misses with a leg kick.
Coath misses with an uppercut
and Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r connects with a jab.
Coath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Kuschelb�r paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
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 Kuschelb�r fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chris Coath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a kick to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelb�r connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coath tries to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coath - that will leave a mark!
Coath thuds a left hand into Von Kuschelb�r'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 Kuschelb�r's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Kuschelb�r tries to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Coath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Coath is just out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelb�r getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Kuschelb�r works Coath's body with a nice hook.
Von Kuschelb�r'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 Kuschelb�r tries to counter it with a takedown but Coath pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but Coath moved away.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r ducks down to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r throws out the jab. #T3#
Coath connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coath doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Von Kuschelb�r fails to land.
Coath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Kuschelb�r creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r blocking some punches.
Von Kuschelb�r fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body punch. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r working aggressively here.
Coath misses with some punches.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r backwards.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r - that landed with a thud.
Von Kuschelb�r prevents a body shot from Coath.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Kuschelb�r controls his hands.
Coath lands a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r 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!
#R5#
Coath cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a good jab.
Coath tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coath tries to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r is having none of it.
Von Kuschelb�r feints the counter takedown.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Coath back to the cage. Von Kuschelb�r follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Coath moves into the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r 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. #T1#
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coath gets underhooks to prevent Von Kuschelb�r's takedown attempt.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r wants a takedown but no success here.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r wants to break free but Coath has control.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body punch.
Coath scores with a shot to the side of Von Kuschelb�r'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 Kuschelb�r throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coaths head. #T2#
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelb�r works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Coath lands a body punch.
Von Kuschelb�r 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 Kuschelb�r.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelb�r.
Coath working aggressively here.
Coath working aggressively here.
Von Kuschelb�r fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Coath fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Kuschelb�r, pushing him back against the cage.
Coath lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
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 Kuschelb�r's elbow.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a body shot from Coath.
Coath throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
Coath misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a right to the head.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coath has him pressed against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to break the clinch but Coath has him pressed against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Kuschelb�r.
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 Kuschelb�r backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coath.
Von Kuschelb�r is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Coath tries to work over Von Kuschelb�r'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 Kuschelb�r blocks an uppercut.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r 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.

Event: Syn 526 - Xtreme
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Raven misses with a wild body shot.
Raven moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Von Kuschelb�r steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raven.
Raven scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Kuschelb�r should have avoided that one.
Raven misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick nicely.
Raven misses the shot to the body.
Raven lands the left hand.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a swing at Raven's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook to the side of Raven's head but Raven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Raven wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Raven has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas Raven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a left hand but Raven moved out of range nicely.
Raven swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a shot to the body.
Raven connects with a right hand. Von Kuschelb�r shakes it off.
Von Kuschelb�r waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raven.
Raven shoots in but no luck this time.
Raven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Kuschelb�r can pounce on him.
Raven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the body kick from Raven.
Raven throws a head kick that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a good, hard body kick but Raven shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a left hand but Raven moved out of range nicely.
Raven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Raven has been cut.
Raven stuns Von Kuschelb�r with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raven under the eye.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raven manages to avoid it.
Raven lands with a cross.
Raven closes the distance and clinches up with Von Kuschelb�r, looking for a takedown. Raven pushes Von Kuschelb�r against the cage but Von Kuschelb�r circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raven throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raven misses with a low kick. #T3#
A low kick from Von Kuschelb�r is predictable there
and Raven counters with a good low kick that Von Kuschelb�r was not able to check.
No luck for Von Kuschelb�r with that takedown attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a push kick but Raven slaps the foot to one side.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves away.
Raven is looking to wear down Von Kuschelb�r with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Raven.
Von Kuschelb�r only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raven misses with a hook
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r digs a good body shot into Raven's ribs.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a low kick but Raven avoids it.#T4#
Raven misses with a straight right.
Von Kuschelb�r circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raven changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Von Kuschelb�r tries to avoid it but Raven manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Von Kuschelb�r to the ground. Von Kuschelb�r escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
Raven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Raven shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Von Kuschelb�r is trying to defend but Raven finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raven prevents Von Kuschelb�r from improving his position.
Raven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to get to full guard but Raven has control of the leg.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raven's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Raven. That snapped Von Kuschelb�r's head back.
Raven just misses with a punch to the body.
Raven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a big shot that misses.
Raven throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Kuschelb�r makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raven. Raven obviously looking to wear him down.
Raven is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice shot that snaps Raven's head back.
Raven misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Kuschelb�r! But no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raven sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Raven just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a looping right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Kuschelb�r uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raven.
Raven misses with a right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice kick to the body.
Raven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook but Raven avoids it easily.
Raven swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raven tries to clinch there but Von Kuschelb�r circles away.
Von Kuschelb�r looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Raven instigates a clinch.
Raven is pressed up against the cage. Von Kuschelb�r has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raven down to the mat. Raven avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raven takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Raven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a counter right but Raven avoids it with no problem.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a really nice looking cross but Raven seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Kuschelb�r was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab when Raven was well out of range.
Raven looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range nicely.
Raven throws a leg kick
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raven's knee momentarily.
Raven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Raven as he connects with a hook.
Raven tries to score with a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves his leg out of the way.
Raven walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raven drops his hands momentarily and Von Kuschelb�r takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Raven is rocked!
Raven cracks the inside of Von Kuschelb�r's front leg. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Kuschelb�r wants it to stay on the feet.
Raven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Oh Raven is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Kuschelb�r trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and lands a big shot to Raven's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Kuschelb�r is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Von Kuschelb�r landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Kuschelb�r defends it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Raven looking for a sweep. Not yet Raven, not yet.
Raven seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Raven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Kuschelb�r doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Kuschelb�r manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Von Kuschelb�r controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Raven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Raven had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Kuschelb�r defends it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raven's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a leg kick that knocks Raven off balance momentarily.
Raven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Kuschelb�r swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a low kick from Raven.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Kuschelb�r crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Raven - the referee stops the clock and Von Kuschelb�r gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Raven. Von Kuschelb�r manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Von Kuschelb�r pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raven rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Kuschelb�r shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range as Raven throws a body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raven.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a quick counter leg kick but Raven is wise to it.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raven moves away.
Raven defending well as Von Kuschelb�r loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r pivots, looking for a leg kick but Raven is out of range and Von Kuschelb�r settles back down.
Raven swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raven 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. #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Raven wants to get back to full guard.
Raven is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raven manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thomas Raven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Kuschelb�r with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a couple of short punches.
Raven wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Kuschelb�r has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Raven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a couple of short punches.
Raven avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Raven is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Kuschelb�r defends well.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r advances to half guard.
Raven is looking for a sweep. Von Kuschelb�r is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Kuschelb�r landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Von Kuschelb�r is stalling here. Raven is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Von Kuschelb�r seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Raven has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raven wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Raven is staying tight to Von Kuschelb�r's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Kuschelb�r looking for a sweep but Raven has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Von Kuschelb�r slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control but Raven is keeping busy.
Raven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Kuschelb�r winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 522 - Melee
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks the body kick.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Von Kuschelb�r swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boy connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a looping left.
Boy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelb�r throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Boy.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a low kick but Boy avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beast Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Boy. That's going to slow Von Kuschelb�r down.
Boy throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boy tries to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r is having none of it.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Kuschelb�r.
Boy tries to work over Von Kuschelb�r's front leg with a kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it.
Von Kuschelb�r thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Kuschelb�r jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Von Kuschelb�r staying out of range there.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelb�r was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a right hand
and Boy counters with an inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook. Boy ducked under it nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r doesn't manage to clinch there - Boy circles away.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boy.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Boy. #CL2#
Von Kuschelb�r pushes Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boy struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Kuschelb�r controls his hands.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Von Kuschelb�r with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boy to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Boy throws a jab when Von Kuschelb�r was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Kuschelb�r! But no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a right hand. Boy shakes it off.
A good leg kick by Von Kuschelb�r.
Good leg kick by Von Kuschelb�r there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kuschelb�r throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelb�r works Boy's body with a nice hook.
Boy is looking to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r is avoiding it.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boy misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Von Kuschelb�r coming out on top.#TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Boy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to throw a body punch but Boy avoids it by throwing Von Kuschelb�r back against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boy misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy. #BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
Boy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Kuschelb�r.
Boy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Von Kuschelb�r tries to close the distance and clinch but Boy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boy lands a front kick.
Boy misses with a body kick.
Boy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a jab from Boy.
Boy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab to the body.
Boy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boy lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boy on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Kuschelb�r checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boy defending well as Von Kuschelb�r loads up on a big left hand.
Boy tried to score with a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking for the big counter here.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boy thuds a left hand into Von Kuschelb�r's body.
Boy takes a swing at Von Kuschelb�r's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a kick to the ribs.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to chop away at Boy's legs.
Boy slips a straight right by Von Kuschelb�r.
A low kick from Von Kuschelb�r is predictable there
and Boy counters with a good, hard body kick but Von Kuschelb�r shrugs it off.
Boy misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Kuschelb�r. #T2#
Boy tries to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r saw it coming and moves away.
Boy slips a straight right by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to clinch.
Boy is looking to counter punch.
Boy connects with a looping right hand.
Boy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Kuschelb�r paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boy on the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Boy with an open hand slap.
Boy looks to throw the jab but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range.
Boy scores with the left hand. Von Kuschelb�r knows he should have avoided that one.
Boy with a hook.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Kuschelb�r swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook. Boy ducked under it nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boy takes a swing at Von Kuschelb�r's ribcage but misses.
Boy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range.
Boy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in for a double leg but Boy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Boy looks to throw the jab but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r feints the counter takedown.
Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Boy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelb�r.
Boy cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy scores with a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boy counters with a body kick that stops Von Kuschelb�r in his tracks momentarily.
Boy scores with a nice strike.
Von Kuschelb�r with a poor takedown
and Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook. Boy ducked under it nicely.
Boy throwing a counter right hand but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Von Kuschelb�r. Beautiful body shot.
Boy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Boy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boy throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but Boy checks it.
Boy moves out of range as Von Kuschelb�r strikes.
Boy swings for the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Boy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
Boy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Von Kuschelb�r saw that one coming.
Boy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a leg kick but Boy saw it coming and moves away.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab but it's blocked by Boy.
Boy walks into a straight right hand from Von Kuschelb�r.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a low kick.
Boy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice hook to Boy's body. Boy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boy misses with a looping right.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Kuschelb�r changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boy tries to avoid it but Von Kuschelb�r manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boy to the ground. Boy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donk. Boy catches Von Kuschelb�r right on the button with a cross.
Von Kuschelb�r paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boy counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a nice right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r moves away from the strike by Boy. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy clobbers Von Kuschelb�r with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Boy misses.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r throws the kick towards the body but Boy avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Boy misses the target.
Von Kuschelb�r staying out of range there.
Boy misses with a low kick.
And Von Kuschelb�r tries to counter it with a takedown but Boy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with the punch.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a wild body kick that Boy sees coming a mile off.
Boy slips under a jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Boy checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a looping right.
Boy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Kuschelb�r circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boy.
Boy lands a slapping body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a body shot that sends Boy's belly button to the back.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook.
Boy lands a head shot.
Von Kuschelb�r pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boy misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Von Kuschelb�r forces Boy back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Kuschelb�r.
Boy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Kuschelb�r is defending well for now.
Boy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Kuschelb�r.
Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelb�r.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r has hold of one of Boy's legs. Boy is fighting the takedown attempt but Von Kuschelb�r gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Boy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r.
I think Von Kuschelb�r 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

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.

Event: SYN 517 - Hoshino vs Lil wayne
Date: Apr 02, 2017

#R1#
Kaunismieli lands a body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Von Kuschelb�r does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Kaunismieli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Von Kuschelb�r.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaunismieli. That's going to slow Von Kuschelb�r down.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a nice head shot.
Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kaunismieli misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Von Kuschelb�r counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Kaunismieli working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Von Kuschelb�r has passed into half guard!
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kaunismieli is controlling Von Kuschelb�r's trapped leg to prevent Von Kuschelb�r from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB#
Kaunismieli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kaunismieli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaunismieli is looking to control Von Kuschelb�r's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaunismieli avoid being mounted?
Kaunismieli is staying active underneath Von Kuschelb�r, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Von Kuschelb�r looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaunismieli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaunismieli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r winds up and cracks Kaunismieli with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice short elbow.
Kaunismieli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaunismieli trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Von Kuschelb�r manages to pass to mount!
Kaunismieli is looking to get to half guard.
Kaunismieli tries to hold on but Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a big shot there that rocks Kaunismieli but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kaunismieli is in a horrible position here. Von Kuschelb�r smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T3#
Kaunismieli is in a horrible position here. Von Kuschelb�r smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kaunismieli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Von Kuschelb�r punishing his opponent with strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to control but Kaunismieli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaunismieli tries to lock up and control but Von Kuschelb�r gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Von Kuschelb�r in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kaunismieli tries to hold on but Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
Kaunismieli is bucking up trying to escape but Von Kuschelb�r cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kaunismieli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with strikes but Kaunismieli is staying in there.
Kaunismieli keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Kaunismieli tries to lock up and control but Von Kuschelb�r gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaunismieli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaunismieli bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kaunismieli stopping the sweep attempt from Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli pushes down on Von Kuschelb�r's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kaunismieli wants to advance to full mount but Von Kuschelb�r doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range as Kaunismieli throws a body kick.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Kuschelb�r! But no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab.
Von Kuschelb�r has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab.
Kaunismieli throws out a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range and Kaunismieli only half commits.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab. Von Kuschelb�r acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaunismieli moves away.
Kaunismieli is looking to wear down Von Kuschelb�r with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a low kick nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Kuschelb�r stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelb�r moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up but Von Kuschelb�r circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelb�r was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaunismieli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kaunismieli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Kuschelb�r with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kaunismieli to score with a decent uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kaunismieli misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaunismieli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r thuds his right hand into Kaunismieli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body kick.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Von Kuschelb�r.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelb�r misses the target.
Kaunismieli throws a series of punches but Von Kuschelb�r avoids them all with ease.
Good leg kick by Kaunismieli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaunismieli as he avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a straight right by Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kaunismieli tries to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Von Kuschelb�r misses its intended target. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a straight left.
Kaunismieli throws an overhand right that lands on Von Kuschelb�r's shoulder, as Von Kuschelb�r tries to avoid the shot.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a low kick as Kaunismieli jumps back.
