PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donzel Fortunado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ouriel Semiazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fortunado kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bob Dylan-Knockin' on Heaven's Door . This should be a great matchup!

Fortunado
vs
Semiazas

199 cm
31
270 lbs
23 - 7 - 0

199 cm
31
275 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition (160!)
Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donzel Fortunado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ouriel Semiazas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortunado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fortunado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fortunado looks for the body kick but Semiazas saw that one coming.
Fortunado throws a sloppy body shot
letting Semiazas counter with a right hand.
Semiazas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fortunado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fortunado scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fortunado pushes Semiazas up against the cage in a clinch.

Semiazas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Semiazas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fortunado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fortunado wants to clinch
and Semiazas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fortunado's knee momentarily.
Semiazas cracks the inside of Fortunado's front leg.
Fortunado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Semiazass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fortunado throws a leg kick
and Semiazas counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Semiazas blocks the leg kick.
Fortunado is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Fortunado 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fortunado pinned against the cage. Fortunado gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Fortunado pushes Semiazas up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortunado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortunado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortunado landing knees to the head.
Fortunado is pressed up against the cage. Semiazas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fortunado down to the mat. Fortunado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fortunado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Semiazas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donzel Fortunado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortunado slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semiazas.
Semiazas checks a leg kick.
Fortunado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fortunado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semiazas swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortunado.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Semiazas takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab from Fortunado misses.
Semiazas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fortunado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Semiazas is able to avoid easily.
Fortunado doesn't manage to clinch there - Semiazas circles away.
Semiazas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fortunado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Semiazas is out of range.
Semiazas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Fortunado takes the fight into the clinch.
Fortunado misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Semiazas.
Fortunado looking to throw knees to the head but Semiazas is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado missing with knees to the body.
Fortunado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Semiazas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Semiazas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semiazas working hard to break the clinch.
Semiazas can't find room to land a body shot as Fortunado controls the action.
Fortunado scores with a knee to the head.
Fortunado letting Semiazas take a breather here.
Fortunado throws a head punch that misses.
Fortunado tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Semiazas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortunado tries to work over Semiazas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortunado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Semiazas blocks it with crossed arms.
Semiazas misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Semiazas scores with a nice short uppercut.

It looks like Donzel Fortunado has been cut.
Semiazas avoids the elbow strike from Fortunado, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semiazas has Fortunado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fortunado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Donzel Fortunado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ouriel Semiazas.
A knee to the head by Fortunado.
A short left from Semiazas.
Semiazas struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortunado controls his hands.
Semiazas blocks a body shot from Fortunado.
Fortunado throws an elbow but it misses.
Fortunado keeps control of Semiazas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fortunado misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortunado throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Semiazas blocks it with crossed arms.
Fortunado is looking to control Semiazas's arms but Semiazas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fortunado has his back to the cage.
Semiazas looking to throw knees to the head but Fortunado is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortunado throws a punch but it's blocked by Semiazas.
Fortunado throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Fortunado.
Fortunado tries to throw a body punch but Semiazas avoids it by throwing Fortunado back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donzel Fortunado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donzel Fortunado's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fortunado misses with a looping right.
Fortunado tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fortunado thows a body kick. Semiazas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fortunado connects with a solid leg kick.
Fortunado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Semiazas is out of range.
Fortunado throws a quick inside leg kick.

Fortunado closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Fortunado on the inside.
Fortunado missing with knees to the body.
Fortunado tries to land a knee to the head but Semiazas blocks with his arms.
Fortunado prevents a body shot from Semiazas.
Semiazas can't find room to land a body shot as Fortunado controls the action.
A short uppercut from Fortunado.
Fortunado with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fortunado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortunado tries to land a knee to the head but Semiazas blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortunado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Semiazas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fortunado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Semiazas.

Semiazas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fortunado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Semiazas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fortunado throws a nice looking combination but Semiazas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Semiazas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Fortunado.
Semiazas throws a leg kick which misses Fortunado's front leg but catches the back leg as Fortunado tries to avoid it.
Fortunado tries to clinch up.
Fortunado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fortunado checks a leg kick.
Semiazas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fortunado throws a sloppy head kick and Semiazas moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semiazas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortunado tries a low kick but Semiazas avoids it.

