Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1104 Chai vs Choke
Date: Oct 18, 2024

#R1##TD#
Sycek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kusnemirpow to the ground. Sycek is now in Kusnemirpow's guard.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for a guillotine here but Sycek defends easily. #SUB2#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kusnemirpow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Kusnemirpow's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kusnemirpow has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sycek trying to control the position from guard on top but Kusnemirpow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sycek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow working for a triangle but Sycek defends it easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kusnemirpow working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sycek has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sycek is nestled in close to Kusnemirpow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sycek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kusnemirpow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kusnemirpow wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sycek pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back.
Sycek wants to take a breather but Kusnemirpow is having none of it. #T3#
Sycek winds up and cracks Kusnemirpow with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back.
Kusnemirpow tries to roll over but Sycek keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Sycek's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kusnemirpow is not content to let Sycek control the position.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sycek trying to control from half guard but Kusnemirpow is working away.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sycek throwing shots but Kusnemirpow is blocking nicely.
Sycek throwing shots but Kusnemirpow is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.
Kusnemirpow wants to improve his position but Sycek is controlling well.
Sycek wants to take a breather but Kusnemirpow is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back.
Sycek slips a nice elbow through Kusnemirpow's hands, connecting with Kusnemirpow's forehead.
Sycek winds up and cracks Kusnemirpow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kusnemirpow moves into full guard.
Sycek throws a strike but Kusnemirpow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Sycek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sycek lands in his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Kusnemirpow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
Sycek slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a triangle here but Sycek uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek trying to control the action but Kusnemirpow is working from the bottom.
Kusnemirpow is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sycek off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB2#
Sycek preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow is not going to allow Sycek to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Sycek defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kusnemirpow's arms. #SUB2#
Sycek fending off the submission attempt from Kusnemirpow. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kusnemirpow is hanging on to Sycek's back as he tries to escape. #T2##SUB2#
Kusnemirpow working for a choke but Sycek is defending well.
Sycek wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kusnemirpow has the hooks in. Sycek is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking to break Sycek's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sycek remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kusnemirpow will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sycek wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Sycek is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kusnemirpow gets his way! #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kusnemirpow is trying to stick to Sycek's back but Sycek is turning into Kusnemirpow. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kusnemirpow's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sycek.#T3#
Sycek tries to free his leg and advance position but Kusnemirpow is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow working for a triangle but Sycek defends it easily. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily.
Kusnemirpow is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sycek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sycek connects with a couple of short punches.
Sycek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sycek is aware though and is defending well.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek postures up and lands a big shot to Kusnemirpow's brow. #SUB2#
Sycek has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kusnemirpow to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sycek is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kusnemirpow pulls down on the head and he's put Sycek to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
An out of breath Sergej Kusnemirpow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1096 Cruz vs McBean II
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Raak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kusnemirpow doesn't seem phased though.
Kusnemirpow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown but Raak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Raak shoots in and bounces Kusnemirpow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Raak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kusnemirpow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for a guillotine here but Raak defends easily. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kusnemirpow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raak controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
Kusnemirpow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raak defends it easily.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow has an active guard here but Raak has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raak pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Raak is working for a kimura but Kusnemirpow is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.#T2##SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raak is looking to take a break and control but Kusnemirpow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Raak pushes past his half guard into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusnemirpow is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Raak looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Kusnemirpow manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raak pulls his head out easily.
Raak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raak pulls his head out easily.
Raak wants to take a breather but Kusnemirpow is having none of it.
Kusnemirpow gets full guard.
Raak trying to control but Kusnemirpow is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Raak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raak would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Raak stopping the sweep attempt from Kusnemirpow.
Raak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kusnemirpow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow working for a triangle but Raak defends it easily. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kusnemirpow is tightening it up a little... Raak has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Raak reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Raak taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kusnemirpow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
An out of breath Sergej Kusnemirpow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1091 Ryan vs Exotic
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Trejo misses with a hook. Kusnemirpow ducked under it nicely.
Trejo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Trejo misses with a straight right.
Trejo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kusnemirpow counters with a stiff right hand.
Trejo misses with a series of wild punches.
Trejo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kusnemirpow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Trejo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trejo misses with a head kick.
A cross from Trejo lands.
Trejo throws the left hand but Kusnemirpow avoids the punch easily.
Trejo is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Kusnemirpow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trejo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kusnemirpow somewhat.
Trejo scores with a leg kick.
Trejo scores with a kick to the body.
Trejo misses with a low kick as Kusnemirpow jumps back.
Trejo misses the jab.
Trejo swinging wildly here.
Trejo misses with a wild combination.
Kusnemirpow steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Trejo.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Trejo misses.
Kusnemirpow throws out a counter right but Trejo avoids it with no problem.
Trejo throws a series of punches but Kusnemirpow moves out of range.
Kusnemirpow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trejo misses the shot to the body.
Trejo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kusnemirpow is just out of range.
Trejo throws a shot from downtown. Kusnemirpow moves away and avoids it.
Kusnemirpow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trejo.
Trejo throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Kusnemirpow counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trejo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Kusnemirpow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trejo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trejo throws a series of punches but Kusnemirpow avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Trejo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kusnemirpow was well out of range. Poor timing from Trejo.
Trejo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trejo.
Kusnemirpow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danny Trejo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Kusnemirpow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kusnemirpow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trejo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trejo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kusnemirpow has Trejo in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kusnemirpow has his feet on Trejo's thighs here. He's pushed Trejo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Trejo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
Our winner, Sergej Kusnemirpow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1082 Farman vs Ivanovic
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Sarethi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kusnemirpow counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Salyn Sarethi has been cut.
Sarethi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sarethi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Kusnemirpow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kusnemirpow trying to advance position but Sarethi counters by regaining guard.
Kusnemirpow looking to pass the guard.
Kusnemirpow forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sarethi defends it well. #T1#
Kusnemirpow wants to pass the guard but Sarethi is defending well.
