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Event:
The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Semyorka stuffs the takedown attempt from Siddik. Siddik gets slowly back to his feet.
Siddik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Semyorka's head.
Nice shot lands for Semyorka.
Semyorka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Siddik.
A shot to the body from Siddik misses
and Semyorka counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Siddik gets a double leg takedown into Semyorka's guard.
Siddik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semyorka is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Semyorka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siddik defends it easily.#SUB#
Semyorka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Siddik stacks Semyorka on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Siddik!#T1#
Semyorka is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Siddik is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Siddik pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Semyorka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Siddik lands a big shot there that rocks Semyorka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Semyorka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Semyorka is not content to let Siddik control the position.
Semyorka trying to get back to full guard but Siddik takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Siddik landing strikes from the mount and Semyorka is in trouble!
Semyorka is desperately trying to improve his position but Siddik has a good base and remains in mount.
Siddik lands a big shot there that rocks Semyorka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
Siddik landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semyorka tries to reverse the position but Siddik maintains control.
Siddik landing shots from mount.
Siddik landing strikes from the mount and Semyorka is in trouble!
Semyorka is looking to get to half guard.
Siddik connects with a bit shot that sees Semyorka covering up! More strikes from Siddik and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Siddik is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebubekir Siddik!
After the fight, Ebubekir Siddik was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Boo closes the distance but Semyorka moves to the side #KD#
and Semyorka counters with a series of strikes that sends Boo to the canvas! Semyorka follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Boo is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Semyorka advances position into side control!
Boo is still in real trouble! Can Semyorka finish him?
Boo trying to remain calm as Semyorka controls from the top position.#SUB#
Semyorka has hold of Boo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Boo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Semyorka cranks the arm and Boo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Boo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Neuzvarams Semyorka!
A relieved looking Neuzvarams Semyorka 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 86
Date: Aug 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Semyorka thuds a left hand into McKay's body.
McKay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McKay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Semyorka's head.
McKay looks to land a left hand but Semyorka moved out of range nicely.
Semyorka is looking for a counter combo.
McKay lands a right hook to the body.
McKay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
McKay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKay lands a shoulder strike.
McKay blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Semyorka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Semyorka keeping moving, preventing McKay from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Semyorka is looking for a triangle but McKay pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Semyorka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SUB#
Semyorka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McKay doesn't defend quickly enough and Semyorka has managed to lock this one up! Can McKay escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Semyorka on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Neuzvarams Semyorka!
A victorious Neuzvarams Semyorka thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 82
Date: Jul 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Semyorka throws an off balance right hand
and Semyorka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Semyorka misses the body punch
and Crackudo counters with a stiff right hand.
Crackudo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crackudo blocks a jab.
Semyorka ducks under a wild hook from Crackudo.
A jab from Semyorka misses.
It looked like Crackudo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Semyorka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crackudo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Semyorka scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyorka takes a swing at Crackudo's ribcage but misses.
Crackudo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crackudo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Crackudo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Semyorka.
Crackudo throwing a counter right hand but Semyorka manages to avoid it.
Crackudo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semyorka manages to avoid it.
Semyorka throws a hook but Crackudo blocks it.
Semyorka scores with a sloppy right hand. Crackudo should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Vai Crackudo has been cut.
Crackudo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Semyorka counters with a straight right hand.
Crackudo misses the jab.
Crackudo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crackudo misses the body punch
and Crackudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crackudo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Semyorka.
Semyorka moves out of range of the strikes.
Semyorka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Semyorka ducks right into an uppercut from Crackudo.
Semyorka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crackudo drops Semyorka with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Semyorka! Crackudo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vai Crackudo!
Vai Crackudo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Highland 76
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Semyorka.
Koppia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Semyorka tries to clinch but Koppia moves out of range.
Semyorka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Koppia misses the target.
Semyorka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Koppia counters with a stiff right hand.
Semyorka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Semyorka tries to clinch up but Koppia circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyorka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semyorka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koppia.#T1#
Koppia keeps the fight on the outside.
Koppia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Semyorka lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Koppia goes down and covers up as Semyorka starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neuzvarams Semyorka!
Neuzvarams Semyorka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 70
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Semyorka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Semyorka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Wexell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Semyorka keeping moving, preventing Wexell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Semyorka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wexell is aware though and is defending well.
