PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killian Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semenov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Krovostok-Biography. Maxim Semenov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Andrews
vs
Semenov

174 cm
25
145 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

176 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killian Andrews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Semenov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews shoots in for a takedown but Semenov shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Semenov misses.
Semenov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andrews.
Semenov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andrews eats them both and turns towards Semenov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Semenov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Semenov misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Semenov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Andrews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Semenov sprawls well. Semenov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semenov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrews has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrews blocks the leg kick.
Semenov misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Semenov. Those never looked like landing.
Andrews on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Andrews fails with the takedown.
Andrews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Semenov swivels and escapes.
Andrews takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Semenov sprawls well. Semenov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet.

Andrews closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Semenov pushes Andrews off looking to stand but Andrews dives back in and keeps control.
Andrews is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Semenov is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andrews frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Semenov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Andrews with the ground and pound from mount.
Semenov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Andrews controlling from the full mount.
Andrews scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Semenov?
Semenov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Semenov looks winded!
Andrews lands a heavy elbow.
Andrews postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Semenov looks a forlorn figure.
Andrews content just to control the position here.
Semenov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Andrews looking to control but Semenov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andrews lands a big shot there that rocks Semenov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Andrews is landing with some decent strikes but Semenov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Andrews tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Andrews content just to control the position here.
Semenov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Andrews trying to control but Semenov is having none of it.
Andrews in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semenov is in a horrible position here. Andrews smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Semenov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killian Andrews dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Andrews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semenov's waist but Semenov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrews off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Semenov as Andrews shoots in.
Semenov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andrews back to the cage. Semenov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Semenov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrews throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semenov's waist but Semenov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Andrews off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andrews shoots in for a double leg but Semenov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Semenov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andrews eats them both and turns towards Semenov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Semenov throws a one two combo.
Semenov throws a right and a left that Andrews avoids nicely.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Andrews with that takedown attempt.
Semenov is looking to slow Andrews down with leg kicks.
Semenov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Andrews.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semenov tries to score with a low kick but Andrews moves his leg out of the way.

Andrews feints and as Semenov raises his hands in defense, Andrews changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Andrews distracts Semenov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet but Andrews is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Semenov is breathing heavily.
Andrews works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Andrews winds up and cracks Semenov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andrews prevents Semenov from standing back up.
Andrews looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andrews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andrews is looking to advance position but Semenov won't allow it.
Semenov is trying to stand up here but Andrews is controlling him well.
Killian Andrews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Semenov taking some punishment here, with Andrews in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Andrews is looking to take a break and control but Semenov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andrews stops Semenov from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andrews scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andrews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Semenov pushes Andrews off looking to stand but Andrews dives back in and keeps control.
Andrews scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Andrews.
Andrews looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov taking some punishment here, with Andrews in his half guard.
Andrews tries to pass to full mount but Semenov defends it.
Andrews working the head and body with strikes.
Semenov is trying to stand.
Andrews scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andrews drops an elbow to the side of Semenov's head.
Andrews is taking a breather. Semenov 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.
Semenov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenov taking some punishment here, with Andrews in his half guard.
Andrews works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Andrews lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Andrews lands with some strikes.
Andrews scoring with strikes but Semenov is staying in there.
Andrews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Semenov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrews scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Semenov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Andrews postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Semenov looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killian Andrews dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Andrews has a takedown stuffed.
Semenov slaps away a takedown attempt from Andrews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt
and Semenov counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semenov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Semenov stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Semenov.
Andrews takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Semenov thumps Andrews with a low kick.
Andrews has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Semenov.
Semenov lands a leg kick that knocks Andrews off balance momentarily.
Semenov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andrews's calf.
Nice uppercut lands for Semenov. That snapped Andrews's head back.
Semenov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Semenov lands a slapping body shot.
Killian Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov scoring well with a low kick there.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Semenov as he avoids it easily.
Semenov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Semenov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrews takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Semenov lands the left hand.
Semenov swinging wildly here.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Semenov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Andrews closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Semenov to the mat! Semenov manages to get full guard.