Kusnemirpow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sarethi!
Sarethi is controlling an arm, preventing Kusnemirpow from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sarethi is now in Kusnemirpow's guard. A big mistake from Kusnemirpow there, giving up the dominant position!
Sarethi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarethi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sarethi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sarethi has passed into half guard!
Kusnemirpow is looking for a sweep. Sarethi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sarethi tries to stand and escape but Kusnemirpow is controlling the position. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sarethi pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.
Sarethi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sarethi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kusnemirpow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sarethi is tapping! Great win for Kusnemirpow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
Sergej Kusnemirpow thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HZN Fight Night Kape v Slow
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#TD2#
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. #T3#
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.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cango has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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!#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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 #CL#
and Cango counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cango.
Kusnemirpow takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#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. #BC#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!#TD2#
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
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! #REVR#
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.

Event: HZN 8 Bollomard v Hendrix
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Kusnemirpow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kusnemirpow won't allow Conforto to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow drops back looking for a leg! Conforto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Conforto manages to kick Kusnemirpow off! Kusnemirpow jumps back into Conforto's guard.
Kusnemirpow stops Conforto from standing up.
Kusnemirpow tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Kusnemirpow from controlling successfully.
Conforto is looking to stand up but Kusnemirpow isn't so interested in that idea.
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. Conforto is keeping the position for now.
Conforto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kusnemirpow is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Conforto throws a lazy uppercut
and Kusnemirpow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Billy Conforto has been cut.
Conforto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kusnemirpow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conforto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kusnemirpow.
Conforto looks to land a right hand but Kusnemirpow moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kusnemirpow! But no joy.
Kusnemirpow throws a big shot that misses.
Kusnemirpow moves out of range of the strikes.
Billy Conforto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conforto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kusnemirpow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick lands for Conforto.
Conforto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conforto wants it to stay on the feet.
Conforto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kusnemirpow under the eye.#T2#
Conforto throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Conforto misses its intended target.
Kusnemirpow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kusnemirpow walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kusnemirpow slips under a jab.
Kusnemirpow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conforto leaves Kusnemirpow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conforto cracks Kusnemirpow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Conforto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Kusnemirpow shoots in and drives through. Conforto sprawls well.
Billy Conforto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Conforto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kusnemirpow fails with a takedown attempt.
Kusnemirpow shoots for a takedown but Conforto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kusnemirpow ducks under a wild hook from Conforto.
A little jabbing left from Kusnemirpow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kusnemirpow slips under a jab.
Kusnemirpow looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Conforto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Conforto misses with a straight left.
Kusnemirpow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kusnemirpow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billy Conforto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conforto throws a lazy right hand but Kusnemirpow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Kusnemirpow moves out of range of the body kick.
Conforto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kusnemirpow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conforto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Kusnemirpow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Conforto did well to prevent Kusnemirpow getting side control.
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!#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kusnemirpow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Conforto is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kusnemirpow moves to back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Conforto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Conforto's cut.
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.#R2#
Kusnemirpow slips under a jab from Conforto.
Conforto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Conforto throws a hook but Kusnemirpow blocks it.
Conforto works over Kusnemirpow's head and body with a nice combination.
Kusnemirpow moves away from the strike by Conforto.
Kusnemirpow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Conforto lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conforto throws an overhand right that lands on Kusnemirpow's shoulder, as Kusnemirpow tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Kusnemirpow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kusnemirpow showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kusnemirpow is pressing down on Conforto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Conforto is holding on for now. #T1#
Conforto is trying to stand.
Kusnemirpow has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Conforto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Kusnemirpow working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto tries to buck Kusnemirpow off but he can't manage it.
Conforto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kusnemirpow takes Conforto's back. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking to break Conforto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Conforto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kusnemirpow will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow working for a choke but Conforto is defending well.
Conforto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##SUB2#
Kusnemirpow working for the choke.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Kusnemirpow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Conforto won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kusnemirpow off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
Sergej Kusnemirpow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HZN 2 Covington vs Marek
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Koefti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koefti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kusnemirpow counters with a nice uppercut.
Koefti connects with an inside leg kick.
Koefti wants to clinch up but Kusnemirpow keeps it at a distance.
Kusnemirpow is looking to counter punch.
Koefti misses with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Kusnemirpow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Kusnemirpow tries to keep at a distance but Koefti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koefti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kusnemirpow avoids it.
Koefti landing knees to the body.
Koefti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Sergej Kusnemirpow has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kusnemirpow pulls Koefti into guard. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Koefti has picked Kusnemirpow up and slammed him! Kusnemirpow can't keep hold of the triangle and Koefti manages to pass to side control!
Koefti wants to control but Kusnemirpow is keeping him busy.
Kusnemirpow is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Koefti wants to take a breather but Kusnemirpow is having none of it. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back.
Koefti wants to stand but Kusnemirpow has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.
Koefti wants to take a breather but Kusnemirpow is having none of it.
Koefti is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Koefti seems content to control.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.
Koefti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kusnemirpow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Koefti wants to pass the guard but Kusnemirpow is defending well. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koefti pulls his head out easily.
Kusnemirpow wants to improve his position but Koefti is controlling well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koefti is looking to take a break and control but Kusnemirpow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Koefti escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Koefti!
Kusnemirpow is trying to improve his position.
Koefti controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kusnemirpow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Koefti dominated that 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!#R2#
Kusnemirpow fails with a takedown attempt.
Koefti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kusnemirpow.
Koefti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koefti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koefti. That's going to slow Kusnemirpow down.
Koefti works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Koefti misses
and Kusnemirpow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Koefti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koefti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kusnemirpow counters with a straight right hand.
Koefti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kusnemirpow manages to avoid it.
Koefti throws out a leg kick but Kusnemirpow moves out of range and Koefti only half commits. #T1#
Kusnemirpow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koefti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koefti throws a leg kick
and Koefti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kusnemirpow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koefti misses with a looping right.
