PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitriy Semenyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camilo Cienfuegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cienfuegos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dreamlands kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Semenyuk
vs
Cienfuegos

184 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitriy Semenyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Camilo Cienfuegos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt
and Semenyuk counters with a three punch combo that has Cienfuegos backing up. Cienfuegos nods at Semenyuk to acknowledge the strikes.
Cienfuegos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semenyuk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Semenyuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Semenyuk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cienfuegos back to the cage. Semenyuk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Camilo Cienfuegos has been cut.
Semenyuk misses with a wild combination.
Cienfuegos with a poor takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dmitriy Semenyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camilo Cienfuegos.
Semenyuk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cienfuegos eats them both and turns towards Semenyuk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cienfuegos slips a jab and a cross from Semenyuk.
Semenyuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cienfuegos shoots and misses
and Semenyuk counters with a two punch combo.
Semenyuk is working the combinations to good effect here.
Semenyuk tries to bum rush Cienfuegos with a series of wild strikes but Cienfuegos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cienfuegos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semenyuk.
Cienfuegos has his takedown stuffed
and Semenyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cienfuegos shoots and misses
and Semenyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cienfuegos looks gassed!
Cienfuegos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Semenyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Semenyuk.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a series of strikes. Cienfuegos will be more careful next time no doubt.

That has opened up Camilo Cienfuegos's cut even more.
A decent looking cross lands there for Semenyuk.
Cienfuegos is trying desperately to land a takedown but Semenyuk is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cienfuegos.
Semenyuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt
and Semenyuk counters with a one-two to the body.
Semenyuk connects with a nice looking jab.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown
and Semenyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Semenyuk closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt
and Semenyuk counters with a two punch combo.
Cienfuegos fails with the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cienfuegos fails with the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a left and a right that stings Cienfuegos.
Semenyuk throws a combination. Cienfuegos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cienfuegos fails with the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Semenyuk!
Cienfuegos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Semenyuk avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cienfuegos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Semenyuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cienfuegos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Cienfuegos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
Cienfuegos trying to control but Semenyuk is working from the bottom.
Semenyuk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Cienfuegos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cienfuegos stops Semenyuk from standing up.
Cienfuegos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Cienfuegos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Semenyuk can't keep his opponent in guard - Cienfuegos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cienfuegos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cienfuegos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cienfuegos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitriy Semenyuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Camilo Cienfuegos's cut.
That's time! Semenyuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cienfuegos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Semenyuk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cienfuegos somewhat.
Cienfuegos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Semenyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dmitriy Semenyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camilo Cienfuegos.
Semenyuk lands a two punch combo.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt
and Semenyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Semenyuk.
Cienfuegos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cienfuegos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown
and Cienfuegos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dmitriy Semenyuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Semenyuk misses with the combination.
Semenyuk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenyuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cienfuegos fails with a takedown attempt.
Semenyuk stalks Cienfuegos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cienfuegos's face. Cienfuegos staggers backwards, shaken.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt
and Semenyuk counters with a two punch combo.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt
and Semenyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Cienfuegos has his takedown stuffed
and Semenyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a three punch combo that has Cienfuegos backing up. Cienfuegos nods at Semenyuk to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two 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.
Semenyuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cienfuegos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semenyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Semenyuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cienfuegos has his takedown stuffed
and Semenyuk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Semenyuk punishes Cienfuegos's body with a nice straight punch.
Dmitriy Semenyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Semenyuk as Cienfuegos shoots in.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt
and Semenyuk counters with a left and a right that stings Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos fails with the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a left to the body.
Cienfuegos fails with the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cienfuegos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cienfuegos shoots and misses
and Semenyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Semenyuk misses with a few strikes there.
Cienfuegos has his takedown stuffed
and Semenyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Cienfuegos walks into a left hand.
Semenyuk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cienfuegos shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch lands to the side of Cienfuegos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cienfuegos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Cienfuegos shoots and misses
and Semenyuk counters with a three punch combo that has Cienfuegos backing up. Cienfuegos nods at Semenyuk to acknowledge the strikes.

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.
Cienfuegos fails with the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt
and Semenyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Semenyuk tries to bum rush Cienfuegos with a series of wild strikes but Cienfuegos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cienfuegos tries for a takedown but Semenyuk circles away easily
and Semenyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt
and Semenyuk counters with a left and a right that stings Cienfuegos.
Semenyuk scores with a three punch combo!
Cienfuegos has his takedown stuffed
and Semenyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cienfuegos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semenyuk counters with a left and a right that stings Cienfuegos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitriy Semenyuk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Camilo Cienfuegos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Cienfuegos has his takedown stuffed
and Semenyuk counters with a left and a right that stings Cienfuegos.
Cienfuegos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Semenyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Camilo Cienfuegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenyuk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Semenyuk duly obliges.
Cienfuegos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dmitriy Semenyuk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camilo Cienfuegos.
Semenyuk lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Semenyuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a three punch combo that has Cienfuegos backing up. Cienfuegos nods at Semenyuk to acknowledge the strikes.
Semenyuk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Semenyuk throws a nice looking combination but Cienfuegos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cienfuegos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Semenyuk counters with a left to the body.
Cienfuegos with a poor takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Semenyuk. Those never looked like landing.
Cienfuegos fails with the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a two punch combo.
Cienfuegos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Semenyuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cienfuegos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Semenyuk lands an overhand right.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown
and Semenyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two 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.
Semenyuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cienfuegos fails with the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a one-two to the body.
Cienfuegos tries for a takedown but Semenyuk circles away easily
and Semenyuk counters with a three punch combo that has Cienfuegos backing up. Cienfuegos nods at Semenyuk to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Semenyuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cienfuegos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a three punch combo that has Cienfuegos backing up. Cienfuegos nods at Semenyuk to acknowledge the strikes.
Cienfuegos doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Semenyuk counter with a right hand.
Cienfuegos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semenyuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cienfuegos misses with a takedown attempt
and Semenyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cienfuegos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a left to the body.
Dmitriy Semenyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Semenyuk throws a one two combo.
Cienfuegos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Semenyuk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Semenyuk scores with a decent looking hook.
Semenyuk throws a right and a left that Cienfuegos avoids nicely.
Cienfuegos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a two punch combo.
Cienfuegos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semenyuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Semenyuk throws a right hand that Cienfuegos ducks under and follows up with a left that Cienfuegos also avoids with ease.

That's four 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.
Semenyuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cienfuegos fails with the takedown
and Semenyuk counters with a three punch combo that has Cienfuegos backing up. Cienfuegos nods at Semenyuk to acknowledge the strikes.
Semenyuk throws a combination. Cienfuegos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Cienfuegos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cienfuegos prevents Semenyuk from getting back to his feet.
Semenyuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cienfuegos advances to half guard.
Camilo Cienfuegos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitriy Semenyuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Semenyuk is trying to stand up here but Cienfuegos is controlling him well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitriy Semenyuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Semenyuk, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitriy Semenyuk!