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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Semtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalid Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalid Abdullah is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Semtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khalid Abdullah!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdullah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Semtex counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Khalid Abdullah has been cut.
Semtex falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abdullah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Semtex on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Semtex tries to get out of the position.
Semtex wants to control but Abdullah is keeping busy.
Semtex wants to get back to his feet.
Abdullah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abdullah moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Semtex's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Abdullah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Semtex has escaped the position, nice work there.
Semtex is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abdullah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abdullah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abdullah lands a decent elbow from side control.
Semtex struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Semtex's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Semtex tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Semtex avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Abdullah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semtex tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdullah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abdullah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Semtex, who protects the arm well.
Abdullah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Semtex's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abdullah is looking to take a break and control but Semtex is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdullah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Semtex is trying to control Abdullah's posture but Abdullah avoids it.
Semtex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abdullah on the ground.
Semtex tries to improve position but can't.
Abdullah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abdullah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abdullah has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Semtex wants to control but Abdullah postures up.
Semtex is trying to get back to half guard.
Semtex is trying to control Abdullah's posture but Abdullah avoids it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abdullah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Semtex, who protects the arm well.
Abdullah is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Semtex is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abdullah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Semtex can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Semtex tries to buck Abdullah off but Abdullah is having none of it.
Abdullah is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Semtex has escaped the position, nice work there.
Semtex tries to bench press Abdullah off him but Abdullah keeps the position.
Semtex is trying to control Abdullah's posture but Abdullah avoids it.
Abdullah tries for a kimura but Semtex is defending well.
Semtex is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
Abdullah wants to control but Semtex is keeping him busy.
Semtex managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Abdullah.
Semtex wants to control but Abdullah postures up.
Semtex is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Abdullah tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Semtex is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Semtex struggling a bit here.
Abdullah trying to control the action but Semtex is working from the bottom.
Abdullah throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Semtex is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalid Abdullah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khalid Abdullah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Semtex keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Semtex rushes Abdullah and presses him up against the ropes.
Semtex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abdullah tries for a takedown but Semtex manages to get underhooks.
Abdullah with a knee to the head.
Abdullah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Semtex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Paul Semtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Abdullah.
Semtex pushes Abdullah back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Semtex lands with a light punch inside.
Semtex is trying to break free.
Abdullah blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Semtex.
Semtex working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Semtex.
Abdullah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Semtex's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Semtex fails to land.
Semtex pushes Abdullah back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Semtex tries to break the clinch but Abdullah is controlling the position.
Abdullah changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Semtex fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semtex throws a series of punches but Abdullah moves out of range.
Semtex misses with a two punch combination.
Semtex swinging wildly here.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Semtex as he jumps to the side.
Semtex throws a good cross that connects.
Semtex scores with a jab.
A jab from Semtex misses.
Abdullah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Semtex tries to avoid it but Abdullah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Semtex to the ground. Semtex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abdullah is breathing heavily.
Abdullah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Semtex.
Semtex waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abdullah.
Abdullah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semtex.
Abdullah shoots in and drives through. Semtex sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semtex has Abdullah up against the ropes in a clinch.
Semtex lands with a right to the head.
Semtex misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semtex lands a hook to the side of the head.
Semtex lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Semtex is trying to break the clinch but Abdullah has him pressed against the ropes.
Abdullah blocking some punches.
Abdullah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdullah trying to stall but Semtex improves his position.
Semtex scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semtex throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdullahs head.
Semtex lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
A hook to the body from Semtex.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semtex.
Semtex is trying to force a seperation but Abdullah has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semtex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Semtex.
Abdullah looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Semtex gets through Abdullah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Semtex lands a right hand.
A short left from Semtex.
A right hand to the body from Semtex.
Semtex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
Semtex is trying to force a seperation but Abdullah has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Semtex.
Abdullah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Semtex pulls his leg out and moves away.
Semtex keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paul Semtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semtex throws a series of punches but Abdullah moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semtex scores with a jab. Abdullah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Semtex lands with a cross.
Semtex misses with a hook.
Abdullah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Semtex.
Semtex rushes Abdullah and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Semtex lands with a right to the head.
Abdullah blocking some punches.
Semtex scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Semtex.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Semtex fails to land.
Semtex scores with a shot to the side of Abdullah's head.
A shot in the inside from Semtex.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abdullah.
Semtex pushes Abdullah back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Semtex lands with a light punch inside.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Semtex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Semtex lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abdullah tries to score a body lock takedown but Semtex shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Semtex misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdullah tries to score a body lock takedown but Semtex shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abdullah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Semtex lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Semtex's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abdullah blocking some punches.
Semtex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semtex lands with a left to the head.
Semtex scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Semtex.
Semtex lands an uppercut.
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Semtex lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Semtex swinging wildly here.
Abdullah changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Semtex tries to avoid it but Abdullah manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Semtex to the ground. Semtex escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Semtex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abdullah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Semtex catches Abdullah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Abdullah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Semtex with a nice cross.
Semtex lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Semtex.
Paul Semtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semtex darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Semtex dips to his left and cracks Abdullah with an uppercut!
Abdullah ducks under a wild hook from Semtex.
Semtex connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abdullah's hands.
Abdullah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Semtex clinches with his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Semtex wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Semtex lands a nice uppercut.
Semtex gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abdullah.
Semtex softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Semtex lands an uppercut.
Abdullah's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semtex lands with a short shot to the head.
Semtex lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semtex scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Semtex.
Semtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semtex makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Semtex.
A body shot lands from Semtex.
Abdullah keeps control of Semtex as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Semtex tries to break the clinch but Abdullah is controlling the position.
Semtex lands with a right to the head.
Semtex lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Semtex.
Semtex lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abdullah or not.
Semtex is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Semtex lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdullah.
A short body shot lands from Semtex as the two fighters clinch.
Semtex gets through Abdullah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Semtex scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abdullah has Semtex pressed against the ropes, preventing Semtex from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdullah.
Semtex swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdullah.
Semtex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Semtex scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Semtex.
Semtex scores with a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Semtex's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Semtex lands an uppercut.
Semtex gets underhooks to prevent Abdullah's takedown attempt.
Semtex lands a right hand.
Semtex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abdullah backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Semtex.
Semtex throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdullahs head.
Semtex is trying to force a seperation but Abdullah has the dominant position.
Semtex lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abdullah takes a shot to the head.
Abdullah blocking some punches.
Semtex scores with a shot to the side of Abdullah's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdullah.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Semtex showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Paul Semtex!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Paul Semtex!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Paul Semtex!
Paul Semtex wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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