Kusnemirpow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koefti connects with a solid leg kick.
Koefti just misses with a punch to the body.
Koefti looks to land a left hand but Kusnemirpow moved out of range nicely.
Koefti takes a swing at Kusnemirpow's ribcage but misses.
Koefti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koefti throws a body punch but Kusnemirpow moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kusnemirpow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Koefti connects with a leg kick.
Koefti with a nice calf kick.
Koefti throws a sloppy head kick and Kusnemirpow moves out of range easily.
Kusnemirpow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koefti.
Koefti throws a head kick that misses
and Kusnemirpow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Koefti gets a clinch. #BC#
Kusnemirpow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andre Koefti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koefti throws a leg kick which misses Kusnemirpow's front leg but catches the back leg as Kusnemirpow tries to avoid it.
Kusnemirpow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koefti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koefti. Kusnemirpow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kusnemirpow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kusnemirpow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kusnemirpow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koefti looks to score with a jab to the body but Kusnemirpow is just out of range.
Kusnemirpow tries to counter by clinching up but Koefti breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Koefti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Kusnemirpow counter with a right hand.
Koefti scores with a nice strike.
Koefti 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.
Andre Koefti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by Koefti.
Kusnemirpow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koefti misses with a body kick.
Koefti scoring well with a low kick there.
Koefti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kusnemirpow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kusnemirpow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koefti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kusnemirpow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a counter combo.
Koefti with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Koefti connects with a high kick.
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!
Koefti tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kusnemirpow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Kusnemirpow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Koefti manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kusnemirpow passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow swings around for an armbar but Koefti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kusnemirpow's guard.
Koefti is pushing down on Kusnemirpow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kusnemirpow is fighting to maintain full guard but Koefti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koefti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kusnemirpow keeps working. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koefti prevents Kusnemirpow from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Koefti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergej Kusnemirpow's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Koefti takes the fight into the clinch.
Koefti lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Koefti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kusnemirpow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kusnemirpow counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow dodges the punch combination from Koefti.
Koefti throws a big shot that misses.
Koefti doesn't manage to clinch there - Kusnemirpow circles away. #T1#
Koefti throws a chopping leg kick but Kusnemirpow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koefti throws a jab when Kusnemirpow was well out of range.
Koefti throws a solid leg kick but Kusnemirpow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koefti.
Koefti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kusnemirpow is able to avoid easily.
Kusnemirpow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Koefti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kusnemirpow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koefti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koefti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kusnemirpow.
Koefti tries to clinch but Kusnemirpow moves away
and Kusnemirpow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Andre Koefti has been cut.
Koefti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koefti looks for the body kick but Kusnemirpow saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Kusnemirpow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters circling a little - Koefti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koefti throws a right hand that misses
and Kusnemirpow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koefti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kusnemirpow is looking to counter the offense by Koefti and move into the clinch.#T2#
Kusnemirpow fails to land the takedown.
Koefti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kusnemirpow checks a low kick from Koefti.
Kusnemirpow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koefti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kusnemirpow is out of range and Koefti settles back down.
Kusnemirpow is looking to counter punch.
Koefti with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koefti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koefti connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kusnemirpow walks into a stiff left hand from Koefti.
Koefti tries to clinch but Kusnemirpow moves away
and Koefti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Kusnemirpow looking to score a takedown here. Koefti is defending well but Kusnemirpow drives through and ends up in Koefti's guard.
Koefti wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kusnemirpow manages to pass to side control. #T3##REVB#
Koefti desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is working for a kimura but Koefti is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is trying to work for a kimura but Koefti is defending well. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Koefti tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kusnemirpow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
An out of breath Sergej Kusnemirpow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Andre Koefti had this to say: 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger ðŸ”¥'.

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Adamovic connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Kusnemirpow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Adamovic looks to land a left hand but Kusnemirpow moved out of range nicely.
Adamovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adamovic misses the jab.
Kusnemirpow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adamovic's waist but Adamovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kusnemirpow off to one side.
Kusnemirpow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adamovic. Adamovic obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Adamovic misses.
Kusnemirpow throwing a counter right hand but Adamovic manages to avoid it.
Adamovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kusnemirpow. That did some damage!
Adamovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Adamovic swings for the body but Kusnemirpow moves out of range.
Adamovic misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow darts in looking for a takedown but Adamovic gets double underhooks and turns Kusnemirpow into the cage.
Adamovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adamovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kusnemirpow blocking some punches. #T1#
Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kusnemirpow. #BC2#
Adamovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adamovic digs a good body shot into Kusnemirpow's ribs.
Adamovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kusnemirpow is just out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kusnemirpow.
Adamovic tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adamovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Adamovic prevents Kusnemirpow from moving into mount.
Adamovic is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Adamovic can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adamovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kusnemirpow tries to move to mount but Adamovic blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is trying to get an arm triangle but Adamovic is defending well. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Adamovic has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kusnemirpow but great work by Adamovic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kusnemirpow is looking to reverse the position.
Adamovic trying to control the action but Kusnemirpow is working from the bottom.
Kusnemirpow is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Adamovic trying to control the position but Kusnemirpow is working away.
Kusnemirpow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adamovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adamovic wants to stand but Kusnemirpow is controlling his arm.
Adamovic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kusnemirpow is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kusnemirpow tries to bench press Adamovic off him but Adamovic keeps the position.
Adamovic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kusnemirpow will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adamovic tries to stand but Kusnemirpow is controlling his head.
Kusnemirpow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adamovic's best efforts.
Kusnemirpow is staying active underneath Adamovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kusnemirpow is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adamovic wants to control but Kusnemirpow is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valentin Adamovic dominated that round.
That's time! Kusnemirpow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Adamovic misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Adamovic misses its intended target.
Adamovic tests Kusnemirpow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kusnemirpow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adamovic misses with a body shot.
Kusnemirpow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adamovic 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.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kusnemirpow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adamovic throws out the jab.
