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Event:
Highland Games 196
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Askren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Askren lands a jab.#ROC#
Semerad is rocked!
Semerad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Semerad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Semerad is still on wobbly legs! Can Askren finish him?#CL#
Askren drives through and clinches with Semerad against the cage.
Askren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Semerad backwards.
Askren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Askren lands a nice uppercut.
Askren effectively controlling the action here.
Askren just leaning against Semerad, taking a breather.
Askren pushes Semerad against the cage. Askren is working some dirty boxing. Askren pushes off with a quick right hook! Semerad goes down! Semerad tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Askren moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Askren!
A relieved looking Jon Askren thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Highland Games 190
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Maul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Semerad, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Semerad turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Semerad manages to end up in side control.
Maul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Semerad wants to control but Maul is keeping him busy.
Maul moves into full guard.
Maul pulls Semerad in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Semerad has gone for a leg lock! Maul slips out almost immediately though and dives into Semerad's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Semerad working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maul slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maul won't allow Semerad to sweep him here.
Maul wants to get up but he can't break Semerad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Semerad has Maul pulled in close to control his posture.
Maul trying to control but Semerad is working from the bottom.
Maul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maul postures up.
Maul stays in close to Semerad's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul throws a big elbow that misses.
Maul looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Maul moves into the clinch.
Maul scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Semerad has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Maul regains guard immediately.
Maul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Maul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Semerad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maul.
Maul controlling the pace.
Semerad wants to control but Maul is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Semerad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Semerad tries to roll over but Maul keeps him under control.
Maul trying to control the action but Semerad is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Semerad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maul's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Maul looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SU2#
Maul escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Maul pushes Semerad up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maul prevents the takedown attempt.
Maul prevents the takedown attempt.
Maul prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Semerad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Semerad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul gets underhooks to prevent Semerad's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Maul dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Maul throws a one two combo.
Maul stalks Semerad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Semerad's face. Semerad staggers backwards, shaken.
Maul bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Semerad's head backwards.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Semerad.
Semerad on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Semerad is rocked!
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Semerad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maul has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Semerad is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maul connects with a right that clearly hurt Semerad. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Maul proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Semerad collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Maul!
Our winner, Paul Maul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Highland Games 184
Date: Jun 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Semerad misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Hand Grenade to counter with a crisp jab.
Hand Grenade avoids the body shot from Semerad.
Ty Semerad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semerad. Hand Grenade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hand Grenade lands with a hook. Semerad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been told by Hand Grenade's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Semerad takes a swing at Hand Grenade's ribcage but misses.
Hand Grenade throws a series of punches but Semerad avoids them all with ease.
Semerad misses with a body shot
and Hand Grenade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Semerad thinking. #TD2#
Semerad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hand Grenade is trying to defend but Semerad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hand Grenade is trying to stand.
Hand Grenade won't allow Semerad to pass to mount.
Hand Grenade wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Semerad seems to be working for a kimura but Hand Grenade defends the submission attempt.
Semerad stops Hand Grenade from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hand Grenade jabs Semerad right on the nose. Semerad blinks but takes it well.
Semerad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Hand Grenade - just one landing.
Marcus Hand Grenade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand Grenade looks to throw the jab but Semerad is out of range.
Semerad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hand Grenade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
A combination from Hand Grenade does no damage.
Hand Grenade scores with a three punch combo!
Semerad just misses with a punch to the body.
Semerad tries to clinch up.
Hand Grenade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Semerad.
Marcus Hand Grenade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Semerad.#TD2#
Semerad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hand Grenade did well to prevent Semerad getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hand Grenade is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semerad tries to pass to full mount but Hand Grenade defends it.
Hand Grenade is trying to stand back up but Semerad is controlling him
#SUB2#
Semerad seems to be looking for submissions.
Hand Grenade tries to kick Semerad off but Semerad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##ES#
Hand Grenade manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Semerad keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Hand Grenade manages to break the clinch.
Hand Grenade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand Grenade throws an overhand right that lands on Semerad's shoulder, as Semerad tries to avoid the shot.
Hand Grenade lands with a good body shot.
Hand Grenade scores with a jab to the body.
Hand Grenade throws a hook but Semerad avoids it easily.#TD2#
Semerad shoots in and gets a takedown into Hand Grenade's guard.
Hand Grenade keeping moving, preventing Semerad from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Semerad drops back looking for a leg! Hand Grenade is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hand Grenade manages to kick Semerad off! Semerad jumps back into Hand Grenade's guard. #T4#
Hand Grenade wants to stand and escape but Semerad is having none of it. #SUB2#
Semerad is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hand Grenade is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hand Grenade has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hand Grenade has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Semerad is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Hand Grenade decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hand Grenade dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Semerad misses the shot to the body.
Hand Grenade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hand Grenade throws a nice looking combination but Semerad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hand Grenade loads up on a big right hand but Semerad slips the punch.
Semerad is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hand Grenade rather than just go for the knockout.
Semerad with a poor takedown
and Hand Grenade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hand Grenade lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hand Grenade.#ROC#
Semerad is rocked!
Hand Grenade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semerad is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand Grenade finish him?
Hand Grenade thuds a left hand into Semerad's body.
Semerad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hand Grenade was well out of range. Poor timing from Semerad.
Hand Grenade scores with a jab. Semerad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hand Grenade! Semerad is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Hand Grenade!
Our winner, Marcus Hand Grenade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Highland Games 179
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Semerad looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamidovich Saitiev is just out of range.
Semerad misses with a wild body shot.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks for a takedown but Semerad sprawls well.
Semerad throws a body punch but Hamidovich Saitiev moves out of range.
Semerad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamidovich Saitiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semerad.
#TD2#
Semerad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Semerad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to get back to half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1##SUB2#
Semerad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hamidovich Saitiev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Semerad but great work by Hamidovich Saitiev.
Hamidovich Saitiev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Semerad sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Semerad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Semerad actively working from the bottom here.
Semerad taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Hamidovich Saitiev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Semerad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamidovich Saitiev pulls his head out easily.
Hamidovich Saitiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Semerad trying to hold on to Hamidovich Saitiev's head to control him but Hamidovich Saitiev postures up.
#T2#
Hamidovich Saitiev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Semerad's head.
Hamidovich Saitiev wants to take a breather but Semerad is having none of it.
Hamidovich Saitiev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hamidovich Saitiev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Semerad on the ground.
Semerad taking some punishment here, with Hamidovich Saitiev in his half guard.
Semerad won't allow Hamidovich Saitiev to pass to mount.
Hamidovich Saitiev winds up and cracks Semerad with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Semerad is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Hamidovich Saitiev is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Semerad has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Semerad! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ty Semerad!
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