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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Frolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semenov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Krovostok-Biography. Frolov has chosen Manowar - Holy War as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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136 lbs
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxim Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Frolov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frolov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenov.
Frolov checks a leg kick.
Semenov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frolov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Frolov.
Frolov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Semenov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Semenov throws a right and a left that Frolov avoids nicely.
Frolov scoring well with a low kick there.
Frolov cracks Semenov with an open hand slap.
Frolov throws a jab but it's blocked by Semenov.
Nice shot by Frolov.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses
and Frolov counters with a straight right hand.
Frolov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Semenov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frolov is able to avoid easily.
Frolov misses with a hook.
Frolov shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenov lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov throws a leg kick but Frolov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frolov 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 Frolov off to one side.
Semenov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Frolov is out of range.
Semenov tries to land a leg kick but Frolov saw it coming and moves away.
Frolov looks to land a right hand but Semenov moved out of range.
Frolov blocks a head kick by Semenov.
An inside leg kick lands from Semenov.
Semenov throws a low kick but Frolov moves out of range easily.
Semenov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frolov misses with a body shot.
Frolov throws a looping overhand right but Semenov ducks down to avoid it.
Semenov tries to score with a low kick but Frolov moves his leg out of the way.
Frolov throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Frolov avoids the head kick by Semenov.
Maxim Semenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frolov swings for the body but Semenov moves out of range.
Frolov jabs Semenov right on the nose. Semenov blinks but takes it well.
Semenov throws a sloppy head kick and Frolov moves out of range easily.
Semenov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Frolov throws a shot from downtown. Semenov moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Semenov. Those never looked like landing.
Victor Frolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frolov misses the shot to the body.
Frolov looks to throw the jab but Semenov is out of range.
Semenov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frolov thuds his right hand into Semenov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Frolov misses with a low kick.
Semenov throws a right and a left that Frolov avoids nicely.
Frolov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maxim Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Frolov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frolov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frolov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Semenov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frolov.
Semenov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Semenov throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Frolov to counter with a crisp jab.
Frolov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frolov shoots in for a takedown but Semenov shows good takedown defense.
Semenov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Semenov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frolov misses with a hook. Semenov ducked under it nicely.
Semenov works over Frolov's head and body with a nice combination.
Frolov avoids the head kick by Semenov.
Frolov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Semenov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Semenov moves out of range as Frolov strikes.
Frolov lands a jab to Semenov's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frolov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Semenov.
No luck for Frolov with that takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frolov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semenov.
Semenov throws a sloppy head kick and Frolov moves out of range easily.
Frolov blocks a head kick by Semenov.
A punch combination from Semenov misses.
Semenov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frolov.
Frolov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frolov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Semenov was covering up waiting for the punch and Frolov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Semenov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Frolov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Semenov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Semenov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Semenov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Semenov throws a one two combo.
Frolov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Semenov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frolov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Semenov throws a chopping leg kick but Frolov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Frolov throws a shot to the body.
Semenov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Semenov keeping moving, preventing Frolov from controlling successfully.
Frolov is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov is trying to control the position but Frolov postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Frolov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Frolov trying to control but Semenov is working from the bottom.
Semenov trying to keep a closed guard but Frolov is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Semenov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frolov throws a right hand that misses
and Semenov moves into the clinch.
Semenov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frolov manages to break the clinch.
Frolov blocks a head kick by Semenov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frolov throws a nice looking combination but Semenov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frolov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semenov.
Frolov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Semenov misses with a head kick.
Frolov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Semenov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Semenov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Frolov misses.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frolov looks to land a right hand but Semenov moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frolov works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frolov swings widly with a right hand
and Semenov counters with a leg kick.
Semenov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frolov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frolov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Semenov's guard.
Semenov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frolov defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frolov is in close to Semenov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Frolov advances position into side control!
Semenov is not content to let Frolov control the position.
Semenov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Frolov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenov gets back to full guard.
Semenov keeping moving, preventing Frolov from controlling successfully.
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!
Frolov throws a big elbow that misses.
Frolov looking to pass the guard.
Frolov trying to control but Semenov is working from the bottom.
Frolov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Semenov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frolov pushes down on Semenov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Semenov keeps working.
Frolov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Semenov controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Frolov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Frolov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Semenov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frolov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Semenov scoring well with a low kick there.
Semenov throws a series of punches but Frolov avoids them all with ease.
Frolov misses with a shot to the body
and Semenov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Frolov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenov.
Frolov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frolov throws a chopping leg kick but Semenov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Semenov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frolov throws a body punch but Semenov moves out of range.
Semenov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov swings for the body but Frolov moves out of range.
Semenov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frolov.
Semenov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Frolov's head.
Victor Frolov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frolov lands with a cross.
Semenov misses with a double jab.
Semenov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frolov catches Semenov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Semenov misses with a combination
and Frolov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Frolov.
Maxim Semenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semenov slips a straight right by Frolov.
Frolov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Semenov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Frolov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frolov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frolov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Frolov throws a looping overhand right but Semenov ducks down to avoid it.
Semenov misses with a few strikes there.
Frolov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Semenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenov lands a head kick!
A punch combination from Semenov misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Semenov throws a head kick but Frolov moves out of range.
Semenov throws a shot to the body.
A low kick from Semenov is predictable there
and Frolov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That kick from Semenov tenderised Frolov's leg. Frolov is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frolov shoots in and drives through. Semenov sprawls well.
A good leg kick by Semenov.
Frolov avoids the head kick by Semenov.
Semenov throws a series of punches but Frolov avoids them all with ease.
Frolov looks for a takedown but Semenov sprawls well.
Maxim Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Frolov.
Good leg kick by Semenov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Semenov throws a sloppy head kick and Frolov moves out of range easily.
Semenov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Semenov as Frolov shoots in.
Frolov takes a swing at Semenov's ribcage but misses.
Semenov lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frolov swings widly with a right hand
and Semenov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Frolov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Frolov misses with the combination.
Semenov is looking to chop away at Frolov's legs.
Nice body punch from Frolov.
Victor Frolov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frolov misses with a hook
and Semenov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Frolov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Semenov counters with a big head kick but Frolov shrugs it off.
Horrible takedown by Frolov or perhaps it was just good defense by Semenov which made him look bad.
Semenov throws a nice looking combination but Frolov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semenov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frolov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenov.
Maxim Semenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Semenov throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maxim Semenov.
I think Frolov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Frolov!
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hype
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