Kaunismieli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaunismieli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Kuschelb�r with the counter takedown but Kaunismieli avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaunismieli as he jumps to the side.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Kaunismieli - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Von Kuschelb�r does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaunismieli tests Von Kuschelb�r's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaunismieli cracks a nice hook into Von Kuschelb�r's ribs.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Kuschelb�r pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kaunismieli is out of range and Von Kuschelb�r settles back down.
Kaunismieli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r 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.
A jab from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli moves his leg out of the way.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaunismieli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Von Kuschelb�r does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r dives in for a single leg takedown but Kaunismieli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Kuschelb�r is defended easily by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Kaunismieli scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaunismieli lands a lovely overhand right.
Kaunismieli cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by Von Kuschelb�r there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Von Kuschelb�r buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a takedown attempt
and Kaunismieli counters with a thumping low kick.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r.#CL2#
Von Kuschelb�r moves into range and clinches up with Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Kaunismieli.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Kuschelb�rs head.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a shot to the side of Kaunismieli's head. #BC#
Kaunismieli manages to break the clinch.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook to the body
letting Kaunismieli counter with a right hand. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaunismieli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Kuschelb�r circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Von Kuschelb�r there.
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!#CL2#
Von Kuschelb�r moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli is trying to maintain a safe position but Von Kuschelb�r gets an underhook and turns Kaunismieli into the cage.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaunismieli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a head punch that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaunismielis head. #BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaunismieli connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Von Kuschelb�r.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to land body kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r misses the jab.
Kaunismieli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Kaunismieli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Kuschelb�r on the side of the head.
Kaunismieli connects with a right hand. Von Kuschelb�r shakes it off.
Von Kuschelb�r closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kaunismieli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a solid leg kick but Kaunismieli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Von Kuschelb�r.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r thumps Kaunismieli with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a looping right.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli. #T4#
Kaunismieli lands with a hook. Von Kuschelb�r tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r is having none of it.
Kaunismieli is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to land body kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
A head kick misses from Kaunismieli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Kuschelb�r uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a low kick as Kaunismieli jumps back.
Kaunismieli throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaunismieli's calf.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaunismieli 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kalervo Kaunismieli!
Our winner, Kalervo Kaunismieli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 512 - Kim vs Larusso 4
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Dillinger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dillinger throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Dillinger walks into a straight right hand from Von Kuschelb�r.
Dillinger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dillinger.
Dillinger connects with the punch.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Kuschelb�r swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger misses with a leg kick
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Von Kuschelb�r.
Dillinger throws a series of punches but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Dillinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dillinger throws a leg kick
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with an inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillinger's hands.#TD2#
Dillinger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dillinger's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dillinger controlling the action here.
Dillinger misses with a head shot. Von Kuschelb�r uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dillinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Kuschelb�r works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dillinger wants to stand but Von Kuschelb�r is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dillinger stopping the sweep attempt from Von Kuschelb�r.
Dillinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dillinger trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r working a defensive guard here.
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelb�r keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Von Kuschelb�r turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelb�r moves away and avoids it.
Von Kuschelb�r looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Dillinger.
Von Kuschelb�r moves forwards but Dillinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Dillinger pushes Von Kuschelb�r away with a front kick.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks the inside of Dillinger's front leg.
Dillinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dillinger misses with a hook.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r takes one to the side of the head.
Dillinger looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillinger.
Dillinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a kick to the midsection.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a poor cross that misses
and Dillinger counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
A solid body kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
Dillinger dives in for a single leg takedown but Von Kuschelb�r sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dillinger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a sloppy right hand. Dillinger should have avoided that one.
Dillinger digs a good hook to Von Kuschelb�r's body.
Dillinger missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelb�r was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a looping right hand.
Dillinger scores with a hook to the body. Von Kuschelb�r takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Dillinger will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice cross by Dillinger.
Dillinger tries a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it.
Dillinger moves out of range as Von Kuschelb�r strikes.
That kick from Von Kuschelb�r tenderised Dillinger's leg. Dillinger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dillinger throws a leg kick
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Kuschelb�r. That's going to slow Dillinger down.
Dillinger checks the leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r swings for the body but Dillinger moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Dillinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Kuschelb�r. #T1##CL2#
Dillinger clinches up with Von Kuschelb�r and pushes him back against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r being controlled against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillinger is pressed up against the cage. Von Kuschelb�r has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dillinger down to the mat. Dillinger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dillinger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a good cross that connects.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Dillinger misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Kuschelb�r.
Dillinger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Kuschelb�r counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dillinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Kuschelb�r sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dillinger somewhat.#T2#
Dillinger throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Von Kuschelb�r makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger looks to land a body kick but Von Kuschelb�r moved away.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a really nice looking cross but Dillinger seems unphased.
Von Kuschelb�r getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dillinger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dillinger checks a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dillinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a combination
and Dillinger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dillinger thuds his shin into the meat of Von Kuschelb�r's side.#T3#
Dillinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Kuschelb�r looks for the body kick but Dillinger saw that one coming.
Dillinger wants to counter with a clinch but Von Kuschelb�r pushes him away.
Dillinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Kuschelb�r on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Von Kuschelb�r.
Dillinger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dillinger cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a good jab.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. Von Kuschelb�r looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Von Kuschelb�r swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Dillinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook. Dillinger ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Dillinger misses.
Von Kuschelb�r appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab when Dillinger was well out of range.
Dillinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Von Kuschelb�r counter with a right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Dillinger gets the takedown into side control.
Dillinger throws a strike aimed at the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it well.
Dillinger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dillinger throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Von Kuschelb�r works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dillinger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dillinger trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Dillinger.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a really nice looking cross but Dillinger seems unphased.
Von Kuschelb�r digs a good hook to Dillinger's body.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kuschelb�r.
Dillinger swings widly with a right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice leg kick.
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
letting Von Kuschelb�r counter with a right hand.
Dillinger misses with a hook
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r delivers a nice body kick.
Dillinger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Kuschelb�r.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r is winning the standup battle so far.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Von Kuschelb�r, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Von Kuschelb�r blocks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dillinger looks to throw a body kick
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillinger is just out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r moves forwards but Dillinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dillinger is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Von Kuschelb�r misses its target.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a jab to the nose.
Dillinger throws a series of punches but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a low kick as Dillinger jumps back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillinger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Von Kuschelb�r has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Kuschelb�r and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a leg kick. Dillinger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good standup being displayed there by Von Kuschelb�r as he connects with a hook.
Dillinger throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dillinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dillinger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dillinger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a wild body kick that Dillinger sees coming a mile off.
Dillinger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r takes one on the button.
Dillinger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Kuschelb�r checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger feints a counter leg kick.
Dillinger tried to score with a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dillinger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dillinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Kuschelb�r swats away the attempt to clinch by Dillinger.
Von Kuschelb�r has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dillinger.
A punch combination from Dillinger misses.
Von Kuschelb�r staying out of range there.
Dillinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r thuds a left hand into Dillinger's body.
Dillinger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Von Kuschelb�r's calf.
Dillinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs Dillinger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dillinger moves away.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Dillinger with a good jab.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot.
Dillinger throws a leg kick
letting Von Kuschelb�r counter with a right hand.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Dillinger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dillinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Kuschelb�r's head. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Von Kuschelb�r manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dillinger postures up and lands a big shot to Von Kuschelb�r's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillinger preventing the sweep.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to control the position but Dillinger postures up.
Dillinger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dillinger working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head.
Dillinger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dillinger stands and throws Von Kuschelb�r's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Kuschelb�r 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
After the fight, Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 508 - Mood vs De Gaul
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r lands a jab-cross combination.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping right.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelb�r moves away and avoids it.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaunismieli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Kuschelb�r. #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli gets back to half guard.
Kaunismieli is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kaunismieli wants to control but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Kuschelb�r connects with a nice short shot to Kaunismieli's temple.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaunismieli is concentrating on defense, preventing Von Kuschelb�r from advancing position.
Von Kuschelb�r seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kaunismieli won't allow Von Kuschelb�r to pass to mount.
Kaunismieli trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaunismieli has hold of Von Kuschelb�r's hands but Von Kuschelb�r slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Kuschelb�r looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaunismieli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Kaunismieli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaunismieli controls Von Kuschelb�r momentarily but Von Kuschelb�r frees himself.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Kaunismieli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelb�r gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaunismieli looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Kuschelb�r's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Von Kuschelb�r is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Kaunismieli working for a triangle but Von Kuschelb�r defends it easily. #T3##SUB#
Kaunismieli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Kuschelb�r doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Kuschelb�r manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kaunismieli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Kuschelb�r can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Von Kuschelb�r engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kaunismieli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kaunismieli throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Von Kuschelb�r escapes and throws Kaunismieli's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kaunismieli is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r working the head with strikes.
Kaunismieli can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaunismieli is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kaunismieli to see if he's OK.
Von Kuschelb�r working the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch there but Von Kuschelb�r circles away.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaunismieli swivels and escapes.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelb�r slips under a jab.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a leg kick but Kaunismieli moves out of range and Von Kuschelb�r only half commits.
A left lands for Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a powerful jab.
Kaunismieli throws a one two combo. #CUT#
It looks like Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r has been cut.
A punch combination from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Von Kuschelb�r as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kaunismieli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaunismieli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Kuschelb�r scrambles back to his feet.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Kuschelb�r swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaunismieli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaunismieli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Von Kuschelb�r gets tackled into the cage by Kaunismieli. Kaunismieli maintains the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Kuschelb�r. #BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r manages to break the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Kaunismieli is looking to chop away at Von Kuschelb�r's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.
Kaunismieli throws a poor cross that misses
letting Von Kuschelb�r counter with a right hand.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a body shot.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a front kick but Kaunismieli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Kuschelb�r swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Kaunismieli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Von Kuschelb�r coming out on top.
Von Kuschelb�r fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a right hand that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice body shot.
Kaunismieli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Von Kuschelb�r's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it well.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kaunismieli is able to avoid easily.
Kaunismieli wants to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Von Kuschelb�r's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kaunismieli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Kuschelb�r has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaunismieli connects with a nice looking jab.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a body shot.
Kaunismieli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a leg kick. Kaunismieli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaunismieli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a right and a left that Kaunismieli avoids nicely.
Kaunismieli tried to counter with a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r avoided it.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up but Von Kuschelb�r circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaunismieli blocks the body kick.
Kaunismieli throwing a counter right hand but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli lands with a cross.
Kaunismieli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaunismieli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Von Kuschelb�r defending well as Kaunismieli loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelb�r misses the target.
Kaunismieli tries to counter by clinching up but Von Kuschelb�r breaks away and moves out of range.
Kaunismieli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Kaunismieli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kaunismieli throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body punch.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to work over Kaunismieli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaunismieli backwards.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaunismieli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r manages to break the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab when Kaunismieli was well out of range.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelb�r.
Good leg kick by Kaunismieli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
A big left from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaunismieli under the eye.
Von Kuschelb�r staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaunismieli misses the target.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Kuschelb�r has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaunismieli finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Kuschelb�r's head.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Kuschelb�r rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kaunismieli counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick from Kaunismieli lands but Von Kuschelb�r takes it in his stride.
Von Kuschelb�r walks into a straight right hand from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaunismieli as he connects with a hook.
Kaunismieli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range and Kaunismieli settles back down.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaunismieli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a chopping leg kick but Kaunismieli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Kuschelb�r. #T4#
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut. Von Kuschelb�r saw that one coming.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot that sends Von Kuschelb�r's belly button to the back.
Kaunismieli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Kaunismieli moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaunismieli blocks an uppercut.
Kaunismieli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Kuschelb�rs head.
Kaunismieli prevents a body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
A short uppercut from Von Kuschelb�r.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kalervo Kaunismieli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaunismieli 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Syn 502 - Gymer vs Golstein
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
A cross from Crowe lands.
Crowe throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Crowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowe moves in looking to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r pushes him off.
Slim Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowe fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowe misses the target.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a big shot that misses.
Crowe misses with a head kick.
Crowe's corner calls for a 1-2. Crowe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crowe misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Kuschelb�r. Von Kuschelb�r obviously looking to wear him down.
Crowe throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crowe checks it well. #T1#
Crowe throws a head kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crowe.#CL#
Crowe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Kuschelb�r, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Crowe does no damage.
Crowe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crowe throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with an outside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crowe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crowe.
Crowe is looking to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r is avoiding it. #T2#
Nice cross by Crowe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Crowe lands.
Crowe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crowe throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a leg kick but Crowe saw it coming and moves away.
Crowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Crowe has closed the distance and engaged Von Kuschelb�r in a clinch.
Crowe blocking some punches.
Crowe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with the head strike.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a hook that snaps the head of Crowe backwards.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crowe misses with some punches.
Crowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Crowe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crowe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right from Von Kuschelb�r on the inside.
Crowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a body shot but Crowe blocks it.
A short right from Von Kuschelb�r on the inside.
Crowe misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe tries a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Crowe lands a nice uppercut.
Crowe lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Von Kuschelb�r.
Crowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Von Kuschelb�r.
Crowe tries a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Crowe has Von Kuschelb�r pressed against the cage, preventing Von Kuschelb�r from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Crowe works the jab nicely.
Crowe throws a big shot that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Crowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelb�r takes one on the button.#CL#
Crowe closes the distance and clinches.
Crowe has a couple of punches blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
Crowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a body shot but Crowe blocks it.
Crowe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Kuschelb�r backwards.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowe scores with a shoulder strike.
Crowe lands a shoulder strike.
Crowe misses with some punches.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crowe lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Crowe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Crowe missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelb�r was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Kuschelb�r replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crowe blocks it well.
Von Kuschelb�r with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Kuschelb�r's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Kuschelb�r obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Slim Crowe has been cut.
Crowe fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Kuschelb�r slips under a jab from Crowe.
Von Kuschelb�r feints a counter leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r staying out of range there.
Von Kuschelb�r attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Von Kuschelb�r gets tackled into the cage by Crowe. Crowe maintains the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with some punches.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Kuschelb�r.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Kuschelb�r. #BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r manages to break the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r digs a good hook to Crowe's body.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Von Kuschelb�r throws a series of punches but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slim Crowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelb�r defending well as Crowe loads up on a big left hand.
Crowe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Von Kuschelb�r does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowe moves away.
Crowe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Kuschelb�r takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Von Kuschelb�r is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crowe rather than just go for the knockout.
Crowe throws a head kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an overhand right that lands on Crowe's shoulder, as Crowe tries to avoid the shot.