Semyorka is trying to keep Wexell in close.
Wexell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wexell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wexell works over Semyorka with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semyorka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wexell's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wexell is trying to keep Semyorka in close.
Wexell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Wexell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Semyorka's guard. #REVB#
Wexell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Semyorka's head.
Semyorka keeping moving, preventing Wexell from controlling successfully.
Wexell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Semyorka trying to keep a closed guard but Wexell is proving a slippery customer.
Semyorka pulls Wexell in close to his closed guard and prevents Wexell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Semyorka bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wexell's guard. #REVR#
Wexell controlling Semyorka's posture.
Wexell being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Wexell pulls Semyorka in close to prevent any damage.
Semyorka advances position into side control!
Wexell struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wexell is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Semyorka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wexell can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Wexell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Semyorka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wexell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wexell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wexell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Semyorka's head.
Wexell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wexell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Semyorka gets back to full guard.
Wexell chips away with some ground and pound.
Semyorka working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Semyorka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wexell is aware though and is defending well.
Wexell cracks Semyorka with a solid left hand.
Wexell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Semyorka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wexell lands an elbow.
Wexell trying to control the action but Semyorka is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wexell scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoffer Wexell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Semyorka just misses with a punch to the body.
Semyorka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Semyorka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wexell manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Wexell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Semyorka is trying to defend but Wexell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wexell throwing shots but Semyorka is blocking nicely.
Semyorka has hold of Wexell's hands but Wexell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyorka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wexell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Semyorka trying to control here.
Wexell lands strikes from half guard.
Wexell prevents Semyorka from improving his position.#T1#
Semyorka trying to control here.
Wexell is nestled in close to Semyorka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wexell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Semyorka wants to control but Wexell is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Semyorka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wexell pulls his head out easily.
Semyorka holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wexell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Semyorka looking for submissions off his back.
Semyorka is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Wexell lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Semyorka! More strikes land and this one is all over! Wexell jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristoffer Wexell! |
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Event:
Highland 67
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Ulibarri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Semyorka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Semyorka slips under a jab from Ulibarri.
A telegraphed right hand from Ulibarri misses the target.
Ulibarri closes the distance looking to clinch
and Semyorka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ulibarri tries to clinch up.
Ulibarri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Semyorka counters with a nice uppercut.
Ulibarri's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ulibarri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Semyorka circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Semyorka counters with a left hand that sends Ulibarri to the canvas! #ROC#Ulibarri is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semyorka passes Ulibarri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ulibarri is still in real trouble! Can Semyorka finish him?#SUB#
Semyorka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulibarri sees it coming and defends easily.
Semyorka is looking to advance position but Ulibarri won't allow it.
Ulibarri is trying to stand up here but Semyorka is controlling him well.
Ulibarri seems to have recovered his senses.
Semyorka wants to control but Ulibarri is keeping him busy. #T1#
Semyorka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Semyorka wants to free his trapped foot but Ulibarri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Semyorka 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.
Ulibarri pushes Semyorka off looking to stand but Semyorka dives back in and keeps control.
Semyorka is thwarting Ulibarri's attempts to control the position.
Semyorka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ulibarri is looking to escape.#SUB#
Semyorka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ulibarri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Semyorka. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Semyorka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ulibarri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ulibarri is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Semyorka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ulibarri is just riding it out for now. Semyorka eventually gives up the hold.
Ulibarri is controlling Semyorka's trapped leg to prevent Semyorka from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB#
Semyorka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ulibarri pushes Semyorka off looking to stand but Semyorka dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Semyorka is trying to work for a kimura but Ulibarri is defending well.
Semyorka trying to control the action but Ulibarri is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Ulibarri closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Semyorka.
Semyorka tries a body shot but Ulibarri blocks it.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulibarri blocks an uppercut.
Semyorka being controlled against the cage.
Semyorka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Semyorka lands with a right to the head.
Semyorka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semyorka tries to work over Ulibarri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Semyorka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neuzvarams Semyorka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Semyorka swinging wildly here.
Semyorka keeps the fight on the outside.
