PBP Commentary

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

Munster
vs
Semiazas

180 cm
34
262 lbs
28 - 12 - 0

199 cm
33
261 lbs
27 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Munster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ouriel Semiazas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Ouriel Semiazas has been cut.
Semiazas throws a looping overhand right but Munster ducks down to avoid it.
Semiazas lands an overhand right.
Semiazas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Munster in his tracks.
Munster ducks under a wild hook from Semiazas.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick and Semiazas moves out of range easily.
Jeff Munster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munster throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Munster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Munster is looking to stall here but Semiazas recovers full guard.
Munster landing some decent shots from guard.
Munster cracks Semiazas with a solid left hand.
Semiazas is controlling Munster's posture.
Munster 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.
Munster connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Munster is looking for a sweep. Semiazas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Munster is staying active underneath Semiazas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munster trying to hold on to Semiazas's head to control him but Semiazas postures up.
Munster is refusing to be controlled, as Semiazas sits in half guard.
Munster is looking to get back to full guard here but Semiazas has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas wants to control but Munster is keeping him busy.
Munster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munster is trying to get back to half guard.
Semiazas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Munster's legs.
Munster wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Semiazas staying calm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munster parries the strikes from Semiazas easily there. Semiazas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Munster to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster is not content to let Semiazas control the position.
Munster is trying to improve his position.
Semiazas is looking to take a break and control but Munster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas taking a breather here.
The ground and pound from Semiazas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Munster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Semiazas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Munster prevents Semiazas from improving position.
Munster is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Munster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ouriel Semiazas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Munster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Semiazas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munster was well out of range. Poor timing from Semiazas.
A big right from Semiazas misses.
Munster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Semiazas defends it nicely.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick and Semiazas moves out of range easily.
Munster throws a series of punches but Semiazas moves out of range.
Munster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semiazas.
Semiazas looks to throw the jab but Munster is out of range.
Munster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Semiazas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Munster closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Semiazas moves out of range as Munster strikes.
Semiazas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munster.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick and Semiazas moves out of range easily.
Munster moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semiazas misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munster.
Nice jab there from Munster.
Munster moves out of range as Semiazas strikes.
Semiazas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Munster has time to react.
Semiazas throws an overhand right that lands on Munster's shoulder, as Munster tries to avoid the shot.
Munster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeff Munster is winning the standup battle so far.
Semiazas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Munster checks it well.
Semiazas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Semiazas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Munster lands a slapping body shot.
Jeff Munster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semiazas circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Munster. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Munster dives in and scores a takedown into Semiazas's guard.
Semiazas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster wants to control from the top but Semiazas keeps moving.
Munster throwing strikes from guard but Semiazas blocks nicely.
Semiazas managing to control the position.
Semiazas is trying to control the position but Munster postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ouriel Semiazas.
Munster throws the left hand but Semiazas avoids the punch easily.
Semiazas throws a leg kick that misses.
Munster throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Semiazas's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semiazas blocks a head kick by Munster.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick and Semiazas moves out of range easily.
Munster lands a jab to the head.
Semiazas avoids the head kick by Munster.
Semiazas avoids the head kick by Munster.
Munster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Semiazas, as that shot connected.
Semiazas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Semiazas swings widly with a right hand

and Munster counters with a single leg into guard. Semiazas didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semiazas keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.
Munster preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster trying to control the position from guard on top but Semiazas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Semiazas pulls Munster in close to prevent any damage.
Semiazas working a defensive guard here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Munster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semiazas.
Munster thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semiazas misses with a body shot.
Semiazas blocks a head kick by Munster.
Munster misses with a straight left.
Ouriel Semiazas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munster throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Munster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ouriel Semiazas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Munster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Munster stopping the sweep attempt from Semiazas.
Munster is fighting to break Semiazas's control of his arms but Semiazas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Semiazas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Munster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Semiazas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Semiazas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Semiazas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munster throws a big elbow that misses.
Munster wants to control from the top but Semiazas keeps moving.
Munster works over Semiazas with some ground and pound from guard.
Munster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Semiazas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Munster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Semiazas keeping moving, preventing Munster from controlling successfully.
Jeff Munster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Munster tries to free his leg and advance position but Semiazas is retaining full guard.
Semiazas is pulling down on Munster's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster won't allow Semiazas to sweep him here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ouriel Semiazas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Munster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semiazas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Semiazas throws an overhand right that lands on Munster's shoulder, as Munster tries to avoid the shot.

