PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Semenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Miracle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semenkov comes to the cage accompanied by She's got it.. Rey Miracle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Semenkov
vs
Miracle

175 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadim Semenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rey Miracle!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Semenkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miracle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Semenkov lands a nice forearm strike.
Miracle is looking for a sweep.
Semenkov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Semenkov working the ground and pound.
Miracle dodges the ground and pound from Semenkov.
Semenkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Miracle tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on Semenkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miracle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Semenkov.
Semenkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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!
Semenkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Miracle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Semenkov wants to control but Miracle is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Semenkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenkov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Miracle taking a bit of punishment here - Semenkov scoring with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Semenkov.
Semenkov landing a few strikes.
Semenkov in side control, throwing shots but Miracle defends.
Semenkov grinds an elbow into Miracle's temple.
Miracle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Semenkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Miracle looks gassed!
Semenkov throws a strike but Miracle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Semenkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miracle trying to control the position.
Semenkov throws and elbow that misses. Miracle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Semenkov's guard. Nice move by Miracle!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Semenkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Miracle trying to control the position from guard on top but Semenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Miracle drops back looking for a leg! Semenkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Semenkov manages to kick Miracle off! Miracle jumps back into Semenkov's guard.

Semenkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Semenkov wants to sweep but no luck.
Semenkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miracle passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenkov is trying to control but can't.

Semenkov actively working from the bottom here.
Semenkov tries to roll over but Miracle keeps him under control.
Semenkov wants to control but Miracle is keeping busy.

Miracle is looking for a kimura here.

Miracle is working for a submission of some sort.

Miracle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Semenkov sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Semenkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miracle pulls his head out easily.
Miracle tries to pass to full mount but Semenkov defends it.
Semenkov trying to control here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenkov is looking for a sweep. Miracle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Miracle is working for a submission of some sort.

Miracle is trying to work for a kimura but Semenkov is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Semenkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Semenkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miracle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Semenkov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Semenkov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Check out the look on Semenkov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Semenkov decides to stand back up. Semenkov steps back and let's Miracle get back to his feet.
Semenkov shoots in for a double leg but Miracle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Miracle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Semenkov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miracle's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenkov cracks Miracle with a solid left hand.
Semenkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miracle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Semenkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Semenkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Semenkov throws and elbow that misses. Miracle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Semenkov's guard. Nice move by Miracle!
Miracle stopping the sweep attempt from Semenkov.

Semenkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miracle looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miracle trying to control the position from guard on top but Semenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semenkov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Semenkov avoids the attempt from Miracle to control.
Semenkov landing punches.

Semenkov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miracle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miracle!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Miracle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miracle looking to pass the guard.

Semenkov looking for a guillotine here but Miracle defends easily.
Vadim Semenkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miracle trying to control but Semenkov is working from the bottom.

Miracle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Semenkov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Semenkov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Semenkov!
Miracle tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Semenkov fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Semenkov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Miracle doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Semenkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Semenkov working over Miracle with some ground and pound. Miracle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Semenkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenkov trying to control from half guard but Miracle is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Semenkov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Semenkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miracle's guard.
Semenkov is pushing down on Miracle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miracle is fighting to maintain full guard but Semenkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Semenkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Semenkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Semenkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Semenkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Semenkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miracle is trying to control but can't.
Semenkov working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenkov thows a huge punch but Miracle dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miracle trying to control here.
Semenkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Semenkov throwing shots but Miracle is blocking nicely.
Semenkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Semenkov is looking to advance position but Miracle won't allow it.
Miracle is staying active underneath Semenkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Semenkov working the head and body with strikes.
Semenkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miracle is trying to get back to full guard.
Semenkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Semenkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miracle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Semenkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miracle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miracle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Semenkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Semenkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Semenkov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenkov prevents Miracle from getting the reversal.
Semenkov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Miracle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Semenkov lands a nice shot to the head.

Semenkov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miracle is surviving well by controlling Semenkov's body position as best he can.
Semenkov landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miracle is in a horrible position here. Semenkov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Semenkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Semenkov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Miracle?
Miracle is bucking up trying to escape but Semenkov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miracle taking shots to the head.
Vadim Semenkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Semenkov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenkov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Semenkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rey Miracle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Semenkov has hold of Miracle's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Miracle manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Semenkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Semenkov, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Semenkov!