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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergej Kusnemirpow (ranked 1901 p4p, 1796 weight class) and Fidel Legions (ranked 221 p4p, 271 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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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 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Kusnemirpow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fidel Legions!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legions slips under a jab from Kusnemirpow.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legions! But no joy.
A jab from Kusnemirpow misses.
Kusnemirpow misses with a right hand
and Legions counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kusnemirpow tries to bum rush Legions with a series of wild strikes but Legions uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legions swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legions momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kusnemirpow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergej Kusnemirpow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kusnemirpow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legions swivels and escapes.
Kusnemirpow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Legions looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kusnemirpow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Legions manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kusnemirpow has Legions in his guard.
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kusnemirpow looking for subs off his back but Legions has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kusnemirpow is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legions pulls his head out easily.
Legions seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legions pulls his head out easily.
Legions tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kusnemirpow is looking to improve his position.
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legions pulls his head out easily.
Kusnemirpow with the active half guard here but Legions passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kusnemirpow is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Legions is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fidel Legions will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kusnemirpow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legions sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sergej Kusnemirpow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusnemirpow dives in for a single leg takedown but Legions sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Legions.
Kusnemirpow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Legions prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergej Kusnemirpow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legions taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow letting Legions take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions is struggling to control the position.
Kusnemirpow being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fidel Legions.
Kusnemirpow goes for a double leg but Legions avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legions continues to drive forward.
That's two 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.
Stalling in the clinch from Legions.
Legions has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kusnemirpow fails to pull guard.
Kusnemirpow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kusnemirpow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Legions is pushing Kusnemirpow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow breaks the clinch.
Kusnemirpow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Legions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kusnemirpow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Legions's waist but Legions gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kusnemirpow off to one side.
Kusnemirpow dives in for a single leg takedown but Legions sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Legions is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kusnemirpow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Legions after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Legions stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Legions wants it to stay on the feet.
Legions looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kusnemirpow lands with a right hand.
It looks like Fidel Legions has been cut.
Kusnemirpow shoots and misses
and Legions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kusnemirpow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legions sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kusnemirpow somewhat.
It seemed like Legions was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergej Kusnemirpow. 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.
Legions displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kusnemirpow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow shoots and misses
and Legions connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kusnemirpow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Legions quickly recovers to half guard.
Legions scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kusnemirpow manages to mount him!
Kusnemirpow moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Legions has worked his arm free - good work by Legions!
Kusnemirpow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Legions knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow tries to move to full mount but Legions actually manages to regain half guard.
Kusnemirpow trying to pass the guard but Legions defending well.
Kusnemirpow is looking to take a break and control but Legions is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fidel Legions has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kusnemirpow is working for a submission of some sort.
Legions is trying to stand up here but Kusnemirpow is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow is trying to work for a kimura but Legions is defending well.
Kusnemirpow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kusnemirpow seems to be looking for submissions.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kusnemirpow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Legions sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Legions tries to kick Kusnemirpow off but Kusnemirpow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Legions is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kusnemirpow shoots in looking for a takedown. Legions tries to sprawl out of it but Kusnemirpow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legions manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Sergej Kusnemirpow.
I think Legions 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Legions!
A very excited looking Fidel Legions 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.
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