Munster gets the takedown into side control.
Munster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Semiazas to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semiazas is looking to reverse the position.
Semiazas parries the strikes from Munster easily there. Munster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Semiazas to escape.
Munster working away.
Semiazas defending against the ground and pound.
Semiazas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas trying to control from Munster's half guard. Munster has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Semiazas looking to pass the guard.
Semiazas is in close to Munster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Munster keeping moving, preventing Semiazas from controlling successfully.
My spies in Hilo Training Center inform me that Semiazas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Munster manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Semiazas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster prevents Semiazas from getting the reversal.
Semiazas wants to hold on but Munster pushes him away.
Munster punching from mount but Semiazas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Munster lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Semiazas is looking to escape.
Munster landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munster lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Semiazas hang on?
Munster unloads with some shots from mount but Semiazas bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Munster clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ouriel Semiazas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Munster.
Semiazas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Semiazas looks to land a right hand but Munster moved out of range.
Munster blocks the body kick.
Semiazas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Munster tries to bum rush Semiazas with a series of wild strikes but Semiazas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Semiazas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Munster darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Munster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Semiazas. Semiazas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Munster tries a head kick but it misses.
Semiazas cracks Munster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munster lands the left hand.
Semiazas misses with a low kick.
Munster throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Semiazas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Semiazas misses with the combination.
Munster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Munster throws a head kick but Semiazas moves out of range.
Semiazas misses the shot to the body.
Munster misses with a body shot.
Munster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semiazas.
Munster tries to bum rush Semiazas with a series of wild strikes but Semiazas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Munster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Semiazas!
Semiazas is trying to improve his position.
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!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munster creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Semiazas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Munster is thwarting Semiazas's attempts to control the position.
Munster wants to take a breather but Semiazas is having none of it.
Semiazas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Semiazas looking to control.
Semiazas looking for a sweep. Not yet Semiazas, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Munster lands a couple of elbows.
Semiazas is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ouriel Semiazas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Munster lands a slapping body shot.
Munster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Semiazas.
Munster scores with a head kick. Semiazas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munster looks to score with a jab to the body but Semiazas is just out of range.
Semiazas throws a push kick but Munster slaps the foot to one side.
Semiazas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semiazas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Munster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Semiazas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Semiazas tries to improve position but can't.
Semiazas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Semiazas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munster throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Munster had his way with Ouriel Semiazas in that round.
The cut man is working on Ouriel Semiazas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Munster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semiazas.
Munster with a poor takedown
letting Semiazas counter with a right hand.
Munster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semiazas scores with a jab. Munster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Munster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Semiazas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munster tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munster throws a nice looking combination but Semiazas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Semiazas does it's job there.
Semiazas lands a lovely overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munster.
Semiazas lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semiazas lands a jab to Munster's midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Semiazas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Semiazas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick and Semiazas moves out of range easily.
Munster throws a sloppy head kick
and Semiazas counters with a stiff right hand.
Semiazas misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Semiazas.
Munster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Munster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Semiazas.
Semiazas lands a glancing blow to the side of Munster's head.
Munster throws a series of strikes that have Semiazas backpedaling.
Semiazas connects with a body shot that sends Munster's belly button to the back.
Ouriel Semiazas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Munster shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Semiazas is trying to defend but Munster finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semiazas is trying to maintain the position but Munster is very close to passing his half guard.
Munster is looking to advance position but Semiazas won't allow it.
Munster content to control rather than advance.
Munster with the ground and pound but Semiazas uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semiazas is keeping the position for now.
Munster throwing strikes from guard but Semiazas blocks nicely.
Semiazas pulls Munster in to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Munster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Munster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Semiazas looking for a guillotine here but Munster defends easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Munster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Munster wants to control from the top but Semiazas keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Semiazas scores with a nice shot.
Semiazas lands a good elbow from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Semiazas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Semiazas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ouriel Semiazas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munster 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Munster!
Jeff Munster retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jeff Munster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.