Good exchange - Adamovic coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamovic lands a leg kick that knocks Kusnemirpow off balance momentarily.
Adamovic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kusnemirpow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Adamovic with a hook.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamovic lands a nice shot that snaps Kusnemirpow's head back.
Kusnemirpow ducks under a wild hook from Adamovic.#T1#
Adamovic feints and then cracks Kusnemirpow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kusnemirpow down.
Kusnemirpow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kusnemirpow defending well as Adamovic loads up on a big left hand.
Adamovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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.
Kusnemirpow staying out of range there.
Kusnemirpow throwing a counter right hand but Adamovic manages to avoid it.
Adamovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Adamovic throws a hook but Kusnemirpow blocks it.
Kusnemirpow throwing a counter right hand but Adamovic manages to avoid it.
Adamovic throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Adamovic.
Nice uppercut lands for Adamovic. That snapped Kusnemirpow's head back.
Adamovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adamovic throws out a loose jab but Kusnemirpow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kusnemirpow misses the jab.
Adamovic digs a good body shot into Kusnemirpow's ribs.#T2#
Adamovic misses with an uppercut. Kusnemirpow saw that one coming.
Kusnemirpow fails with the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kusnemirpow shoots for a takedown but Adamovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adamovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adamovic scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the liver by Adamovic. Beautiful body shot.
Adamovic looks to land a left hand but Kusnemirpow moved out of range nicely.
Adamovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kusnemirpows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kusnemirpow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adamovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adamovic lands a big head kick that sends Kusnemirpow to the canvas! Adamovic follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Adamovic!
Our winner, Valentin Adamovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Puff
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Kusnemirpow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kovacs clinches with his opponent.
Kovacs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kusnemirpow is working for takedown but Kovacs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kovacs throws a punch but it's blocked by Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow wants to take the fight to the mat but Kovacs manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kovacs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kusnemirpow up against the cage.
Kovacs misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs presses Kusnemirpow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kovacs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kusnemirpow's elbow. #T1#
Kovacs misses with a body punch. #BC#
Kovacs manages to break the clinch.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kovacs as he avoids it easily.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.#CL#
Kovacs takes the fight into the clinch.
Kovacs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
Kusnemirpow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kovacs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kusnemirpow blocks an elbow strike from Kovacs.
Kovacs misses with some punches.
Kovacs misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Kovacs presses Kusnemirpow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Kovacs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kovacs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Kovacs rushes Kusnemirpow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovacs misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kusnemirpow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kusnemirpow.
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs scores with a shot to the side of Kusnemirpow's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovacs lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovacs. #TD2#
Kusnemirpow has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kovacs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kovacs tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow working for a choke but Kovacs is defending well. #SUB2#
Kovacs is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kusnemirpow controlling well, preventing Kovacs from escaping the position. #T4#
Kovacs trying to control but not successfully.
Kovacs tries to roll but Kusnemirpow sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is persistently looking for the submission but Kovacs is defending it well. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kovacs is in real trouble here. Kusnemirpow gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kovacs is tapping out! Kusnemirpow wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
An out of breath Sergej Kusnemirpow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Obama vs Dankovich
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#TD#
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.#T2##SUB#
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.#REVB##SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking for subs off his back but Legions has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kusnemirpow is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
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. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Legions pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
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!#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3##BC#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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. #CUT#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. #T1#
Kusnemirpow shoots and misses
and Legions connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
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! #SUB#
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! #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Legions knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow is working for a submission of some sort.
Legions is trying to stand up here but Kusnemirpow is controlling him well. #T3##SUB#
Kusnemirpow is trying to work for a kimura but Legions is defending well. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Legions sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
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.#REF3#
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.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Nascimento 5
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Kusnemirpow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Wright moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kusnemirpow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kusnemirpow stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kusnemirpow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kusnemirpow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wright tries to avoid it but Kusnemirpow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wright to the ground. Wright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Wright looking to score a takedown here. Kusnemirpow is defending well but Wright drives through and ends up in Kusnemirpow's guard.
Wright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kusnemirpow trying to keep a closed guard but Wright is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Kusnemirpow.
Wright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Wright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kusnemirpow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wright has managed to get both his arms back between Kusnemirpow's legs - danger averted.
Wright trying to control but Kusnemirpow is working from the bottom.
Wright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kusnemirpow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wright trying to control but Kusnemirpow is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kusnemirpow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab. #TD2#
Kusnemirpow feints and as Wright raises his hands in defense, Kusnemirpow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wright is wriggling around but Kusnemirpow manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Wright gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Wright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kusnemirpow defends it easily.
Wright is trying to control the position but Kusnemirpow postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kusnemirpow is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusnemirpow wants to get up but he can't break Wright's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kusnemirpow's guard. #REVR#
Wright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kusnemirpow is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Wright trying to control but Kusnemirpow is working from the bottom.
Wright chips away with some ground and pound.
Kusnemirpow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wright is one step ahead there.
Wright postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wright advances to half guard.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Kusnemirpow is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Time To Fight Wright dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wright as he jumps to the side.
Kusnemirpow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
It looked like Wright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Time To Fight Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Kusnemirpow throws a hook but Wright blocks it.
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Time To Fight Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Kusnemirpow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kusnemirpow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kusnemirpow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kusnemirpow missing with a left hand there. Wright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kusnemirpow misses the shot to the body.
Kusnemirpow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright looks for a takedown but Kusnemirpow sprawls well.
Wright connects with a looping right hand.
Kusnemirpow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Wright. That snapped Kusnemirpow's head back. #T1#
A jab from Kusnemirpow misses.
Kusnemirpow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kusnemirpow throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Kusnemirpow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kusnemirpow gets caught flat footed, as Wright shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kusnemirpow is keeping the position for now.
Wright is looking to pass into half guard but Kusnemirpow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kusnemirpow is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kusnemirpow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Kusnemirpow is proving a slippery customer.
Kusnemirpow is standing up over Wright. Wright looks to escape but Kusnemirpow dives into side control.
