PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrett Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Semenov
vs
Fielding

184 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fyodor Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barrett Fielding!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fielding can pounce on him.
Semenov checks a low kick from Fielding.
Fielding throws a leg kick but Semenov checks it.
Semenov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fielding will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fielding fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fielding fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fielding looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fielding misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semenov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fielding misses with a low kick.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fielding throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Semenov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Fielding lands a big head kick that sends Semenov tumbling to the mat! Fielding takes a step backwards and waves Semenov back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Fyodor Semenov has been cut.
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!
Fielding doesn't manage to clinch there - Semenov circles away.
Semenov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov avoids a kick to the body.
Fielding moves in looking to clinch but Semenov pushes him off.
Fielding wants to clinch up but Semenov keeps it at a distance.
Fielding throws a left and a right that both miss

and Semenov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fielding is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Semenov is controlling him.
Semenov throws and elbow that misses. Fielding uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Semenov's guard. Nice move by Fielding!

Fielding gets to his feet. Semenov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fielding throws a quick inside leg kick.
Semenov is breathing heavily.
Semenov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fielding scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Fielding with that takedown attempt.
Fielding tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fielding with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fielding swings away with a body shot that misses
and Semenov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Semenov avoids the body shot from Fielding.
Barrett Fielding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Fielding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding misses with a low kick.
Fielding throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Semenov's head.
Fielding tries to bum rush Semenov with a series of wild strikes but Semenov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fielding fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Semenov is out of range.
Fielding misses with a kick to the body.
Fielding shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Semenov blocks a head kick by Fielding.
Semenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fielding.
Semenov throws a leg kick but Fielding sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fielding misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Semenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Semenov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Semenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fielding throws a chopping leg kick but Semenov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Semenov avoids a kick to the body.
Fielding will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fielding throws a chopping leg kick but Semenov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Semenov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fielding swivels and escapes.
Semenov shoots in looking for a takedown. Fielding tries to sprawl out of it but Semenov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fielding manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Fielding, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barrett Fielding dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fyodor Semenov's cut.
That's time! Semenov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fielding throws a head kick that misses.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fielding as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Fielding does no damage.
Semenov closes the distance and clinches up with Fielding, looking for a takedown. Semenov pushes Fielding against the cage but Fielding circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Semenov blocks a head kick by Fielding.
Fielding misses with a kick to the body.
Semenov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Semenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fielding looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenov tries for a takedown but Fielding circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fielding fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Fielding misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Semenov moves into the clinch successfully.

Fielding manages to break the clinch.
Semenov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Semenov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Semenov checks a leg kick.
Fielding tries to clinch there but Semenov circles away.
Fielding shoots in but no luck this time.
Fielding has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fielding.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fielding as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fielding throws a combination that misses
and Semenov counters with a one-two to the body.
Semenov shoots for a takedown but Fielding saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fielding tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Semenov swivels and escapes.
Semenov thows a leg kick but Fielding checks it
and Fielding counters with a nice leg kick.
Semenov moves out of range of the body kick from Fielding.
Fielding clinches but Semenov breaks the clinch
and Semenov counters with a two punch combo.
Fielding is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Fielding.
Fielding is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fielding misses with a hook to the body
and Semenov counters with a series of strikes. Fielding will be more careful next time no doubt.
Semenov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fielding misses with a double jab
and Semenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrett Fielding seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Semenov throws a series of strikes that have Fielding backpedaling.
Semenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fielding shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Semenov but Semenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown but Fielding shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fielding gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semenov counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Semenov scores with a four punch combination!
Fielding fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Semenov.
Fyodor Semenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fielding misses with a combination
and Fielding takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Semenov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fielding misses with a combination
and Semenov counters with a stiff right hand.
Semenov scores with a one two! Fielding had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fielding throws a head kick that misses.
Semenov shoots in and drives through. Fielding sprawls well.
Fielding swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Semenov counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fielding looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Semenov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fielding swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Barrett Fielding will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Fyodor Semenov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fielding.
Fielding misses with a series of wild punches.
Fielding slaps away a takedown attempt from Semenov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fielding misses with a jab, cross combination.
Semenov stuffs the takedown attempt from Fielding. Fielding gets slowly back to his feet.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fielding as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Semenov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fielding to the mat! Fielding manages to get full guard.
Semenov postures up in Fielding's guard and throws a big left but Fielding blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov wants to get up but he can't break Fielding's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Semenov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Semenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fielding is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fielding preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Semenov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fielding is proving hard to escape from.
Fielding wants to stand up but Semenov is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fielding slaps away a takedown attempt from Semenov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Semenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fielding.
Fielding tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fielding looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Semenov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fielding tries to clinch but Semenov is having none of it.
Fielding misses with the combination.
Fielding shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov tries for a takedown but Fielding sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fielding will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Fielding misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Semenov throws and low kick but Fielding moves out of range easily.
Fielding closes the distance looking to clinch
and Semenov counters with a straight right hand.

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.
Fielding shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fielding just misses with a punch to the body.
Fielding lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Semenov gets the takedown into side control.
Fielding struggling a bit here.
Semenov in side control, throwing shots but Fielding defends.
Semenov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fielding is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Semenov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fyodor Semenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrett Fielding is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Semenov working the strikes but Fielding uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

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 Fyodor Semenov.
I think Fielding 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!