PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ouriel Semiazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Semiazas
vs
Pegas

199 cm
33
261 lbs
27 - 12 - 0

191 cm
29
247 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

LOD: Affordable Quality

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 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ouriel Semiazas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Pegas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semiazas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Semiazas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Semiazas checks a low kick from Pegas.
Pegas avoids the head kick by Semiazas.
Semiazas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pegas.
Pegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semiazas defending well as Pegas loads up on a big left hand.
Semiazas misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pegas.
Pegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pegas takes a swing at Semiazas's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semiazas checks the leg kick.
Semiazas throws a body punch but Pegas moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Semiazas.
A jab from Semiazas misses.
Semiazas throws the kick towards the body but Pegas avoids it.
Pegas looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegas throws a head kick but Semiazas moves out of range.
Semiazas throws a leg kick but Pegas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Semiazas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Semiazas connects with a crisp jab.
Semiazas throws out a loose jab but Pegas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Pegas tenderised Semiazas's leg. Semiazas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Semiazas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Semiazas slips under a jab.
Semiazas just misses with a punch to the body.
Semiazas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semiazas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Semiazas misses.
Pegas tries to work over Semiazas's front leg with a kick but Semiazas checks it.
Pegas takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pegas moves out of range as Semiazas throws a body kick.
Pegas misses with a head kick.
Semiazas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pegas!
Pegas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Semiazas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been hearing reports that Semiazas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pegas misses with a looping right.
Pegas misses with a head kick.
Pegas tries to clinch there but Semiazas circles away.
Pegas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Semiazas checks it well.
Pegas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pegas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Semiazas swings for the body but Pegas moves out of range.
Pegas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Semiazas blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pegass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Semiazas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pegas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Semiazas throws a body punch but Pegas moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Semiazas. That snapped Pegas's head back.
Pegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semiazas manages to avoid it.
Semiazas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pegas motions for Semiazas to come forward. Pegas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pegas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Semiazas counters with a stiff right hand.
Semiazas looks to land a left hand but Pegas moved out of range nicely.
Semiazas lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semiazas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pegas looks winded!
Semiazas throws a body kick that misses.
Semiazas lands a really nice looking cross but Pegas seems unphased.
Semiazas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Semiazas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Semiazas scores with a hook to the body. Pegas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pegas throws a head kick but Semiazas moves out of range.
Semiazas with a hook.
Semiazas checks a low kick from Pegas.
Semiazas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Semiazas finds it's target.

It looks like Jon Pegas has been cut.
Pegas misses with the combination.
Pegas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semiazas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Semiazas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Semiazas throws a front kick aimed at Pegas's knee but Pegas avoids it well.
Pegas slips a jab from Semiazas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ouriel Semiazas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Pegas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pegas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Semiazas looks to throw the jab but Pegas is out of range.
Pegas moves out of range of the body kick.
Semiazas walks into a stiff left hand from Pegas.
Semiazas takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Pegas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Pegas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Semiazas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Semiazas blocks a head kick by Pegas.
Semiazas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Semiazas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Semiazas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semiazas misses with a straight right.
Semiazas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pegas throws out a leg kick but Semiazas moves out of range and Pegas only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegas throws a lazy body kick
and Semiazas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pegas's knee momentarily.
Pegas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semiazas. That did some damage!
Semiazas misses with a leg kick.
Pegas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Semiazas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Semiazas.
Pegas tries a head kick but it misses.
Pegas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pegas.
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!
Pegas looks for the body kick but Semiazas saw that one coming.
Pegas wants to clinch up but Semiazas keeps it at a distance.
Pegas misses with a leg kick.
Pegas avoids the body shot from Semiazas.
Semiazas throws a leg kick but Pegas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jon Pegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semiazas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pegas's hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegas misses with a series of wild punches.
Pegas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Semiazas.
Semiazas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pegas motions for Semiazas to come forward. Pegas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Pegas finds it's way through Semiazas's defenses.
Ouriel Semiazas is winning the standup battle so far.
Pegas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Semiazas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Semiazas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pegas throws a leg kick but Semiazas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Semiazas with a jab.
Pegas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Semiazas is out of range and Pegas settles back down.
BOOM! Semiazas lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pegas. Pegas tries to recover but Semiazas is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pegas lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ouriel Semiazas!
After winning the bout, Ouriel Semiazas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.