PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lan Mandragoran will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Semenov
vs
Mandragoran

200 cm
29
250 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

202 cm
22
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good knees
Experienced

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitry Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lan Mandragoran!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandragoran is just out of range.

Semenov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mandragoran manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Semenov wants to pass the guard but Mandragoran is keeping the position.
Semenov cracks Mandragoran with a solid left hand.
Mandragoran keeping full guard, as Semenov tries to pass.
Semenov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mandragoran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Semenov trying to control but Mandragoran is working from the bottom.
Semenov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandragoran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Semenov.
Semenov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mandragoran is retaining full guard.
Semenov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mandragoran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Semenov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Semenov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandragoran is keeping the position for now.
Mandragoran pulls Semenov in close to his closed guard and prevents Semenov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Semenov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Semenov trying to control but Mandragoran is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Semenov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Semenov throwing strikes from guard but Mandragoran blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semenov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Semenov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandragoran is keeping the position for now.
Semenov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Semenov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mandragoran keeping moving, preventing Semenov from controlling successfully.
Semenov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Semenov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Semenov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mandragoran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Semenov trying to control but Mandragoran is working from the bottom.
Semenov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Semenov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Semenov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Semenov throwing strikes from guard but Mandragoran blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Semenov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Semenov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Semenov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mandragoran keeping moving, preventing Semenov from controlling successfully.
Semenov throws a big elbow that misses.
Semenov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Semenov wants to pass the guard but Mandragoran is keeping the position.
Semenov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mandragoran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semenov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Semenov dominated that round.
That's time! Semenov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A decent looking cross lands there for Mandragoran.

It looks like Dmitry Semenov has been cut.
Mandragoran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Semenov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Semenov lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandragoran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semenov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandragoran is keeping the position for now.
Semenov trying to control but Mandragoran is working from the bottom.
Semenov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mandragoran keeping full guard, as Semenov tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Semenov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mandragoran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Semenov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Semenov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mandragoran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Semenov.
Semenov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Semenov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Semenov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Semenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandragoran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mandragoran managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mandragoran has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.

Lan Mandragoran has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mandragoran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mandragoran but Mandragoran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Semenov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mandragoran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Semenov somewhat.
Semenov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Semenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandragoran digs a good body shot into Semenov's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Mandragoran as Semenov shoots in.
Mandragoran thuds a left hand into Semenov's body.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Mandragoran throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Semenov is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lan Mandragoran!