PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semen Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Czeplak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Czeplak's choice of entrance music: Do przodu Polsko. Krzysztof Czeplak has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Semenov
vs
Czeplak

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Semen Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krzysztof Czeplak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

A jab-cross combination lands for Semenov and sends Czeplak crashing to the mat! Semenov follows him down to the mat - Czeplak regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Krzysztof Czeplak has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Semenov wants to stand but Czeplak has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Czeplak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Semenov is going to stand back up.
Czeplak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Semenov tries to stand and escape but Czeplak is controlling the position.
Czeplak wants to control but Semenov is keeping busy.
Semenov tries to stand and escape but Czeplak is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Czeplak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Semenov doesn't seem bothered though.
Czeplak shoots in for a double leg but Semenov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Semenov.
Nice takedown defense from Semenov. No joy for Czeplak on that attempt.
Semen Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Czeplak.
Sloppy strikes from Semenov. Those never looked like landing.
Semenov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Czeplak.
Czeplak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semenov throws a right and a left that Czeplak avoids nicely.
Czeplak is trying desperately to land a takedown but Semenov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Czeplak.
Czeplak takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Semenov is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Czeplak as he connects with a hook.
Semenov throws a head kick but Czeplak moves out of range.
Czeplak lands a jab.
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!
Czeplak looks to land a combination. Semenov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Semenov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czeplak has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Czeplak moves out of range as Semenov strikes.
Semenov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Semenov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Czeplak circles away quickly and effectively.
Czeplak has a takedown stuffed.
Semenov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Czeplak throws a series of punches but Semenov avoids them all with ease.
Semenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Czeplak tries for a takedown but Semenov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Semenov misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Semenov.
Semenov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Czeplak looks for a takedown but Semenov sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Semenov throws out a loose jab but Czeplak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Czeplak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Semenov as he jumps to the side.
Semenov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Semenov.
Czeplak works over Semenov's head and body with a nice combination.
Czeplak dodges the punch combination from Semenov.
Czeplak misses with a few strikes there.
Semenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Semenov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Czeplak moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Semenov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czeplak shoots in for a takedown but Semenov shows good takedown defense.
Jab from Semenov.
Semenov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Czeplak closes the distance and clinches up with Semenov, looking for a takedown. Czeplak pushes Semenov against the cage but Semenov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Semenov tries to bum rush Czeplak with a series of wild strikes but Czeplak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Semenov misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Czeplak.
Semenov misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Czeplak.
Semenov with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Semen Semenov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Czeplak's cut.
That's time! Semenov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Semenov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Czeplak throws a right hand that Semenov ducks under and follows up with a left that Semenov also avoids with ease.
Semenov throws a right hand that Czeplak ducks under and follows up with a left that Czeplak also avoids with ease.
Czeplak throws a sloppy body shot
and Semenov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Czeplak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Semenov misses with a series of wild punches.
Czeplak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Semenov throws out the jab.
Czeplak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semenov.
Czeplak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Semenov misses with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Semenov needs to keep his hands up - Czeplak had a free shot at his head there.
Czeplak fails with the takedown.
Semenov misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov scores with a nice right hand.
Semenov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Czeplak.
Semenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Semenov does no damage.
Czeplak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semenov.
Semenov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Czeplak.
Czeplak slips under a jab from Semenov.
Czeplak staying out of range there.
Semenov throws a sloppy head kick
and Czeplak counters with a one-two to the body.
A punch combination from Semenov misses.
Czeplak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Czeplak misses with a two punch combination.
Semenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Semenov drops his hands momentarily and Czeplak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Semenov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Semenov.
Semenov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Czeplak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Semenov throws a hook but Czeplak avoids it easily.
Semenov throws a hook but Czeplak avoids it easily.
Czeplak closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Semenov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Semenov throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Czeplak counter with a right hand.
Semenov throws a lazy right hand but Czeplak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czeplak throws a nice looking combination but Semenov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Czeplak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Semenov throws a combination. Czeplak tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Semenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Czeplak tries to clinch up but Semenov circles away and keeps his distance.
Czeplak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Semenov as he jumps to the side.
Semen Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Czeplak.
Czeplak gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Semenov misses with a straight left.
Semenov throws a series of punches but Czeplak avoids them all with ease.

Czeplak gets a clinch.
Czeplak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Semenov's efforts to push away.
Semenov wants to break free but Czeplak has control.
Semenov is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czeplak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Semenov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Semenov does no damage.
Semenov swinging wildly here.
Czeplak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Semenov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Czeplak looks to land a combination but Semenov avoids it well.
Czeplak slips a jab and a cross from Semenov.
Semenov misses with a two punch combination.
Semen Semenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Czeplak tries to bum rush Semenov with a series of wild strikes but Semenov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Czeplak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Semen Semenov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Krzysztof Czeplak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Semenov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Czeplak circles away quickly and effectively.
Semenov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Semen Semenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Semenov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Czeplak doesn't seem phased though.
Czeplak is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Semenov.
Czeplak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Semenov avoids it really well and circles away.
Semenov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Czeplak darts in and clinches Semenov up against the cage.
Semenov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Czeplak.
Czeplak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Semenov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Semen Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Czeplak.
Semenov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Semenov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Semenov!
Semenov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Czeplak at a distance.
Czeplak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Semenov moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Czeplak misses.
Semenov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Semenov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Semenov throws a series of strikes that have Czeplak backpedaling.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semenov lands a two punch combo.
Semenov throws a sloppy head kick and Czeplak moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Czeplak slips under a jab.
Czeplak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Semen Semenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Semenov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Czeplak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czeplak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Czeplak throws a series of punches but Semenov avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Semenov both land. Nice combination.
Semenov throws a jab when Czeplak was well out of range.
Czeplak slips a jab from Semenov.
Czeplak's jab looks to have found its range, popping Semenov under the eye.
Semenov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice body punch from Czeplak.
Good shot there by Semenov.
Semenov lands a lovely overhand right.
Semenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Czeplak throws a one two combo.
Czeplak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Czeplak throws a series of punches but Semenov avoids them all with ease.
Czeplak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Semenov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Czeplak scrambles back to his feet.
Czeplak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Czeplak feints a jab promting Semenov to slip. Czeplak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Semenov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czeplak tries to clinch up but Semenov circles away and keeps his distance.
Semenov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch combination from Czeplak misses.
Semenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Czeplak has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Semenov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Czeplak swinging wildly here.
Semenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Czeplak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Semenov misses the jab.
Semenov missing with a left hand there. Czeplak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Czeplak lands with a hook. Semenov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a series of punches but Czeplak moves out of range.
Semenov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Czeplak scores with a head kick.
Semenov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Czeplak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Czeplak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semenov throws a right hand that Czeplak ducks under and follows up with a left that Czeplak also avoids with ease.
Czeplak scores with a sloppy right hand. Semenov should have avoided that one.
Krzysztof Czeplak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Semenov lands a jab-cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Czeplak. Those never looked like landing.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Semenov. No joy for Czeplak on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Czeplak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Semenov finds it's way round the side to connect with Czeplak's head.
Czeplak slips a jab and a cross from Semenov.
Czeplak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Semen Semenov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Semenov 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Semen Semenov!
In defeat, Krzysztof Czeplak stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would do everything to fight better in the future. '.