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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Semin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Floppzzy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master Floppzzy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 cm
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179 lbs
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194 cm
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Semin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Floppzzy! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A momentary lapse in concentration from Floppzzy enables Semin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Floppzzy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Floppzzy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Semin trying to control the position from guard on top but Floppzzy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Semin stopping the sweep attempt from Floppzzy. Semin pushing down on Floppzzy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Semin wants to pass to mount but Floppzzy is defending the position. Semin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Semin looks to land a strike but Floppzzy avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Semin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Semin scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Floppzzy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round. Floppzzy looking for a sweep. Not yet Floppzzy, not yet. Semin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Semin throws a strike but Floppzzy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Floppzzy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Semin trying to control the position.
Floppzzy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Floppzzy stopping the sweep attempt from Semin. Semin can't keep his opponent in guard - Floppzzy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Semin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Floppzzy is trying to work for a kimura but Semin is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Semin wants to improve his position but Floppzzy is controlling well.
Floppzzy wants to work for an arm triangle but Semin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Floppzzy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Semin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Semin tries to get out of the position. Floppzzy is working for a kimura but Semin is defending it quite comfortably.
Floppzzy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Semin defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Semin trying to control but Floppzzy postures up.
Floppzzy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Semin sees it coming and defends easily. Semin is defending against the submission attempts here by Floppzzy.
Floppzzy tries to pass to full mount but Semin defends it. Floppzzy seems to be looking for submissions.
Floppzzy wants to work for an arm triangle but Semin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Semin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Floppzzy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Floppzzy wants to pass to mount but Semin is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Semin is looking for a sweep. Floppzzy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Floppzzy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Semin tries to kick Floppzzy off but Floppzzy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Semin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Master Floppzzy will probably get the nod. 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.
Floppzzy with a poor takedown and Semin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Semin trying to advance position but Floppzzy counters by regaining guard. Floppzzy trying to keep a closed guard but Semin is proving a slippery customer.
Vladimir Semin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Floppzzy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Semin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Semin trying to move into half guard but instead Floppzzy has managed to sweep! Floppzzy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Floppzzy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Floppzzy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Floppzzy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Floppzzy stopping the sweep attempt from Semin. Floppzzy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Semin swivels though and keeps the full guard. Semin looking to control.
Floppzzy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Floppzzy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Floppzzy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Semin is proving hard to escape from. Floppzzy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Floppzzy is pushing down on Semin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Semin is fighting to maintain full guard but Floppzzy has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Semin is looking for a sweep. Floppzzy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Floppzzy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Semin wants to get back to his feet. Floppzzy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Semin is just riding it out for now. Floppzzy eventually gives up the hold. Semin controlling the position for now. Floppzzy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Floppzzy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Semin sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Floppzzy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Floppzzy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Floppzzy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Semin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Floppzzy. Semin is trying to maintain the position but Floppzzy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Floppzzy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Semin defends it well. Semin trying to control but Floppzzy postures up.
Floppzzy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Semin wants to sweep but Floppzzy has passed to side control! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Semin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Floppzzy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Semin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Floppzzy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Semin scores with a takedown into Floppzzy's guard. Floppzzy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Semin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Floppzzy controls Semin momentarily but Semin frees himself. Semin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Semin won't allow Floppzzy to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Semin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Semin throws a big elbow that misses. Semin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Floppzzy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Semin has managed to get both his arms back between Floppzzy's legs - danger averted. Semin lands a couple of digs. Semin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Semin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Floppzzy on the ground. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Floppzzy is on top in guard.
Floppzzy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Semin is keeping the position for now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Floppzzy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Semin dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Floppzzy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Semin stands up over Floppzzy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Floppzzy wants to sweep here but Semin controlling him for the moment. Floppzzy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Floppzzy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Semin has his hands clasped together but Floppzzy extends and breaks Semin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Floppzzy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Master Floppzzy!
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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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