Semenov 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 lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Semenov!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews working the ground and pound effectively.
Andrews lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Andrews raining down shots from the mount!
Semenov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Andrews lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Andrews connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Andrews breaks from Semenov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Semenov really wants to buck Andrews off and get back to his feet.
Andrews controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet.
Andrews scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Semenov?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews punishing his opponent with strikes.
Andrews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andrews working the ground and pound effectively.
Andrews postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Semenov looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Semenov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Andrews landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews controlling the pace for now.
Andrews looking to finish Semenov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Semenov!
Semenov is bucking up trying to escape but Andrews cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
You get the feeling that Semenov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrews looking to control and managing it successfully.
Semenov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killian Andrews clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Andrews fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Semenov sprawls well initially but Andrews persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Andrews is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Semenov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Andrews lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andrews lands a nice short elbow.
Andrews tries to pass to full mount but Semenov defends it.
Andrews trying to control from half guard but Semenov is working away.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet.
Semenov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Semenov is in trouble now - Andrews has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews controlling from the full mount.
Andrews can't control as he wanted to and Semenov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Andrews lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Semenov pushes Andrews off looking to stand but Andrews dives back in and keeps control.
Semenov has hold of Andrews's hands but Andrews slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Semenov wants to get back to his feet.
Andrews passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andrews lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Semenov hang on?
Semenov is bucking up trying to escape but Andrews cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenov really wants to buck Andrews off and get back to his feet.
Andrews wants to control the pace but Semenov is squirming around nicely.
Andrews looking to finish Semenov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Semenov!
Semenov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Andrews is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Semenov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andrews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andrews lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews working Semenov over with strikes here.
Andrews raining down hammerfists from mount.
Andrews wants to control the pace but Semenov is squirming around nicely.
Andrews won't let Semenov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Andrews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Semenov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Andrews looking to control and managing it successfully.
Semenov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews lands a big shot there that rocks Semenov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Semenov is trying to stand.
Andrews takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrews is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Semenov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andrews landing shots from mount.
Andrews scoring with strikes but Semenov is staying in there.
Andrews lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andrews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Semenov is looking to escape.
Andrews won't let Semenov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Killian Andrews had his way with Maxim Semenov in that 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Andrews takes a kick to the side of the head.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Semenov but Semenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Semenov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andrews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Semenov can do to turn this around?
Semenov lands a jab-cross combination.
Andrews moves out of range of the body kick from Semenov.
Andrews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Semenov punishes Andrews's body with a nice straight punch.
Andrews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Semenov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andrews somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semenov lands a jab to Andrews's midsection.
Semenov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Semenov connects with a body shot.
Andrews has his takedown stuffed
and Semenov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrews is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Semenov.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Andrews closes the distance and clinches up with Semenov, looking for a takedown. Andrews pushes Semenov against the cage but Semenov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andrews fails with the takedown.
Semenov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andrews rather than just go for the knockout.
Semenov lands a high kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Semenov. Andrews shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Semenov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Semenov.
Andrews doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Semenov misses with a double jab.
Semenov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
Semenov throws a combination. Andrews tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Semenov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Semenov.
Andrews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Semenov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andrews somewhat.
Semenov throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Semenov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maxim Semenov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Semenov scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Semenov.
Good leg kick by Semenov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Andrews shoots in looking for a takedown but Semenov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andrews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Semenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semenov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maxim Semenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Andrews shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Semenov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Semenov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Andrews has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews landing a few strikes.
Semenov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Andrews scoring with punches and elbows.
Semenov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Andrews is controlling him well.
Andrews is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Semenov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Andrews has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Andrews working the ground and pound.
Andrews tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews trying to control the position but Semenov is working away.
Semenov is pushing Andrews's head away, looking to escape. Andrews manages to hold on to the position though.
Andrews cracks Semenov with a big elbow.
Semenov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Andrews connects with a decent elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semenov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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!

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Semenov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andrews 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 49:46
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killian Andrews!
Killian Andrews retains his featherweight title!