Crowe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crowe. #T2#
Crowe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crowe tries to clinch up.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a low kick but Crowe moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelb�r swinging wildly here.
Crowe tries to score with a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Von Kuschelb�r on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r moves forwards but Crowe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crowe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Crowe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the head kick by Crowe.
Von Kuschelb�r looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Crowe scoring well with a low kick there.
Crowe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Kuschelb�r gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a low kick from Crowe.
Crowe lands a head shot.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Crowe with a big right hand and Crowe goes down!#ROC2#
Crowe is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crowe is on top in guard. #REVR#
Oh Crowe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Kuschelb�r trying to keep a closed guard but Crowe is proving a slippery customer.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r pulls Crowe in close to his closed guard and prevents Crowe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crowe seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Kuschelb�r is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crowe preventing the sweep.
Crowe is looking to stand up but Von Kuschelb�r won't let him.
Crowe postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Slim Crowe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Slim Crowe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowe moves away.
Crowe throws the left hand but Von Kuschelb�r avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelb�r looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Kuschelb�r turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#KD2#
Von Kuschelb�r lands a big shot that drops Crowe! Can he finish him?
Von Kuschelb�r loads up on a big left hand. Crowe felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Von Kuschelb�r looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Crowe can't hide his disappointment, as Von Kuschelb�r celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn 497 -
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Haas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Kuschelb�r steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haas.
Haas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.
Haas misses with a looping right.
Haas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Haas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves away.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Haas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Kuschelb�r can pounce on him.
Haas scores with a body shot.
Haas moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a right hand that misses
and Haas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Von Kuschelb�r - that will leave a mark!
Haas slips a jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haas.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Vaas Haas has been cut.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab but it's blocked by Haas.
Haas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range as Haas strikes.
Haas lands with a right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a front kick aimed at Haas's knee but Haas avoids it well.
Haas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range as Haas throws a body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Haas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haas throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haas.
Haas pushes down on Von Kuschelb�r's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Von Kuschelb�r's thigh. Von Kuschelb�r counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
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!
Von Kuschelb�r looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Kuschelb�r, not yet.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to control.
Haas won't allow Von Kuschelb�r to sweep him here.
Haas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Von Kuschelb�r's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haas working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Haas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Haas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A left and a right from Von Kuschelb�r both land. Nice combination.
Jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haas throws a hook to the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Kuschelb�r!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haas - that will leave a mark!
Haas slips a jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haas.
Haas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haas throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Kuschelb�r throws an overhand right that lands on Haas's shoulder, as Haas tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Haas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Haas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Haas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Haas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haas.
Haas scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Kuschelb�r should have avoided that one.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Haas cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a good jab.
Haas throws a hook but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaas Haas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaas Haas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Haas with a hook.
Haas throws the kick towards the body but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haas blocks a jab.
Haas takes a swing at Von Kuschelb�r's ribcage but misses.
Haas staying out of range there.
Haas takes a swing at Von Kuschelb�r's ribcage but misses.
Haas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelb�r.
A jab from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Haas feints the counter takedown.
Von Kuschelb�r swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Haas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping moving, preventing Haas from controlling successfully. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to sweep but no luck.
Haas throws an elbow that misses. Von Kuschelb�r uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haas's guard. Nice move by Von Kuschelb�r!#REVR#
Haas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Kuschelb�r content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haas pulls Von Kuschelb�r in to control the position.
Haas trying to control the position.
Von Kuschelb�r chips away with some ground and pound.
Haas trying to keep a closed guard but Von Kuschelb�r is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r postures up in Haas's guard and throws a big left but Haas blocks it.
Haas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Haas is working from the bottom.
Haas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Kuschelb�r is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelb�r misses the target.
Haas throws a push kick but Von Kuschelb�r slaps the foot to one side.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a loose jab but Haas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haas throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelb�r moves away and avoids it.
Haas missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelb�r was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Kuschelb�r doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r misses the jab.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body kick.
Haas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Kuschelb�rs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a left hand
and Haas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haas misses with a straight left.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to counter punch.
Haas connects with a body shot.
Haas scores with a jab to the body.
Haas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Haas tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Von Kuschelb�r.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Kuschelb�r's hands.
Haas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a left hand but Haas moved out of range nicely.
Haas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Von Kuschelb�r to counter with a crisp jab.
Haas moves out of range of the body kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a swing at Haas's ribcage but misses.
Haas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelb�r shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haas eats them both and turns towards Von Kuschelb�r to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vaas Haas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vaas Haas's cut.
That's time! Von Kuschelb�r's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Haas scores with a hook to the body. Von Kuschelb�r takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the body kick from Haas.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick which misses Haas's front leg but catches the back leg as Haas tries to avoid it.
Haas lands a front kick.
Haas misses with a looping left.
Haas throws a hook but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Haas fakes the leg kick and cracks Von Kuschelb�r in the body.
Vaas Haas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haas checks it well.
Haas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Kuschelb�r defends it well.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haas will feel that in the morning.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an overhand right that lands on Haas's shoulder, as Haas tries to avoid the shot.
Haas feints the counter takedown.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks under a wild hook from Haas.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haas sprawls and moves away.
Haas ducks under a wild hook from Von Kuschelb�r.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Haas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Kuschelb�r defending well though.
Haas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r has his hands clasped together around Haas's back. He's all about the action.
Von Kuschelb�r moves into full guard.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to hold Haas in close to prevent damage but Haas has managed to pass into half guard.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r tries to get to full guard but Haas has control of the leg.
Haas throws a strike but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Haas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Kuschelb�r works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Kuschelb�r, not yet. #SUB#
Von Kuschelb�r has his foot on Haas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haas works his way back into a safe position though.
Haas throwing strikes from guard but Von Kuschelb�r blocks nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Haas misses the shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to move into range but Haas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Haas avoids the body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haas misses with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r feinted with a counter takedown.
Von Kuschelb�r steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Haas. That one must have hurt.
Haas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelb�r.
Haas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Kuschelb�r defends it well.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Von Kuschelb�r will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a low kick but Haas avoids it.
Haas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Kuschelb�r's sensitive parts. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks the inside of Haas's front leg.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a punch to the head.
Haas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a lazy uppercut
and Haas counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a right hand that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haas misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Haas misses.
Vaas Haas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook but Haas blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vaas Haas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaas Haas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vaas Haas made sure he mentioned Museum of Monsters & Madmen, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Syn 493 - Liu v. Hurley
Date: Dec 22, 2016

#R1#
Rumlow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Von Kuschelb�r if he has to take too many more of those.
Rumlow walks into a straight right hand from Von Kuschelb�r.#CUT2#
It looks like Brock Rumlow has been cut.
Von Kuschelb�r uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rumlow.
Rumlow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a looping right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rumlow thumps Von Kuschelb�r with a low kick.
Rumlow is looking to clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rumlow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rumlow scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Von Kuschelb�r misses
enabling Rumlow to counter with a crisp jab.
Rumlow misses with a right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Von Kuschelb�r finds it's way through Rumlow's defenses.
Rumlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rumlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rumlow swivels and escapes.
Rumlow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rumlow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Von Kuschelb�r.
Rumlow throws a right hand that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Von Kuschelb�r.
Rumlow connects with a leg kick. Von Kuschelb�r looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rumlow lands a front kick.
Rumlow misses with a head kick.
Von Kuschelb�r needs to keep his hands up - Rumlow had a free shot at his head there.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to move into range but Rumlow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rumlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rumlow looks to clinch
enabling Von Kuschelb�r to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Rumlow scores with a decent looking hook.
Brock Rumlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rumlow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rumlow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rumlow is looking to land body kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Rumlow.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumlow.
Rumlow throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Von Kuschelb�r decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rumlow's guard.
Rumlow controlling the position.
Von Kuschelb�r missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Kuschelb�r working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rumlow seems keen to control Von Kuschelb�r's posture.
Rumlow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with some ground and pound.
Rumlow controls Von Kuschelb�r momentarily but Von Kuschelb�r frees himself.
Rumlow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rumlow is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Von Kuschelb�r circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rumlow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Kuschelb�r changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumlow throws a front kick that sends Von Kuschelb�r stumbling back into the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rumlow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rumlow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rumlow lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head.
Rumlow throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumlow throws a jab when Von Kuschelb�r was well out of range.#CL#
Von Kuschelb�r gets tackled into the cage by Rumlow. Rumlow maintains the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow tries to throw a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it by throwing Rumlow back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rumlow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rumlow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
No joy there for Rumlow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rumlow loads up on a big right hand but Von Kuschelb�r slips the punch.
Rumlow throws the kick towards the body but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a nice head shot.
Rumlow lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Von Kuschelb�r lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rumlow doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Rumlow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Rumlow.
Von Kuschelb�r softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks an uppercut.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rumlow backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rumlow. #BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rumlow misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a shoot takedown. Rumlow fights it but they end up in guard.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Rumlow is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rumlow is trying to keep Von Kuschelb�r in close.
Von Kuschelb�r is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rumlow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Von Kuschelb�r with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rumlow pulls Von Kuschelb�r in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Kuschelb�r from doing any damage or advancing position.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Rumlow is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Kuschelb�r's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control from the top but Rumlow keeps moving.
Rumlow pulls Von Kuschelb�r in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Rumlow misses with a body shot.
Rumlow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Von Kuschelb�r's calf.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a jab right on the kisser.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range as Rumlow throws a body kick.
Rumlow lands a nice looking body shot.
Rumlow thuds a left hand into Von Kuschelb�r's body.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rumlow misses with an uppercut. Von Kuschelb�r saw that one coming.
Von Kuschelb�r is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rumlow throws a push kick but Von Kuschelb�r slaps the foot to one side.
Von Kuschelb�r thinks about the counter body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rumlow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Von Kuschelb�r has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Kuschelb�r and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Kuschelb�r with the counter takedown but Rumlow avoids it easily.
Rumlow jabs Von Kuschelb�r to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Rumlow throws a series of strikes that have Von Kuschelb�r backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumlow connects with a body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to land a leg kick but Rumlow is out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r drops his hands momentarily and Rumlow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice looking body kick.
Rumlow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rumlow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rumlow lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Kuschelb�r off the cage and back into range.
Rumlow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Von Kuschelb�r was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rumlow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Kuschelb�r can do to turn this around?
Rumlow tries to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r moves away
and Von Kuschelb�r makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rumlow throws a leg kick
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Brock Rumlow's cut is getting worse.
Brock Rumlow is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a cross.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brock Rumlow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Rumlow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rumlow.
Rumlow tries to work over Von Kuschelb�r's front leg with a kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Rumlow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelb�r swinging wildly here.
Rumlow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a stiff right hand.
Rumlow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Kuschelb�r's sensitive parts.
Rumlow motions for Von Kuschelb�r to come forward. Rumlow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rumlow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Von Kuschelb�r has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rumlow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Von Kuschelb�r has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rumlow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.#T1#
A shot to the body from Rumlow misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rumlow misses with a hook
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rumlow lands a leg kick that knocks Von Kuschelb�r off balance momentarily.
Rumlow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Kuschelb�r. Von Kuschelb�r obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rumlow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Kuschelb�r now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Von Kuschelb�r misses the shot to the body.
Rumlow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Kuschelb�r under the eye.
Rumlow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rumlow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Rumlow.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rumlow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rumlow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rumlow misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a solid leg kick but Rumlow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Von Kuschelb�r.
Rumlow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Rumlow throws a wild body kick that Von Kuschelb�r sees coming a mile off.
Von Kuschelb�r swings for the body but Rumlow moves out of range.
Rumlow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rumlow works over Von Kuschelb�r's head and body with a nice combination.
Rumlow takes a swing at Von Kuschelb�r's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelb�r misses the target.
Rumlow throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Rumlow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rumlow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rumlow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rumlow throws out a powerful jab.
Rumlow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rumlow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a lazy body kick
and Rumlow counters with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook but Rumlow blocks it.#T4#
Rumlow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rumlow moves out of range of the body kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
Rumlow moves away from the strike by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rumlow.
Rumlow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Kuschelb�r's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rumlow throws the kick towards the body but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it.
Von Kuschelb�r looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rumlow throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Rumlow finds it's target.
Rumlow wants to clinch#TD2#
so Von Kuschelb�r counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Rumlow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rumlow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Rumlow!
A victorious Brock Rumlow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 487 - Olympics Rd. 1
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Kanitz throws a hook but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kanitz wants to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kanitz defends it well.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kanitz moves away.
Simon Kanitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Kanitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Kuschelb�r is just out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanitz counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanitz. Von Kuschelb�r does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Kanitz tries to sprawl but Von Kuschelb�r drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kanitz wants to stand back up but Von Kuschelb�r manages to pass into side control.
Kanitz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Kuschelb�r on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanitz parries the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r easily there. Von Kuschelb�r is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kanitz to escape.
Von Kuschelb�r landing strikes. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position but Kanitz is working away.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an elbow but Kanitz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Kanitz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to take a break and control but Kanitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kanitz down.
Kanitz is looking to reverse the position.
Kanitz is pushing Von Kuschelb�r's head away, looking to escape. Von Kuschelb�r manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Kanitz is trying to improve his position.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kanitz some visible discomfort.
Von Kuschelb�r advances to full mount.
Von Kuschelb�r raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kanitz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Von Kuschelb�r raining down shots from the mount!
Von Kuschelb�r is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kanitz? #ROC2#
Kanitz is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Kuschelb�r in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oh Kanitz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to control here but Kanitz has managed to regain half guard.
Kanitz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the action but Kanitz is working from the bottom.
Kanitz seems to have got his legs back now.
Kanitz tries to roll over but Von Kuschelb�r keeps him under control.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kanitz won't allow Von Kuschelb�r to pass to mount.
Kanitz is looking for a sweep. Von Kuschelb�r is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kanitz wants to control but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kanitz tries to kick Von Kuschelb�r off but Von Kuschelb�r keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kanitz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Kuschelb�r perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing shots but Kanitz is blocking nicely.
Kanitz is not content to let Von Kuschelb�r control the position.
Kanitz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Kuschelb�r is working away from the top position though.
Kanitz is staying active underneath Von Kuschelb�r, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kanitz looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kanitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r 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.
#R2#
Kanitz throws a solid leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kanitz.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kanitz defends it well.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kanitz at a distance.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a low kick from Kanitz.
An inside leg kick from Kanitz misses.
Kanitz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a solid leg kick but Kanitz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Von Kuschelb�r.
It looked like Kanitz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kanitz loads up on a big right hand but Von Kuschelb�r slips the punch.
Kanitz walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanitz looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range.