Wright is looking for a sweep.
Wright prevents Kusnemirpow from improving position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wright is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Wright wants to control but Kusnemirpow postures up.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is trying to get an arm triangle but Wright is defending well.
Wright tries to bench press Kusnemirpow off him but Kusnemirpow keeps the position.
Wright can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Kusnemirpow stands up and beckons Wright to his feet.
Wright throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kusnemirpow's waist but Kusnemirpow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wright off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Wright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kusnemirpow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Time To Fight Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kusnemirpow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Wright has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kusnemirpow has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kusnemirpow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wright gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wright is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Kusnemirpow lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kusnemirpow tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wright.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kusnemirpow looks to score with a jab to the body but Wright is just out of range.
Kusnemirpow misses with a body shot.
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kusnemirpow.
Wright tries to clinch but Kusnemirpow is having none of it.
Wright clobbers Kusnemirpow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Wright drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Time To Fight Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright advances nicely into full mount.
Wright is trying to control here but Kusnemirpow has managed to regain half guard.
Kusnemirpow keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kusnemirpow is trying to control but Wright passes into side control! #T1#
Kusnemirpow wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kusnemirpow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kusnemirpow manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kusnemirpow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kusnemirpow is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wright thows a huge punch but Kusnemirpow dodges it nicely.
Wright is trying to control. Kusnemirpow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kusnemirpow is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kusnemirpow avoid being mounted?
Wright is controlling the pace.
Kusnemirpow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wright's back!#T3#
Wright is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking to break Wright's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wright remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kusnemirpow will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wright is in bad spot here. #T4#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wright is really stuck here.
Wright trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright trying to control the hands but Kusnemirpow won't let him.
Wright is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergej Kusnemirpow.
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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi 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.

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Hearn 3
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1##CL#
Kovacs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a takedown.
Kovacs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kovacs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kusnemirpow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kovacs tries to work over Kusnemirpow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Kusnemirpow pulls Kovacs into guard.
Kovacs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kovacs is standing up over Kusnemirpow. Kusnemirpow looks to escape but Kovacs dives into side control.
Kusnemirpow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kusnemirpow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovacs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kusnemirpow keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs taking a breather here. #T1#
Kovacs trying to control the position but Kusnemirpow is working away.
Kusnemirpow tries to buck Kovacs off but Kovacs is having none of it.
Kovacs trying to control the position but Kusnemirpow is working away.
Kusnemirpow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kovacs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusnemirpow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions off his back.
Kovacs tries to pass to full mount but Kusnemirpow defends it.
Kusnemirpow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a sweep. Kovacs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kovacs trying to control the action but Kusnemirpow is working from the bottom.
Kusnemirpow trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Kovacs stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Kusnemirpow with that takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Kovacs.
Kusnemirpow shoots for a takedown but Kovacs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've been told by Kovacs's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kovacs rushes Kusnemirpow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovacs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kusnemirpow working hard to break the clinch.
Kusnemirpow takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Kovacs connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Sergej Kusnemirpow has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacs.
Kovacs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kusnemirpow is defending well for now.
Kovacs taking a breather.
Kovacs tries to work over Kusnemirpow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Kovacs.
Kovacs displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kusnemirpow up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kovacs fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergej Kusnemirpow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kusnemirpow closes the distance and clinches up with Kovacs, looking for a takedown. Kusnemirpow pushes Kovacs against the cage but Kovacs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kovacs is looking to counter punch.
Andor Kovacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusnemirpow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kusnemirpow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovacs tries to clinch up.
Kovacs tries to clinch up.
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kusnemirpow swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Kovacs moves into the clinch.
Kovacs landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs just leaning against Kusnemirpow, taking a breather.
Kusnemirpow takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Kovacs.
Kovacs lands a good knee to the midsection. Kusnemirpow won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Kovacs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacs lands a nice uppercut.
Kusnemirpow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kovacs prevents it.
Kusnemirpow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kovacs leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kovacs gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kovacs gets through Kusnemirpow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kusnemirpow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.#T2#
Kovacs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kovacs misses with the head strike.
Kovacs stalling against the cage.
Kovacs lands a shoulder strike.
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kusnemirpow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kusnemirpow wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Kusnemirpow looking for a takedown.
Kovacs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacs has a couple of punches blocked by Kusnemirpow.
A shot in the inside from Kovacs.
Kovacs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andor Kovacs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovacs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kovacs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovacs stalling the fight.
Kusnemirpow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kovacs walks away with a smile on his face. Kusnemirpow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kusnemirpow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kusnemirpow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kovacs tries to clinch up.#T4#
Kusnemirpow with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Kovacs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Kusnemirpow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kusnemirpow circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Kusnemirpow counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kovacs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kusnemirpow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andor Kovacs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergej Kusnemirpow's cut.
That's time! Kovacs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kusnemirpow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Kovacs forces Kusnemirpow back against the cage and clinches.
Kovacs scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacs lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Kusnemirpow manages to break the clinch.
Kovacs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kusnemirpow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kusnemirpow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kusnemirpow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacs stuffs the takedown attempt from Kusnemirpow. Kusnemirpow gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Kusnemirpow finds it's target.#T1#
Kovacs tries to close the distance and clinch but Kusnemirpow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kovacs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovacs doesn't manage to clinch there - Kusnemirpow circles away.
Kovacs darts in trying to clinch
and Kusnemirpow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kusnemirpow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kovacs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kusnemirpow shoots and misses
and Kovacs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andor Kovacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.#CL#
Kovacs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kusnemirpow, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Kovacs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovacs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusnemirpow can do to turn this around?
Kovacs taking a breather.
Kovacs working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacs. #TD#
Kovacs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kusnemirpow uses from the top position. #SUB#
Kovacs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kusnemirpow advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kusnemirpow trying to control the position but Kovacs is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kovacs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Kusnemirpow tries for a kimura but Kovacs is defending well. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kovacs is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kusnemirpow advances to full mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kovacs prevents Kusnemirpow from taking his back.
