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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between mariusz pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Semenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semenko has chosen Sure Fire Winners as his entrance music. Steven Semenko struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Steven Semenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, mariusz pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Semenko!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pudzianowski throws a series of punches but Semenko moves out of range.
pudzianowski throws a head kick that misses.
Semenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says pudzianowski as he avoids it easily.
Semenko blocks a head kick by pudzianowski.
Semenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. pudzianowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Semenko is in pudzianowski's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Semenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Semenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! pudzianowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Semenko, into his guard.
Semenko controlling the position.
Semenko working for a triangle but pudzianowski defends it easily.
Semenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Semenko looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko has pudzianowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Semenko looking to control.
Semenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Semenko keeping moving, preventing pudzianowski from controlling successfully.
Semenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. pudzianowski is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Semenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Semenko looks gassed!
Semenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
pudzianowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
pudzianowski trying to control but Semenko is working from the bottom.
pudzianowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Semenko managing to control the position.
Semenko is trying to control the position but pudzianowski postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pudzianowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Semenko is retaining full guard.
Semenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
pudzianowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Semenko backs up against the cage.
It looks like Steven Semenko has been cut.
pudzianowski drops Semenko with a nice combination! pudzianowski dives into Semenko's guard, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenko is trying to keep pudzianowski in close.
Semenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
pudzianowski passes Semenko's left leg - he's now in half guard.
pudzianowski wants to stand up but Semenko is controlling the position.
pudzianowski trying to control the action but Semenko is working from the bottom.
Semenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of pudzianowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take pudzianowski's back!
pudzianowski covering up well under a series of strikes from Semenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mariusz pudzianowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Semenko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
pudzianowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Semenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Semenko doesn't manage to clinch there - pudzianowski circles away.
pudzianowski throws a head kick that misses.
Semenko shoots in but pudzianowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
pudzianowski scores with a head kick. Semenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Semenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Semenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so pudzianowski is just riding it out for now. Semenko eventually gives up the hold.
pudzianowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Semenko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Semenko's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Semenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in pudzianowski's guard. Nice work there by Semenko.
pudzianowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
pudzianowski is trying to control the position but Semenko postures up.
Semenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! pudzianowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! pudzianowski has escaped and now he's on top!
Semenko looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Semenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. pudzianowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. pudzianowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Semenko throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Semenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. pudzianowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. pudzianowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Semenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
pudzianowski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko is working an open guard so pudzianowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
pudzianowski's corner calls for a 1-2. pudzianowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
pudzianowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
Semenko shoots in for a double leg but pudzianowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
pudzianowski lands with a straight right. Semenko didn't see that one coming.
pudzianowski tries to bum rush Semenko with a series of wild strikes but Semenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
pudzianowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
pudzianowski throws a head kick that half lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts pudzianowski, as that shot connected.
Semenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
pudzianowski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from pudzianowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko shoots in and bounces pudzianowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
pudzianowski keeping moving, preventing Semenko from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mariusz pudzianowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steven Semenko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
pudzianowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
pudzianowski misses with a wild combination.
Semenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Semenko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Semenko lands in his opponent's guard.
Semenko postures up in pudzianowski's guard and throws a big left but pudzianowski blocks it.
Semenko wants to control from the top but pudzianowski keeps moving.
pudzianowski keeping full guard, as Semenko tries to pass.
pudzianowski wants to stand but Semenko is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko trying to stand up but can't free himself from pudzianowski's guard.
Semenko tries to free his leg and advance position but pudzianowski is retaining full guard.
Semenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but pudzianowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Semenko has pudzianowski in his guard.
Semenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but pudzianowski is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Semenko is looking for a triangle but pudzianowski pushes his legs off easily.
pudzianowski prevents Semenko from getting back to his feet.
Semenko looking to control.
pudzianowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Semenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steven Semenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Semenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and pudzianowski defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pudzianowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semenko is trying to maintain the position but pudzianowski is very close to passing his half guard.
pudzianowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Semenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
pudzianowski tries to stand and escape but Semenko is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
pudzianowski prevents Semenko from improving his position.
Semenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but pudzianowski pulls his head out easily.
Semenko looking for submissions off his back.
pudzianowski wants to control but Semenko is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Semenko trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
mariusz pudzianowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for pudzianowski, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mariusz pudzianowski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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