And Von Kuschelb�r tries to counter it with a takedown but Kanitz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body kick.
Kanitz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kanitz throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelb�r moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a hook. Kanitz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kanitz clobbers Von Kuschelb�r with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Von Kuschelb�r has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kanitz takes a swing at Von Kuschelb�r's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kanitz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab.
Kanitz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick which misses Kanitz's front leg but catches the back leg as Kanitz tries to avoid it.
Kanitz lands a high kick!
Kanitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Kuschelb�r throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanitz. Von Kuschelb�r does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kanitz misses with a body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kanitz defends it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Von Kuschelb�r blocks the leg kick.
Kanitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Simon Kanitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kanitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Kuschelb�r is just out of range.
Kanitz scores with a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Kanitz blocks the leg kick.
Kanitz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Kanitz with a good jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Kuschelb�r.
Kanitz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook. Kanitz ducked under it nicely.
Kanitz looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r with the counter takedown but Kanitz avoids it easily.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Kanitz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Kanitz.
Kanitz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to slow Kanitz down by chopping away at his legs.
A left lands for Von Kuschelb�r.
Kanitz checks a leg kick.
Kanitz looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kanitz defends it well.
Kanitz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kanitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kuschelb�r.
Kanitz lands with a straight right. Von Kuschelb�r didn't see that one coming.
Kanitz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Kanitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kanitz slips a straight right by Von Kuschelb�r.#T4#
Kanitz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Kuschelb�r's hands.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And Von Kuschelb�r tries to counter it with a takedown but Kanitz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs Kanitz right on the nose. Kanitz blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a push kick but Kanitz slaps the foot to one side.
Kanitz misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kanitz slips under a jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a jab from Kanitz.
Kanitz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Kuschelb�r. That did some damage!
Kanitz throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelb�r ducks down to avoid it.
Kanitz throws an overhand right that lands on Von Kuschelb�r's shoulder, as Von Kuschelb�r tries to avoid the shot.
Kanitz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kanitz misses with a low kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r tests Kanitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kanitz connects with an inside leg kick.
Kanitz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range and Kanitz settles back down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kanitz - that will leave a mark!
Kanitz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it well.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a looping overhand right but Kanitz ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kanitz.
Kanitz digs a good hook to Von Kuschelb�r's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kanitz's sensitive parts.
Kanitz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kanitz throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kanitz defends it well.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a takedown attempt - Kanitz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kanitz on the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the body kick from Kanitz.
Von Kuschelb�r with the counter takedown but Kanitz avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a low kick from Kanitz.
Kanitz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Kanitz - just one landing.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Kanitz. That snapped Von Kuschelb�r's head back.
Kanitz throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelb�r moves away and avoids it.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Kanitz.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kanitz defends it well.
Kanitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kanitz is out of range.
Kanitz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simon Kanitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body punch but Kanitz moves out of range.
Kanitz tries to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Von Kuschelb�r bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kanitz's head.
Kanitz avoids a kick to the body.
Kanitz scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r staying out of range there.
Von Kuschelb�r motions for Kanitz to come forward. Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Von Kuschelb�r throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a jab from Kanitz.
Kanitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Kanitz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Kuschelb�r checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Kanitz misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kanitz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Kuschelb�r can pounce on him.
Kanitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Kanitz with a good jab.
Kanitz looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Kuschelb�r moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kanitz throws a leg kick that misses. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kanitz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kanitz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kanitz tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r landing strikes. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Von Kuschelb�r advances nicely into full mount.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kanitz?
Oooh a big shot lands for Von Kuschelb�r! Kanitz is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 482 - Panda vs Fortunado
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r misses the shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarczynski thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks the inside of Tarczynski's front leg.
Tarczynski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tarczynski throws a good cross that connects.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks the body kick. #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Von Kuschelb�r showed some decent athleticism there.
Von Kuschelb�r sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Tarczynski is refusing to be controlled, as Von Kuschelb�r sits in half guard.
Tarczynski is looking to improve his position.
Tarczynski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tarczynski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Kuschelb�r. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Tarczynski is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Von Kuschelb�r working his ground and pound in the gym.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Kuschelb�r with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tarczynski 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.
Von Kuschelb�r is in close to Tarczynski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Kuschelb�r stays in close to Tarczynski's body and controls the position.
Tarczynski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Von Kuschelb�r missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r with a nice head shot there.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an elbow that misses. Tarczynski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Von Kuschelb�r's guard. Nice move by Tarczynski!#REVR#
Von Kuschelb�r wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Kuschelb�r is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping full guard, as Tarczynski tries to pass.
Von Kuschelb�r controlling Tarczynski's posture. #T4#
Tarczynski is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Tarczynski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A big left from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tarczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karol Tarczynski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarczynski scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Kuschelb�r should have avoided that one.
Tarczynski lands with a kick to the temple. Von Kuschelb�r shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Von Kuschelb�r gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a nice body punch.
Tarczynski misses with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Kuschelb�r has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to throw the jab but Tarczynski is out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a shot to the body
and Tarczynski counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Tarczynski has Von Kuschelb�r up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body punch.
Tarczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarczynski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping busy.
Tarczynski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to drag Tarczynski to the mat but Tarczynski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Von Kuschelb�r swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarczynski uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarczynski.
Von Kuschelb�r struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarczynski controls his hands.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a shot to the side of Tarczynski's head.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarczynski swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarczynski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tarczynski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Kuschelb�r.
Tarczynski stalling in the clinch.
Tarczynski looking to slow down the pace here.
Tarczynski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Tarczynski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Von Kuschelb�r is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tarczynski to the mat. Tarczynski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tarczynski pulls Von Kuschelb�r in close to his closed guard and prevents Von Kuschelb�r from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tarczynski keeping moving, preventing Von Kuschelb�r from controlling successfully.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Von Kuschelb�r with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Kuschelb�r working some strikes from top position.
Von Kuschelb�r working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r throwing strikes from guard but Tarczynski blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tarczynski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Kuschelb�r doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karol Tarczynski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tarczynski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tarczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves away.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tarczynski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kuschelb�r wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good work by Von Kuschelb�r as he checks the leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r thuds his right hand into Tarczynski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tarczynski is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Tarczynski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy left from Tarczynski finds it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Tarczynski moved out of range.
Tarczynski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tarczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r thinks about the counter body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tarczynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an overhand right that lands on Tarczynski's shoulder, as Tarczynski tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Tarczynski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski throws a lazy head kick
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a good body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tarczynski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tarczynski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Kuschelb�r looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Tarczynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarczynski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Kuschelb�r can pounce on him.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with the left hand. Tarczynski knows he should have avoided that one.
Von Kuschelb�r just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tarczynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarczynski. Tarczynski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Von Kuschelb�r gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab but it's blocked by Tarczynski.
Tarczynski takes one to the side of the head.
Tarczynski tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Kuschelb�r swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a nice body punch.
Tarczynski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Kuschelb�r can pounce on him. #T2#
Tarczynski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarczynski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Von Kuschelb�r's calf.
Von Kuschelb�r displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarczynski throws out the jab.
Tarczynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karol Tarczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Kuschelb�r tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarczynski. Von Kuschelb�r does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelb�r displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarczynski throws out the jab.
Von Kuschelb�r feints a counter leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tarczynski if he has to take too many more of those.
Tarczynski just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarczynski throws a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarczynski throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r drops his hands momentarily and Tarczynski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a sloppy head kick and Tarczynski moves out of range easily.
Tarczynski tries to counter by clinching up but Von Kuschelb�r breaks away and moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r missing with a left hand there. Tarczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Von Kuschelb�r dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarczynski walks into a jab.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarczynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r looks for the body kick but Tarczynski saw that one coming.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tarczynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a straight right.
Tarczynski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Von Kuschelb�r chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Kuschelb�r loads up on a big right hand but Tarczynski slips the punch.
Tarczynski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelb�r.
Good shot there by Von Kuschelb�r.#CL#
Tarczynski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r prevents a body shot from Tarczynski.
Von Kuschelb�r struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarczynski controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Kuschelb�r winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
Our winner, Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: T164
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Stoker throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Kuschelb�r dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Von Kuschelb�r lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Kuschelb�r.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Von Kuschelb�r has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Von Kuschelb�r pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Stoker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body kick.
Stoker throws a counter combo.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to wear down Stoker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a thumping low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick that misses
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab but it's blocked by Stoker.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an off balance right hand
and Stoker counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker misses with a body shot
letting Von Kuschelb�r counter with a right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Von Kuschelb�r is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Stoker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Von Kuschelb�r does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stoker throws a hook to the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a left hand
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
Stoker takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Von Kuschelb�r does it's job there.
A jab lands there for Von Kuschelb�r.
Stoker throws a head kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stoker sprawls and moves away.
Stoker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stoker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body punch but Stoker moves out of range.
Donk. Von Kuschelb�r catches Stoker right on the button with a cross.
Von Kuschelb�r swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Von Kuschelb�r misses the jab.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a good low kick that Stoker was not able to check.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Kuschelb�r thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stoker's head.
Stoker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von Kuschelb�r scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Kuschelb�r finds it's way round the side to connect with Stoker's head.
Von Kuschelb�r moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Stoker.
Stoker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a lazy uppercut
and Stoker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Von Kuschelb�r tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a right hand
and Stoker counters with an outside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Stoker punishes Von Kuschelb�r's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Stoker throws a solid leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stoker.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a kick to the body
and Stoker counters with a body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick that misses
and Stoker counters with a right hand to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Stoker
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stoker thinking.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a wild body shot.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it with no problem.
Stoker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Kuschelb�r dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Kuschelb�r is just out of range.
Stoker slips a straight right by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Kuschelb�r at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Stoker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes the leg kick and cracks Stoker in the body.
Stoker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Kuschelb�rs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice body punch from Stoker.
Stoker tries to land a front kick but Von Kuschelb�r steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stoker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stoker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a series of punches but Stoker avoids them all with ease.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker misses with a straight left. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Von Kuschelb�r.
Stoker cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks under a wild hook from Stoker.
Stoker throws a hook but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Stoker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stoker takes a swing at Von Kuschelb�r's ribcage but misses.
Stoker misses with an uppercut
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stoker's knee momentarily.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Stoker tried to score with a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it.
Von Kuschelb�r needs to keep his hands up - Stoker had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Stoker throws a lazy uppercut
letting Von Kuschelb�r counter with a right hand.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Von Kuschelb�r swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Von Kuschelb�r feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a shot from downtown. Stoker moves away and avoids it.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Stoker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Von Kuschelb�r here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stoker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up in Stoker's guard and throws a big left but Stoker blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stoker misses with a hook. Von Kuschelb�r ducked under it nicely.
Stoker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Kuschelb�r doesn't seem bothered though.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a big shot that misses.
Stoker lands a jab to the nose.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
Stoker connects with a nice looking jab.
Stoker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelb�r was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a straight right. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Kuschelb�r.
Stoker lands with a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Von Kuschelb�r slips the punch.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoker momentarily.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kuschelb�r.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Kuschelb�r keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoker.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Kuschelb�r missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with the combination.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a looping right.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it with no problem.
Von Kuschelb�r works the jab nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoker takes a swing at Von Kuschelb�r's ribcage but misses.
Edward Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker. #TD#
Von Kuschelb�r is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoker's half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r drops an elbow to the side of Stoker's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Kuschelb�r.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r is just content to waste time from the top position. Stoker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to pass the guard but Stoker is keeping the position.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r throws a strike but Stoker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Stoker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Kuschelb�r is keeping the position for now.
Stoker won't allow Von Kuschelb�r to sweep him here.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stoker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking for a sweep. Stoker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stoker 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Stoker!
Our winner, Edward Stoker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: T161 - ITFL Team Finale
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r thumps Kha with a low kick.
Kha lands with a good body shot.
Kha scores with a nice head shot.
Kha throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelb�r moves away and avoids it.
Kha throws a head kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Kha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a chopping leg kick but Kha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kha throws a hook but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Kha looks to land a body kick but Von Kuschelb�r moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Kuschelb�r! But no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kha cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kha throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelb�r ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a leg kick.
Kha misses with a straight left.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kha.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crunch! Von Kuschelb�r slams his shin into Kha's torso.
Kha throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Kha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kha lands a slapping body shot.
Kha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves away.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Von Kuschelb�r does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a swing at Kha's ribcage but misses.
Kha is looking to counter punch.
Kha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Kha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kha connects with a right hand. Von Kuschelb�r shakes it off.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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.
Kha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kha swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Von Kuschelb�r to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a body kick but Kha moved away.
Von Kuschelb�r motions for Kha to come forward. Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick that misses.
Kha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
A right-left combo lands from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a two punch combination.
Kha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
Kha throws a leg kick which misses Von Kuschelb�r's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Kuschelb�r tries to avoid it.
Kha throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelb�r feints a counter leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a punch to the head.
Kha stuffs the takedown.
Kha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks a nice hook into Kha's ribs.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in looking for a takedown. Kha tries to sprawl out of it but Von Kuschelb�r keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r just manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r walks into a left hand. #T4#
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!
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a leg kick
and Von Kuschelb�r takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kha momentarily.
Von Kuschelb�r dips to his left and cracks Kha with an uppercut!
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Kha.
Kha takes one to the chin there.
Von Kuschelb�r stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kha.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a head shot.
Kha clobbers Von Kuschelb�r with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Kuschelb�r.
Kha throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Kuschelb�r's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Von Kuschelb�r scrambles back to his feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Kha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kha's head backwards.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a leg kick. Kha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Von Kuschelb�r backs away, Kha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Kuschelb�r walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kha.
Kha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab but it's blocked by Kha.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in for a takedown but Kha shows good takedown defense.
Kha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kha jabs Von Kuschelb�r to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Kha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Kuschelb�r can do to turn this around?
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming.
Kha throws a head kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a poor cross that misses
and Kha counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kha, right into the meat.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to land body kicks.
Kai Kha is winning the standup battle so far.
Kha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters circling a little - Kha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kha keeps Von Kuschelb�r at a distance using the push kick.
Kha throws a head kick that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r thinks about the counter body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kha checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Kha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kha misses the shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r feints a counter leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kha. Kha obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kha.
Von Kuschelb�r staying out of range there.
Kha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Kuschelb�r. Von Kuschelb�r circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Von Kuschelb�r. #T3#
Kha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Kuschelb�r. That did some damage!
Kha moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a head kick by Kha.
