PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Brizuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ouriel Semiazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brizuela
vs
Semiazas

199 cm
26
315 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

199 cm
28
275 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

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Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Francis Brizuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ouriel Semiazas!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Semiazas.
A chopping leg kick lands by Semiazas.
Brizuela cracks Semiazas with an open hand slap.
Semiazas throws a jab but it's blocked by Brizuela.
Brizuela looks to throw the jab but Semiazas is out of range.
Brizuela looks to land a right hand but Semiazas moved out of range.
Francis Brizuela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semiazas throws a leg kick but Brizuela sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brizuela throws out a loose jab but Semiazas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semiazas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brizuela.
Brizuela throws a jab but it's blocked by Semiazas.
Brizuela looks to land a left hand but Semiazas moved out of range nicely.
Brizuela looks to land a left hand but Semiazas moved out of range nicely.
Brizuela misses with a hook.
Brizuela missing with a left hand there. Semiazas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brizuela lands a slapping body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas lands with an uppercut that bounces Brizuela off the cage and back into range.
Brizuela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Francis Brizuela is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Brizuela misses.
Brizuela loads up on a big right hand but Semiazas slips the punch.
Semiazas cracks Brizuela with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brizuela misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Brizuela.
Semiazas misses with a body shot
and Brizuela counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Brizuela misses.
Semiazas misses with a body punch

and Brizuela counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brizuela.
Semiazas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semiazas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brizuela gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Semiazas has clasped his hands together around Brizuela's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semiazas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brizuela struggling a bit here.
Semiazas scoring with punches from side control.
Semiazas tries to move to full mount but Brizuela actually manages to regain half guard.
Brizuela tries to roll over but Semiazas keeps him under control.
Brizuela is trying to maintain the position but Semiazas is very close to passing his half guard.
Semiazas trying to mount his opponent but Brizuela defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela is trying to get back to full guard.
Semiazas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brizuela's head.
Brizuela tries to get to full guard but Semiazas has control of the leg.
Semiazas wants to pass the guard but Brizuela is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semiazas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Semiazas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Semiazas wants to free his trapped foot but Brizuela is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brizuela moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brizuela keeping moving, preventing Semiazas from controlling successfully.
Brizuela wants to sweep here but Semiazas controlling him for the moment.
Brizuela lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Semiazas!
Semiazas is desperately trying to improve his position but Brizuela has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semiazas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brizuela controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ouriel Semiazas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Semiazas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brizuela misses with a two punch combination.
Brizuela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brizuela with a jab.
Semiazas ducks under a wild hook from Brizuela.
Francis Brizuela is winning the standup battle so far.
Brizuela misses with a hook. Semiazas ducked under it nicely.
Brizuela is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice shot by Brizuela.
Semiazas misses with a lunging right hand
and Brizuela counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brizuela fails with an attempt to clinch.
Semiazas tried to score with a low kick but Brizuela checks it.
Brizuela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brizuela dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas staying out of range there.
Brizuela throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Semiazas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Semiazas connects with a solid leg kick.
Semiazas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Semiazas.

Brizuela fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Semiazas, pushing him back against the cage.
Brizuela works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brizuela landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brizuela misses with a punch on the inside.
Semiazas swings wildly with an uppercut but Brizuela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brizuela.
Semiazas is breathing heavily.
Brizuela misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Semiazas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Semiazas manages to end up in side control.
Brizuela is looking for a sweep.
Semiazas wants to take a breather but Brizuela manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Semiazas.
Brizuela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Semiazas is fighting to break Brizuela's control of his arms but Brizuela is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Semiazas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brizuela is adopting a defensive guard.
Semiazas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brizuela wants to sweep here but Semiazas controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Semiazas is working to get back to half guard.
Brizuela controlling from mount.
Semiazas is desperately trying to improve his position but Brizuela has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semiazas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brizuela prevents Semiazas from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Brizuela dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Semiazas swings for the body but Brizuela moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Brizuela. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brizuela.
Semiazas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brizuela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semiazas moves away.
A low kick from Semiazas is predictable there
and Brizuela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brizuela throws a big shot that misses.
Semiazas throws a front kick aimed at Brizuela's knee but Brizuela avoids it well.
Brizuela throws a shot from downtown. Semiazas moves away and avoids it.
Semiazas misses with a wild body shot.
Semiazas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Semiazas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brizuela throws an off balance right hand
and Semiazas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semiazas throws out a powerful jab.
Semiazas defending well as Brizuela loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brizuela blocks a low kick nicely.
Semiazas throws a leg kick
and Brizuela counters with a straight right hand.
Brizuela lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brizuela throws a looping overhand right but Semiazas ducks down to avoid it.
Semiazas misses with a leg kick.
Brizuela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Semiazas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brizuela digs a good hook to Semiazas's body.
Brizuela closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brizuela throws a shot from downtown. Semiazas moves away and avoids it.
Brizuela throws an overhand right that lands on Semiazas's shoulder, as Semiazas tries to avoid the shot.

Semiazas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Semiazas working over Brizuela with some ground and pound. Brizuela looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brizuela knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brizuela slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Semiazas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brizuela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brizuela seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brizuela lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Semiazas!
Brizuela tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brizuela looking to control and managing it successfully.
Semiazas tries to hold on but Brizuela postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brizuela prevents Semiazas from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francis Brizuela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brizuela has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Brizuela!
Our winner, Francis Brizuela, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.