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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrett Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrett Fielding is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Fyodor Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Barrett Fielding!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fielding shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Semenov as he avoids it easily.
Semenov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fielding.
A punch combination from Fielding misses.
Semenov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fielding checks it well.
Fielding throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Semenov lands a two punch combo.
Semenov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Semenov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Semenov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fielding blocking the ground and pound attempt from Semenov.
Semenov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Semenov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fielding to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semenov throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fielding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Semenov wants to control from the top but Fielding keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fielding lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Semenov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fielding pinned against the cage. Fielding gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Semenov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fielding!
Semenov won't let Fielding get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Semenov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fielding regains half guard.
Semenov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fielding to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a strike but Fielding rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fielding has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Semenov is proving hard to escape from.
Semenov pulls Fielding in close to prevent any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov keeping moving, preventing Fielding from controlling successfully.
Fielding stops Semenov from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Semenov controls Fielding momentarily but Fielding frees himself.
Semenov is looking to stand up but Fielding isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fyodor Semenov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Semenov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Semenov works Fielding's body with a nice hook.
Semenov stuffs the takedown.
Fielding tries to close the distance and clinch but Semenov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Semenov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Semenov duly obliges.
Fielding wants to land a leg kick but Semenov is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fielding is defended easily by Semenov.
Semenov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Semenov blocks the low kick.
Barrett Fielding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fielding shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fyodor Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barrett Fielding.
Fielding misses with a hook to the body
and Semenov counters with a left and a right that stings Fielding.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fielding is defended easily by Semenov.
Fielding is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov avoids the head kick by Fielding.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fielding looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fielding throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Semenov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fielding's guard.
Semenov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fielding looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fielding looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fielding!
Semenov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov is looking to reverse the position.
Semenov is trying to buck Fielding off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fyodor Semenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fielding with a lazy takedown attempt
and Semenov counters with a thumping low kick.
Fielding is trying hard to land a takedown here. Semenov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Semenov closes the distance and clinches up with Fielding, looking for a takedown. Semenov pushes Fielding against the cage but Fielding circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Semenov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fielding circles away.
Semenov misses with a low kick as Fielding jumps back.
Fielding shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenov pinned against the cage. Semenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fielding stuffs the takedown attempt from Semenov. Semenov gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown by Semenov or perhaps it was just good defense by Fielding which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fyodor Semenov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fielding swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fielding swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Semenov does no damage.
Semenov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fielding is looking to slow Semenov down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fielding.
Fielding shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Semenov but Semenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fielding misses with a low kick.
Fielding tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fielding cracks the inside of Semenov's front leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fielding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding throws a left and a right that both miss
and Semenov counters with a single leg into guard. Fielding didn't expect that.
Fielding trying to control the position.
Fielding scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fielding will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semenov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fielding tries to avoid it but Semenov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fielding to the ground. Fielding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fielding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fielding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenov.
Fielding throws a head kick but Semenov moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov fails with the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fielding.
Fielding shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenov pinned against the cage. Semenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fielding scoring well with a low kick there.
Semenov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Semenov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fielding knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Semenov with the ground and pound but Fielding uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fielding is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Semenov throws a head punch that misses.
Semenov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fielding has him pressed against the cage.
Semenov wants to get back to striking at distance but Fielding won't allow it.
Fielding manages to break the clinch.
Fielding tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenov checks a leg kick.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fielding but Fielding pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Semenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semenov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fielding tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenov shoots for a double leg takedown but Fielding sprawls well. He's pushed Semenov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Fielding.
Fielding misses with a low kick as Semenov jumps back.
Semenov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fielding.
Fielding swinging wildly here.
Fielding moves out of range as Semenov throws a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Semenov.
Barrett Fielding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fyodor Semenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fielding changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Semenov tries to avoid it but Fielding manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Semenov to the ground. Semenov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barrett Fielding comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Semenov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fyodor Semenov!
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energy
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RATING
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