Von Kuschelb�r only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab but it's blocked by Kha.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab.
Kha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head.
Kha throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in looking for a takedown but Kha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Von Kuschelb�r's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kai Kha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r.#T4#
A big right from Kha misses.
Von Kuschelb�r looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Kuschelb�r, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Kha misses its target.
Good work by Von Kuschelb�r as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Von Kuschelb�r.
Kha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range.
Kha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick from Kha.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice looking combination but Kha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kha throws a solid leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kha.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the body kick from Kha.
A little jabbing left from Von Kuschelb�r on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with an uppercut that bounces Kha off the cage and back into range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Kha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Kha tries to land a front kick but Von Kuschelb�r steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Kuschelb�r has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kha.
Kha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Kuschelb�r shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Kha misses.
Kha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a body shot.
Kha throws a solid leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kha.
Kha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha scores with a hook.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a lazy uppercut
and Kha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Von Kuschelb�r is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kha throws a push kick but Von Kuschelb�r slaps the foot to one side.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kha defends it well.#T1#
Kha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a body kick but Kha moved away.
Kha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelb�r throws out the jab.
Kha is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a leg kick.
Kha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a lazy uppercut
and Kha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelb�r misses the target.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body shot but no joy.
Kha tries to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r saw it coming and moves away.
Von Kuschelb�r has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Kha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Von Kuschelb�r does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Kha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Kha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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.
Kha scores with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Von Kuschelb�r might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kha has got the better of the exchanges.
Von Kuschelb�r with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kha to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kha misses the target.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Von Kuschelb�r blocks the low kick.
Kha throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelb�r ducks down to avoid it.
Kha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a front kick but Kha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a lazy right hand but Kha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Kha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a hook.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a hook. Kha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Von Kuschelb�r moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kha misses with a head kick.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a swing at Kha's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelb�r keeps Kha at a distance using the push kick.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away.
Kha misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a wild body kick that Kha sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Von Kuschelb�r is predictable there
and Kha counters with a nice uppercut.
Kha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Kuschelb�r stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a straight right by Kha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Kuschelb�r! But no joy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Kha clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Kha is looking for a sweep.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kha takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kha on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kha throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r working away.#T1#
Kha is looking to reverse the position.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to move to mount but Kha blocks the move with his legs.
Kha 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Kuschelb�r working the ground and pound but Kha is defending the strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ground and pound from Von Kuschelb�r seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The strikes coming from Von Kuschelb�r are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kha is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Kha is working hard here to advance position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelb�r has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Kha with a big right hand but Kha just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Von Kuschelb�r lands some shots froms side control.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to score with some ground and pound. Kha controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kha's head. #T3#
Kha trying to hold on to Von Kuschelb�r's head to control him but Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to control. Kha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kha moves away.
Von Kuschelb�r with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kha to score with a decent uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a good cross that connects.
Kha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Kuschelb�r uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kha. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r misses the jab.
Kha digs a good body shot into Von Kuschelb�r's ribs.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a really nice looking cross but Kha seems unphased.
Kha throws a series of strikes that have Von Kuschelb�r backpedaling.
A good leg kick by Kha.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in and drives through. Kha sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Kuschelb�r pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Von Kuschelb�r lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Kha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kha counters with a nice body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kha manages to avoid it.
Kha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r digs a good body shot into Kha's ribs.
Von Kuschelb�r chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kha scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Kuschelb�r should have avoided that one.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice outside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Kha to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Kuschelb�r thows a body kick. Kha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Kha moves out of range of the body kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
Kha works the jab nicely.
Kha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kha lands with a straight right. Von Kuschelb�r didn't see that one coming.
Kha looks to throw the jab but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kha lands with an overhand left.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Kha.
Kha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kha tries to land a front kick but Von Kuschelb�r steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kha fakes the leg kick and cracks Von Kuschelb�r in the body.
Kha throws a front kick that sends Von Kuschelb�r stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kha connects with a single shot there.
Kha throws a hook but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Kha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelb�r.
Kha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kha misses with a straight right.
Kha throws a hook but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kha throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kha as Von Kuschelb�r shoots in.
Kha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Kuschelb�r looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kha jabs Von Kuschelb�r right on the nose. Von Kuschelb�r blinks but takes it well.
Kha throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r swings widly with a right hand
and Kha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Kuschelb�r's knee momentarily.
Kha with a nice cross.
Kha tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body kick.
Kha lands a leg kick that knocks Von Kuschelb�r off balance momentarily.
Kha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Kha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That kick from Kha tenderised Von Kuschelb�r's leg. Von Kuschelb�r is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kha.
Kha wants to slow Von Kuschelb�r down by chopping away at his legs.
Kha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
It looks like Kai Kha has been cut.
Kha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
Kha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Von Kuschelb�r walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Von Kuschelb�r catches Kha right on the button with a cross.
Kha tries to work over Von Kuschelb�r's front leg with a kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Kha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kha 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Kha!
Kai Kha very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: ITFL 10.1
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a wild body shot.
Brock Rumlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumlow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rumlow.
We've been hearing reports that Von Kuschelb�r has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range as Rumlow strikes.
Nice body kick from Rumlow.
Rumlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelb�r.
Rumlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rumlow throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Rumlow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rumlow misses with a left hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Rumlow moves into the clinch.
Rumlow tries a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Rumlow struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Kuschelb�r controls his hands.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelb�r - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rumlow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rumlow tries to work over Von Kuschelb�r's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelb�r. #T1#
Rumlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Von Kuschelb�r on the inside. #BC#
Von Kuschelb�r breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Rumlow misses the target. #CL2#
Rumlow closes the distance and pushes Von Kuschelb�r back into the cage.
Rumlow misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rumlow fails to land.
Von Kuschelb�r wants a takedown.
Rumlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Kuschelb�r pushes Rumlow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Kuschelb�r is working Rumlow over against the cage.
Rumlow utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to work over Rumlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
Rumlow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rumlow scores with a shot to the side of Von Kuschelb�r's head.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to drag Rumlow to the mat but Rumlow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumlow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rumlow throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
Rumlow lands a right hand. #BC#
Von Kuschelb�r manages to break the clinch.
Rumlow needs to keep his hands up - Von Kuschelb�r had a free shot at his head there.
Rumlow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rumlow throws an overhand right that lands on Von Kuschelb�r's shoulder, as Von Kuschelb�r tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Von Kuschelb�r blocks the low kick.
Rumlow throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r moved away.
Rumlow throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rumlow misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rumlow pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3##CL2#
Rumlow takes the fight into the clinch.
Rumlow misses with a punch on the inside.
Rumlow pushes Von Kuschelb�r back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelb�r.
Rumlow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelb�r looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rumlow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rumlow blocking some punches.
Rumlow gets through Von Kuschelb�r's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rumlow after a bit of a struggle.
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rumlow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rumlow has a couple of punches blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Rumlow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rumlow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r swings wildly with an uppercut but Rumlow uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Rumlow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Kuschelb�r backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rumlow.
Rumlow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rumlow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rumlow tries to throw a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it by throwing Rumlow back against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a right to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Von Kuschelb�r pushes Rumlow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rumlow's elbow.
Rumlow can't find room to land a body shot as Von Kuschelb�r controls the action.
Rumlow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rumlow working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Von Kuschelb�r.
A head punch on the inside from Von Kuschelb�r fails to land.
Rumlow misses with some punches.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Rumlow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rumlow wants to slow Von Kuschelb�r down by chopping away at his legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Kuschelb�r, as that shot connected.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to land body kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rumlow thows a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r checks it #TD#
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a shoot takedown. Rumlow fights it but they end up in guard.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rumlow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rumlow is trying to keep Von Kuschelb�r in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r stands up over Rumlow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Kuschelb�r is fighting to break Rumlow's control of his arms but Rumlow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r throwing strikes from guard but Rumlow blocks nicely.
Rumlow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to pass the guard but Rumlow is keeping the position.
Rumlow managing to control the position.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Rumlow with a solid left hand.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Kuschelb�r is working Rumlow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rumlow managing to control the position.
Rumlow trying to keep a closed guard but Von Kuschelb�r is proving a slippery customer.
Rumlow trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rumlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelb�r.
Rumlow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rumlow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Von Kuschelb�r lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rumlow doesn't seem phased though.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks under a wild hook from Rumlow.
A little feinted left hand from Von Kuschelb�r on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumlow as he connects with a hook.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rumlow misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r looks for a takedown but Rumlow sprawls well.
Brock Rumlow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rumlow thuds his shin into the meat of Von Kuschelb�r's side.
Rumlow misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rumlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Kuschelb�r is just out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in for a takedown but Rumlow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Rumlow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rumlow throws a nice head kick!
Rumlow throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelb�r ducks down to avoid it.
Rumlow throws the kick towards the body but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it.
Von Kuschelb�r changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rumlow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rumlow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rumlow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick nicely.
Rumlow avoids the body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Rumlow tries to clinch up.
Von Kuschelb�r uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rumlow.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rumlow tries to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r is having none of it.
Rumlow connects with a single shot there.
Rumlow slips a straight right by Von Kuschelb�r.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an uppercut.
Rumlow throws a right hand that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rumlow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Von Kuschelb�r takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rumlow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice leg kick.
Rumlow works over Von Kuschelb�r's head and body with a nice combination.
Rumlow throws a nice head kick!
Von Kuschelb�r closes the distance and clinches up with Rumlow, looking for a takedown. Von Kuschelb�r pushes Rumlow against the cage but Rumlow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rumlow scores with a hook to the body. Von Kuschelb�r takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rumlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rumlow.
Von Kuschelb�r will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rumlow connects with a solid leg kick.
Rumlow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rumlow misses with a kick to the body
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rumlow takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r throws the left hand but Rumlow avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks the body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r feinted with a counter takedown.
Rumlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a leg kick.
Rumlow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Rumlow.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumlow as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Rumlow misses its intended target.
Rumlow misses with a left hand
and Rumlow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rumlow.
Von Kuschelb�r lands an overhand right.
Rumlow is looking to clinch. #TD#
Von Kuschelb�r closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumlow is trying to work for a sweep but Von Kuschelb�r has mounted him!
Von Kuschelb�r lands a big elbow. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r unloading with bombs!
Von Kuschelb�r lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Rumlow that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rumlow tries to hold on but Von Kuschelb�r pushes him away.
Rumlow is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Kuschelb�r is landing with some decent strikes but Rumlow is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rumlow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rumlow gets back to half guard.
Rumlow is looking to control Von Kuschelb�r's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rumlow avoid being mounted?
Von Kuschelb�r is nestled in close to Rumlow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rumlow trying to control from the bottom.
Rumlow is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Von Kuschelb�r is staying active.
Rumlow is staying active underneath Von Kuschelb�r, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rumlow is trying to maintain the position but Von Kuschelb�r is very close to passing his half guard.
Rumlow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von Kuschelb�r scores with a couple of nice shots.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to advance position but Rumlow won't allow it.
Von Kuschelb�r is keen to just control but Rumlow is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Von Kuschelb�r there.
Von Kuschelb�r thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rumlow's head.
Rumlow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r lands strikes from half guard.
Rumlow is concentrating on defense, preventing Von Kuschelb�r from advancing position.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control but Rumlow is keeping him busy.
Rumlow is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Kuschelb�r 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: ITFL 9.2
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Themistokles.
Themistokles looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r lands an overhand right.
We've been informed that Themistokles has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Themistokles misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Themistokles wants to improve his position but instead Von Kuschelb�r has moved into half guard.
Themistokles wants to get back to full guard.
Themistokles is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Themistokles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Kuschelb�r seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Themistokles holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Von Kuschelb�r has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Themistokles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Von Kuschelb�r has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Themistokles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Von Kuschelb�r with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Themistokles is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r landing shots from mount.
Themistokles sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Themistokles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Kuschelb�r.
Themistokles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Themistokles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Von Kuschelb�r working Themistokles over with strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to control. Themistokles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Kuschelb�r drops an elbow to the side of Themistokles's head. #T4#
Themistokles is looking to get back to full guard here but Von Kuschelb�r has managed to pass to side control instead.
You can see the frustration on Themistokles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Themistokles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Themistokles wants to control but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Themistokles is looking to improve his position.
Themistokles has a hand on Von Kuschelb�r's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Von Kuschelb�r takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Themistokles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Kuschelb�r checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Kuschelb�r pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Themistokles throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelb�r half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r keeps Themistokles at a distance using the push kick.
Von Kuschelb�r moves away from the strike by Themistokles.
A swing and a miss from Von Kuschelb�r.
Themistokles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Kuschelb�r defends it well.
Themistokles connects with a body shot that sends Von Kuschelb�r's belly button to the back.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a straight right. Themistokles didn't see that one coming.
Themistokles misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range as Themistokles strikes.
Themistokles throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Themistokles can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Von Kuschelb�r as he avoids it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Themistokles slips a jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r defending well as Themistokles loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Themistokles.
Themistokles throws an overhand right that lands on Von Kuschelb�r's shoulder, as Von Kuschelb�r tries to avoid the shot.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs Themistokles to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Themistokles.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range as Themistokles throws a body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Themistokles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Kuschelb�r.
Themistokles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelb�r pushes Themistokles away with a front kick.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves away.
Themistokles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Themistokles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Kuschelb�r checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Themistokles misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Themistokles tries to sprawl but Von Kuschelb�r drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Themistokles wants to get back to full guard.
Von Kuschelb�r is keen to just control but Themistokles is a slippery customer.#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r trying to advance position but Themistokles counters by regaining guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Themistokles can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Kuschelb�r advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Themistokles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control from the top but Themistokles keeps moving.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position from guard on top but Themistokles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Themistokles wants to sweep here but Von Kuschelb�r controlling him for the moment.
Von Kuschelb�r slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Themistokles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Themistokles looking to control.
Themistokles looking for a sweep. Not yet Themistokles, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
Themistokles swings for the body but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Themistokles. That's going to slow Von Kuschelb�r down.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a straight right by Themistokles.
Sloppy strikes from Themistokles. Those never looked like landing.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Themistokles manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a straight right by Themistokles.
A low kick from Themistokles is predictable there
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Kuschelb�r darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Von Kuschelb�r thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Themistokles if he has to take too many more of those.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a wild body kick that Themistokles sees coming a mile off.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good exchange - Themistokles coming out on top.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an uppercut. Themistokles saw that one coming.
Themistokles is looking for the big counter here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Von Kuschelb�r here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook.
Themistokles appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Themistokles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Kuschelb�r was well out of range. Poor timing from Themistokles.