Kovacs working to try and regain half guard.
Kovacs stops Kusnemirpow from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kovacs tries to hold on but Kusnemirpow pushes him away.
Kusnemirpow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kovacs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Andor Kovacs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sergej Kusnemirpow has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovacs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

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 Andor Kovacs.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kovacs, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Kovacs!
Andor Kovacs tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DC 60: Bollomard vs Nyla
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
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. #TD2#
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. #T1#
Pauschi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
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 BronkÂ´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. #SUB2#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is working for a kimura but Pauschi is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is working for a kimura but Pauschi is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
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.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pauschi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pauschi defends it well. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pauschi sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
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. #REF3#
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!#R2##TD2#
Kusnemirpow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow seems to be working for a kimura but Pauschi defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
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.#T3##SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pauschi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
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!#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is trying to work for a kimura but Pauschi is defending well. #SUB2#
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!#R3##CL#
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. #TD2#
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. #T1#
Pauschi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kusnemirpow has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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!#T2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
Kusnemirpow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: DC 51: Dye vs Kahng
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Flijers throws a hook but Kusnemirpow blocks it.
Kusnemirpow needs to keep his hands up - Flijers had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy left from Kusnemirpow finds it's target.
Kusnemirpow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Flijers finds it's way round the side to connect with Kusnemirpow's head.
Flijers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Flijers gets caught flat footed, as Kusnemirpow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flijers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kusnemirpow passes Flijers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flijers is positioning himself well to prevent Kusnemirpow advancing to mount.
Kusnemirpow prevents Flijers from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Flijers could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kusnemirpow has cracked it and Flijers is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kusnemirpow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergej Kusnemirpow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 42: Doback vs Thrane
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Kusnemirpow gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Greydorian looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kusnemirpow gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Greydorian is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kusnemirpow lets go of the hold and Greydorian can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
After winning the bout, Sergej Kusnemirpow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 34: Nitro vs Thrane
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kusnemirpow is defended easily by Dancer.#TD2#
Kusnemirpow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dancer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kusnemirpow dives into side control. #REVR#
Dancer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dancer looks like he's trying to stand up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Kusnemirpow has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dancer is trying to stand but he's just given Kusnemirpow his back.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is looking for the choke from the back position but Dancer is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dancer is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2#
Dancer wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for the choke from the back.
Dancer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kusnemirpow's guard. Nice work there by Dancer.
Dancer looking to sit in guard and control but Kusnemirpow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dancer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dancer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Dancer controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dancer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kusnemirpow is keeping the position for now.
Dancer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dancer passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dancer is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dancer pulls his head out easily.
Dancer is just content to waste time from the top position. Kusnemirpow takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dancer looking to pass the guard.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Kusnemirpow drives through with a takedown into Dancer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dancer is wriggling around but Kusnemirpow manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Dancer pushes Kusnemirpow off looking to stand but Kusnemirpow dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kusnemirpow tries to pass to full mount but Dancer defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dancer wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Dancer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dancer gets full guard.
Dancer wants to stand up but Kusnemirpow is controlling him.
Sergej Kusnemirpow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kusnemirpow forces his way into half guard.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow seems to be working for a kimura but Dancer defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is working for a kimura but Dancer is defending it quite comfortably.
Kusnemirpow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dancer is looking to get back to is feet but Kusnemirpow passes into side control. #T3##SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dancer tries to escape but Kusnemirpow is in control. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dancer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dancer is looking for a sweep.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
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.#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dancer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dancer is trying to buck Kusnemirpow off.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dancer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kusnemirpow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dancer pinned against the cage. Dancer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kusnemirpow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dancer.
Kusnemirpow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kusnemirpow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dancer leaves Kusnemirpow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dancer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Dancer misses
and Kusnemirpow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kusnemirpow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donk. Dancer catches Kusnemirpow right on the button with a cross.
Dancer throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Dancer lands a slapping body shot.
Dancer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kusnemirpow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dancer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kusnemirpow moves away.
Dancer misses the jab.
Dancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dancer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dancer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dancer.
Kusnemirpow moves out of range as Dancer strikes.
It seemed like Kusnemirpow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tom Dancer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusnemirpow shoots for a takedown but Dancer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tom Dancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a double leg but Dancer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dancer misses the shot to the body.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown but Dancer shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Dancer throws a shot from downtown. Kusnemirpow moves away and avoids it.
Kusnemirpow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dancer.
Dancer throws a hook but Kusnemirpow avoids it easily.
Dancer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dancer tries to land a front kick but Kusnemirpow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kusnemirpow misses with a takedown attempt
and Dancer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dancer scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kusnemirpow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dancer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dancer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dancer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dancer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusnemirpow can do to turn this around?
Dancer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kusnemirpow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Dancer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kusnemirpow's head.
Dancer scores with a body shot.
Dancer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kusnemirpow throws out a counter right but Dancer avoids it with no problem.
Dancer connects with a solid leg kick.
Dancer motions for Kusnemirpow to come forward. Dancer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kusnemirpow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dancer misses with a low kick.
Dancer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dancer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sergej Kusnemirpow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tom Dancer is winning the standup battle so far.
Dancer lands a head kick!
Dancer wants to slow Kusnemirpow down by chopping away at his legs.
Dancer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Dancer misses the target. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kusnemirpow blocks a jab.
Kusnemirpow shoots and misses
and Dancer counters with a straight right hand.
Dancer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kusnemirpow throws out a counter right but Dancer avoids it with no problem.
Dancer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dancer throws a head kick that half lands.
Dancer misses with a body shot.
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dancer but Dancer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kusnemirpow avoids the head kick by Dancer.
