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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dancer (ranked 23644 p4p, 24116 weight class) and Sergej Kusnemirpow (ranked 564 p4p, 579 weight class). Sergej Kusnemirpow is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Dancer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergej Kusnemirpow!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kusnemirpow is defended easily by Dancer.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dancer is trying to stand but he's just given Kusnemirpow his back.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dancer wants to get back to his feet.
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.
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!
Dancer controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kusnemirpow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dancer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
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.
Dancer pushes Kusnemirpow off looking to stand but Kusnemirpow dives back in and keeps control.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kusnemirpow seems to be working for a kimura but Dancer defends the submission attempt.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusnemirpow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dancer tries to escape but Kusnemirpow is in control.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kusnemirpow is 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.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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energy
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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