Von Kuschelb�r feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Themistokles missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelb�r was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Themistokles moves out of range of the strikes.
Themistokles throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
Themistokles looks to land a body kick but Von Kuschelb�r moved away.
A swing and a miss from Themistokles.
Themistokles misses the shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Themistokles.
It looked like Von Kuschelb�r wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Themistokles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Themistokles throws a chopping leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Themistokles throws a right hand that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Von Kuschelb�r.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Kuschelb�r.
Themistokles staying out of range there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Themistokles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Von Kuschelb�r pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Themistokles lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Von Kuschelb�r has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Kuschelb�r and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Themistokles tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Kuschelb�r half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A low kick from Themistokles is predictable there
and Themistokles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Themistokles loads up on a big right hand but Von Kuschelb�r slips the punch.
Themistokles slips a straight right by Von Kuschelb�r.#T2#
Themistokles throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a shoot takedown. Themistokles fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelb�r preventing the sweep.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Themistokles is working from the bottom.
Themistokles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Themistokles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r is pushing down on Themistokles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Themistokles is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Kuschelb�r has managed to sneak the leg through.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control from half guard but Themistokles is working away.
Von Kuschelb�r is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Themistokles taking some punishment here, with Von Kuschelb�r in his half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control but Themistokles is keeping him busy.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Kuschelb�r with the ground and pound but Themistokles uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to pass the guard but Themistokles is keeping the position.
Themistokles looking for a sweep. Not yet Themistokles, not yet.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position from guard on top but Themistokles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Themistokles controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Themistokles misses with a body shot.
Themistokles cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a cross.
An inside leg kick from Themistokles misses. #TD#
Von Kuschelb�r manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Themistokles on his heels. He'll look to pass Themistokles's guard now, I'm sure.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position from guard on top but Themistokles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Themistokles has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Von Kuschelb�r has passed into side control.
Themistokles tries to bench press Von Kuschelb�r off him but Von Kuschelb�r keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
Our winner, Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ITFL 8.1
Date: Aug 10, 2016

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
As Von Kuschelb�r backs away, Jackson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a head kick.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Von Kuschelb�r slips the punch.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a jab from Jackson.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Von Kuschelb�r steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Kuschelb�r has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson lands with a hook. Von Kuschelb�r tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2##TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Kuschelb�r finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Von Kuschelb�r is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jackson pulls Von Kuschelb�r in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Jackson pulls Von Kuschelb�r in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson stalling.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is taking a breather. Von Kuschelb�r says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r 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.
#R2#
Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Kuschelb�r. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Von Kuschelb�r dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Kuschelb�r. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson tries a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Von Kuschelb�r keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Kuschelb�r needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a jab.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Von Kuschelb�r saw that one coming.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a takedown
and Von Kuschelb�r takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a jab from Jackson.
Von Kuschelb�r appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Shea Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Von Kuschelb�r saw that one coming.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelb�r was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Von Kuschelb�r misses the shot to the body. #T4#
That kick from Von Kuschelb�r tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Von Kuschelb�r fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Kuschelb�r feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that O Shea Jackson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Von Kuschelb�r fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Jackson misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a kick to the body
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Kuschelb�r throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Von Kuschelb�r slips the punch.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Kuschelb�r. That's going to slow Jackson down. #T2##TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
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!
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson has Von Kuschelb�r pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson is trying to keep Von Kuschelb�r in close.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Von Kuschelb�r from controlling successfully. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big left from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Von Kuschelb�r moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Von Kuschelb�r misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Kuschelb�r is just out of range.
Jackson slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jackson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson moves forwards but Von Kuschelb�r connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Kuschelb�r is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Von Kuschelb�r keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r.
Well Von Kuschelb�r has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ITFL 7.2
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r thows a leg kick but Chino checks it
and Chino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Chino misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Von Kuschelb�r on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Chino to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chino.
Von Kuschelb�r has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Kuschelb�r attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chino counters with a low kick, right behind Von Kuschelb�r 's knee.
Chino throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Von Kuschelb�r misses. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook.
Chino slips under a jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Chino throws a counter combo.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks the body kick.
Chino slips under a jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chino! But no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Kuschelb�r can pounce on him.
Chino throws a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r misses the shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a left hand
and Chino counters with a low kick, right behind Von Kuschelb�r 's knee.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Von Kuschelb�r.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelb�r misses the target.
Von Kuschelb�r backing away here, and Chino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a nice body kick.
Alpa Chino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a lazy body kick
and Chino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r looks for a takedown but Chino sprawls well.
Chino flicks out a counter leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r steps away.
A low kick from Von Kuschelb�r is predictable there
and Chino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook. Chino ducked under it nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice head kick!
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a straight right.
Chino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a left hand
letting Chino counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Von Kuschelb�r - just one landing.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick that misses
and Chino counters with a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r with a hook.
Chino looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range nicely.
Chino blocks a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Chino takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Kuschelb�r's sensitive parts.
Chino throws a head kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
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!
Chino moves out of range of the body kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
Chino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a hook. Chino ducked under it nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alpa Chino will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Chino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
Chino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an off balance right hand
and Chino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Kuschelb�r's knee momentarily.
Chino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body punch but Chino moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Von Kuschelb�r misses
and Chino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chino's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Von Kuschelb�r drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chino wants to get back to his feet but Von Kuschelb�r passes into half guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chino is refusing to be controlled, as Von Kuschelb�r sits in half guard. #T1#
Chino wants to get back to his feet.
Chino has hold of Von Kuschelb�r's hands but Von Kuschelb�r slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Kuschelb�r.
Chino wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chino wants to get back to his feet.
Chino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chino's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Kuschelb�r missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chino is refusing to be controlled, as Von Kuschelb�r sits in half guard.
Chino tries to kick Von Kuschelb�r off but Von Kuschelb�r keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chino swivels and escapes.
Chino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Chino blocks the body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to throw the jab but Chino is out of range.
Chino unleashes a big counter combination but Von Kuschelb�r bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chino misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a single leg into guard. Chino didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Kuschelb�r accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chino keeping full guard, as Von Kuschelb�r tries to pass.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to work some ground and pound but Chino has wrist control.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Kuschelb�r not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r looking to pass the guard.
Chino is looking to stand up but Von Kuschelb�r isn't so interested in that idea.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to pass the guard but Chino is keeping the position.
Chino wants to get back to his feet but Von Kuschelb�r is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body punch but Chino moves out of range.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r is winning the standup battle so far.
Chino throws a jab when Von Kuschelb�r was well out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Von Kuschelb�r here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A jab from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
A little jabbing left from Chino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chino replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it well.
Chino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick
and Chino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
Chino misses with a low kick as Von Kuschelb�r jumps back.
Chino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chino keeps Von Kuschelb�r at a distance using the push kick.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chino but Chino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Von Kuschelb�r is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chino can do to turn this around?
Von Kuschelb�r looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Kuschelb�r fails with the takedown
and Chino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Kuschelb�r's knee momentarily.
Chino blocks a low kick nicely.
Chino throws out a counter right but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it with no problem.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Von Kuschelb�r or perhaps it was just good defense by Chino, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook to the side of Chino's head but Chino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chino has time to react.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a hook to the body. Chino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Von Kuschelb�r finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chino moves out of range as Von Kuschelb�r strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Chino is just out of range.
Chino throws out a counter right but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it with no problem.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Kuschelb�r. #CL2#
Chino closes the distance and clinches.
Chino swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chino tries to throw a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it by throwing Chino back against the cage.
Chino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chino misses with a body punch.
Chino pushes Von Kuschelb�r back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Kuschelb�r lands an uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chino throws a head punch that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to drag Chino to the mat but Chino just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelb�r is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
A hook to the body from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Kuschelb�r softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chino scores with a hook to the body.
Chino works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a punch but it's blocked by Chino.
Chino throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Kuschelb�r. #BC#
Von Kuschelb�r breaks from the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a front kick but Chino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a double jab
and Von Kuschelb�r takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Kuschelb�r 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ITFL 6.1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in and gets a takedown into Michael's guard.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to work some ground and pound but Michael has wrist control.
Von Kuschelb�r content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Michael is controlling Von Kuschelb�r's posture.
Von Kuschelb�r slips nicely into half guard.
Michael wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelb�r is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Michael trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael 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.
Michael has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Von Kuschelb�r passes to full mount!
Von Kuschelb�r prevents Michael from getting the reversal.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #CUT#
It looks like Bryer Michael has been cut.
Michael holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Von Kuschelb�r tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Michael is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Michael tries to hold on but Von Kuschelb�r pushes him away.
Von Kuschelb�r working Michael over with strikes here. #CUT#
That has opened up Bryer Michael's cut even more.
Michael is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Michael?
Von Kuschelb�r has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Michael's face. #CUT#
The cut above Bryer Michael's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Von Kuschelb�r with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with strikes but Michael is staying in there. #CUT#
Bryer Michael's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bryer Michael's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
A very excited looking Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ITFL 5.1
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Kha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kha.
Kha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Kha is just out of range.
Kha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to chop away at Kha's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kha misses with a wild combination.
Kha misses the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Von Kuschelb�r has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Kuschelb�r darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kha doesn't seem bothered though.
Kha throws a head kick that misses.
Kha is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a head kick by Kha.
As Kha backs off Von Kuschelb�r throws a huge counter combo but Kha manages to avoid it all.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs Kha right on the nose. Kha blinks but takes it well.
Kha connects with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Kuschelb�r has time to react.
Kha checks the leg kick.
Kha throws a body shot but no joy.
Kha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Von Kuschelb�r! #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kha quickly recovers to half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kha.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Kha is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to pass the guard but Kha is keeping the position.
Von Kuschelb�r won't allow Kha to sweep him here.
Von Kuschelb�r seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Kha is working from the bottom. #T3#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelb�r being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kha lands a nice shot to the body.
Kha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a punch to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Kha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelb�r throws out the jab.
Kha just misses with a punch to the body.
And Von Kuschelb�r responds with a good body kick, but Kha manages to step out the way in time.
Von Kuschelb�r moves away from the strike by Kha.
Kha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but Kha checks it.
Von Kuschelb�r swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kha counters with a head kick.
Von Kuschelb�r on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in and bounces Kha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Kha wants to sweep but no luck.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kai Kha will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Von Kuschelb�r closes the distance and clinches up with Kha, looking for a takedown. Von Kuschelb�r pushes Kha against the cage but Kha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r feints and as Kha raises his hands in defense, Von Kuschelb�r changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up in Kha's guard and throws a big left but Kha blocks it.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing strikes but missing.
Kha is trying to keep Von Kuschelb�r in close.
Kha wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up in Kha's guard and throws a big left but Kha blocks it. #T1#
Kha is trying to keep Von Kuschelb�r in close.
Kha being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an overhand right that lands on Kha's shoulder, as Kha tries to avoid the shot.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kha.
Kha throws an overhand right that lands on Von Kuschelb�r's shoulder, as Von Kuschelb�r tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kha.
Kha lands a nice hook to Von Kuschelb�r's body. Von Kuschelb�r takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a lazy body kick
and Kha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Kuschelb�r's knee momentarily.
Kha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Kuschelb�r. Von Kuschelb�r obviously looking to wear him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Von Kuschelb�r crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kha - the referee stops the clock and Von Kuschelb�r gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kha. Von Kuschelb�r manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Danga de danga de dang - Kha scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a three punch combo!
Von Kuschelb�r dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kha. That did some damage!
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a jab.
Kha moves out of range as Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick.
Kha quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kha looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r digs a good body shot into Kha's ribs.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kha is able to avoid easily.
Kha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Kuschelb�r. Von Kuschelb�r obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Kha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Kha.
Kha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kai Kha is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab to the head.
Kha throws a hook but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick that misses.
Kha throws a body punch but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to land body kicks.
Kha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kha!
Von Kuschelb�r stuns Kha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Von Kuschelb�r.#TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kha's guard.
Kha wants to hit a switch here but Von Kuschelb�r passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kha there!
Von Kuschelb�r lands with some strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a head shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a double jab.
Kha throws a leg kick
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a stiff right hand.
Kha scores with a jab to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a wild body kick that Kha sees coming a mile off.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in but Kha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a kick to the body.
Kha misses with a straight right.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the head kick by Kha.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a shot from downtown. Kha moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Kuschelb�r.
And Kha counters with a quick kick to the body but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Kha lands a slapping body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r gets a takedown into half guard.
Kha wants to control but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kha wants to control but Von Kuschelb�r passes into side.
Kha keeps Von Kuschelb�r under control for a moment.#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kha is looking for a sweep.
Von Kuschelb�r has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control but Kha is keeping him busy.
Kha tries to improve position but can't.
Von Kuschelb�r sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kha is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kha is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kha is trying to control Von Kuschelb�r's posture but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it.
Kha is looking for a sweep.
Von Kuschelb�r fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to take a break and control but Kha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kha is trying to get back to half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kha throws a push kick but Von Kuschelb�r slaps the foot to one side.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a glancing blow to the side of Kha's head.
Kha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Von Kuschelb�r checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kha is able to avoid easily.
As Von Kuschelb�r backs away, Kha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a jab from Kha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Kuschelb�r! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Kha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Kuschelb�r 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
A victorious Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ITFL 4.1
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Labak takes a swing at Von Kuschelb�r's ribcage but misses.
Labak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
Labak loads up on a big right hand but Von Kuschelb�r slips the punch.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a combination but Labak avoids it well.
Labak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Labak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Labak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Von Kuschelb�r slips under a jab from Labak.
Labak throws a lazy right hand but Von Kuschelb�r sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Kuschelb�r lands an overhand right.
Labak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a half hearted mid kick.
Labak throwing a counter right hand but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Von Kuschelb�r.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Labak appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r jabs at Labak's body.
Labak throws a big shot that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Labak with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Labak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Labak clinches up against the cage.
Labak misses with a body punch.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Labak backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Kabal Labak has been cut.
A short right from Labak.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Labak content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Labak stalling in the clinch but Von Kuschelb�r improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Von Kuschelb�r fails to land.
Labak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Labak fails to pull guard.
Von Kuschelb�r keeps control of Labak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Labak prevents a body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
A short uppercut from Von Kuschelb�r.
Labak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Labak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Labak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kabal Labak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labak wants to take the fight to the mat but Von Kuschelb�r manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Labak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Labak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Kuschelb�r backwards.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks an uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a shot to the body.
Labak tries a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Labak fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Labaks head.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a shot to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to throw a body punch but Labak avoids it by throwing Von Kuschelb�r back against the cage.
