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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Pauschi (ranked 2455 p4p, 3112 weight class) and Sergej Kusnemirpow (ranked 320 p4p, 374 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Pauschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Kusnemirpow!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pauschi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kusnemirpow 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.
Pauschi throws a head kick that misses.
Kusnemirpow swats away the attempt to clinch by Pauschi.
Kusnemirpow keeps the fight on the outside.
Kusnemirpow misses with a takedown attempt
letting Pauschi counter with a right hand.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kusnemirpow wants to take a breather but Pauschi is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauschi is trying to control but can't.
Kusnemirpow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kusnemirpow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pauschi keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauschi wants to get back to full guard.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pauschi defends it well.
Pauschi's coaches at Bronk´s GYM have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pauschi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pauschi keeping control of the position.
Pauschi gets full guard.
Kusnemirpow advances to half guard.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura but Pauschi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kusnemirpow to get the leverage.
Kusnemirpow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pauschi keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Kusnemirpow 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.
Kusnemirpow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pauschi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kusnemirpow.
Pauschi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kusnemirpow is working for a kimura but Pauschi is defending it quite comfortably.
Kusnemirpow is working for a kimura but Pauschi is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pauschi is looking for a sweep. Kusnemirpow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pauschi is working hard here to advance position.
Kusnemirpow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kusnemirpow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pauschi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pauschi defends it well.
Kusnemirpow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pauschi sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pauschi is looking to improve his position.
Pauschi gets full guard.
Kusnemirpow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pauschi is keeping the position for now.
Kusnemirpow wants to control from the top but Pauschi keeps moving.
Kusnemirpow tries to free his leg and advance position but Pauschi is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pauschi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kusnemirpow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kusnemirpow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pauschi is trying to control Kusnemirpow's posture but Kusnemirpow avoids it.
Kusnemirpow controls the position.
Pauschi is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow looking to control but instead Pauschi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pauschi is positioning himself well to prevent Kusnemirpow advancing to mount.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura but Pauschi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kusnemirpow to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauschi is looking to control Kusnemirpow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pauschi avoid being mounted?
Pauschi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pauschi.
Kusnemirpow looking to pass the guard.
Kusnemirpow pushing down on Pauschi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kusnemirpow trying to control from Pauschi's half guard. Pauschi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kusnemirpow wants to control from the top but Pauschi keeps moving.
Pauschi can't keep his opponent in guard - Kusnemirpow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pauschi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pauschi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kusnemirpow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusnemirpow seems to be working for a kimura but Pauschi defends the submission attempt.
Kusnemirpow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pauschi is just riding it out for now. Kusnemirpow eventually gives up the hold.
Pauschi is looking for a sweep. Kusnemirpow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pauschi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kusnemirpow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pauschi is just riding it out for now. Kusnemirpow eventually gives up the hold.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kusnemirpow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kusnemirpow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pauschi sees it coming and defends easily.
Kusnemirpow prevents Pauschi from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kusnemirpow is trying to work for a kimura but Pauschi is defending well.
Kusnemirpow seems to be working for a kimura but Pauschi defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Kusnemirpow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pauschi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pauschi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pauschi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kusnemirpow backwards.
A short left from Pauschi.
Pauschi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kusnemirpow backwards.
Kusnemirpow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pauschi prevents it.
Kusnemirpow wants the takedown. Pauschi is fighting it off but Kusnemirpow persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pauschi's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pauschi is keeping the position for now.
Pauschi managing to control the position.
Kusnemirpow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauschi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kusnemirpow has passed into side control.
Kusnemirpow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kusnemirpow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pauschi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kusnemirpow is trying to get an arm triangle but Pauschi is defending well.
Chris Pauschi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pauschi is trying to improve his position.
Kusnemirpow wants to control but Pauschi is keeping him busy.
Kusnemirpow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kusnemirpow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kusnemirpow is looking to take a break and control but Pauschi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kusnemirpow swings around for an armbar but Pauschi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kusnemirpow's guard.
Kusnemirpow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sergej Kusnemirpow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kusnemirpow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pauschi is controlling him.
Pauschi wants to control from the top but Kusnemirpow keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pauschi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pauschi is fighting to break Kusnemirpow's control of his arms but Kusnemirpow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kusnemirpow is trying to keep Pauschi in close.
Pauschi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Chris Pauschi.
I think Kusnemirpow 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergej Kusnemirpow!
Sergej Kusnemirpow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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