Fortunado darts in and clinches Semiazas up against the cage.
Fortunado misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Semiazas.
Fortunado scores with a hook to the body.
Fortunado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Semiazas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Semiazas tries to break free but Fortunado pushes him back against the cage.
Fortunado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semiazas managing to block the knees to the body from Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semiazas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fortunado after a bit of a struggle.
Fortunado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fortunado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Semiazas is defending well for now.
Semiazas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas blocks an uppercut.
Fortunado using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Semiazas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Semiazas can't find room to land a body shot as Fortunado controls the action.
Semiazas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semiazas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fortunado gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Donzel Fortunado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fortunado looking to throw knees to the head but Semiazas is blocking nicely.
Fortunado misses with a body punch.
Fortunado throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fortunado blocks a body shot from Semiazas.
Fortunado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortunado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Semiazas is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas blocking some punches.
Fortunado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Semiazas lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with the head strike.

Semiazas breaks from the clinch.
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!
Fortunado throws a head kick that misses.
Fortunado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fortunado tries to land a front kick but Semiazas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Semiazas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fortunado counters with a low kick, right behind Semiazas 's knee.
Semiazas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortunado on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortunado lands with a nice body kick.
Semiazas is breathing heavily.

Fortunado clinches up with Semiazas and pushes him back against the cage.
Fortunado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortunado connects with a nasty looking knee right to Semiazas's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donzel Fortunado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donzel Fortunado's cut.
That's time! Fortunado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

That kick from Fortunado tenderised Semiazas's leg. Semiazas is trying to keep his angry face on.

It looks like Ouriel Semiazas has been cut.
Fortunado throws a sloppy head kick and Semiazas moves out of range easily.
Fortunado tries to close the distance and clinch but Semiazas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fortunado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Semiazas throws a low kick but Fortunado moves out of range easily.
Donzel Fortunado is winning the standup battle so far.
Semiazas misses with a wild body shot.
Fortunado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Semiazas is able to avoid easily.
Semiazas lands with a kick to the temple. Fortunado shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fortunado misses with a low kick.

Fortunado darts in and clinches Semiazas up against the cage.
Fortunado lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fortunado manages to break the clinch.
Semiazas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Semiazas misses with a hook.
Fortunado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Semiazas can do to turn this around?
Fortunado looks to throw the jab but Semiazas is out of range.
Semiazas blocks a head kick by Fortunado.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortunado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Semiazas throws a leg kick but Fortunado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Semiazas checks a leg kick.
Semiazas connects with a solid leg kick.
Fortunado misses with a wild combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fortunado.
Fortunado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortunado throws a lazy head kick
and Semiazas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fortunado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortunado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semiazas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Semiazas throws a leg kick that is checked

and Fortunado counters by moving into the clinch.
Ouriel Semiazas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortunado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Semiazas manages to break the clinch.
Semiazas avoids the body shot from Fortunado.
Semiazas wants to slow Fortunado down by chopping away at his legs.
Semiazas misses with a hook.
Semiazas misses with a body kick.
Fortunado moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Semiazas.
Fortunado scores with a head kick.
Semiazas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fortunado tries to clinch but Semiazas is having none of it.
Semiazas avoids the head kick by Fortunado.
Fortunado blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas thuds a left hand into Fortunado's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fortunado.
Fortunado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Semiazas's head.
Semiazas swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortunado.
That kick from Fortunado tenderised Semiazas's leg. Semiazas is trying to keep his angry face on.

Fortunado instigates a clinch.
Semiazas managing to block the knees to the body from Fortunado.
Fortunado misses with a knee strike.
Semiazas is looking to take this one to the mat.

Semiazas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Semiazas throws a hook to the side of Fortunado's head but Fortunado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semiazas throws a chopping leg kick but Fortunado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fortunado. Fortunado obviously looking to wear him down.
Semiazas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fortunado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fortunado tests Semiazas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fortunado connects with a high kick.
Semiazas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fortunado scores with a jab to the head.
Fortunado punishes Semiazas's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fortunado. That's going to slow Semiazas down.

Fortunado moves into range and clinches up with Semiazas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semiazas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fortunado blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fortunado obliges.
Fortunado missing with knees to the body.
Fortunado tries a knee to the head but Semiazas blocks it.
Fortunado cracks Semiazas with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donzel Fortunado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fortunado 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donzel Fortunado!
During a confident post fight interview, Donzel Fortunado thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.