Labak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Labak blocking some punches.
Labak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Kuschelb�r's elbow.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a punch to the body.
Labak misses with an elbow strike.
Labak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Kuschelb�r backwards.
Labak struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Kuschelb�r controls his hands. #TD#
Labak manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Von Kuschelb�r got a little sloppy there for a moment and Labak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Kuschelb�r has managed to get both his arms back between Labak's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Labak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Kuschelb�r passes into side control. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to take a break and control but Labak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Labak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r lands strikes from half guard.
Labak wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Labak actively working from the bottom here.
Labak is looking to control Von Kuschelb�r's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Labak avoid being mounted?
Von Kuschelb�r slips a nice elbow through Labak's hands, connecting with Labak's forehead.
Von Kuschelb�r works his way into side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kabal Labak's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Labak misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A bone on bone clash there as Von Kuschelb�r blocks the leg kick.
Labak cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Labak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Labak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Von Kuschelb�r is predictable there
and Labak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Labak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kabal Labak is winning the standup battle so far.
Labak lands a jab to the nose.
Horrible takedown attempt by Labak or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Kuschelb�r, which made it look bad.
Labak ducks under a wild hook from Von Kuschelb�r.
Labak cracks the inside of Von Kuschelb�r's front leg.
Labak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Kuschelb�r at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labak shoots for a takedown but Von Kuschelb�r saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Von Kuschelb�r misses.#T1#
Labak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Kuschelb�r sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kabal Labak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a two punch combination.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a looping left.
Labak walks into a stiff left hand from Von Kuschelb�r.
Labak slips under a jab from Von Kuschelb�r.
Labak shoots and misses
and Von Kuschelb�r connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks the body kick.
Labak wants to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Labak.
Labak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Labak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Labak moves away.
Labak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Labak fakes the leg kick and cracks Von Kuschelb�r in the body.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to throw the jab but Labak is out of range. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r leaves Labak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Labak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Kuschelb�r at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Labak throws out a loose jab but Von Kuschelb�r uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Labak.
A big right from Labak misses.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a left hand but Labak moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Labak.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a nice body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Labak doesn't seem bothered though.
Labak goes for a double leg but Von Kuschelb�r avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von Kuschelb�r continues to drive forward.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a front kick that sends Labak stumbling back into the cage.
Labak misses with a body kick.#T3#
Labak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Kuschelb�r swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Kuschelb�r dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Labak. That did some damage!
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Labak misses its intended target.
Von Kuschelb�r uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Labak.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Kuschelb�r! But no joy.
Labak throws the left hand but Von Kuschelb�r avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Labak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Von Kuschelb�r with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Kuschelb�r. That's going to slow Labak down.
Von Kuschelb�r throws out a powerful jab.
Labak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Von Kuschelb�r tries to avoid it but Labak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Von Kuschelb�r to the ground. Von Kuschelb�r escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Labak misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r looks for the body kick but Labak saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Labak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Labak looks to throw the jab but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Kuschelb�r throws a looping overhand right but Labak ducks down to avoid it.
Labak throws a right hand that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Labak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Kuschelb�r has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a looping overhand right but Labak ducks down to avoid it.
Labak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Labak misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a left hand but Labak moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook but Labak blocks it.
Von Kuschelb�r swings for the body but Labak moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kabal Labak's cut.
That's time! Labak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r slips a jab from Labak.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an uppercut
and Labak counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a sloppy right hand. Labak should have avoided that one.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a lunging right hand
and Labak counters with a right hand to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a body kick but Labak moved away.
Labak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Kuschelb�r appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Labak closes the distance and clinches.
Labak working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Kuschelb�r. #BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Kuschelb�r pinned against the cage. Von Kuschelb�r gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Labak throws a body shot but no joy.
Labak checks a leg kick.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a low kick.
Labak just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick that misses.
Labak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Labak tries to move into range but Von Kuschelb�r moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Von Kuschelb�r catches Labak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a left hand but Labak moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Labak.
Labak tries to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r is having none of it.
Labak takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Labak will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Labak attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Labak backing away here, and Von Kuschelb�r unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Labak throws a low kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range easily.
Von Kuschelb�r on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Labak. Labak obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice looking kick to the body. Labak takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Labak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Labak doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Kuschelb�r has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Labak misses with a takedown
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Labak misses with a straight left.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Labak.
Labak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Labak misses the jab.
Von Kuschelb�r looks for the body kick but Labak saw that one coming.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot.
Labak scores with a spinning back kick!
Kabal Labak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Kuschelb�r's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a straight right.
Von Kuschelb�r feints and then cracks Labak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Labak down.
Labak throws a wild body kick that Von Kuschelb�r sees coming a mile off.
Von Kuschelb�r motions for Labak to come forward. Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Labak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to slow Labak down by chopping away at his legs.
Labak feinted with a counter takedown.
Labak tries to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r saw it coming and moves away.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a spinning back kick!
Labak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Labak moves out of range as Von Kuschelb�r strikes.
Labak throws a chopping leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick by Labak misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to slow Labak down by chopping away at his legs.
Von Kuschelb�r slips under a jab from Labak.
Von Kuschelb�r with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Labak walks into a stiff left hand from Von Kuschelb�r.
Labak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Kuschelb�r pinned against the cage. Von Kuschelb�r gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kabal Labak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Labak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Labak is looking to land body kicks.
Labak tries to clinch but Von Kuschelb�r is having none of it.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a swing at Labak's ribcage but misses.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Labak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Kuschelb�r has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
An out of breath Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ITFL 3.1
Date: Jun 01, 2016

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni blocks the body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a front kick but Ciprianni steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a jab but it's blocked by Ciprianni.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but Ciprianni moved away.
Ciprianni has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Ciprianni moved out of range.
Ciprianni throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick which misses Ciprianni's front leg but catches the back leg as Ciprianni tries to avoid it.
Ciprianni looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Von Kuschelb�r's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciprianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kuschelb�r.
Ciprianni throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body shot but no joy.
Ciprianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ciprianni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ciprianni lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs at Ciprianni's body.
Ciprianni throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciprianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelb�r misses the target.
Ciprianni is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Von Kuschelb�r - that will leave a mark!
Von Kuschelb�r closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Von Kuschelb�r, as that shot connected.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a head kick by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni slips under a jab.
Ciprianni lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Ciprianni does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Ciprianni clinches up against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Ciprianni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ciprianni moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ciprianni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Kuschelb�r can pounce on him.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick but Ciprianni moved away.
Ciprianni steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Ciprianni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ciprianni throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a right hand
and Ciprianni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a body shot that sends Ciprianni's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Ciprianni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ciprianni moves away from the strike by Von Kuschelb�r.
Ciprianni throws out a counter right but Von Kuschelb�r avoids it with no problem.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ciprianni throws a shot from downtown. Von Kuschelb�r moves away and avoids it.
Von Kuschelb�r displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ciprianni throws out the jab.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a double jab
and Ciprianni counters with a left to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ciprianni moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Ciprianni. That snapped Von Kuschelb�r's head back.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a wild body kick that Ciprianni sees coming a mile off.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciprianni manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ciprianni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ciprianni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ciprianni misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni throws a series of punches but Von Kuschelb�r avoids them all with ease.
Ciprianni misses with a leg kick
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Kuschelb�r with a hook.
Ciprianni throws a push kick but Von Kuschelb�r slaps the foot to one side.
Ciprianni walks into a stiff left hand from Von Kuschelb�r.
That kick from Von Kuschelb�r tenderised Ciprianni's leg. Ciprianni is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ciprianni throws a head kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Von Kuschelb�r wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.
Von Kuschelb�r 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.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ciprianni scores with a decent looking hook.
Ciprianni blocks a leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Von Kuschelb�r here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a leg kick but Ciprianni saw it coming and moves away.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ciprianni checks it well.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a leg kick. Ciprianni looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #TD2#
Ciprianni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Kuschelb�r is just riding it out for now. Ciprianni eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ciprianni wants to work for an arm triangle but Von Kuschelb�r is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Ciprianni is looking for submissions but instead, Von Kuschelb�r has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Ciprianni has gone for a leg lock! Von Kuschelb�r slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ciprianni's guard.#REVR#
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the position from guard on top but Ciprianni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ciprianni 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.#SUB2#
Ciprianni working for submissions but it's allowed Von Kuschelb�r to get to half guard. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r is keen to just control but Ciprianni is a slippery customer.
Ciprianni is trying to maintain the position but Von Kuschelb�r is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ciprianni looking for submissions off his back.
Von Kuschelb�r passes into side control, despite Ciprianni's attempt to control the position.
Ciprianni regains half guard.
Ciprianni tries to roll over but Von Kuschelb�r keeps him under control.#T3#
Ciprianni 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!#SUB2#
Ciprianni looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Von Kuschelb�r is controlling Ciprianni 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB2#
Ciprianni working for a triangle but Von Kuschelb�r defends it easily. #SUB2#
Ciprianni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Ciprianni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control from the top but Ciprianni keeps moving.
Von Kuschelb�r controls from within his opponent's guard.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Ciprianni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Kuschelb�r is aware though and is defending well.
Von Kuschelb�r has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ciprianni escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Kuschelb�r gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Ciprianni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ciprianni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws the left hand but Ciprianni avoids the punch easily.
Ciprianni takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Ciprianni.
Von Kuschelb�r will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Von Kuschelb�r just misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciprianni was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Kuschelb�r.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni needs to keep his hands up - Von Kuschelb�r had a free shot at his head there.
Von Kuschelb�r blocks a jab.
Ciprianni misses with a hook
enabling Von Kuschelb�r to counter with a crisp jab.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r is winning the standup battle so far.
Ciprianni throws an off balance right hand
and Von Kuschelb�r connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ciprianni misses with a hook. Von Kuschelb�r ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ciprianni throws a sloppy head kick and Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range easily.
Ciprianni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a glancing blow to the side of Ciprianni's head.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a low kick.
Ciprianni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ciprianni's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Kuschelb�r swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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.
Ciprianni has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Von Kuschelb�r.
Ciprianni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Kuschelb�r goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCiprianni.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks a nice hook into Ciprianni's ribs.#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ciprianni misses with a low kick.
Ciprianni misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ciprianni on the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciprianni can do to turn this around?
Ciprianni misses with a wild body shot.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a straight right. Ciprianni didn't see that one coming.
Ciprianni takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Kuschelb�r slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ciprianni throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Von Kuschelb�r as he connects with a hook.
Von Kuschelb�r just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ciprianni looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with an uppercut
and Ciprianni counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Kuschelb�r's knee momentarily.
Ciprianni loads up on a big right hand but Von Kuschelb�r slips the punch.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to slow Ciprianni down with leg kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a looping overhand right but Ciprianni ducks down to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab lands there for Ciprianni.
Von Kuschelb�r connects with a body shot that sends Ciprianni's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Kuschelb�r. That's going to slow Ciprianni down.
You can see that Ciprianni has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ciprianni throws a head kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a combination. Ciprianni sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Ciprianni moved out of range.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r throws a leg kick which misses Ciprianni's front leg but catches the back leg as Ciprianni tries to avoid it.
Ciprianni checks a leg kick.
Ciprianni tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Von Kuschelb�r.
Ciprianni looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Von Kuschelb�r steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni looks to land a left hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing a counter right hand but Ciprianni manages to avoid it.
Ciprianni throws a series of strikes that have Von Kuschelb�r backpedaling.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Kuschelb�r.
Ciprianni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Von Kuschelb�r tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Von Kuschelb�r throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ciprianni throws a counter combo.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range as Ciprianni strikes.
Von Kuschelb�r works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Kuschelb�r 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
An out of breath Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ITFL 2.2
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gilas.
Von Kuschelb�r jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Kuschelb�r is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gilas.
Gilas dives in for a single leg takedown but Von Kuschelb�r sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big right from Von Kuschelb�r misses.
We've been told by Von Kuschelb�r's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a nice head shot.
A clash of legs there as Gilas blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Gilas scores with a takedown into Von Kuschelb�r's guard.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to control.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gilas won't allow Von Kuschelb�r to sweep him here. #T1#
Gilas trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r is working from the bottom.
Von Kuschelb�r is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Von Kuschelb�r is nestled in close to Gilas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gilas wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilas keeps trying to improve his position.
Von Kuschelb�r throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gilas wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelb�r is controlling well. #T2#
Gilas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Kuschelb�r.
Gilas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Von Kuschelb�r not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Gilas is holding on to half guard well.
Von Kuschelb�r is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Von Kuschelb�r thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Von Kuschelb�r working Gilas over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gilas is looking for a sweep. Von Kuschelb�r is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gilas moves into full guard.
Von Kuschelb�r slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gilas trying to control the position here. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r throws an elbow that misses. Gilas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Von Kuschelb�r's guard. Nice move by Gilas!#REVB#
Gilas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gilas is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Kuschelb�r has wrist control.
Von Kuschelb�r seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Von Kuschelb�r controls Gilas momentarily but Gilas frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas throws a strike but Von Kuschelb�r rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gilas stuns Von Kuschelb�r with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Von Kuschelb�r tries to sprawl but Gilas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gilas thows a huge punch but Von Kuschelb�r dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilas is thwarting Von Kuschelb�r's attempts to control the position.
Gilas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gilas winds up and cracks Von Kuschelb�r with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gilas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas is taking a breather. Von Kuschelb�r says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gilas stalling away here and it's allowed Von Kuschelb�r to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Gilas throwing strikes from guard but Von Kuschelb�r blocks nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gilas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gilas throws a strike but Von Kuschelb�r rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Von Kuschelb�r loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gilas wants to improve his position but instead Von Kuschelb�r has moved into half guard.
Gilas is looking for a sweep. Von Kuschelb�r is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gilas is still trying to improve position.
Neil Gilas has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control but Gilas is keeping him busy.
Gilas trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
Gilas trying to get back to full guard but Von Kuschelb�r takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gilas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Von Kuschelb�r tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Von Kuschelb�r prevents Gilas from getting the reversal.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r working the ground and pound effectively.
Von Kuschelb�r has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to control and managing it successfully.
Von Kuschelb�r landing shots from mount.
Gilas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Gilas tries to hold on but Von Kuschelb�r pushes him away.
Von Kuschelb�r working the ground and pound effectively.
Gilas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gilas is looking to get to half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Von Kuschelb�r here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilas is trying to control but can't.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Von Kuschelb�r swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gilas.
