PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AG Quiapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Semyonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Semyonov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Quiapon
vs
Semyonov

173 cm
20
174 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, AG Quiapon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Semyonov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Quiapon misses with an uppercut

and Semyonov moves into the clinch.

Semyonov gets control of Quiapon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Semyonov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Quiapon drops back looking for a leg! Semyonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Semyonov manages to kick Quiapon off! Quiapon jumps back into Semyonov's guard.
Semyonov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quiapon trying to control the position from guard on top but Semyonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quiapon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Semyonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiapon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Quiapon drops back looking for a leg! Semyonov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Semyonov manages to kick Quiapon off! Quiapon jumps back into Semyonov's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Quiapon misses with a right hand
and Semyonov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Quiapon throws a lazy head kick
and Semyonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Semyonov avoids the head kick by Quiapon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiapon tries a head kick but it misses.
Quiapon throws a sloppy head kick and Semyonov moves out of range easily.
Semyonov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Quiapon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Semyonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Quiapon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quiapon throws a lazy head kick
and Semyonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quiapon is breathing heavily.
Quiapon misses with a double jab
and Semyonov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quiapon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Semyonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
AG Quiapon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quiapon tries to land a body kick
and Semyonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quiapon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Semyonov counter with a right hand.
Quiapon throws a sloppy head kick
letting Semyonov counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Semyonov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A head kick by Quiapon misses
and Semyonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Quiapon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quiapon throws a lazy head kick
and Semyonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quiapon fails with the takedown
and Semyonov counters with a right hand to the body.
Quiapon misses with a takedown
and Semyonov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyonov avoids the head kick by Quiapon.
Semyonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiapon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Quiapon clinches up against the cage.
Semyonov has Quiapon pressed against the cage, preventing Quiapon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Semyonov pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Semyonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Semyonov, not yet.

Quiapon gets to his feet - Semyonov follows without any prompting.
Quiapon throws a lazy head kick
and Semyonov counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quiapon with a poor takedown
and Semyonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AG Quiapon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quiapon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Semyonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quiapon fails with the takedown
and Semyonov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick by Quiapon misses
and Quiapon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiapon throws a lazy body kick
and Semyonov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quiapon throws a lazy body kick
enabling Semyonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Quiapon throws a sloppy head kick
and Semyonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quiapon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Semyonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Igor Semyonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Quiapon tries to land a body kick
and Semyonov counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Quiapon moves into range and clinches up with Semyonov.

Semyonov pulls guard successfully.
Semyonov is pulling down on Quiapon's head. It's preventing any offense from Quiapon, at least for the moment.
Semyonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quiapon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quiapon stopping the sweep attempt from Semyonov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Semyonov is pulling down on Quiapon's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Semyonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Quiapon tries for a takedown but Semyonov circles away easily
and Quiapon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Quiapon moves into range and clinches up with Semyonov.
Quiapon is looking to break free of the clinch but Semyonov has double underhooks.
Semyonov wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quiapon tries to break the clinch but Semyonov is controlling the position.
Semyonov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quiapon walks away with a smile on his face. Semyonov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Semyonov avoids the head kick by Quiapon.
Quiapon throws a wild body kick that Semyonov sees coming a mile off.
Semyonov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiapon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Semyonov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Semyonov jumps guard but Quiapon stands there with Semyonov around his waist. Semyonov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
AG Quiapon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Semyonov.
Semyonov tries for a takedown but Quiapon manages to get underhooks.
Semyonov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Quiapon walks away with a smile on his face. Semyonov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quiapon misses with a takedown
and Semyonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quiapon shoots and misses
and Semyonov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Quiapon throws a head kick but Semyonov moves out of range.
Semyonov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Quiapon with a body shot.
A head kick by Quiapon misses
and Semyonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Quiapon
and Semyonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quiapon throws a sloppy head kick
and Semyonov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Quiapon forces Semyonov back against the cage and clinches.
Semyonov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semyonov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Semyonov tries to pull guard but Quiapon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Semyonov looking for a takedown.

Semyonov decides to pull guard.
Semyonov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Quiapon won't allow Semyonov to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Semyonov wants to improve his position but instead Quiapon has moved into half guard.
Semyonov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Semyonov tries to roll over but Quiapon keeps him under control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Semyonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Semyonov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Semyonov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

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