Kusnemirpow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dancer thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tom Dancer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Dancer misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Dancer showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:27

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: DC 26: Nyla vs Belly
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Erenberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Kusnemirpow. #TD2#
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!#SUB#
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. #T1#
Kusnemirpow advances position into side control!#SUB2#
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! #SUB#
Erenberg has gone for a leg lock! Kusnemirpow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Erenberg's guard.#REVB#
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.#REVR##SUB#
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. #REVB##T2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T3#
Erenberg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Erenberg.#SUB#
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.#T4#
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.#R2#
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. #T1#
Good exchange - Kusnemirpow coming out on top.#TD#
Erenberg dives in and scores a takedown into Kusnemirpow's guard.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
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. #T3#
Erenberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kusnemirpow defending well though. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.

Event: DC 18: Jello Returns!
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1##TD#
Halli gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusnemirpow is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Kusnemirpow is not content to let Halli control the position. #SUB#
Halli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kusnemirpow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in 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.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Kusnemirpow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kusnemirpow, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Halli tries for a kimura but Kusnemirpow is defending well.
Kusnemirpow is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kusnemirpow, who protects the arm well.
Halli is looking to take a break and control but Kusnemirpow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kusnemirpow is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Halli politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halli prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kusnemirpow is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halli trying to control the position but Kusnemirpow is working away. #T2##SUB#
Halli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Halli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that Halli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kusnemirpow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kusnemirpow is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Halli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kusnemirpow sees it coming and defends easily.
Kusnemirpow wants to improve his position but Halli is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Halli in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kusnemirpow tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Halli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simo Halli!
A relieved looking Simo Halli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DC 15: It's Christmas!!!
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Davis misses with a body shot
and Kusnemirpow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Davis jabs Kusnemirpow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Davis misses.
Kusnemirpow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Davis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kusnemirpow in his tracks.
Davis tries to clinch but Kusnemirpow is having none of it.
It seemed like Kusnemirpow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Kusnemirpow ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Kusnemirpow gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kusnemirpow blocking some punches. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis is working Kusnemirpow over against the cage.#BC#
Davis breaks from the clinch.
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.
Davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Kusnemirpow counters with a straight right hand.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Kusnemirpow circles away.
Kusnemirpow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kusnemirpow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kusnemirpow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Davis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kusnemirpow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Davis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davis misses with some punches.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davis swings for the body but Kusnemirpow moves out of range.
Davis misses with a hook to the body
and Kusnemirpow counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Kusnemirpow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Davis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kusnemirpow doesn't seem phased though.
Davis tries to clinch but Kusnemirpow moves away
and Kusnemirpow counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Davis pushes Kusnemirpow up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Davis lands with a light punch inside.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Kusnemirpow avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davis.
Kusnemirpow prevents a body shot from Davis. #T4#
Davis just leaning against Kusnemirpow, taking a breather.
Davis lands with a left to the head.
Davis pushes Kusnemirpow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Kusnemirpow jumps into guard, dragging Davis to the mat. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kusnemirpow is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kusnemirpow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davis won't allow Kusnemirpow to sweep him here.
Kusnemirpow keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Davis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kusnemirpow slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Kusnemirpow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kusnemirpow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kusnemirpow! But no joy.
Davis cracks Kusnemirpow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusnemirpow can do to turn this around?
Kusnemirpow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Davis.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusnemirpow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kusnemirpow tries for a takedown but Davis manages to get underhooks.
Davis misses with some punches. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davis.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis works on Kusnemirpow's body with a couple of short punches.
Davis tries to work over Kusnemirpow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
A right hook to the body lands for Davis.
Kusnemirpow is breathing heavily.
Davis gets through Kusnemirpow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davis lands a nice uppercut.
Davis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis digs a right hand into Kusnemirpow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kusnemirpow's gas tank.
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Davis. #T2#
A short left from Davis.
Danny Davis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kusnemirpow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kusnemirpow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis lands with a right to the head.
Davis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Davis rushes Kusnemirpow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a takedown.
Danny Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergej Kusnemirpow.
Davis working aggressively here.
Davis lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Kusnemirpow avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
Davis scores with a hook to the body.
Davis pushes Kusnemirpow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis throws a head punch that misses.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Kusnemirpow avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Davis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kusnemirpow.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kusnemirpow prevents a body shot from Davis. #T4#
Davis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kusnemirpow can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kusnemirpow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Davis to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Davis.
Davis misses with the head strike.
Kusnemirpow prevents a body shot from Davis.
Kusnemirpow wants to take the fight to the mat but Davis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kusnemirpow backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Davis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Kusnemirpow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davis lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#Kusnemirpow is rocked!
Danny Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Davis walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kusnemirpow drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Davis swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kusnemirpow's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Davis!
Danny Davis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: ENIGMA 127
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Franco misses with a head kick.
Franco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Franco throws a hook but Kusnemirpow blocks it.
Franco tests Kusnemirpow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franco connects with a nice looking jab.
Kusnemirpow ducks under a wild hook from Franco.
A little jabbing left from Kusnemirpow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
Kusnemirpow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Franco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Franco lands with a good body shot.
Franco lands a front kick.
Franco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Kusnemirpow takes one on the button.
Franco lands with a good body shot.
Kusnemirpow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD#
Franco drops Kusnemirpow with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kusnemirpow looks back up at him and smiles so Franco waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Kusnemirpow is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sergej Kusnemirpow has been cut.
Franco seems to be stalking Kusnemirpow here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Kusnemirpow drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Juan David Franco!
A victorious Juan David Franco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Kusnemirpow scores with the left hand. Moore knows he should have avoided that one.
Kusnemirpow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kusnemirpow.#KD#
Kusnemirpow cracks Moore with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kusnemirpow has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Moore to stand back up!#ROC#Moore is rocked!
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!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kusnemirpow! Moore is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergej Kusnemirpow!
A victorious Sergej Kusnemirpow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Kusnemirpow scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Eliott Leighton has been cut.#CL#
Leighton clinches. #TD#
Leighton pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Leighton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kusnemirpow defends it easily.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow is posturing up here but Leighton has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kusnemirpow tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kusnemirpow has to tap! Slick submission there by Leighton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliott Leighton!
