PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Havel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tomas Havel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Semenov
vs
Havel

200 cm
26
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

196 cm
21
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomas Havel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Semenov. No joy for Havel on that attempt.
Havel shoots in looking for a takedown. Semenov tries to sprawl out of it but Havel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Semenov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Havel feints and as Semenov raises his hands in defense, Havel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Semenov is controlling Havel's posture.
Havel postures up in Semenov's guard and throws a big left but Semenov blocks it.
Havel trying to control the position from guard on top but Semenov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Havel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Havel throws an elbow that misses. Semenov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Havel's guard. Nice move by Semenov!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semenov preventing the sweep.
Semenov being controlled here momentarily.
Semenov tries to free his leg and advance position but Havel is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Havel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Semenov looking to sit in guard and control but Havel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov pulls Havel in close to prevent any damage.
Semenov wants to sweep but no luck.
Havelis looking to pass into half guard but Semenov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Semenov is in guard.
Semenov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Havel has momentary wrist control but Semenov slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
Havel keeping full guard, as Semenov tries to pass.
Semenov is pushing down on Havel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Havel is fighting to maintain full guard but Semenov has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Havel to regain full guard.
Havel keeping full guard, as Semenov tries to pass.

Havel manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Semenov clinches up against the cage.
Semenov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Havel goes for a takedown attempt but Semenov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dmitry Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Havel.
Semenov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Havel shoots in for a double leg but Semenov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Havel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomas Havel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havel looks for a takedown but Semenov sprawls well.
Havel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Havel looks gassed!
Semenov lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Havel rushes Semenov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Semenov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Havel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Havel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Semenov gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Semenov has hold of one of Havel's legs. Havel is fighting the takedown attempt but Semenov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Semenov is pushing down on Havel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Havel is fighting to maintain full guard but Semenov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Semenov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Semenov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Semenov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Havel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semenov moves nicely into side control.

Semenov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Havel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Semenov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Semenov throws a sloppy head kick and Havel moves out of range easily.
Havel moves out of range as Semenov strikes.
Havel tries for a takedown but Semenov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Semenov scores with a jab to the body.
Semenov digs a good body shot into Havel's ribs.
Havel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses.
Havel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Semenov. Semenov obviously looking to wear him down.
Havel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Havel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenov pinned against the cage. Semenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dmitry Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Havel.
Semenov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Semenov lands a slapping body shot.
Havel is breathing heavily.
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!
Semenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Semenov as he connects with a hook.
Semenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Semenov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Semenov.
Havel stops a takedown attempt from Semenov.
Havel prevents a takedown attempt there.

Semenov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Havel wants to pass the guard but Semenov is keeping the position.
Havel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Semenov pulls Havel in close to his closed guard and prevents Havel from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dmitry Semenov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Havel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Semenov counters with a good, hard body kick but Havel shrugs it off.
Havel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semenov circles away.
Semenov stuns Havel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Semenov throws a series of punches but Havel moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Havel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Semenov but Semenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Semenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a series of punches but Havel avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Havel is defended easily by Semenov.
Semenov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Semenov takes the fight into the clinch.

Semenov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Havel is trying to keep an underhook but Semenov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Semenov throwing shots but Havel is blocking nicely.
Semenov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Semenov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Semenov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Semenov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenov working over Havel with some ground and pound. Havel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Havel is staying active underneath Semenov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenov is stalling here. Havel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Semenov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Havel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Havel is trying to ground and pound but Semenov uses the momentary lack of control by Havel to regain half guard.
Havel looks to land a strike but Semenov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semenov is controlling Havel's posture.
Semenov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Havel can do to turn this around?
Havel throws a strike but Semenov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Semenov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Semenov lands a body shot.

Havel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Semenov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Semenov tries to get to full guard but Havel has control of the leg.
Semenov is working hard here to advance position.
Havel is trying to control the action in half guard but Semenov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Semenov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Havel.
Havel wants to advance to full mount but Semenov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Havel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Havel is not content to let Semenov control the position.
Havel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Semenov.
Semenov uses his free foot to push down on Havel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Havel.
Semenov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Semenov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Havel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Semenov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Havel is squirming around, avoiding Semenov's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Havel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Semenov goes for an armbar but Havel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Havel.
Havel trying to control but Semenov is working from the bottom.
Havel being controlled here momentarily.
Semenov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Havel manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Semenov throwing strikes from guard but Havel blocks nicely.
Havel is trying to keep Semenov in close.
Semenov wants to pass the guard but Havel is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a big right hand that misses.
Havel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Semenov won't allow Havel to sweep him here.
Semenov postures up in Havel's guard and throws a big left but Havel blocks it.
Semenov pushes down on Havel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semenov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tomas Havel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitry Semenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Semenov slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Semenov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Semenov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Semenov!
Dmitry Semenov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Snap Crackle Pop Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.