Ulibarri looks to clinch
and Semyorka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neuzvarams Semyorka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semyorka gets in close and tags Ulibarri with a short punch that almost sends Ulibarri to the mat! Oh Ulibarri is in big trouble! He turns his back on Semyorka, trying to create some distance but Semyorka rushes him, striking wildly and Ulibarri goes down! The referee tackles Semyorka into the cage to end the fight! Semyorka is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neuzvarams Semyorka!
After winning the bout, Neuzvarams Semyorka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 56
Date: Jun 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Kuas rushes Semyorka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Semyorka manages to break the clinch.
Semyorka has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Kuas fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Semyorka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Semyorka misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuas with a poor takedown
and Semyorka counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuas walks into a stiff left hand from Semyorka.#ROC#Kuas is rocked!
Kuas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semyorka pinned against the cage. Semyorka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Neuzvarams Semyorka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Kuas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyorka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T1#
Kuas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semyorka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Semyorka.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Semyorka lands a shoulder strike.
Semyorka is leaning against Kuas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semyorka's elbow. #BC#
Semyorka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semyorka.
Semyorka misses the jab.#T2#
Kuas looks for a takedown but Semyorka sprawls well.
Kuas tries to close the distance and clinch but Semyorka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Semyorka throwing a counter right hand but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Kuas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semyorka.
Semyorka stuns Kuas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Semyorka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semyorka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuas shoots in looking for a takedown but Semyorka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuas fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Semyorka misses.
Semyorka misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Semyorka misses with the combination.
Semyorka throws the left hand but Kuas avoids the punch easily.
Kuas throws a head kick but Semyorka moves out of range.
We've been informed that Kuas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kuas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semyorka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Semyorka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Semyorka moves out of range of the body kick.#KD#
Semyorka drops Kuas with a big left hand and mounts him. Kuas is in big trouble!
Kuas is still in real trouble! Can Semyorka finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semyorka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kuas is trying to stand.
Kuas tries to hold on but Semyorka pushes him away.
Kuas prevents Semyorka from taking his back.
Semyorka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Kuas tries to hold on but Semyorka pushes him away.
Kuas seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Semyorka is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kuas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kuas! #SUB#
Semyorka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuas trying to control the position from guard on top but Semyorka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Kuas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Semyorka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kuas has managed to get both his arms back between Semyorka's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neuzvarams Semyorka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Semyorka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuas counters with a three punch combo that has Semyorka backing up. Semyorka nods at Kuas to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Kuas pushes Semyorka up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuas goes for a takedown attempt but Semyorka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kuas staying out of range there.
Kuas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Semyorka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neuzvarams Semyorka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Kuas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuas looks for a takedown but Semyorka sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Kuas.
#T1#
Kuas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Semyorka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neuzvarams Semyorka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Semyorka counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuas tries to close the distance and clinch but Semyorka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Semyorka drops his shoulder and cracks Kuas with a huge uppercut! Kuas goes down! Can Semyorka finish him?
Semyorka controlling from the top position.
Semyorka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Kuas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Semyorka controls the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Kuas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Semyorka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semyorka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
A jab from Semyorka does it's job there.
Semyorka works Kuas's body with a nice hook.
Kuas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semyorka.
Kuas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Semyorka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuas.
Kuas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuas darts in trying to clinch
and Semyorka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Kuas tries to clinch #KD#
and Semyorka counters with a beautiful punch that sends Kuas to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semyorka 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.
Semyorka is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuas has wrist control.
Kuas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kuas pulls Semyorka in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neuzvarams Semyorka dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kuas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Semyorka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Semyorka cracks Kuas on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kuas falls backwards against the cage. Semyorka follows up with more strikes that drop Kuas to his knees. Semyorka keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kuas! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neuzvarams Semyorka!
Our winner, Neuzvarams Semyorka, 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.
Lucas Kuas spoke after the fight, saying 'I will do it again! '. |
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Event:
Highland 45
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Semyorka is concentrating on defense, preventing Lachmann from advancing position.
Semyorka is looking to improve his position.
Lachmann is controlling the pace.
Semyorka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lachmann is looking to stall here but Semyorka recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann preventing the sweep.
Semyorka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Lachmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Semyorka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lachmann is looking to advance position but Semyorka has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Lachmann is looking to get to half guard.
Semyorka trying to control but Lachmann is having none of it.