Gilas shoots in for a takedown but Von Kuschelb�r shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with the left hand. Gilas knows he should have avoided that one.
Gilas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Kuschelb�r sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilas somewhat.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to slow Gilas down with leg kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a combination but Gilas avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a body kick.
Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Gilas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Kuschelb�r sprawls well initially but Gilas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control but Gilas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Gilas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gilas is looking to stall here but Von Kuschelb�r recovers full guard.
Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Kuschelb�r pulls Gilas in to control the position.
Gilas throwing strikes from guard but Von Kuschelb�r blocks nicely.
Gilas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Kuschelb�r is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Von Kuschelb�r throwing strikes from guard but Gilas blocks nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Gilas with a solid left hand.
Gilas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Gilas distracts Von Kuschelb�r with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Von Kuschelb�r looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Kuschelb�r, not yet.
Gilas lands a couple of digs.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gilas postures up and lands a big shot to Von Kuschelb�r's brow. #T3#
Gilas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gilas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Kuschelb�r looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Kuschelb�r, not yet.
Gilas wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelb�r keeps moving.
Gilas throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Von Kuschelb�r controlling Gilas's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gilas misses with a left hand
and Von Kuschelb�r counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gilas misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Von Kuschelb�r wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Gilas shoots in for a takedown but Von Kuschelb�r shows good takedown defense.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Gilas.
Von Kuschelb�r avoids the body shot from Gilas.
Gilas swings widly with a right hand
and Gilas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gilas throws a looping overhand right but Von Kuschelb�r ducks down to avoid it.
Von Kuschelb�r tests Gilas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Gilas is predictable there
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gilas.
Gilas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Kuschelb�r gets back to half guard.
Gilas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Gilas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Kuschelb�r has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r.
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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
An out of breath Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ITFL 1.1
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r ducks under a wild hook from Michael.
Michael throws out a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range and Michael only half commits.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a body shot.
Michael will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Von Kuschelb�r stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Michael.
Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range of the body kick from Michael.
Michael displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Kuschelb�r throws out the jab.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a good cross that connects.
Michael moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Michael misses.
Von Kuschelb�r has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body punch from Michael.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Kuschelb�r. Michael shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Michael misses with a leg kick
and Michael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michael misses with a few strikes there.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to land a right hand but Michael moved out of range.
Michael misses with a body kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Michael. Von Kuschelb�r shrugs it off though.
Von Kuschelb�r checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Michael is predictable there
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a body kick that stops Michael in his tracks momentarily.
Von Kuschelb�r slips under a jab.
It looked like Von Kuschelb�r was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Kuschelb�r slips under a jab from Michael.
Michael wants to land a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range. #T2#
Michael shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Kuschelb�r feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Michael's calf.#CL2#
Michael moves into range and clinches up with Von Kuschelb�r.
A right hand to the body from Von Kuschelb�r.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Michael misses with a punch to the body.
Michael misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Von Kuschelb�r has picked Michael up - he's going for a ride! Von Kuschelb�r dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Von Kuschelb�r thows a huge punch but Michael dodges it nicely.
Von Kuschelb�r prevents Michael from improving his position.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the action but Michael is working from the bottom.
Michael is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Michael is refusing to be controlled, as Von Kuschelb�r sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Michael actively working from the bottom here.
Michael avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Kuschelb�r is thwarting Michael's attempts to control the position.
Von Kuschelb�r trying to control the action but Michael is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Michael keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Von Kuschelb�r looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Michael with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Von Kuschelb�r prevents Michael from improving his position.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a punch from half guard.
Michael is staying active underneath Von Kuschelb�r, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Von Kuschelb�r working over Michael with some ground and pound. Michael looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Michael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Michael fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michael lands a jab to the nose.
Michael fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Kuschelb�r is out of range.
Michael works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Kuschelb�r. Michael does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelb�r chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michael ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michael scoring well with a low kick there.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r is winning the standup battle so far.
Michael lands a right hook to the body.
Michael looks to land a right hand but Von Kuschelb�r moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Kuschelb�r is just out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r throws an overhand right that lands on Michael's shoulder, as Michael tries to avoid the shot.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks right into an uppercut from Michael.
Michael wants to clinch up but Von Kuschelb�r keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Michael throws a head kick that half lands.
Von Kuschelb�r loads up on a big right hand but Michael slips the punch.
Michael lands a leg kick that knocks Von Kuschelb�r off balance momentarily.
Von Kuschelb�r works Michael's body with a nice hook.
Michael tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Kuschelb�r was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bryer Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michael walks forward, straight into a front kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
A left lands for Von Kuschelb�r.
A swing and a miss from Michael.
Michael throws a head kick but Von Kuschelb�r moves out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to counter with a takedown but Michael is quick to defend against it.
Michael scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Michael on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michael checks a low kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
Michael tries to counter with a clinch but Von Kuschelb�r shakes him off and moves away.
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!
Von Kuschelb�r throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Michael counters by clinching up.
Michael misses with some punches.
Michael's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Michael misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Von Kuschelb�r breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michael throws a predictable looking body shot
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Michael, as that shot connected.
Nice body kick from Von Kuschelb�r.
Michael uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Kuschelb�r.
Michael's coach down at River's Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Michael's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Kuschelb�r.
Michael throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice double leg into side control. Michael won't be happy with that.
Michael is trying to improve his position.
Von Kuschelb�r working the ground and pound.#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r is working Michael over with some ground and pound from side control.
Michael is looking to reverse the position.
Von Kuschelb�r tries to advance to mount but can't.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Michael regains half guard.
Michael has hold of Von Kuschelb�r's hands but Von Kuschelb�r slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a nice elbow through Michael's hands, connecting with Michael's forehead.
Michael is looking for a sweep. Von Kuschelb�r is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Kuschelb�r not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Von Kuschelb�r here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T4#
Von Kuschelb�r wants to control but Michael is keeping him busy.
Von Kuschelb�r is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Michael is pressing down on Von Kuschelb�r's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Von Kuschelb�r with a nice head shot there.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
Von Kuschelb�r has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Michael 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.
Michael is pulling down on Von Kuschelb�r's head. It's preventing any offense from Von Kuschelb�r, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Michael throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Von Kuschelb�r escapes and throws Michael's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Michael takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Michael rushes Von Kuschelb�r and presses him up against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Kuschelb�r is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michael can do to turn this around?
Michael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Michael wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Michael.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael throws a head punch that misses.
Michael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Michael.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Michael or not.
Michael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Michael wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r struggles to land a body shot inside as Michael controls his hands.
Michael swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Kuschelb�r gets through Michael's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Von Kuschelb�r's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michael on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Von Kuschelb�r.
A jab from Michael misses.
Michael works Von Kuschelb�r's body with a nice hook.
Michael swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Von Kuschelb�r to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Von Kuschelb�r checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Von Kuschelb�r half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r checks the leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a front kick.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Von Kuschelb�r as he checks the leg kick.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Michael with a right hand to the side of the head.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a push kick but Michael slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Michael lands.#TD#
Von Kuschelb�r shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Von Kuschelb�r showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Michael looking for submissions off his back.
Michael trying to control but Von Kuschelb�r postures up.
Bryer Michael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a punch from half guard.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Kuschelb�r landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Von Kuschelb�r takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Von Kuschelb�r stalling away here and it's allowed Michael to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Von Kuschelb�r makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Kuschelb�r postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Kuschelb�r stands up over Michael, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michael's head.#ROC#
Michael is rocked!
Von Kuschelb�r keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Michael's head.
Michael is still in real trouble! Can Von Kuschelb�r finish him?
Michael can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Kuschelb�r controls the pace.
Von Kuschelb�r wants to pass the guard but Michael is keeping the position.
Von Kuschelb�r advances position into side control!
Michael seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Kuschelb�r cracks Michael with a big elbow.
Von Kuschelb�r controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
A very excited looking Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: LEGACY! 63
Date: Apr 08, 2016

#R1#
Von Kuschelb�r checks the leg kick nicely there.
Von Kuschelb�r wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Von Kuschelb�r slips a jab and a cross from Pattersson.
We've been hearing reports that Pattersson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pattersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pattersson.
Pattersson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pattersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Kuschelb�r manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pattersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a jab to Pattersson's midsection.
Nice cross by Von Kuschelb�r.#CUT2#
It looks like Doug Pattersson has been cut.
Pattersson dives in and grabs Von Kuschelb�r's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von Kuschelb�r pushes down on Pattersson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Pattersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Kuschelb�r fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pattersson shoots in but Von Kuschelb�r avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Von Kuschelb�r ducks right into an uppercut from Pattersson.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Kuschelb�r leaves Pattersson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
A big right from Pattersson misses.
Pattersson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r stuffs the takedown.
Von Kuschelb�r was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick misses from Von Kuschelb�r.
Pattersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Kuschelb�r.
A punch combination from Pattersson misses. #TD#
Pattersson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Von Kuschelb�r to the ground. Pattersson is now in Von Kuschelb�r's guard.
Von Kuschelb�r controlling Pattersson's posture.
Pattersson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pattersson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Kuschelb�r is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, if Von Kuschelb�r is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Von Kuschelb�r trying to pass the guard but Pattersson defending well.
Von Kuschelb�r drops an elbow to the side of Pattersson's head.
Pattersson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pattersson wants to sweep here but Von Kuschelb�r controlling him for the moment.
Pattersson is working hard here to advance position.
Pattersson wants to improve his position but instead Von Kuschelb�r has moved into half guard.
Pattersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Pattersson looking for submissions off his back.
Von Kuschelb�r seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pattersson manages to get to full guard.
Pattersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Kuschelb�r's guard. #REVR#
Pattersson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Pattersson wants to control from the top but Von Kuschelb�r keeps moving.
Pattersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pattersson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pattersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pattersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Kuschelb�r swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pattersson throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Kuschelb�r looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Kuschelb�r being controlled here, momentarily.
Pattersson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doug Pattersson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Kuschelb�r lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pattersson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pattersson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pattersson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Kuschelb�r misses the target.
Pattersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Von Kuschelb�r clobbers Pattersson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pattersson misses with a low kick.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pattersson.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Pattersson is just out of range.
Pattersson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pattersson takes a swing at Von Kuschelb�r's ribcage but misses.
Pattersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body punch but Pattersson moves out of range.
Pattersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Kuschelb�r uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pattersson has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Kuschelb�r thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pattersson if he has to take too many more of those.
Pattersson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Von Kuschelb�r momentarily.
A head kick by Von Kuschelb�r misses #TD#
and Pattersson counters with a single leg into guard. Von Kuschelb�r didn't expect that. #T1#
Von Kuschelb�r preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pattersson distracts Von Kuschelb�r with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pattersson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pattersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Kuschelb�r utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pattersson throwing strikes but missing.
Von Kuschelb�r pulls Pattersson in close to prevent any damage.
Von Kuschelb�r utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pattersson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Von Kuschelb�r dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Pattersson wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Pattersson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Pattersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Von Kuschelb�r stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pattersson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Kuschelb�r controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Von Kuschelb�r got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pattersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Kuschelb�r has managed to get both his arms back between Pattersson's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pattersson is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
Pattersson postures up in Von Kuschelb�r's guard and throws a big left but Von Kuschelb�r blocks it.
Pattersson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Kuschelb�r works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Pattersson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Von Kuschelb�r looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Von Kuschelb�r looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Von Kuschelb�r! #REVB#
Pattersson prevents Von Kuschelb�r from moving into mount.
Von Kuschelb�r landing strikes.
Pattersson is trying to work for a sweep but Von Kuschelb�r has mounted him!
Pattersson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pattersson tries to get to full guard but Von Kuschelb�r has control of the leg. #T4#
Von Kuschelb�r slips a nice elbow through Pattersson's hands, connecting with Pattersson's forehead.
Pattersson wants to control but Von Kuschelb�r is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Pattersson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Kuschelb�r pulls his head out easily.
Von Kuschelb�r not doing much here. #SUB#
Pattersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pattersson is looking to improve his position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Doug Pattersson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doug Pattersson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pattersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Kuschelb�r manages to avoid it.#CL#
Pattersson darts in and clinches Von Kuschelb�r up against the cage.
Von Kuschelb�r keeps control of Pattersson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Kuschelb�r lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pattersson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Kuschelb�r gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pattersson has a couple of punches blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
Pattersson tries to pull guard but Von Kuschelb�r holds him up against the cage and eventually Pattersson drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pattersson misses with a punch to the body.
Pattersson blocks a body shot from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice uppercut.
Pattersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Kuschelb�r. #T1#
A short right from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a shot to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pattersson backwards.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pattersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a shot to the body.
Pattersson wants to take the fight to the mat but Von Kuschelb�r manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Pattersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Von Kuschelb�r breaks the clinch.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Kuschelb�r misses with a head kick. #T2#
Pattersson throws the left hand but Von Kuschelb�r avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelb�r drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pattersson defends it well.
Von Kuschelb�r looks to score with a jab to the body but Pattersson is just out of range.
Pattersson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Kuschelb�r feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pattersson's calf.
Pattersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Kuschelb�r is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Kuschelb�r has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pattersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pattersson throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Von Kuschelb�r was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pattersson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von Kuschelb�r sprawls well. Von Kuschelb�r wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pattersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Pattersson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Von Kuschelb�r defends it nicely.#T3#
Pattersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pattersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pattersson just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Kuschelb�r stuns Pattersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pattersson doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Kuschelb�r feints and then cracks Pattersson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pattersson down.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a looping overhand right but Pattersson ducks down to avoid it.
Pattersson misses with a jab to the body
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pattersson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Kuschelb�r throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pattersson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pattersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Kuschelb�r.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Kuschelb�r lands a jab to Pattersson's midsection.#T4#
Pattersson ducks right into an uppercut from Von Kuschelb�r.
Pattersson fails to land the takedown.
Von Kuschelb�r feints the counter takedown.
Pattersson takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
Doug Pattersson's cut is getting worse.
Pattersson avoids the head kick by Von Kuschelb�r.
Pattersson missing with a left hand there. Von Kuschelb�r was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pattersson defending well as Von Kuschelb�r loads up on a big left hand.
Pattersson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Von Kuschelb�r counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Von Kuschelb�r.
Von Kuschelb�r scores with a kick to the midsection.
Von Kuschelb�r lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Pattersson moves into the clinch.
Pattersson can't find room to land a body shot as Von Kuschelb�r controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Kuschelb�r 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r!
A victorious Friedrich Von Kuschelb�r thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Doug Pattersson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to start for me i guess. Need more training against this caliber of guys. Thanks to my team and fans, i will now go to vacation to heal my wounds and i will be tougher fighter after this!'.

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