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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Semtex (ranked 4812 p4p, 4764 weight class) and Sadio Mane (ranked 573 p4p, 222 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Semtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sadio Mane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semtex goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Semtex clinches up with Mane and pushes him back against the cage.
Semtex manages to break the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mane has eaten all the pies!
Semtex misses with a few strikes there.
Semtex clinches.
Semtex manages to break the clinch.
Semtex has managed to clinch.
Semtex is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semtex moves into the clinch.
Semtex manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mane tries a low kick but Semtex avoids it.
Mane misses with a head kick.
Semtex was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mane fails to land the takedown.
Ryan Semtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.
Mane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semtex's waist but Semtex gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mane off to one side.
Semtex tries to counter with a takedown but Mane is quick to defend against it.
Semtex moves into the clinch.
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mane wants to slow Semtex down by chopping away at his legs.
Mane tries to keep at a distance but Semtex has taken the fight into the clinch.
Semtex manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mane has a takedown stuffed.
Semtex is looking for a counter combo.
Semtex takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Semtex prevents it.
Semtex breaks from the clinch.
Ryan Semtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Semtex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semtex breaks from the clinch.
Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Semtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Semtex has Mane up against the cage in a clinch.
Mane taking a breather.
Mane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Semtex breaks the clinch.
Semtex takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mane taking a breather.
Mane tries to score a body lock takedown but Semtex shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Semtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Semtex closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mane wants a takedown.
Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mane is looking to clinch but Semtex is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Semtex dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Semtex misses with a few strikes there.
Semtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Semtex is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Semtex manages to break the clinch.
Semtex rushes Mane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mane breaks from the clinch.
Semtex rushes Mane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Semtex is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Semtex up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Semtex has Mane up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mane pulls Semtex into guard.
Mane is working an open guard so Semtex takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mane gets tackled into the cage by Semtex. Semtex maintains the clinch.
Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semtex circles away.
Ryan Semtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.
Mane walks into a stiff left hand from Semtex.
Mane has closed the distance and engaged Semtex in a clinch.
Mane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Semtex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Semtex just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mane is trying to push Semtex away but Semtex has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Semtex has Mane pressed against the cage, preventing Mane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Semtex misses with a double jab.
Semtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Semtex breaks from the clinch.
Semtex scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ryan Semtex is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Semtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Mane can't find room to land a body shot as Semtex controls the action.
Semtex breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semtex drives through and clinches with Mane against the cage.
Mane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Semtex pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mane taking a breather.
Semtex breaks the clinch.
Semtex clinches up with Mane and pushes him back against the cage.
Mane is trying to drag Semtex to the mat but Semtex just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mane manages to break the clinch.
Mane takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Semtex misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan Semtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semtex closes the distance and clinches.
Semtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Semtex gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Semtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Semtex gets a clinch.
Mane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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!
Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Semtex dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for Mane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Semtex wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mane tries to keep at a distance but Semtex has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mane breaks the clinch.
Semtex has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane walks into a stiff left hand from Semtex.
Semtex instigates a clinch.
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Semtex clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mane working hard to break the clinch.
Semtex breaks from the clinch.
Mane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Semtex holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Semtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Semtex. No joy for Mane on that attempt.
Ryan Semtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.
Semtex has Mane up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Semtex is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Semtex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Semtex pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semtex forces Mane back against the cage and clinches.
Semtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mane's efforts to push away.
Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Semtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Semtex fails to land with a series of punches.
Semtex clinches with his opponent.
Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Semtex instigates a clinch.
Semtex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mane can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semtex clinches with his opponent.
Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mane dives in and grabs Semtex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Semtex pushes down on Mane's head and hops out.
Semtex closes the distance and clinches.
Semtex breaks from the clinch.
Semtex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mane looks for a takedown but Semtex sprawls well.
Semtex closes the distance and clinches.
Mane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Semtex gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Semtex to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mane tries to pull guard but Semtex won't allow it.
Semtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Semtex gets a clinch.
Semtex breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Semtex. No joy for Mane on that attempt.
Semtex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mane throws the kick towards the body but Semtex avoids it.
Sadio Mane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Semtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Semtex has managed to clinch.
Semtex breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Semtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Semtex, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ryan Semtex!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ryan Semtex!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ryan Semtex!
Ryan Semtex wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Ryan Semtex started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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