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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Cango (ranked 1018 p4p, 1290 weight class) and Sergej Kusnemirpow (ranked 119 p4p, 155 weight class). Cango comes to the cage accompanied by Into Action by Tim Armstrong. This should be fireworks!
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Cango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Kusnemirpow!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cango loads up on a big right hand but Kusnemirpow slips the punch.
No joy there for Cango, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow throws out a counter right but Cango avoids it with no problem.
Cango cracks Kusnemirpow with an open hand slap.
Kusnemirpow has his takedown stuffed
and Cango counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cango connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow avoids the body shot from Cango.
Cango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kusnemirpow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cango misses with a double jab.
Cango misses with a body shot.
Cango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kusnemirpow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cango misses with a wild body shot.
Kusnemirpow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cango misses with a body shot
and Kusnemirpow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kusnemirpow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cango defends it nicely.
Cango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cango scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cango looks to score with a jab to the body but Kusnemirpow is just out of range.
It seemed like Kusnemirpow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kusnemirpow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack Cango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cango misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Kusnemirpow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cango throws a lazy right hand but Kusnemirpow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cango is looking to wear down Kusnemirpow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cango connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cango with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cango loads up on a big right hand but Kusnemirpow slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Cango misses.
It seemed like Kusnemirpow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kusnemirpow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cango's waist but Cango gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kusnemirpow off to one side.
Cango looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kusnemirpow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kusnemirpow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kusnemirpow passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow tries to move to mount but Cango blocks the move with his legs.
Cango is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cango has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kusnemirpow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusnemirpow tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cango's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kusnemirpow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cango is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kusnemirpow tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kusnemirpow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kusnemirpow trying to control the action but Cango is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cango dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kusnemirpow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cango swivels and escapes.
Kusnemirpow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cango lands a nice shot that snaps Kusnemirpow's head back.
Cango misses with a hook. Kusnemirpow ducked under it nicely.
Cango throws a hook but Kusnemirpow blocks it.
A jab from Cango finds it's way through Kusnemirpow's defenses.
Donk. Cango catches Kusnemirpow right on the button with a cross.
Cango lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cango.
Cango looks to land a left hand but Kusnemirpow moved out of range nicely.
Cango scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cango connects with an inside leg kick.
Kusnemirpow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cango circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cango.
Cango throws a leg kick which misses Kusnemirpow's front leg but catches the back leg as Kusnemirpow tries to avoid it.
Cango throws a lazy head kick
and Kusnemirpow counters with a straight right hand.
Cango throws a head kick that misses.
Cango misses with a looping left.
Cango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusnemirpow can do to turn this around?
Kusnemirpow misses with a takedown attempt - Cango sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jack Cango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Cango throws an off balance right hand
and Kusnemirpow counters with a stiff right hand.
Cango buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cango lands with an uppercut that bounces Kusnemirpow off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow scores with a jab to the head.
Kusnemirpow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cango counters with a low kick, right behind Kusnemirpow 's knee.
Cango lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kusnemirpow shoots and misses
and Cango counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cango.
Kusnemirpow takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Sergej Kusnemirpow has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Cango fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cango creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cango manages to break the clinch.
Cango scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kusnemirpow moves away.
It seemed like Kusnemirpow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cango.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cango takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cango throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cango takes a swing at Kusnemirpow's ribcage but misses.
Kusnemirpow throws out a counter right but Cango avoids it with no problem.
Cango connects with a looping right hand.
Cango lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kusnemirpow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cango keeps Kusnemirpow at a distance using the push kick.
Cango jabs at Kusnemirpow's body.
Kusnemirpow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kusnemirpow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Some wild striking there from Cango.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cango wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kusnemirpow avoids the body shot from Cango.
Cango scores with a sloppy right hand. Kusnemirpow should have avoided that one.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown but Cango shows good takedown defense.
Kusnemirpow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cango tries a head kick but it misses.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kusnemirpow 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 is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cango dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergej Kusnemirpow's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Cango as he connects with a hook.
Cango lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kusnemirpow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kusnemirpow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cango chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cango looks to land a combination. Kusnemirpow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Cango.
Kusnemirpow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kusnemirpow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kusnemirpow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack Cango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow 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.
Cango misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kusnemirpow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cango is fending him off so far but Kusnemirpow persists. Nope, Cango circles away and we're back to standing.
Cango fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kusnemirpow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cango misses with the combination.
Kusnemirpow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cango cracks Kusnemirpow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jack Cango is winning the standup battle so far.
Cango connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kusnemirpow's hands.
Cango pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kusnemirpow back to the cage. Cango follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kusnemirpow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cango throws the left hand but Kusnemirpow avoids the punch easily.
Kusnemirpow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cango pushes Kusnemirpow away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cango.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cango stuffs the takedown.
Cango scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cango misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Kusnemirpow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cango turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jack Cango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cango bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kusnemirpow's head backwards.
Cango lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Cango there.
Kusnemirpow takes one to the side of the head.
Cango bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kusnemirpow's head.
Cango scores with a nice body kick.
Cango takes a swing at Kusnemirpow's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kusnemirpow! But no joy.
Crunch! Cango slams his shin into Kusnemirpow's torso.
Kusnemirpow tries for a takedown but Cango circles away easily
and Cango counters with a left to the body.
Jack Cango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kusnemirpow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kusnemirpow with a poor takedown
and Cango counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Cango does no damage.
Cango scores with a jab. Kusnemirpow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kusnemirpow blocks a head kick by Cango.
Cango throws a lazy uppercut
and Kusnemirpow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cango cracks a nice hook into Kusnemirpow's ribs.
Kusnemirpow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cango.
Cango buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sergej Kusnemirpow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kusnemirpow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cango looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cango looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cango!
Kusnemirpow is trying to work for a sweep but Cango has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Cango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cango, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Cango!
Jack Cango seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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