PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terence Erenberg (ranked 2734 p4p, 6202 weight class) and Sergej Kusnemirpow (ranked 340 p4p, 542 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Erenberg
vs
Kusnemirpow

193 cm
28
194
8 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
197
2 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terence Erenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Kusnemirpow!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Kusnemirpow.

Kusnemirpow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Erenberg!
Erenberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kusnemirpow off and has taken his back!

Kusnemirpow is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Erenberg punches Kusnemirpow on the ear.
Erenberg misses with punches from the back.
Erenberg throwing sloppy strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erenberg throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kusnemirpow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Erenberg's guard. Nice work there by Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow tries to free his leg and advance position but Erenberg is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow advances position into side control!

Kusnemirpow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Erenberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kusnemirpow's guard! Nice work there by Erenberg!

Erenberg has gone for a leg lock! Kusnemirpow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Erenberg's guard.

Erenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kusnemirpow is one step ahead there.
Erenberg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Erenberg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kusnemirpow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Erenberg, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kusnemirpow is one step ahead there.
Erenberg wants to improve his position but instead Kusnemirpow has moved into half guard.
Erenberg trying to hold on to Kusnemirpow's head to control him but Kusnemirpow postures up.

Kusnemirpow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Erenberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Erenberg tries to roll over but Kusnemirpow keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Erenberg.

Erenberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Erenberg looking to control.
Kusnemirpow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Erenberg working a defensive guard but Kusnemirpow manages to pass into side control anyway.
Erenberg is trying to improve his position.
Erenberg is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow trying to control the position but Erenberg is working away.
Erenberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Erenberg looking for a sweep but Kusnemirpow has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Erenberg wants to hold on but Kusnemirpow pushes him away.
Kusnemirpow is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Erenberg wants to hold on but Kusnemirpow pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergej Kusnemirpow 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.

Erenberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kusnemirpow sprawls well. Kusnemirpow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Erenberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Kusnemirpow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kusnemirpow thuds his right hand into Erenberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck for Erenberg with that takedown attempt.
Kusnemirpow with the counter takedown but Erenberg avoids it easily.
Kusnemirpow connects with a single shot there.
Erenberg dives in and grabs Kusnemirpow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kusnemirpow pushes down on Erenberg's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terence Erenberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Erenberg misses its intended target.
Kusnemirpow wants to clinch up but Erenberg keeps it at a distance.
Erenberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kusnemirpow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kusnemirpow looks to land a right hand but Erenberg moved out of range.
Erenberg defending well as Kusnemirpow loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Kusnemirpow coming out on top.

Erenberg dives in and scores a takedown into Kusnemirpow's guard.

Kusnemirpow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Erenberg advances position into side control!
Kusnemirpow felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kusnemirpow prevents Erenberg from moving into mount.
Erenberg is chipping away with strikes.
Erenberg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Erenberg wants to control for a moment but Kusnemirpow uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kusnemirpow is trying to stand up here but Erenberg is controlling him well.
Kusnemirpow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Erenberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Erenberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Erenberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Kusnemirpow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a sweep. Erenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Erenberg winds up and cracks Kusnemirpow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kusnemirpow is not content to let Erenberg control the position.
Erenberg is pressing down on Kusnemirpow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kusnemirpow is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kusnemirpow defending well though.

Erenberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kusnemirpow is just riding it out for now. Erenberg eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erenberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Erenberg is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kusnemirpow is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terence Erenberg!
After winning the bout, Terence Erenberg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.