Lachmann tries to lock up and control but Semyorka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Semyorka prevents Lachmann from getting the reversal.
Semyorka trying to control but Lachmann is having none of it.
Semyorka fails to advance to Lachmann's back.
Lachmann wants to hold on but Semyorka pushes him away.
Lachmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Semyorka prevents Lachmann from getting the reversal.
Lachmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lachmann tries to hold on but Semyorka postures up.
Semyorka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lachmann on the ground.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachmann is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Semyorka is staying active.
Lachmann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Semyorka is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lachmann can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lachmann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Semyorka thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Lachmann regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lachmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Semyorka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lachmann trying to hold on to Semyorka's head to control him but Semyorka postures up.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep. Semyorka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lachmann actively working from the bottom here.
Lachmann is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neuzvarams Semyorka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Lachmann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Neuzvarams Semyorka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lachmann trying to control the action but Semyorka is working from the bottom.
Lachmann tries to advance position but instead Semyorka slips a leg back in to half guard.
Semyorka wants to improve his position but Lachmann is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Lachmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Semyorka is just riding it out for now. Lachmann eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann is thwarting Semyorka's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Lachmann tries to pass to full mount but Semyorka defends it.
Lachmann is taking a breather. Semyorka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Lachmann is trying to work for a kimura but Semyorka is defending well.
Lachmann is looking to take a break and control but Semyorka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lachmann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Semyorka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Semyorka trying to control here.
Semyorka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Semyorka can't keep his opponent in guard - Lachmann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but Semyorka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lachmann to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lachmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Semyorka is just riding it out for now. Lachmann eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lachmann is trying to work for a kimura but Semyorka is defending well.
#T3#
Semyorka wants to control but Lachmann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lachmann trying to control the action but Semyorka is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lachmann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Lachmann in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Semyorka tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lachmann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ludwig Lachmann! |
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Event:
Highland 36
Date: May 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Semyorka throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tantor scores with a decent looking hook.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Semyorka does no damage.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semyorka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyorka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Semyorka misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice straight punches there by Tantor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tantor.
Semyorka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Semyorka saw that one coming.
Semyorka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Tantor cracks Semyorka with an open hand slap.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semyorka misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Semyorka is rocked!
Tantor moves in close and cracks Semyorka with a massive right hand! Semyorka, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Tantor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mara Tantor!
Our winner, Mara Tantor, 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 24
Date: Apr 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Rockwell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Semyorka to the mat! Semyorka manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semyorka keeping moving, preventing Rockwell from controlling successfully.
Rockwell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rockwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Semyorka has wrist control.
Rockwell is looking to stand up but Semyorka won't let him.
Rockwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Semyorka on the ground.
Semyorka has momentary wrist control but Rockwell slips an elbow through the middle.
Semyorka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Semyorka pulls Rockwell in close to his closed guard and prevents Rockwell from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rockwell drops back, looking for a kneebar! Semyorka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Semyorka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Semyorka! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell is trying to escape the position but Semyorka is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Semyorka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Semyorka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Rockwell tries to improve position but can't.
Rockwell is trying to control Semyorka's posture but Semyorka avoids it.
Rockwell is looking for a sweep.
Semyorka wants to control but Rockwell is keeping him busy.
Rockwell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Semyorka working away.#SUB2#
Semyorka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Semyorka has an Americana. Rockwell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Semyorka is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Semyorka hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Neuzvarams Semyorka!
Our winner, Neuzvarams Semyorka, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Semyorka lands with a right hand.
Semyorka blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Semyorka misses #CL2#
and Davies counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Davies lands a takedown into guard.
Davies tries to free his leg and advance position but Semyorka is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Davies decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Semyorka, up you get!
Semyorka scores with a nice strike.
Semyorka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Semyorka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Davies back to the cage. Semyorka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semyorka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davies fails with a takedown attempt.
Davies takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Davies misses with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davies or perhaps it was just good defense by Semyorka, which made it look bad.
Nice straight punches there by Semyorka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Semyorka.
Neuzvarams Semyorka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Semyorka lands with a cross. #ROC#Davies is rocked!
Semyorka cracks Davies's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Davies slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Semyorka can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neuzvarams Semyorka!
After winning the bout, Neuzvarams Semyorka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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