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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Knight (ranked 2140 p4p, 1765 weight class) and Sergej Kusnemirpow (ranked 241 p4p, 209 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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8 - 10 - 1 |
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13 - 11 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Kusnemirpow!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusnemirpow slips a straight right by Knight.
Kusnemirpow dives in for a single leg takedown but Knight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kusnemirpow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knight circles away.
Kusnemirpow misses with a takedown
so Knight counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Terrance Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knight can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusnemirpow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands a couple of elbows.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kusnemirpow is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kusnemirpow is one step ahead there.
Kusnemirpow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Kusnemirpow from controlling successfully.
Kusnemirpow postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knight is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kusnemirpow, into his guard.
That's two 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 keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kusnemirpow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kusnemirpow looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Knight is defending well. Kusnemirpow quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Knight has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kusnemirpow celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
A relieved looking Sergej Kusnemirpow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Terrance Knight had this to say: 'Damn... Just Damn...'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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