Eliott Leighton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 424: Raczynski VS Daddy
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Kusnemirpow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Kusnemirpow.
Kusnemirpow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oestergaard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oestergaard tries to clinch there but Kusnemirpow circles away.
Oestergaard goes for a double leg but Kusnemirpow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kusnemirpow continues to drive forward.
Kusnemirpow tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oestergaard wants a takedown but no success here.
Kusnemirpow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kusnemirpow throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kusnemirpow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kusnemirpow takes a swing at Oestergaard's ribcage but misses.
Kusnemirpow wants to clinch up but Oestergaard keeps it at a distance.
Oestergaard feinted with a counter takedown.
Kusnemirpow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oestergaard. #T1#
Nice body punch from Oestergaard.
Oestergaard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kusnemirpow circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermann Oestergaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oestergaard throws a body punch but Kusnemirpow moves out of range. #TD#
Oestergaard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kusnemirpow wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Oestergaard manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Oestergaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kusnemirpow keeps working.
Oestergaard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Oestergaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Oestergaard not doing much here.
Kusnemirpow trying to hold on to Oestergaard's head to control him but Oestergaard postures up.
Oestergaard works his way into side control.
Kusnemirpow struggling a bit here.#T3#
Oestergaard looks up at the clock and then as Kusnemirpow takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Oestergaard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Oestergaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oestergaard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB#
Oestergaard has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kusnemirpow is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Oestergaard yanks on the arm and Kusnemirpow is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Oestergaard.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hermann Oestergaard!
Our winner, Hermann Oestergaard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zakrzewski enables Kusnemirpow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zakrzewski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Zakrzewski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kusnemirpow has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Zakrzewski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Kusnemirpow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zakrzewski regains guard.
Zakrzewski has a closed guard, preventing Kusnemirpow from standing up. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow drops back looking for a leg! Zakrzewski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zakrzewski manages to kick Kusnemirpow off! Kusnemirpow jumps back into Zakrzewski's guard.
Zakrzewski tries to strike from the bottom.
Zakrzewski keeping full guard, as Kusnemirpow tries to pass.
Zakrzewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Kusnemirpow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kusnemirpow trying to move into half guard but instead Zakrzewski has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Kusnemirpow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kusnemirpow wants to stand and escape but Zakrzewski is having none of it.
Zakrzewski trying to control but Kusnemirpow is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a triangle here but Zakrzewski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kusnemirpow tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Zakrzewski working away.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a sweep.
Kusnemirpow tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Zakrzewski easily slips into full mount!
Kusnemirpow tries to lock up and control but Zakrzewski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Kusnemirpow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kusnemirpow tries to hold on but Zakrzewski pushes him away.
Kusnemirpow is trying to escape the mount.
Kusnemirpow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kusnemirpow moves into full guard. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zakrzewski stacks Kusnemirpow on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zakrzewski!
Kusnemirpow is looking to regain half guard here but Zakrzewski keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Kusnemirpow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zakrzewski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kusnemirpow is looking for a sweep. Zakrzewski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kusnemirpow controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kusnemirpow is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Zakrzewski dominated that round.
That's time! Kusnemirpow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kusnemirpow.

Zakrzewski sneaks out the side door and pushes Kusnemirpow away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Kusnemirpow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zakrzewski's guard.
Kusnemirpow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zakrzewski controls Kusnemirpow momentarily but Kusnemirpow frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kusnemirpow wanted to stand there but Zakrzewski had control of the position.
Kusnemirpow trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kusnemirpow jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kusnemirpow trying to control but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kusnemirpow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Kusnemirpow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zakrzewski is trying to defend but Kusnemirpow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kusnemirpow trying to control from Zakrzewski's half guard. Zakrzewski has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2##SU#
Kusnemirpow gets to his feet. Zakrzewski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Kusnemirpow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zakrzewski is trying to defend but Kusnemirpow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zakrzewski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kusnemirpow. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kusnemirpow slips a nice elbow through Zakrzewski's hands, connecting with Zakrzewski's forehead.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zakrzewski is refusing to be controlled, as Kusnemirpow sits in half guard.
Kusnemirpow passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zakrzewski!
Kusnemirpow looking to control but Zakrzewski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow has control of Zakrzewski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zakrzewski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Kusnemirpow dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kusnemirpow avoids a kick to the body.
Kusnemirpow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kusnemirpow shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zakrzewski eats them both and turns towards Kusnemirpow to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Kusnemirpow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kusnemirpow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kusnemirpow tries to stand but Zakrzewski is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow drops back looking for a leg! Zakrzewski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zakrzewski manages to kick Kusnemirpow off! Kusnemirpow jumps back into Zakrzewski's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski looking to control.
Zakrzewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Zakrzewski is working an open guard so Kusnemirpow takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Kusnemirpow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zakrzewski quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zakrzewski defends it well. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Kusnemirpow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zakrzewski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zakrzewski sees it coming and defends easily.
Kusnemirpow prevents Zakrzewski from improving his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Kusnemirpow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zakrzewski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura here.
Kusnemirpow moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Kusnemirpow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zakrzewski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
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.
Zakrzewski is looking to regain half guard here but Kusnemirpow keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kusnemirpow tries for a kimura but Zakrzewski is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergej Kusnemirpow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kusnemirpow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergej Kusnemirpow!

Event: TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021

185 cm
20 yrs
196 lbs

193 cm
18 yrs
215 lbs

Stonk

Kusnemirpow

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stinky Stonk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sergej Kusnemirpow!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kusnemirpow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stonk (0) vs (2) Kusnemirpow
Kusnemirpow is looking to advance position but Stonk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stonk (4) vs (2) Kusnemirpow
Kusnemirpow can't escape the position.
Stonk content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Stonk is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Stonk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stinky Stonk!
After winning the bout, Stinky Stonk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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